Our mission is to enhance and support the quality of life for Cowichan Lake area residents. We will strive to do this through education, prevention, recreation, counselling and support groups. It is also our aim to work together with other service agencies in an integrated approach.

The Cowichan Lake Area is committed to being the best place to raise a child!

Youth Programs

Discovery Group

This is a school-based program offered to middle-school aged youth. Counsellors coordinate with the school to provide a recreational and socially-based program to support students in promoting healthy peer relationships and conflict resolution.

FUSE / Girls Group

These are fun, activity based groups that cover topics that young teens may need to know about in order to navigate in the real world as they grow and become adults. Promoting healthy relationships, and building on social and life skills are a part of the focus.

The groups are for middle-school and high-school aged youth, and run on alternating Thursdays after school (2:45-ish to 4:15 pm). Call if you are interested.

Circle time

A drop-in program for parents and their tots. Use this opportunity to get together with others and to develop skills to play and interact with your children. Learn to have fun together and reduce stress!

Meets Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 am. - more info ..

Community Art

We endeavour to connect youth within the community through offering an array of art-related opportunities. Children’s Global Arts, Spirit of Cowichan Celebrations, and Photovoice are among our past, present, and future projects.

K.I.C.K.

This is a fun and supportive group for children aged 7 to 11. We combine recreation and creativity and focus on strengthening life skills, social skills, building healthy relationships and fostering friendships. Referrals for participation in this group must be facilitated through one of the counsellors. Amanda, Brandon and Darlene co-facilitate this program.

Lunch Bunch

Offered at the Elementary schools, this program is designed to enhance behaviour and social skills, build tools for conflict resolution, and promote access to supports.

Silver Linings / Constellations

‘Silver Linings’ offers a safe and supportive group environment for children to learn coping skills and build self-esteem as they work through grief, separation, and parental divorce. ‘Constellations’ is a program that may be offered as an individual or group family workshop. This program supports families emotionally as they manage through transitions involved in separation and divorce.

Family Focus

Bored? Want to have fun and create great memories with your family? Come to this group and find others to share ideas, and generate more things to do! Once per month gathering for planning.

Family Development Workshops

Families who have been involved with the Ministry of Children and Families or those who would enjoy some extra support are invited to attend these two-day workshops. Included are a number of activities and games that encourage communication, relationship building, skill development and fun!

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Cowichan Lake Community Services