Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our meetings are free covered by funding from Vancouver Coastal Health.

    Please phone or email founder and facilitator, Frances Kenny to join.

    We ask that you call before coming to a meeting for the first time. We want you to be sure the group is what you're looking for.

    Call: (604) 524-4230 or remote 1-(604) 860-4203

    Email: fkenny(at)telus.net

  • We currently meet once a week on Fridays via Zoom.

    Registration is required before receiving the Zoom link.

    Meeting notifications are emailed Wednesday mornings.

    Our sessions start at 6:30 pm and run for about two hours.

    We meet in-person twice a year.

  • We have a strict confidentiality policy because of the sensitive and personal nature of some of our discussions.

    Confidentiality means:

    • we never identify and name other people and their situations outside the group

    • if you’re joining by Zoom everyone in your room must be visible on screen

    • you need to ensure that no one can overhear the meeting

    • no last names are used in the group or on any attendance records or communication

  • Parents Forever was founded in 2000 by Frances Kenny. To learn more check out the Our Group page

  • We are funded by Vancouver Coastal Health and managed by the Turning Point Recovery Society

  • Members are free to attend anytime and come and go as you wish. We all need a break from time to time

  • Yes

  • Absolutely

  • Meetings usually have 10 to 20 attendees. Numbers can increase for special events and presentations

  • Access and Assessment Centre (AAC)

    The AAC helps individuals and families access mental health and substance use services in Vancouver. Services include referral intake, on-site assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term treatment. Service is available by phone or walk-in.

    803 West 12th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5Z 1N1
    Phone: (604) 675-3700

    CAR 87

    Car 87 provides emergency response to crisis calls in the city of Vancouver for mental health situations or crisis concerns in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department and Vancouver Coastal Health.

    A police officer and psychiatric nurse work together to help de-escalate situations, provide crisis intervention, and connect people to community services and supports.

    Calling 911 is the most direct access to this service.

    For life-threatening mental health or substance use crises, call 9-1-1.