Our Mission

FSNS VISION:

A healthy community where everyone can live full and meaningful lives.

FSNS MISSION:

We are committed to making a deep and lasting impact in our community.

Through counselling, support, education and volunteering we will:

• Facilitate strong, caring connections between people in our community
• Listen and respond to the needs of the most vulnerable people in our community
• Develop new and innovative ways to approach mental health services

FSNS VALUES:

Integrity: Our word is our bond. We act fairly, responsibly and consistently.

Respect: We honour people, their differences and similarities. We act with compassion and openness towards others.

Community: We work as a community to serve our community. To us community is about creating healthy environments that allow us to achieve balance in all aspects of our lives.

Growth: We are committed to expanding our knowledge and wisdom. We are creative in ensuring our approaches meet the ever changing needs of the people we serve.

About Family Services of the North Shore

Family Services of the North Shore is an accredited, not-for-profit, community-based organization. For sixty years, we have provided education, support, and counselling to heal and connect the North Shore community. The Agency serves the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, the District of West Vancouver, as well as the Village of Lions Bay, and Bowen Island. We also lead the provincial work in the prevention of eating disorders. We actively work with our donors, funders, community partners and corporate donors to ensure the sustainability of effective and cost-efficient programs.

Our vision is a connected community where people care for one another. We annually serve close to 7400 individuals and families through a broad range of social services to children, youth, adults, couples, and families from a diverse array of cultural and economic backgrounds.