Family Plus Life Solutions Inc.

Family Plus Life Solutions Inc. is a Canadian nonprofit charitable organization that provides subsidized professional mental health counselling, education, and advocacy services to individuals, couples, children, and families in the Greater Saint John area of New Brunswick. Established in 1929 and formerly known as Family Services Saint John, Inc., the organization has a longstanding history of supporting the community through comprehensive mental health care and social services.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Family Plus Life Solutions is to offer accessible and professional counselling and support that promotes confident individuals, strong families, and healthy communities. Their vision emphasizes empowerment and wellness through helping clients manage the challenges of modern living and mental health concerns.

Services and Programs

Family Plus offers a broad spectrum of mental health services addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, abuse (physical, sexual, domestic), addiction, trauma, grief, family dynamics, parenting challenges, and workplace-related stress. It specializes in providing support for survivors of sexual violence and domestic and intimate partner violence. One of its key programs is Kit’s Place Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC), a wrap-around service designed to support children, youth, and families affected by sexual abuse. Kit’s Place provides a safe, client-centered environment offering medical care, therapy, interviews, and family support, all coordinated to improve outcomes in the investigation and treatment of abuse.

Organizational Structure

The organization is led by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Amirault and supported by a team of clinical managers, family coordinators, and legal support navigators, all dedicated to making mental health services accessible and effective. The team includes professional counsellors with expertise across various domains of mental health and social services.

Registration and Status

Family Plus Life Solutions Inc. is a registered charity under the Canada Revenue Agency with the business registration number 107376311RR0001. It operates as a private, not-for-profit organization compliant with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks for charitable organizations in Canada.

Community Impact

With over 90 years of service, Family Plus Life Solutions has established itself as a leading mental health care provider in the Saint John region. The organization is committed to reducing barriers to mental health care by offering subsidized services, ensuring vulnerable populations have access to necessary support. Clients have reported positive outcomes such as increased self-confidence, empowerment, and improved family and personal well-being as a result of their engagement with Family Plus' programs.

This article is based on information available from Family Plus Life Solutions Inc. and public charity registries, reflecting its role and contributions as a nonprofit mental health service provider in Canada.

[1] https://www.familyplus.ca [2] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/family-plus-life-solutions-inc/ [3] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/family-plus-life-solutions-inc/107376311RR0001/ [4] https://www.familyplus.ca/our-organization [5] https://nb.211.ca/record-detail/69979293/agency/