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MFRC Extra Support Needs

The Esquimalt MFRC offers one-to-one support for Canadian Armed Forces families with a family member with extra needs. We can work with you to:

  • Support families in navigating the education, mental health, and health care systems
  • Advocate for services
  • Prepare for a posting in or out of Greater Victoria

Adult Supports

Organization DescriptionWebsite
Community Living BCSupports adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Can help develop a support plan and find local resources in your community.Visit site
Province of B.C.A complete listing of all supports provided by the provincial government.Visit site
BC Personal SupportInformation about programs that provide equipment and assistive devices or other personal supports to persons with disabilities.Visit site
Island HealthProvides a range of health care and support services to help improve the health, quality of life, and independence of people with a physical disability and let you stay in your own home for as long as possible.Visit site
Victoria Disability Resource CentreNon-profit organization that provides information on disability issues, referrals to appropriate community resources, peer support and career assistance.Visit site

Mental Health Supports - Children and Youth

Organization DescriptionWebsite
Child and Youth Mental HealthCommunity based Mental Health Services for children, youth and families administered through the Ministry of Children and Family Development.Visit site
British Columbia Psychological AssociationSearch practicing psychologists in the province. Please note: you need a doctor’s referral to have this cost covered by your extended health care.Visit site
FamilySmartSupports young people, their families and professionals about information for mental health supports.Visit site
FoundryOffers youth ages 12-24 access to mental health, substance use support and other social services.Visit site
Vancouver Island Crisis Line24-hour crisis line support and resources.Visit site
Kids Help Phone24/7 national, bilingual service offering counselling, information, referrals and volunteer led phone/text/chat based support for children and youth.Visit site

Special Needs Supports - Children and Youth

Organization DescriptionWebsite
Child and Youth with Special NeedsAssistance and support for kids with special needs, from birth up to 19 years of age, and their families.Visit site
Autism Information Services British ColumbiaA provincial information centre for families who have children or youth with Autism.Visit site
Island HealthLocate a local health care provider, hospital or community program on Vancouver Island.Visit site
Early Intervention Therapy ProgramOccupational, physio and speech therapy, screening, assessments, family education and support, service planning, direct therapeutic intervention, consultation, monitoring and transition planning to school. Services for children ages 0-5 years who are at risk for developmental delays.Visit site
Supported Child DevelopmentConsulting and support services to children, families and child care centres so that children with extra support needs can participate in fully inclusive child care settings.Visit site
Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s HealthAssessment, treatment, consultation, long-term or short-term follow-up or coordination of services to infants, children and adolescents who have complex physical, intellectual, social or emotional challenges.Visit site
Support Our Troops – Special Needs GrantA military family member with special needs can access this grant to fund specialized interventions, assessments, and respite care.Visit site
Vancouver Island Children’s Assessment NetworkProvides assessment services for children on Vancouver Island with complex developmental needs.Visit site

Senior Supports

Organization DescriptionWebsite
Seniors First BCInformation, advocacy, understanding of rights for seniors and other issues impacting the health and wellbeing of an older adult in BC.Visit site
Seniors BCListing of provincial supports in BC as well as information for family and caregivers.Visit site
Office of the Seniors Advocate BCMonitors seniors services and provides resources/ information for seniors living in BC.Visit site
Family Caregivers of BCSupports, information and connections for unpaid family caregivers.Visit site

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