Greg Lightfoot

Operates business associations

The non-profit company is based in North Battleford, Canada. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and the broader community through a comprehensive range of programs and services. The organization serves over 5,700 clients annually across northwest Saskatchewan with a team of about 40 staff members and a volunteer board of directors. It offers professional, confidential counseling services for individuals aged five and older, couples, and families, addressing issues such as stress, anxiety, emotional challenges, family and parenting difficulties, addictions, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. Counseling is provided by certified counselors and registered social workers using tailored therapies, including play therapy, with income-based fees and free rapid access counselling available. Family support programs include initiatives like Families Matter, Parenting Village, and age-specific groups such as Circle of Friendship for children and You(th) Empowered for teens, all designed to build skills, cultural connections, confidence, and community ties. Specialized support is available for families referred by the Ministry of Social Services, offering both ongoing and short-term intensive assistance to strengthen parenting, daily routines, and stability. Supported living programs assist adults with intellectual disabilities in developing independence, confidence, and meaningful community engagement through personalized in-home support and community participation. The organization also runs a social prescribing initiative for seniors aged 55 and older, connecting them with non-medical community resources to address social determinants of health like housing, food security, income, employment, and social isolation. Catholic Family Services collaborates with community partners and funders to sustain and enhance its services, with a mission to empower individuals and families to reach their full potential in spirit, mind, and body, fostering healthier relationships and stronger communities. Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords, Inc. was founded in 1991.