MCDV Family Network

Connect with others going through the same experience, participate in social activities, and get the latest updates on deployments and work-related absences.

Contact Information

Family Network Volunteers:	Akasha
Email:	mcdv.family@esquimaltmfrc.com
Facebook Group:	MCDV Family Network (Pacific)
HMCS Brandon on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)
HMCS Edmonton on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)
HMCS Nanaimo on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram
HMCS Saskatoon on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)
HMCS Whitehorse on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram
HMCS Yellowknife on Social Media:	Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)

When you join the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel (MCDV) Family Network, you will receive important updates on deployments and work-related absences, information on social activities, and have the opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience. This Network supports HMCS Brandon, HMCS Edmonton, HMCS Nanaimo, HMCS Saskatoon, HMCS Whitehorse, and HMCS Yellowknife.

Register with us to receive deployment and work-related absence support by becoming a part of your Family Network, connecting with the MFRC local to you, and/or receiving support in French.

Programming at the MFRC

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Drop-In Morning Coffee Connections

Are you looking to meet other military-connected family members, or are you new to town? Join us for an informal coffee connection and welcome.

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Wellness Wednesday: Rest and Restore (Esquimalt)

In this month's session we are offering guided meditation, gentle movement and sound bath will be offered to cultivate and support deep relaxation.

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Mental Health First Aid

Help understand, identify, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use concerns. Registration deadline: April 17th.

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Parent & Child Programming

The MFRC offers several in-person options for parents to meet other parents, and for children to connect.

Stay & Play 123 Music & Me

Programming for Children and Youth

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Fast Friends (Ages 8-15): Write with Story Studio - Strange Characters!

Spend an evening with Story Studio, an award-winning charity that inspires, educates and empowers young writers. Create vivid characters who will be the foundation for epic stories to come!

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Fast Friends (Ages 8-15): Laser Tag and Comics with PSP

In collaboration with PSP, the MFRC Team is offering an evening of Laser Tag and Pizza! Need a quieter activity? We will also have a comic book making station.

Supporting Children Through Absence

Help your child(ren) adjust to a parent being away on a deployment or work-related absence.

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Creative Learning for the Early Years

A semi-structured environment with a variety of activities and materials that give young children the opportunity to grow creatively.

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