1004 North Park Street
Victoria, BC  V8T 1C6
(as of September 2017)
almost at the corner of North Park and Vancouver
(In the Victoria Social Innovation Centre*)
​Fax: 250-386-4301

Family Services of Greater Victoria (FSGV) is British Columbia’s premier agency for all family members facing change and challenges in their relationships. FSGV’s professional staff combine current knowledge with training to provide a wide range of caring, timely, and effective services.

Reception Hours:
Monday:  11:30am to 4:00pm
Tuesday to Friday:   8:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday:    Closed
Closed on Stat Holidays as well

Fees do apply to some of our programs/services

We accept: cash, cheque 

Attention ALL Visitors
No Parking Along the Fence - This is RESERVED Parking Only
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While Construction is happening at our building - Parking can be Limited

Family Matters - Fundraiser

Thank you to the following:
Tony Joe, MC
Dr Jennifer Charlesworth, BC Representative for Children and Youth, Speaker
Paul and Ravern Lacerte: The Moosehide Campaign, Speakers
Oak Bay High Choir led by Choral Director Tina Horwood
Canadian Linens and Uniform Service
Cathy Matusicky, Graphic Designer, State Creative Group
Jane Taylor Lee, Executive Director
Fundraising Commitee:
Bronwyn Taylor, Donna Miller, June Preston, Samantha de Witt, Susan Phillips Metzger

Use this Flow Chart to help navigate our Programs & Services

​What is your Main Concern?

I am concerned about my Children

Ages 0 – 18+

• Parenting After Separation - Effective October 25th, this session can only be done online(not through this website)
  Note this course is Mandatory for those filing an application in court about parenting arrangements, contact or support – this can include Step-Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, etc.

Ages 4 – 18+

• Individual Counselling including Play and Art Therapy
  We find that children under the age of 4 do not respond to any kind of counselling/therapy - therefore we do not provide service to children under the age of 4

Ages 7 – 12

• Caught in the Middle - Group Program
  - If a child participates – one of the parents must participate as well (children and parents are in different groups)
  - Parents can attend without a child
  - Parents of the same child CANNOT attend the same group

I am concerned about my legal rights/responsibilities (or wondering about the process of separation or divorce)?

• Separation Resource Services
  Whether you have a lawyer (or not), or are not yet separated
  ​This Service is also beneficial to Grandparents, Step-Parents, etc.

I am having trouble with access to my Child(ren) or
I need a supervisor on visits with my Child(ren)

• Separation Resource Services
  information about parenting contact​
• Parent-Child Connections
  ​providing a supervisor for transfers of child(ren) and/or on Parenting Time with child(ren)

I am concerned about my Emotional Well being

• Adult Counselling
  Masters Level Counsellors available for short or long-term support
• Caught in the Middle - Group Program for Parents
  Parents can attend without a child

​We are separated and are having trouble reaching an agreement

• Mediation
• New Ways for Families®
  ​Decision Skills Class for those who find themselves in a high-conflict situation​

We are still together and I would like to see if we can stay together OR
We are separating and I would like to keep it as amicable as possible

• Couples Counselling
• ​Parenting with a New Partner
  Group program for couples in a step/blended family situation

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*Family Services of Greater Victoria is part of the Victoria Social Innovation Centre.  The Victoria Social Innovation Centre is a 15,000 square feet building that exists to provide low cost, long-term(or short-term) stable space for local non-profit organizations.  The building is fully accessible, and each organization has their own space, as well as access to shared board/group rooms.