At the Family Support Institute of BC, we are passionate about empowering families and fostering inclusion. Our free, family-to-family support network connects communities, amplifies voices, and champions the rights of individuals with disabilities. Through advocacy, research, and special projects, we address emerging needs, develop innovative solutions, and open doors to new opportunities.
Together, we create lasting impact—strengthening families and shaping a more inclusive society.
Designed for both family members and professionals and written and presented by families.
For anyone, any age, any disability (including mental health and other concurrent conditions) within British Columbia.
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Built on the principles of Mentorship, Inclusion, Belonging, Support, Knowledge – Sharing, Equal Rights and Equitable Opportunities combined with the foundation of Respect, Encouragement, Working Together and Speaking Out – we are guided by teamwork and collaboration.
Rooted in our values of inclusion, collaboration, and family-driven leadership, our Strategic Priorities & Plan 2023-2028 highlights five key focus areas that will shape our path forward.
The Family Support Institute of BC stands for Truth and Reconciliation. We commit to supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, adults and families across the province.
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We exist to support individuals and families to be connected and fully valued in their communities. Explore our programs and digital resources to get started and connect with us to talk to someone.
“Talking to another family member makes a huge difference in feeling less alone, feeling accepted and understood.”
“I will still email the FSI Resource Parent who helped me through those transition years, particularly during high school years.”
“When I first contacted FSI many years ago, I was in crisis and it was so wonderful to talk to another parent who could give me real life advice.”
The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial non-profit society dedicated to empowering and supporting families who have a family member with a disability.
227 6th Street
New Westminster, BC
V3L 3A5
(604) 540-8374 ext. 523
Support Line:
1-800-441-5403
As a provincial organization FSI acknowledges that our work spans across all of the traditional, ancestral, and unceded Indigenous territories in BC. Therefore, we respectfully honour all First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, as well as their ancestors, who have lived here and cared for these lands. It is with gratitude that we can live, learn and do our work in the province now known as British Columbia.