Counselling & Social Services

PCFSA provides a range of counselling and social services for residents across South Vancouver Island. These include work with isolated seniors, individuals addressing family violence, youth outreach and email counselling, youth gang and exploitation prevention and intervention, family and couples counselling, counselling to address substance use, mental health counselling, and trauma therapy.

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Community Health Centre – Medical Services

The Westshore Community Health Centre (WSCHC) is a new multidisciplinary primary care centre operated by Pacific Centre Family Services Association (PCFSA) which is designed to bring low-barrier, trauma-informed coordinated healthcare to the underserved populations of the Westshore and their families.

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Group Counselling At Pacific Centre Family Services Association (PCFSA)

For intakes, referrals, and general counselling program information, please contact the intake counsellor at 250.940.4373 or by email at intake@pcfsa.org. All referrals begin with an intake to help us understand the person’s needs and determine whether our program can provide the right care within its mandate. When we are unable to offer services, we will do our best to suggest other appropriate supports or resources. Intakes can be done by phone, email or in person with a scheduled appointment.

All groups at PCFSA are free for participants.

Adult Groups

YMIND

A mental wellness group for young adults aged 18–30 who are experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or stress. The group supports participants in building coping skills, increasing self-awareness, and strengthening emotional well-being.

Affected By

For adults aged 19+ who are affected by a loved one’s substance use. The group provides support, education, coping strategies, and connection with others who understand the impact of substance use on families and relationships.

Stopping the Violence

Offers groups for women and gender-diverse people aged 19+ who have experienced intimate partner violence and/or childhood sexual abuse. A supportive space to explore the impacts of abuse, strengthen coping strategies, and support healing and empowerment.

Suicide Loss Support Group

A safe and compassionate space for adults aged 19+ who have lost a loved one to suicide to connect with others, receive grief support, and find shared understanding.

Tools for Change

Tools for Change supports adults aged 19+ in managing anger, improving communication, and building healthier relationship skills. The group focuses on accountability, emotional regulation, respectful relationships, and practical tools for change.

Youth Groups

LEGO Group

A fun, inclusive LGBTQ2S+ peer support group. Youth can access valuable information and resources as well as participate in activities that support self-discovery, confidence, and personal growth within a welcoming community. Lego Group is offered in collaboration with Westshore Child and Youth Mental Health and hosted at Westshore Parks and Recreation. Generally, for ages 13-18 however there is flexibility for slightly younger interested youth (11-12).

Territory Acknowledgement

Pacific Centre Family Services Association acknowledges and gives thanks to the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Speaking peoples, also known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nation communities, for allowing us to live, work, and play on their lands. We also respectfully recognize other surrounding nations SC’IȺNEW̱ (Beecher Bay) First Nation, T’Sou-ke (Sooke) Nation, and Pacheedaht First Nation (Port Renfrew).