Provides a variety of programs and services to individuals of all ages residing in the North Thompson Valley (from McLure to Blue River). Support services include programs for adults with developmental disabilities, seniors, infants, children, youth, families, and women. Also provides licensed child care services as well as counselling, employment, food security, literacy, and mental health and addictions services. Federal government services and benefits information is available via the Scheduled Outreach Site in Clearwater; see Service Canada for details. Contracts transit services for Clearwater Transit System and Ashcroft-Clinton-Lillooet Transit System; see listings under BC Transit. Head office serves Clearwater as well as Avola, Birch Island, Blackpool, Blue River, Little Fort, and Vavenby. Some services provided in Ashcroft and Lillooet. Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; all services are closed on statutory holidays. Nonprofit society, registered charity.