Groups, Workshops & Programs
See Also Upcoming Events
Aside from the Ongoing Events listed here, you can see a list of Upcoming Events. You can also see the Events Calendar, which shows a monthly view of events
Groups, Workshops and ongoing programs in 2019:
Substance use education group: for anyone 19 yrs or older that has been affected by substance use
This series runs every Tuesday from January 8 to February 12, 2019
The Substance Use Education group is an open drop-in group for adults who have substance use issues themselves, or who are being affected by someone else’s substance use.
This is an 8 week program for adults 19 years and older whose lives have been affected by substance use, their own or another person’s.
The Groups runs from 3 pm to 4 pm at Deltassist’s North Delta office, 9097 120 Street, Delta.
For information or to register call 604-594-3455 and ask for the Substance Use Services intake line.
Making connections, freedom from abuse in relationships group: for women who have experienced any form of relationship violence
This series runs every Wednesday from March 6 to April 24, 2019
Deltassist is facilitating a group for women who have experienced relationship abuse at some point of their lives. Living with abuse and violence can harm both physical and psychological health. Everyone has a right to a safe and healthy relationship that is free from violence and fear. Women will learn about the cycle of abuse, why abuse happens and the impact of abuse both on themselves and the children. They will learn healthier communication skills and self care techniques.
The Groups runs from 4 pm to 6 pm at Deltassist’s North Delta office, 9097 120 Street, Delta.
For information or to register call 604-594-3455 and ask for Maren at ext. 155
Healthy relationships and stress management group: for men and women over 19 yrs
This series runs every Thursday from March 7 to May 16, 2019
The Healthy Relationships and Stress Management group is a prevention/early intervention group provided to perpetrators of violence prior to charge, conviction, or sentencing state of the criminal justice process.
The sessions will teach participants the skills of effective communication, problem solving, listening, conflict resolution, impulse control, stress management and coping strategies.
It is a group for adults who are 19 years or older, that are self-referred and who have difficulty managing their anger and stress in intimate relationships, same sex relationships, at work or in social situations. Attendees must not been charged with or, are not currently facing charges related to domestic violence.
This group is closed after two sessions.
The Groups runs from 5 pm to 7 pm at Deltassist’s North Delta office, 9097 120 Street, Delta. Child minding is not provided.
For information or to register call 604-594-3455 and ask for Tejinder at ext. 110
Anger management group: for women who have experienced any form of relationship violence
This series runs every Thursday from April 18 to May 23, 2019
Women participants will learn the basics of this emotion so that they have a deeper understanding of anger. They will learn about costs and benefits of anger, how to identify anger triggers and anger management techniques. The facilitators and the participants will role play different scenarios to create a safe environment to free themselves from the guilt associated with their anger.
The Groups runs from 4 pm to 6 pm at Deltassist’s North Delta office, 9097 120 Street, Delta.
For information or to register call 604-594-3455 and ask for Maren at ext. 155
Safe group for kids
Dates and times: TBA This seven week group runs weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. There is no official start date – the group commences based on the number of referrals received.
The Safe Group for Kids is a seven week group for children (ages 7-12) who have witnessed abuse. The group is designed to assist children develop self-esteem, an awareness of safety issues and an understanding of their own emotions. The goals of the Safe Group for Kids include learning to express feelings, improving communication, increasing self-esteem, and developing social support networks and safety plans, while experiencing safety and trust during group sessions.
For more information or to register call Deltassist at 604-594-3455 ext.153
Seniors and Community Programs:
Better at Home
Deltassist’s Better at Home program offers Light House Keeping, Yard Work , Handyman services and Rides to medical appointments for Seniors in Delta
for information or to register call 604 946 9526
Seniors Phone Shopping
North Delta at Sunshine Hills Safeway
• every Tuesday, 8:30 to 11
Tsawwassen & Ladner at Tsawwassen Save On Foods
• every Wednesday, 8:30 to 11
Sign up by calling 604 946 9526
Volunteer Drives for seniors to health related appointments
Sign up by calling 604 946 9526
Phoning Seniors Daily
Monday to Friday, 9 am – 4 pm
Sign up by calling 604 946 9526
Income Tax Preparation for low income Delta Residents
Deltassist offers monthly Income Tax clinics
Call 604 594 3455 for N.Delta or 604 946 9526 for Ladner and Tsawwassen for dates and times
Pro Bono Law Clinics
Deltassist offers monthly Pro Bono Law clinics in North Delta and Ladner
Book an appointment by calling 604 878-7400
Other Groups and Workshops to Watch for in 2019:
• Children of Greatness; A Group for Children 7 – 12 years who are experiencing anxiety or depression
• Nobody’s Perfect Parenting: A series Of Workshops for Parents of children 0 – 5 years
• Positive Parenting: A series Of Workshops for Parents of children 5 – 12 years
• Superflex; A Group for Children 7 – 12 years on developing flexible social behaviors
• Girls Circle; A Group for Adolescent Girls 15 – 18 years on resiliency in relationships
• Feeling Better; An Interactive Group for Adolescent Girls 15 – 18 years to develop skills for healthy relationships
• Building Self Esteem: A group for Women whose Self Esteem has been impacted by Abuse
•Anger Management: A group for Women who have been in or are living in Abusive Relationships
•Boundaries and Assertiveness: A group for Women
•Empowerment: A group for Women
•F.A.I.R. 1 Freedom from Abuse in Relationships: A group for Women
•S.S.A. 1 Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Beyond Survival: A group for Women
•S.S.A. II Survivors of Sexual Abuse: A group for Women
•Children are People Too: A group for children 9-14 years with a parent struggling with addiction issues
•Young Moms Group: A group for Young Moms up to 25 yrs and their children
•Addictions Education Group: For anyone who has been affected by drugs or alcohol
Contact Deltassist to register.
