Our work at a glance

In 2008/09, our clients identified themselves as being from 21 different ethnic origins.

55% of our clients report a family income of less than $25,000, and 27% are unemployed.

Clients identified themselves as Female (61.6%), Male (38%), Transgender, Transsexual, Two-Spirited or Other (0.4%); Heterosexual (91%), Gay (5%), Lesbian (3%), Bisexual or Queer (1%).

Our programs:

CHANGING LIVES
• Counselling Services – Individual, Family and Groups
• COPE Parent Outreach – Parenting Education and Support
• David Kelley Services – supportive counselling for the LBGTQ community and people living with HIV/AIDS
• Families in Transition – help for separating, divorcing and remarrying families
• New Directions – help for women experiencing the loss of an intimate life partner*
• Seniors and Caregivers Support Services
FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAMS
• Violence Against Women – help for women in abusive relationships
• Next Steps/Partner Abuse Response Program
• Caring Dads – parenting counselling for men
• Pat’s Place – a safe haven for older persons who experience abuse
• Sexual Assault Programs
SOCIAL REFORM
• Campaign 2000 – provincial and national anti-poverty coalitions
• Social Action
BUILDING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
• Options Program and Passport – planning and support for inclusive living for people labelled with intellectual disabilities
• Community and Neighbourhood Development
FAMILY SERVICES EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FSEAP)