Nanaimo Family Life Association

Nanaimo Family Life Association Nanaimo Family Life is dedicated to serving the Nanaimo community.

Since 1967 Nanaimo Family Life Association has personally and positively impacted over 70,000 people in the Nanaimo community by providing programs and services that supports people in achieving their full potential through all stages of life. Nanaimo Family Life defines “family” as: biological relationships, legal relationships, work relationships and/or social, emotional relationships linking its members. We help individuals and families respond to personal challenges and external challenges in a way that fosters healthy relationships and healthy communities.

Essential Life Skills Workshops are back!Winter sign ups are now open! Consider joining us in these upcoming Thursday ev...
12/22/2025

Essential Life Skills Workshops are back!

Winter sign ups are now open! Consider joining us in these upcoming Thursday evenings to help enhance and grow your self-awareness and understanding of healthy relationship topics.

Cost is $20 per workshop - Must be paid in advance prior to attending the workshop. If this presents a financial hardship, please contact the office for assistance.

Reserve your spot now!
📞 250-754-3331
📧 reception@nflabc.org

When & Where:
📍1070 Townsite Road, Nanaimo BC, V9S 1M6
📆 Every Thursday from January 8th to March 5th
⏰ 6:00pm to 8:00pm

12/22/2025

At the Drop In Hub, we often see how small moments of support can lead to meaningful change.

Kevin has been a guest of the Hub for some time and has been open about his journey with addiction and searching for purpose. Recently, he’s been spending his days cleaning the sidewalks along Nicol Street and Victoria Street, sharing that access to basic tools through the Hub made it possible for him to do so.

What means the most to Kevin is the feeling of giving back. He’s shared how good it feels when community members stop to thank him, reminding him that he’s making a positive impact. Kevin is working toward being substance free and hopes to continue being an active, contributing part of the community.

Stories like Kevin’s highlight why having spaces like the Drop In Hub matters. When people are supported, they find ways to reconnect, contribute, and move forward.

City of Nanaimo Local Government United Way BC - Central & Northern Vancouver Island

Thank you to everyone who supported us this year. 💛Our office will be closed Dec 24 – Jan 4, reopening Jan 5.Wishing you...
12/22/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported us this year. 💛

Our office will be closed Dec 24 – Jan 4, reopening Jan 5.

Wishing you joy, rest, and warmth this holiday season. ❄️

Your small act of kindness can make a big impact. ❤️Our shelters are in urgent need of backpacks, totes, duffel bags, an...
12/18/2025

Your small act of kindness can make a big impact. ❤️

Our shelters are in urgent need of backpacks, totes, duffel bags, and reusable bags. If you’re able to donate, please drop them off at the Unitarian Shelter between 1–4pm, seven days a week.

Thank you for helping support those in need.

"A coalition made up of more than 20 operators in says they’re seeing a trend of closures for and other units, a...
12/10/2025

"A coalition made up of more than 20 operators in says they’re seeing a trend of closures for and other units, and are calling on the province and municipalities to take action.
After sitting at the Royal Athletic Parking lot for years, Victoria’s shipping container community called Caledonia Place will close down in 2026.
...In Nanaimo, Nikao Housing — another shipping container community — is also facing the threat of closure. Pacifica Housing, which operates Nikao Housing, says they were told by the City that it would end the lease next year.
...In an open letter, Ibarra and 21 other housing operators across B.C. say they’re seeing a worrying trend of supportive housing, temporary housing, and emergency shelters closing with no alternative solutions in their place.
The group — which calls itself the BC Coalition for Safe and Sustainable Supportive Housing (SaSSH) — says that the province and all municipalities need to take action.
“The false belief driving these decisions—that shutting down temporary housing or blocking emergency shelters will reduce —is not supported by evidence,” reads the letter."
[read the rest of the article and watch video online at: chek news . ca]

Our new website is officially LIVE! 🎉We’ve refreshed the look, improved navigation, and made it easier than ever to acce...
12/03/2025

Our new website is officially LIVE! 🎉

We’ve refreshed the look, improved navigation, and made it easier than ever to access our programs and services.

Visit www.nflabc.org (same URL) to explore and if you run into any issues, please give us a call!

(250) 754-3331

We’re excited to share that our new and improved website is launching on December 2, 2025! Same URL, same team, now with...
12/01/2025

We’re excited to share that our new and improved website is launching on December 2, 2025! Same URL, same team, now with a refreshed look to better support our community. 🌐

Visit www.nflabc.org and let us know if you need any help accessing the site!

Today marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign tha...
11/25/2025

Today marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign that runs from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day).
This global movement calls on individuals, organizations, and communities to take action and raise awareness about gender-based violence, including violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people.

Gender-based violence shows up in many forms — physical, emotional, sexual, financial, digital, and more. It can happen in homes, workplaces, online spaces, and in public. For many, it is not only a personal issue, but a systemic one rooted in inequality and discrimination.

By speaking up, sharing resources, supporting survivors, and challenging harmful attitudes, we can contribute to real and lasting change.
Everyone deserves to live free from violence, judgment, and fear. ✊🧡

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1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9S1M6

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Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3am
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm

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Over the past 50 years, Nanaimo Family Life Association has personally and positively impacted over 70,000 people in the Nanaimo community by providing programs and services that supports people in achieving their full potential through all stages of life. Nanaimo Family Life defines “family” as: biological relationships, legal relationships, work relationships and/or social, emotional relationships linking its members. We help individuals and families respond to personal challenges and external challenges in a way that fosters healthy relationships and healthy communities.