Mission Statement

Bringing together services for Nuu-chah-nulth children, youth and their families.
Though respectful relationships with Nuu-chah-nulth communities, we will work together to strengthen and expand abilities and resources within families and communities. Through working with communities to offer strength-based, holistic programs, we will continue to find more effective ways to meet the needs of children, youth and their families.

Contact Child & Youth Services at:
250-724-0202
250-723-6017 fax
PO Box 99
4000 Stamp Avenue
Port Alberni, BC
V9Y 7M2

Bonnie Davis- Schmitz, Manager Child & Youth Services
Email: bonnie.davis-schmitz@nuuchahnulth.org

Lily Celester-Koehle, Administrative Assistant
Email: lily.celester-koehle@nuuchahnulth.org

Nuuchahnulth Infant Development Program (AIDP)

Nuuchahnulth Infant Development Program (AIDP) supports parents and caregivers whose children (ages 0 – 6) are showing both typical and non-typical development, and provides referrals and support for families whose children are at risk of developmental delays.
Referrals are accepted from individuals, families and workers in the community.

Jackie Watts, Southern Region, 250-724-0202
Jennifer Touchie, Central Region, 250-725-3367
Margie Weeks, Northern Region, 250-283-2012

Nuu-chah-nulth Supported Child Development (ASCD)

Nuu-chah-nulth Supported Child Development Program supports the inclusion of children who have a developmental delay or disability to fully participate in settings that support their development and peer interactions, and provides consultative support to child care settings and caregivers.
Referrals are accepted from individuals, families and workers in the community.

Laurie Hannah, Central Region, 250-725-3367
Stevie Staniforth, Southern Region, 250-724-0202

Family Ties

Family Ties, offers health education and peer support to all west coast women who are pregnant or have infants and their families, With specific attention to those women who are socially and economically at risk.
Referrals are accepted from individuals, families and workers in the community.

Margaret Morrison, Ucluelet, 250-726-2224
Hanne Bruhwiler, Tofino, 250-725-3367 or 250-725-4020

Mother’s Support Outreach

Mother’s Support Outreach supports preconception and pregnant women and parents of infants and their families by working with them in their home environment and community, focusing on improving maternal confidence and strengthening parenting skills.
Referrals are accepted from individuals, families and workers in the community.

Debbie Neuwirth, Tseshaht, Tla-o-qui-aht, 250-724-0202
Vicky Hayes, Ahousaht, 250-670-9558

Nuu-chah-nulth Child & Youth Mental Health

Nuu-chah-nulth Child & Youth Mental Health works with youth, families and communities to increase protective factors, reduce risk factors, and build capacity to support the mental health of children and youth using cultural and holistic approaches.
Referrals are accepted from individuals, families and workers in the community.

Donna Lucas, Southern Region, 250-724-0202
Beth Luchies, Central Region, 250-725-3367
Leonard Louie, Northern Region, 250-283-2012

Child & Youth Wellness Counsellor

Child & Youth Wellness Counsellor provides one-on-one and group support to First Nations children, youth and their families in the Tofino and Ucluelet area.
Referrals are accepted from individuals, families and workers in the community.

Shannon Campbell, Tofino-Ucluelet, 250-725-3367

Family Support

Family Support provides activities and cultural connections for children and youth in foster care, many of whom are away from their home communities.
Referrals to the program are made through Usma and MCFD.

Linus Lucas, Port Alberni, 250-724-0202
Mark Jensen, Port Alberni, 250-724-0202
Trish Romanciwicz, Port Alberni, 250-724-0202
Ed Mack, Tofino-Ucluelet, 250-725-3367