FamilySmart offers peer support to the Sechelt and Gibsons areas through the Parent Peer Support Program. Parent Peer Support Workers are parents who have their own lived experience with seeking services and support for their child or youth who has struggled with their mental health and or substance use. PPSW’s help by sharing what they know, talking with another parent who understands can really help and letting you know you are not alone.

How can a Parent Peer Support Worker (PPSW) can help you and your family?

Listen to you and understand what you are going through

Share information about services and resources

Help you to navigate (find your way to) services

Help you to prepare for meetings with the professionals who are helping your children or youth

Talk to you about how you are taking care of yourself because you matter

We serve families with children, youth, and young adults from (0-24+), and are available to meet by video chat, phone, email, or in person.
All services are free, confidential, and there’s no waitlist.