Building Blocks Family Connection Centre
Building Blocks Family Connection Centre
The Building Blocks Family Connection Centre Team offers therapies, consultation, and support services for families whose children or youth who may have support needs.
Services and supports are available, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language services, behaviour support, inclusive child care support, child and youth care workers, and family education and coaching.
Building Blocks Family Connection Centre is also an excellent source for information and guidance about child development, parenting supports, services, and resources available to children and youth with support needs and their families. The Centre’s team will help children, youth, and their families connect with disability and provincial services teams as needed.
The Centre’s staff and partner organizations provide in-person, virtual, and outreach services in one-to-one and group settings.
Types of services available at the Building Blocks Family Connection Centre are:
Developmental services
· Targeted screening to help assess the strengths and needs of a child or youth within the context of their family, school and community
· Developmental monitoring where possible developmental delays may exist
· Education, information and guidance to help families navigate support and services for their children
Goal-focused services
· Behaviour support with qualified professionals
· Interventions (individual and group services) aimed at helping children, youth and their families to meet their identified goals
· Therapies to meet a child or youth’s developmental goals, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech-language therapy
· Inclusive child care support and developmental support for infants, children and youth
Community-Based Victim Services
Emotional support and practical assistance are available for survivors of power-based crimes, including but not limited to sexual assault and violence in relationships.
The Community Based Victim Services Worker provides support, justice-related information, referrals to community organizations, and practical assistance to survivors. Services are available to survivors whether or not you choose to report to the police. Providing updates about your case from the RCMP and the court system are available. Understanding your rights and the court system can be confusing, but assistance can be available. Accompaniment to appointments with RCMP, court system, medical services, and court can also be helpful at times. The vital thing to know is that our support includes suggesting options; however, it’s your choice.
Community-Based Victim Services is a free and confidential service. It is an open referral, which means you can request support or be referred by organizations such as the RCMP, medical staff, a friend, or a transition house support worker.
Call 250.627.7166 for more information. [email protected]
The Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General funds this service.
Cradles to Moccasins Family Centre
A welcoming environment for families to connect with community professionals, meet other families, learn about child development, increase cultural competency to reduce cultural isolation and access valuable resources.
The drop-in centre offers support and services guided by the families’ interests and needs. In this informal setting, parents have opportunities to interact with their children, encouraging their physical, social, emotional, speech and language, cognitive, and cultural development, with support from staff as needed.
Every family struggles, and we are here to help—whether to connect you with other families, borrow a car seat through our lending program, access clothing, locate support to assist with housing issues, or so much more—all you have to do is ask.
The drop-in centre is a free service for families with children between 0 and 6 years of age. Stop by if you happen to be in the area. No referral is necessary.
Call NCCS at 250.627.7166 for more information.
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-11:30 am
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Closed for Lunch
Closed Weekends and Statutory Holidays
The Ministry of Children & Family Development funds this program.
Family Skills Program
Culturally safe supports for parents who may need additional guidance with parenting challenges to enhance healthy lifestyles.
NCCS understands that many parents need a helping hand sometimes. In the Family Skills Program, parents are supported in learning new parenting, communication, and household management skills to assist in their coping abilities while raising their family.
With a nonjudgmental approach, parents, a social worker, and an NCCS Family Support Worker establish interactive goals to help create a culturally safe learning environment. By focusing on keeping families together, learning new skills, and connecting families to resources while supporting their access, parents begin to develop a positive support network to aid in their success.
Family Skills Program – Common Bowl Project (Supervised Access Visits)
Parents can visit their children in a safe, culturally inclusive environment while interacting with other families to support and learn from each other and celebrate successes. Family Support Workers provide coaching, role-modelling, and parenting educational opportunities to assist parents in developing the skills necessary to help maintain healthy relationships and reconnect families where possible.
Cultural activities, traditional celebrations, meal sharing, and guidance from Elders are essential components of the Program, which aims to reconnect families.
Family Skills Program – Supervised Access Visits
Parents and, when possible, extended family can visit their children in a safe and supportive environment. They can access nonjudgmental guidance to help ensure visits are positive experiences for their children and themselves. Families are provided with coaching, modelling, and educational advice to help them parent and maintain healthy relationships.
For more information, call NCCS at 250.627.7166.
These are closed referral programs.
The Ministry of Children & Family Development funds this program.
PEACE Program (formerly known as Children Who Witness Abuse)
The PEACE Program: Prevention Education Advocacy Counselling Empowerment
(Formerly known as Children Who Witnessed Abuse)
The PEACE program offers 8-12 weeks of individualized, psycho-educational counselling for children and youth (aged 3-18) who have witnessed or experienced violence. We empower children and youth to understand the impact of violence, recognize unsafe situations, and develop healthy coping strategies. Children and youth are taught that violence is not their fault, and that they are not alone.
PEACE Services
- Offers a safe space for children and youth to explore and express their emotions in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
- Builds confidence and self-esteem through skill development, including communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving, helping children and youth grow emotionally and socially.
- Teaches children and youth how to recognize and establish healthy boundaries in their relationships.
- Helps children and youth identify and understand unsafe situations and harmful relationships, empowering them with the knowledge and confidence to seek support when needed, whether from a trusted adult, counselor, or other resources.
- Assists in developing personalized safety plans for navigating potentially dangerous situations.
Psychoeducation
- Psychoeducation is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that provides children, youth, and families with information and skills to better understand and manage the effects of violence, mental health challenges, and to develop healthy coping strategies.
- It provides age-appropriate tools to help children and youth recognize violence and unsafe situations, as well as practical methods for managing emotions and stress.
- Children and youth are taught safe coping strategies to improve emotional resilience and well-being.
Counsellors
- Provides one-on-one psychoeducational counselling.
- Facilitates group counselling sessions with peers.
- Supports parents in understanding the emotional and psychological impact of violence on their child.
- Delivers presentations and activities about violence prevention in schools and the community.
Note: PEACE counsellors are not clinicians and cannot diagnose or assess mental health conditions. They focus on providing psychoeducational support and resources.
Who Can Benefit?
Children, Youth and Families
The PEACE program is available for children, youth, and families who have experienced or witnessed violence. We offer tailored support for children and youth aged 3-18 and provide resources for parents and caregivers.
Schools and Educators
PEACE also provides violence prevention presentations and activities for schools. These sessions are designed to educate students and staff about recognizing unsafe situations, promoting healthy relationships, understanding the impact of violence, and online safety. If you are an educator or school counselor, we encourage you to contact us to arrange a presentation for your school or classroom.
Referral Information
PEACE is a free, open-referral program designed to be completely voluntary. Participation in the program is at the discretion of the child or youth, who are free to choose whether to continue or terminate services at any point. Referrals can be made by parents, friends, family, school counselors, doctors, or other community professionals.
Phone: 250-627-7166
Email: [email protected]
Get Support Today
If you or someone you know would benefit from the PEACE program, please reach out for more information or to make a referral.
The Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General funds this program.