North Shore Neighborhood House

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Record #: CLB4533 Last Modified: 01 Mar 2010 Last Full Update: 30 Aug 2008
Description & Services
DescriptionThe North Shore Neighbourhood House (NSNH). Is a multi-service agency providing a broad range of recreational, social support, community development, and information/referral services to children, youth, adults, families and seniors in diverse community.  
 
Child Care Programs 
 
Offers a variety of family, parenting, and children’s services including:  
 
• Teen Club for teen requiring extra support; Ridgeway, Maplewood and Lynn Valley Kids Clubs for 5-12 year olds before and after school care.  
 
• NSNH Integrated Daycare for 0-3 years old and 3-5 year olds, and Maplewood Integrated Daycare for 3-5 year olds.  
 
• NSNH Preschool for 3-5 year olds, Learning Together Infant/Toddler Centre for 0-3 year olds. 
 
• Verbal Behaviour Program: a specialized program for children with Autism.  
 
English Classes for Adoption and Integration 
 
• A no cost program for immigrants in partnership with Family Services of the North Shore. Session are located at Neighbourhood House and John Braithwaite Community Centre.  
 
Just for Men 
 
• This drop-in program will provide an opportunity for men to get together for discussions, demonstrations, out-trip adventures, cooking and eating classes, and informative talks.  
 
Legal Clinic 
 
• Legal services available to the community through UBC Law School Students. Lawyers – ½ hour advisory sessions for low income clients.  
 
North Shore Food Bank  
 
• Provides emergency food aid; Registration is required, Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm; Soup served to participants.  
 
Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program 
 
• Offers one-to-one support for oung women who are pregnant or parenting. Supports all options of pregnancy. Provides a social support night on Tuesday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, with rids and childcare provides.  
 
Recreation Services 
 
• Offers a wide range of recreation programs: kickboxing, dog obedience, children’s basketball camps, A New Arts Focus, boxercise, yoga, karate, tai chi, aerobics, basketball, belly dancing, and psychic awareness.  
 
Seniors Services 
 
• Offers a broad range of programs from recreation for fit seniors to services for the frail and isolated, including: bus tours, hot lunches, crafts, bingo, out-trips, fun adventures and guest speakers.  
 
Youth Services 
 
• Provides outreach youth services in the City of North Vancouver and Lynn Valley in the district of North Vancouver. Offers support mediation, lifeskills, conflict resolutions, advocacy, and referrals.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Areas ServedNorth Vancouver and Area
HoursMonday to Friday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm 
Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Contact Information
Address225 2nd St
North Vancouver V7L 1C4
AccessibilityPartially Accessible
Office Phone(604) 987-8138
Primary ContactExecutive Director, North Shore Neighborhood House
Subjects
SubjectsAutism Spectrum Disorder ; Personalized Support Initiative