Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Family Support Program
Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Family Support Program
Agassiz-Harrison Community Services began as a childcare centre in March 1973 with an initial grant of $12,000.00 from the Province of British Columbia. In the fall of 1975, the childcare centre was extended to include other services. On January 8, 1976, the Agassiz Social Services Society was incorporated. In January 1978, the name was changed to Agassiz Community Services Society. In May 1979, the agency wanted to include the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and the name was changed to Agassiz-Harrison Community Services (AHCS).
Today, Agassiz-Harrison Community Services is a multi-service agency with a professional staff of 20 individuals and approximately 90 dedicated volunteers who together provide more than 20 supportive programs to residents living in the District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs. AHCS is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, representing a cross-section of community values and interests.
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Services Offered
Valley Youth Center * Youth Suicide Prevention (12-18yrs) - Provides interventions & resources for youth who are experiencing suicide ideation and/or engaging in self-harm.
This program provides suicide risk assessment services, short-term one-on one counselling, short-term support for families of suicidal youth, referrals to other services and suicide prevention education and public awareness.
Family Support Services Family Support Services provide intervention services for the family as a whole and for individual members within the family. Services are offered in family homes, in the community and in the Community Services office.
Family Support services help parents and family members to: * Identify and understand personal and family problems * Establish goals to address family issues * Identify solutions to improve family functioning, resolve conflict. And stabilize family dynamics * Take action in improving family communication and family functioning * Participate in supervised access visits
Individual Services * Substance Use Services - The services provided are: > Prevention programs and resource information for surrounding communities and includes collaboration of Substance use counselor, Mental health workers, Public health workers and involved physicians for individual clients. > One-one counselling for individuals, couples and families affected by substance use. > Recognize concurrent disorders, cross addictions and refer to further support as needed. > Group and one on one support and education for School District 78 students that focuses on prevention, substance use and effect with a strong focus being on high risk youth attending the Agassiz Centre for Education (ACE). > The Agassiz Harrison Community Services Substance Use Program works in its capacity with any organization or committee that promotes community well-being. The program works with the RCMP, Probation, MCFD, Youth Inclusion Program and Employment Services in supporting prevention initiatives.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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