We develop and deliver a variety of educational and recreational programs for youth and families on an ongoing basis.

FUTFS places a priority in meeting the needs of our younger community members. The transition from childhood to adulthood can be a difficult journey and is made only more overwhelming by the cultural and language barriers that many Korean youth are faced with on arrival in Canada.

The 13-25 age group poses unique challenges to project development and delivery: 1) There is a very diverse range of interests and assessed needs within a relatively small age range; 2) There are varying levels of comfort with the Korean and English languages among participants.

Counselling Education and Volunteer Training

The Counselling Education and Volunteer Training Program invites guest speakers and is done in small group workshops. It is an ongoing program which is done twice a year, once each in spring and in fall.

Anger Management and Conflict Resolution Classes

Anger Management Classes is one of the counselling methods used for individual and couple counselling which relates to the court system.  These courses are developed by Clinical Marriage and Family Therapists and include the following topics: Family of Origin, Life Cycle Teachings, Egogram, Value Activities, Anger and Stress Management, Boundary Issues, Abuse and Violence Issues, Coping Skills for Grief Process, Communication Skills, Relationship Skills, Identity and Self-Esteem Issues, Change and Transition, Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving Skills.

Problem Gambling Project with CAMH

Gambling means risking something of value when there is an element of chance associated with an outcome. If someone is classified as a problem gambler, it means he or she has patterned gambling behaviors that may compromise, disrupt or damage family, personal, employment or educational pursuits. A trained counsellor is available for those experiencing any signs of problem gambling at 1-877-210-8877 (FUTFS)

Recreational Activities

For promoting mental and physically healthy lifestyles, FUTFS promotes recreational activities such as basketball and soccer games, martial arts with youths, bowling and sing-along class with seniors, ping pong with families, and a walkathon for children.  In support of the aforementioned activities, FUTFS works in collaboration with other partners to also provide workshops and campaigns that promote physical and mental health.

Outreach Workshops

This is one of the counselling services FUTFS offers for individuals or families who are sick physically or psychologically and are in need of home visitation or counselling. This service also extends to visits to those who are in nursing and assisted living centers, as well as those who are homebound on a long-term or short-term basis.  Outreach Counselling and Visitation is complemented by telephone counselling.  Outreach counsellors or volunteer workers are provided for requested cases.  This service is also referred by Community Care Access Centres (CCAC) or Hospice service agencies.

Translation and Interpretation

FUTFS comprises of members who are fluent in both Korean and English and are enthusiastic to provide the highest level of service based on our mandate and abilities. Therefore, FUTFS offers translation and interpreting services from English to Korean and Korean to English for individuals and families who are in need of these services.

Referral Services

FUTFS offers a wide range of services that support and empower individuals and families who encounter various psychological, emotional, and cultural challenges in all walks of life.  In the event that we cannot for whatever reason provide a service ourselves, FUTFS will be pleased to refer you to somebody who can.