Mobile Harm Reduction and Prevention Program
Offers mobile outreach to individuals who are experiencing homeless or at-risk populations from Chilliwack to Boston Bar. A mobile vehicle travels to different communities to provide harm reduction supplies, fentanyl test strips, safer sex supplies, sexually transmitted infection testing, and collection of needles and syringes.
Staff with lived experience also connects people to services such as housing, income assistance, mental health and other community resources.
School-based Drug and Alcohol Program
Provides school-based substance use prevention and intervention services to support school personnel, youth and their families. The program includes youth support groups, classroom presentations, family education and support, help with developing school health policies or initiatives, and referrals for further support.
Prostate Cancer Information and Support
Provides group support, information and resources on prostate and other male health-related problems. Support includes newsletters, books, brochures as well as individual support, monthly group meetings and public awareness presentations.
Residential Treatment Program
Offers residential treatment in a supportive drug and alcohol-free environment to help women overcome their chemical dependency and substance misuse.
The program includes individual and group counselling, meals, recreational activities and socialization, 12-step programs, and personal development opportunities.
Community Programs
Provides community-based education, health and cultural programs for Aboriginal families living in the Northern Vancouver Island area. Programs include social services, children and family programming, and services that offer cultural awareness, education and support.
Crisis Line - Williams Lake and Area
Provides 24-hour telephone help for anyone in crisis. A trained staff member or volunteer is available to listen, provide information, and support in an anonymous and confidential manner. Program offers: suicide intervention, information about available services, and non-judgmental support during challenging times.
Crisis Response, Community Led - North and West Vancouver
Provides emergency response to crisis calls related to mental health situations or crisis concerns. Crisis responders may include a mental health professional and a peer worker with lived experience working together to provide in-person support to youth and adults on the North Shore.
A team of crisis responders are trained to help reduce distress, provide safety and support, help with referrals to other services and offer post-crisis follow-up.
All Nations Youth Safe House
Provides a safe, supportive and non-judgmental home environment for at-risk youth of all nations to achieve healthy self-determined goals while encouraging positive family and community connections. Key workers assigned to each resident provides individual consultation, additions and life counselling and networking opportunities to prevent further at risk behaviour.
Depression and Anxiety Support
Offers individual and group counselling, stress management seminars, and workshops to help individuals, parents and couples heal from depression and anxiety. The centre promotes a holistic model of healing that addresses the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. Support groups are available in-person or online.
Community Information and Volunteer Centre
Provides community information about organizations, government programs, health services through an area-wide online database of community resources, by email, phone, or walk-in inquiry, in addition to information on volunteering in the Central Okanagan.
Publications include: Directory of Community Services; Children and Youth Special Needs Resource Guide; Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health & Substance Use Resource Guide for Professionals and Service Providers; Mental Health Resources for Children and Youth; Healthy Aging Seniors Resource and Support Guide; and Suicide Prevention Handbook.