Guideline for Members

Forward House Members

treat themselves and others with respect.
The privacy, dignity, and security of all persons and their property are honoured, without exception.
advocate for persons with mental health and addiction recovery issues to promote their wellness, self respect, autonomy and inclusion
have paid the $5.00 annual membership fee and are thereby entitled to vote at FHCS Annual General Meetings
are respected partners and are therefore encouraged to participate in our activities and events and contribute to the development, function and evaluation of our programs
agree to uphold and promote the mission, vision and philosophy of Forward House. Membership may be denied or revoked in case of failure to do so. In that event, any membership fees already paid will be reimbursed.

MISSION STATEMENT

Forward House provides adults in school district 69, Vancouver Island, who have serious and persistent mental health issues, which may include addictions recovery issues, with varied and meaningful opportunities to develop relevant supports and enhance independent life skills, within the partnership model.

Our partnership includes our clients, their families or caregivers, our volunteers, staff and Board of Directors, post-secondary practicum students and faculty in related disciplines, community members, and service providers in the health, education, social service and justice systems.

PHILOSOPHY

FORWARD HOUSE COMMUNITY SOCIETY recognizes the worth, dignity and ability of every person and the right of each to appropriate holistic supports and opportunities for growth toward self-actualization.

FORWARD HOUSE COMMUNITY SOCIETY recognizes that wellness is a process. Individuals who are empowered with respect, freedom of choice and its consequences, a balance of risk and security, opportunity and continuing non-judgmental support are most likely to thrive in this process.

FORWARD HOUSE COMMUNITY SOCIETY strives to provide a consistently safe, healing and stimulating environment that allows for the development of autonomy and healthy self-esteem through meaningful social interaction and the enhancement of interpersonal, vocational and independent life skills.

FORWARD HOUSE COMMUNITY SOCIETY advocates for persons who have mental health issues, which may include addiction recovery issues, to help minimize their marginalization.