Become a Host Family
Becoming a host family is an excellent way to help create lasting positive change for at risk youth transitioning to the next stage in their lives.
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Stop HIV!
NARSF Programs through Island Health Funding is able to offer free, confidential HIV testing at its 375 Franklyn Street location.
Child, Youth & Family Counseling
The family is viewed as the primary influence in the development of a solid self and the maintenance of strong, connected family relationships as a major determinant in positive life outcomes.
Harm Reduction Programs
Our philosophy is client-centered, non-judgmental, authentic, caring, strength based and respectful of religion and ancestry.
NARSF Programs Ltd.
We provide a range of innovative health, harm-reduction, and counseling services to individuals, children, youth and families. Over time, we have continued to learn and grow along with our clients and community. We operate a variety of programs with experienced, qualified and professional staff.
Welcome to NARSF Programs Ltd.
Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families was created in 1990 and renamed NARSF Programs Ltd. in 1999, NARSF is a multi-service agency that delivers child, youth, family, and harm reduction services on Central Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Our services are provided through funding from the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Island Health.
Staff at NARSF are continually inspired by the efforts of children, youth, families and individuals to live their lives to the fullest abilities, skills and aspirations. Our goal is to provide strength-based programs and services that build upon the inherent wisdom of people’s experience in relationships, family and community. Please contact us for more information on our children, youth and family services.
Our Programs & Services
Services and programs through NARSF include: Living in Families with Teens (a parent-teen counseling program), the Domestic Violence Response Program, Eating Disorders and Sexual Abuse Intervention Program, Mental Health Outreach for children and youth, Transitions Withdrawal Management and Stabilization Program, and CVI Harm Reduction Services for individuals at risk to blood borne diseases and other healthy issues. Pre post HIV testing is available on a drop in basis. For more information on these programs please click on the respective links from the menu on the left.
Latest Press Release
World AIDS Day 2019
Annually, on December 1st, we commemorate World AIDS Day (WAD) and the start of Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week (AAAW). This year, we reflect on the significant progress made to improve the
CARF Survey
NOTICE: CARF Survey Coming September/October 2017 Accreditation Survey, Nanaimo BC May 2017 Nanaimo-- NARSF Programs is preparing for its fifth CARF Survey in September or October (dates to be announced in July) at its offices on
STOP HIV-Prevent, Test, Treat!
HIV Testing in Nanaimo!
NARSF Programs through Island Health Funding is able to offer free, confidential HIV testing at its 375 Franklyn Street location.