Laichwiltach Family Life Society
Laichwiltach Family Life Society's mission is to empower and promote healing, in our communities from a First Nations perspective for all people of native ancestry in unity. Serving all families of Native Ancestry – men, women, youth, elders (Métis, Status and Non-Status Native Peoples and their families).
Mission Statement
To empower and promote healing, in our communities from a First Nations perspective for all people of native ancestry in unity.
Programs Offered
Q’wallayuw Head Start Program
Coordinator for AHS: Lorraine Kok 250-286-3044 or 250-286-3067
- A pre-school readiness program that emphasizes cultural heritage and supports our children’s enhancement in the social, intellectual, physical and emotional development areas.
- Children must be 3 years old by December 31st, fully toilet trained and of First Nations Ancestry
- Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 11:00am (3 year olds)
- Monday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm (4 year olds)
Little Fry Group Care and Toddler Centre Coordinator
Maylene Inrig 250-286-3466
Toddler care: 18 months by December 31st
Group care: 30 months to school age
- Priority given to parents who are in school or working
- Fees for group or toddler care (talk with Coordinator on costs)
- Application forms are available at main office
- Hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm
Anger Management Program
Counsellors: Josey Wells - Ext 106; Jordan Campbell - Ext 120
Goal: To create a safe environment where individuals can be provided with information to develop the mind and explore their thoughts and feelings, combined with a cultural component.
- One-on-one sessions (home or office) for individuals, families and youth, on or off reserve in the area
- Community outreach
- Interagency networking
Family Therapy
Therapist: Ronda MacKenzie-Cooper - Ext 115
- Family counseling
- Couples counseling
- Individual counseling for adults, children and youth
- Specializing in Family Violence; Grief and loss; Trauma
- Counseling that is holistic and strength based
Youth Counsellor
Caley English Ext 118 We offer safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment for youth ages 11-24yrs.
- Assessments
- Referrals
- One to One Counselling
- Skill Building
- Support
Family Support Program
Ann Seawee - Ext 105; Josey Wells - Ext 106
Supervised visits (full or semi) in co-operation with the family, foster parents and social worker; respecting and understanding traditional beliefs and needs of aboriginal families.
- Information on community resources, e.g. budgeting and housing
- Transportation to and from the Campbell River Food Bank. We leave Laichwiltach Family Life Society at 11:30am, for those who regularly attend programs, counselling or groups
- Liaison with MCFD, lawyers, doctors, etc
- Advocacy
- Family Outreach
Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)
Coordinator: Nadine McGee - Ext 122
Goal: To have programs compatible for families with children who are looking for groups and activities such as: support and information related to child development, parenting, self care, communication and relationships
- Educational and activity sessions, Tuesdays: 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Creating Healthier Families Group: An open drop-in circle focusing on traditional child-rearing practices, providing support while breaking some of the negative generation cycles that began in residential school, Thursdays: 11:00am – 12:30pm
- Doula services available to clients and participants of Laichwiltach Family life or surrounding nations. A doula is a birth support to mom and family supporting labour and delivery. Please call for more information.
Addictions Recovery Program
Addictions Recovery Counsellor: Larry Kobyll - Ext 119
- One on one counselling
- Assessment and referral
- Aftercare planning and support
- Support group meetings, Wednesday nights: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Rekindling the Spirit of Our Elders Program
Elder Worker: Laverne Henderson - Ext 121
Provide day program once week on Wednesday from 11:00 – 2:00 pm
- Outreach support and services.
STV Outreach Program for Campbell River & Gold River
Campbell River Outreach Worker: Mandy Dixson - Ext 106
Gold River Outreach Worker: Carol Donaldson
- Provides support to women & children
- Provides transportation to and from services e.g. transition house, court etc.
- Provides educational sessions in community
- Do referrals to agencies in the communities This program is open to all women, not just aboriginal women
Aboriginal Infant Development Program
Services Coordinator: Corrine Sagmeister AIDP Consultant: Kasandra McArthur - Ext 134
- Provides culturally sensitive support for Aboriginal families and infants who are at risk or have developmental delays.
- Provides services for children from birth to 6
- Home visits, group programs, educational programs
- Developmental screening and assessments
- Referrals
- Parenting support and education services
- Parenting programs
- Nutritional education
Aboriginal Supported Child Development
Consultant: Annette Vivier 250-286-3430 - Ext 132
Consultant & Intake Worker: Maylene Inrig - Ext 131
- Provides intervention and support in child care settings during the early stages of development.
- Enables children who require extra supports to be included in child care settings.
- Provides services to children with developmental delays, including communication, speech and language delays, fine motor and gross motor delays, cognitive delays, and social/emotional/behavioural delays.
- Individual service planning, assistance with resources, support, consultation, training and service coordination.
Speech and Language Therapy
SLP worker: Gayle MacLean - Ext 135. Email: gaylem_slp@shaw.ca
- For Aboriginal children ages 0 – 6
Occupational Therapy
OT worker: Cara Covas - Ext 133. Email: carac_ot@shaw.ca
- For Aboriginal children ages 0-6
Population Served
- All families of Native Ancestry – men, women, youth, elders
- Métis, Status and Non-Status Native Peoples and their families
Languages Spoken
- English
Funding Sources
- Federal
- Public Health Agency
- Province of BC
- VIHA
- Bands/Tribal Council
- Other Foundations
Current Organizational Partnerships
- Kwakiutl District Health Programs
- Cape Mudge Band
- Comox Band
- Mamalilikulla Qwe’qwa’ Sot Em’Band
- Sasamans Society
Committees and Working Groups
- Community Visioning Committee
- Success by 6
- FASE Committee
- Supported Child Care Committee
- AIDP committee
- Family Violence Steering Committee
Address / Contact Info
Phone Numbers
Hours of Operation
Regular hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed weekends and holidays)
Categorization
Forms and Resources
Location Map
Other Programs from This Organization
| A pre-school readiness program that emphasizes cultural heritage and supports our children’s enhancement in the social, intellectual, physical and emotional development areas. |
| Provides culturally sensitive support for Aboriginal families and infants who are at risk or have developmental delays. |
| The speech / language pathologist at Laichwiltach Family Life Society provides services to aboriginal children from birth to school entry (0-5 years). |
| ASCD is designed to specifically meet the needs of children with special needs. |
| Provides counselling, assessment, and referrals to persons with alcohol and/or drug addictions. |
| A safe environment where individuals can be provided with information to develop the mind and explore their thoughts and feelings, combined with a cultural component. |
| Provides programs which support the well being of children under the age of six and their families; committed to services which are family driven, community-based and focused on strengths. |
| Provides support, assistance, and advocacy services to people of Aboriginal ancestry and their families. |
| The Family Therapy Service provides holistic and client centered counselling to children, youth, adults, couples, and families. Service is provided to people of Aboriginal descent and their families in Campbell River and Comox Valley. |
| Licensed daycare for Toddlers 18 to 36 months and Group Care for children 30 months to school age. |
| Occupational therapists work with children to target problem areas through playful interactions, grading the activities so that the child can succeed. Treatment is geared toward increase in social participation, self-regulation and motor skilled acquisition. |
| The Elders Program is open designed to help reduce feelings of isolation; it is open to status, non-status and Métis people. |
| This program responds to the needs of adult women and their dependent children who have experienced, or are at risk of violence. |
| We offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for aboriginal youth age 11 to 24. |
This program was last updated on: 19 Oct 2015.
