Family violence can affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities. It can happen in intimate relationships, between family members, or within the home, and it often has lasting impacts on emotional, mental, physical, and financial well being. At FCSS, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported. Raising awareness about family violence helps reduce stigma, encourages conversations, and reminds people that help is available. Family violence is not always...

Mental Health Week began May 4th, and this year’s theme, Come Together Canada, is an important reminder that mental health is not just an individual experience. It is deeply connected to the communities we live in, the relationships we build, and the support systems around us. Mental health affects all of us in different ways and at different times. Some challenges are visible, while others are carried quietly. Stress, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and life transitions can affect anyone. That...

Older adults are valued members of our communities. They carry wisdom, history, and life experience that enrich families and neighborhoods. Unfortunately, some seniors experience abuse or neglect. Raising awareness about elder abuse is an important step toward prevention and ensuring that older adults can live safely, respectfully, and with dignity. Elder abuse can happen in many settings including private homes, care facilities, or within relationships of trust. It is often underreported...