Family SOS was founded in 1978 by Dr. John Anderson, a Pediatrician at the IWK. While working in the Emergency Room, Dr. Anderson witnessed first hand the need for a proactive approach to support families in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Family SOS Association was founded to respond to this need, taking a preventative approach to assisting families through developing parenting confidence and skills and providing child-centered programming.
Mission
Family SOS supports children and families in the HRM by providing guidance and tools to successfully navigate their circumstances.
Vision
An HRM where all children are physically and emotionally secure.
Values
Flexibility - We endeavor to support children and families by being flexible and adaptable to their needs.
Integrity - We are committed to treating all stakeholders with compassion and respect.
Efficacy - We are committed to evidence-based approaches to programming that adapt as needs evolve.
Sustainability - We are committed to the best use of resources to provide meaningful programs.
Who are we?
Family SOS is a local, non-profit, child-centered organization directed toward building strong and healthy families. As an inclusive family support agency, Family SOS offers FREE comprehensive programs that will benefit all family members. At Family SOS, we focus on:
Increasing parenting confidence
Developing relationships within families
Fostering self-awareness
Improving confidence in children and youth
Encouraging pro-social choices
Strengthening communication within families
Improving health and well-being
Empowering self-sustainability
Accessing our services
Many clients accessing our programs and services are self-referred. We also receive referrals from the Department of Community Services, the IWK, mental health providers, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, day treatment programs, and the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team.
For more information about our Parenting Programs, please email: parentsupport@familysos.ca, or call 902-455-5515 ext. 280
For more information about our Greystone Centre Programs, please email: healthykidz@familysos.ca, or call 902-455-5515 ext. 350
Charitable Number: 134859073RR0001