Yellowhead Community Services

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  Provides affordable rental housing for families with children up to age 19, seniors age 60 and older, and people with disabilities.

  Provides affordable rental housing for families with children up to age 19, seniors age 60 and older, and people with disabilities. Applicants must meet annual income level thresholds as established by BC Housing. An application form is available online (www.yellowheadcs.ca/docs/housing_application.pdf) or contact the property coordinator for more information or to be put on the waitlist. Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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  • www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs-services/affordable-housing.htm

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  • 240 Park Drive
    Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N1

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• Better at Home - Clearwater/North Thompson

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  Assists seniors ages 65 and over with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their community.

  Assists seniors ages 65 and over with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their community. Services include friendly visits, grocery pick-up and delivery, prescription pick-up and delivery, transportation to appointments, light housekeeping, and light yard work. Fees may apply on a sliding scale based on income. Friendly visits are free. Serves Clearwater and Barriere. Program hours vary; call for details. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way British Columbia (UWBC).

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  • www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs-services/seniors.htm

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  • 612 Park Drive
    Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N1

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• Food Security Programs

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  Offers several food security initiatives and programs in Clearwater.

  Offers several food security initiatives and programs in Clearwater. The Soup Kettle offers homemade soup and buns to the public from 12 noon to 1 pm Fridays from October to April; welcomes donations. Soup is available on-site, to take away, or by delivery; call before 11 am on Fridays to request delivery. The Nutrition Coupon Program provides food coupons to low-income families and seniors that can be spent at participating BC farmers' markets to purchase fruits, vegetables, cheeses, eggs, nuts, fish, and meat. Christmas Good Food Boxes provide nutritious food hampers and grocery cards for low-income households. Food Skills for Families offers a six-session course for people at risk that teaches them how to make healthy meals and smart food choices, and gain confidence in the kitchen. The Lending Cupboard is a free lending library of food preservation equipment and supplies; also welcomes donations of such equipment. Neighbourhood Kitchens offer the opportunity to learn to cook healthy meals from scratch, obtain recipes, meet new people, and take home prepared food to enjoy. It also teaches cooking foods in season and food preservation. Nominal fee, but subsidies are available. A Community Garden provides bed plots of soil for community members to grow food for their household. The Gleaning Program reduces food waste and helps feed the community; volunteer gleaning crews pick unwanted fruit or vegetables and split the pickings between volunteers and charitable food programs. The Community Composting Program provides composting units for the community garden and surrounding community to use for green waste disposal; registered users receive free kitchen collection pails and a share of the finished compost for their own use if they wish. The North Thompson Community Seed Library collects and stores seeds and shares them with members of the community. Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:30 am to 11 am and 1 pm to 4:30 pm on Fridays.

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  • www.yellowheadcs.ca

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  • Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road
    Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2

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• Mental Health and Addiction Services - Barriere

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  Provides assessment and treatment to adults experiencing difficulties with mental health, including mental health disorders, self-destructive behaviours, family issues, stress, and/or problems in daily living.

  Provides assessment and treatment to adults experiencing difficulties with mental health, including mental health disorders, self-destructive behaviours, family issues, stress, and/or problems in daily living. Services are available for adults and youth who are dealing with drug and alcohol issues, including support for those affected by another's substance misuse. Also provides general counselling services to the community. Offers assessment and referral to treatment and detox programs, public education, and support groups. Counselling is offered both in person and virtually. Services are free; no referral is necessary. Serves Barriere and area (Darfield, Louis Creek, and McLure). Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday.

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  • www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs-services/counselling.htm

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  • 4936 Barriere Town Road
    Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0

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• Mental Health and Addiction Services - Clearwater

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  Provides assessment and treatment to adults experiencing difficulties with mental health, including mental health disorders, self-destructive behaviours, family issues, stress, and/or problems in daily living.

  Provides assessment and treatment to adults experiencing difficulties with mental health, including mental health disorders, self-destructive behaviours, family issues, stress, and/or problems in daily living. Provides counselling for adults and youth who are dealing with drug and alcohol issues, including support for those affected by another's substance misuse. Also provides general counselling services to the community. Offers assessment and referral to treatment and detox programs, and support groups. Counselling is offered both in person and virtually. Services are free; no referral is necessary. Serves Clearwater and area (Avola, Birch Island, Blackpool, Blue River, Little Fort, and Vavenby). Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; program hours vary.

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  • www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs-services/counselling.htm

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  • Head Office, 612 Park Drive
    Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N1

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• PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) Program for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence - Barriere

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  Provides free individual and group counselling for children and youth ages three to 18 who have been exposed to family violence.

  Provides free individual and group counselling for children and youth ages three to 18 who have been exposed to family violence. Helps children and youth understand their emotions, discuss their trauma, develop a safety plan, recognize their strengths, increase their self-confidence, and understand that they are not responsible for the violence. Also provides individual and group support for the non-offending parent and caregivers. Serves Barriere and area (Darfield, Louis Creek, and McLure). Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).

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  • www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs-services/counselling.htm

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  • 4936 Barriere Town Road
    Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0

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• PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) Program for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence - Clearwater

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  Provides free individual and group counselling for children and youth ages three to 18 who have been exposed to family violence.

  Provides free individual and group counselling for children and youth ages three to 18 who have been exposed to family violence. Helps children and youth understand their emotions, discuss their trauma, develop a safety plan, recognize their strengths, increase their self-confidence, and understand that they are not responsible for the violence. Also provides individual and group support for the non-offending parent and caregivers. Referral accepted from self or other. Serves Clearwater as well as Avola, Birch Island, Blackpool, Blue River, Little Fort, and Vavenby. Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).

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  • www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs-services/counselling.htm

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  • Head Office, 612 Park Drive
    Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N1

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• Safe Home Response Service

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  Provides a 24-hour network of temporary emergency shelter for self-identified women, with or without children, who are leaving violence in relationships; stay is typically for three to five days.

  Provides a 24-hour network of temporary emergency shelter for self-identified women, with or without children, who are leaving violence in relationships; stay is typically for three to five days. Accepts male children up to age 19, although older dependent males with disabilities may be accepted. Serves women residing in Avola, Barriere, Birch Island, Blackpool, Blue River, Clearwater, Darfield, Little Fort, Louis Creek, McLure, and Vavenby. If a woman has mobility issues, a wheelchair accessible hotel room may be provided. Pets may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. Funded by BC Housing.

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  • www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs-services/womens-services.htm

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  • Clearwater, BC

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• Second Stage Housing

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  Provides second stage transitional housing for self-identified women, with or without children under age 19, who are at risk of or have experienced violence.

  Provides second stage transitional housing for self-identified women, with or without children under age 19, who are at risk of or have experienced violence. Length of stay is typically for six to 18 months. Services include emotional support, safety planning, and referrals. Referral accepted from self or other.

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  • www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs-services/womens-services.htm

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  • Clearwater, BC

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• Stopping the Violence (STV) Counselling Program - Barriere

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  Offers free counselling to female survivors of family violence, sexual assault, or historical abuse of any kind.

  Offers free counselling to female survivors of family violence, sexual assault, or historical abuse of any kind. Accepts self-referrals. Serves Barriere and area (Darfield, Louis Creek, and McLure). Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).

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  • www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs-services/counselling.htm

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  • 4936 Barriere Town Road
    Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0

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• Stopping the Violence (STV) Counselling Program - Clearwater

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  Offers free counselling to female survivors of family violence, sexual assault, or historical abuse of any kind.

  Offers free counselling to female survivors of family violence, sexual assault, or historical abuse of any kind. Accepts self-referrals. Serves Clearwater and area (Avola, Birch Island, Blackpool, Blue River, Little Fort, and Vavenby). Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).

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  • www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs-services/counselling.htm

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  • Head Office, 612 Park Drive
    Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N1

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• WorkBC Centre - Barriere

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  Provides support to help job seekers who are unemployed or precariously employed and legally allowed to work in BC, find and maintain employment and improve employment readiness.

  Provides support to help job seekers who are unemployed or precariously employed and legally allowed to work in BC, find and maintain employment and improve employment readiness. Individuals must be legally allowed to work in BC. Online services include career exploration and labour market information, job search resources, webinars, and self-assessment tools. Offers job search workshops, essential skills training for employment readiness, short-term training to meet minimum entry requirements or develop specific skills for a job or an industry, and self-employment services. Also offers case management and one-to-one employment planning services to individuals needing more guidance and support, and delivers skills training programs to prepare vulnerable British Columbians for entry, or return to, sustainable employment. May provide supplemental services such as customized job placement and work experience placement, as well as specialized employment and training programs for clients with significant barriers to employment, including for youth, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and refugee claimants, people recovering from substance use or mental health issues, and women fleeing family violence, survivors of violence and/or abuse, sexual assault, or with histories of abuse or trauma; programs may be delivered in partnership with community agencies. For eligible individuals, also provides wage subsidy services, financial support for apprenticeships, and financial assistance for dependent care, transportation to job interviews, and tools. Self-serve resource area, open to any person in BC, provides career and job search resources, job postings, career-related books and labour market information, and access to computers, internet, phone, photocopiers, and scanners. Services are free of charge. Referral accepted from self or other. Registration is online or in-person. In-person hours are 10 am to 6 pm Mondays, 8:30 am to 4 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 11 am to 4 pm Wednesdays. Phone and virtual services hours are 8:30 am to 6 pm Mondays and Thursdays, and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Wedndays, and Fridays. Funded by Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR).
  

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  • workbccentre-barriere.ca

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  • 4936 Barriere Town Road
    Barriere, BC, V0E 1E1

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• WorkBC Centre - Clearwater

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  Provides support to help job seekers who are unemployed or precariously employed and legally allowed to work in BC, find and maintain employment and improve employment readiness.

  Provides support to help job seekers who are unemployed or precariously employed and legally allowed to work in BC, find and maintain employment and improve employment readiness. Individuals must be legally allowed to work in BC. Online services include career exploration and labour market information, job search resources, webinars, and self-assessment tools. Offers job search workshops, essential skills training for employment readiness, short-term training to meet minimum entry requirements or develop specific skills for a job or an industry, and self-employment services. Also offers case management and one-to-one employment planning services to individuals needing more guidance and support, and delivers skills training programs to prepare vulnerable British Columbians for entry, or return to, sustainable employment. May provide supplemental services such as customized job placement and work experience placement, as well as specialized employment and training programs for clients with significant barriers to employment, including for youth, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and refugee claimants, people recovering from substance use or mental health issues, and women fleeing family violence, survivors of violence and/or abuse, sexual assault, or with histories of abuse or trauma; programs may be delivered in partnership with community agencies. For eligible individuals, also provides wage subsidy services, financial support for apprenticeships, and financial assistance for dependent care, transportation to job interviews, and tools. Self-serve resource area, open to any person in BC, provides career and job search resources, job postings, career-related books and labour market information, and access to computers, internet, phone, photocopiers, and scanners. Services are free of charge. Referral accepted from self or other. Registration is online or in-person. In-person hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, 11 am to 4:30 pm Wednesdays, and 8:30 am to 6 pm Thursdays. Phone and virtual hours are 8:30 am to 6 pm Mondays and Thursdays, and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On Mondays, contact 250-672-0036 for virtual services. Funded by Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR).
  

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  • workbccentre-clearwater.ca

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  • 100-240 Park Drive
    Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N1

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