COVID-19 Concerns
We are looking at opening on June 01st, 2020 for:
In-person sessions  and drop-ins

Until then Telephone lines are being answered Monday through Thursday
From 9am until 2pm
250-386-4331 or 1-877-386-4333
If you do get the machine - please leave a message

**New**
Coping During the COVID-19 Crisis: An Online Art Therapy Program
starting online on Thursday, May 21st at 7pm

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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:
Phone Lines Open
Monday - Thursday 9am - 2pm

Fees do apply to some of our programs/services

We accept: cash, cheque 

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.