Assertive Family Programming

Bridging the Gaps in Family-Centered Support

Assertive Family Programming is a community-driven initiative designed to fill critical service gaps in direct social work and mental health services outside of the child welfare system. We support families and individuals through culturally grounded, proactive, and accessible care.

Our Focus Areas

We offer holistic support in the following key areas:

1. Counselling & Mental Health Support
   Trauma-informed, culturally relevant counselling for individuals, couples, and families.

2. Resource Mapping & System Navigation
   Helping families identify available community services and guiding them through complex systems like housing, healthcare, education, and justice.

3. Advocacy
   Supporting individuals and families in asserting their rights within schools, healthcare, legal systems, and government services.

4. Access to Culture & Ceremony
   Facilitating reconnection to cultural identity through ceremonies, traditional teachings, and access to Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

5. Life Skills & Personal Development
   Strengthening day-to-day skills such as communication, budgeting, time management, and goal setting.

6. Family Wellness & Healing
   Promoting intergenerational healing, relationship-building, and overall family wellbeing through workshops, support circles, and one-on-one support.

Why Assertive?

We don’t wait for families to fall through the cracks. Our approach is proactive, hands-on, and culturally affirming. We meet people where they are — in their communities, homes, or wherever support is needed.

Get Involved or Make a Referral

If you or someone you know could benefit from Assertive Family Programming, please [Contact Us] or [Make a Referral].