Special Needs Program

Special Needs Program

special needs

Overview

For families who have a child(ren) diagnosed with a special need and/or autism spectrum. The child has opportunities to develop life skills while families learn parenting strategies. To access this program please contact Children and Youth with Special Needs (CYSN) at (250) 549-5404.

For more information on this program, please contact NOYFSS at (250) 545-3572.

Parents of Children with Special Needs - Support Group

Parents meet monthly to share stories, concerns and ideas with other parents who face similar challenges. For more information on the program and/or group, please contact Keltie at (250) 545-3572.

Testimonials

"You guys really care about us, and I feel that you guys want us/things in our lives to get better and I'm thankful I have someone as trustworthy as my counsellor to talk to. So thank you."

- School Based Outreach Participant

"NOYFSS in my opinion is our community go to agency, head and shoulders above the other agencies."

- Stakeholder feedback

"I loved the focus on building and strengthening relationship. I wish I had learned all this when my kids were younger."

- Parent-Teen Conflict Program Participant

"I am very impressed by the passion of the workers. They are truly connected to their clients and the community. The professional standard is top-notch, providing essential documentation, timely and precise."

- Stakeholder feedback

"Mara House has greatly improved my life and has helped me learn many skills that will continue to help me later on in life."

- Mara House Resident

"I love the services NOYFSS has to offer and would let anyone know about their amazing support. I also have thought everyone who works there is amazing and I know a bunch of people. You can tell its a good place to be and the staff cares because some of the staff have been there a very long time!"

- Stakeholder feedback

"The information provided to us by our counsellor was extensive, completely applicable to our situation, and very useful! We were able to apply so many changes into our home that have benefited our home and family.. SO grateful for this valuable resource!"

- ADD/ADHD Program Participant

"The NOYFSS staff I have worked with are very collaborative, open-minded, skilled and always have the needs of the child& family at the forefront. They are valued members at our schools. The students I refer to your groups always have good things to say! Thank you!!"

- Stakeholder feedback

CONNECT - LEARN - GROW

Youth Services

Stability and Understanding

For families, we provide consultation, education, mediation and support. For teens living independently, we support the completion of their education and assist with finding suitable employment.

Family Services

Rising to challenges

Work together to improve relationships and develop parenting strategies. New capabilities may include better focus, more self-control, effective communication and improved critical thinking.

Parenting Groups

Develop New Strategies

Learn to raise children that are confident, motivated, and ready for the real world! Foster relationships with love, mutual respect, and accountability. Our approach includes non-violent discipline, consequences, and providing choices.

Special Needs

ADHD, Autism, and more.

NOYFSS supports families with special challenges by offering opportunities to develop life skills and learn parenting strategies. Parents meet monthly to share stories, concerns and ideas with other parents who face similar challenges.

Children & Youth Groups

Tools for the future

We offer a wide range of groups where children and youth can connect with peers, problem solve, and build important emotional and behavioural skills. Programs promote self care and awareness.

NOYFSS provides counselling and support services to individuals and families in our community through a variety of community based and residential programs FREE OF CHARGE. We are wheelchair accessible, and are a certified AMSSA Safe Harbour location.