Alcoholics Anonymous Support Groups Bob McConnell Phone: 845-7774 Addresses: Box 1646, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 This local chapter provides support counselling, information and education to the public and members. Weekly Wednesday evening meetings are held in the United Church located at 2106 Butler Ave. Open to the public and family members. Everyone is Welcome!! Breast-Feeding Support Jaqueline Malkinson (Houston Health Centre) Phone: 845-2294 Address: Box 538, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre Kerri Kluss, Family Service Coordinator and Infant Development Consultant Phone: 845-5960 or (250) 847-4122 infant3@telus.net www.bvcdc.ca Infant Development Program - for Families with children 0-3 years old with concerns about their child s development. Location: Home Visiting or Houston Health Centre Office Early Intervention Program Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Family Service Coordination for children from Birth to School entry age who may be experiencing difficulties or delays in their development. Location: Home Visiting or Houston Health Centre Office Canadian Cancer Society Grace Hodge Phone: 845-7935 Address: Box 1821, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Offering emotional support for Cancer patients and their families. New members are always welcome. Fundraising is ongoing and donations can be made through any members. Help to send people for treatments can be applied for through this society.
Community Futures Development Corporation of Nadina Teresa Galbraith or Jo-Ann Gilarski Phone: (250) 845-2522 Fax: (250) 845-2528 general.mail@cfdcnadina.ca www.cfdcnadina.ca Address: 3232 Highway 16 (Houston Mall) Social Enterprise - CFDC Nadina is taking part in a Social Enterprise Pilot Project that will increase its capacity to promote, provide coaching and technical support to community-based organizations and groups that may wish to explore the opportunities in Social Enterprise. Community Economic Development - CFDC Nadina has been involved in community and economic development since the beginning, in 1993. Part of the reason for this focus is because CFDC Nadina believes that a healthy economy isn't just about jobs. That's why CFDC Nadina has spent time and energy developing projects and programs that have a lasting effect, such as some of the environmental projects. Small Business Assistance - Small Business Assistance is another service that CFDC Nadina offers the Nadina region. There are two main ways that we are able to help small business and entrepreneurs; through our Loans program, and through the Self Employment Benefit Program. CFDC Nadina has been delivering the Self Employment Benefit program since November 1993, when it was called the Self Employment Assistance Option. Over the years, more than 300 businesses have been assisted through the program, resulting in the creation of almost 700 direct jobs. This is a Service Canadia program for clients who are on an active EI claim, have had an established claim within the last three years, or a parental claim within the past five years. Employment Services - Since 1999, CFDC Nadina has provided one-on-one and group employment assistance to the unemployed individuals in the Nadina region. The primary goal of Employment Assistance Services is to assist unemployed individuals in finding and keeping work. Individuals receive employment and career coaching in a safe, secure and respectful environment. CFDC Nadina delivers Employment Assistance Services to all eligible participants, including those who are: Legally entitled to work in Canada Eligible for Employment Benefits Having difficulty finding and/or keeping work Unemployed or underemployed Aboriginal Services - A more recent venture on CFDC Nadina's part has been to reach out to the numerous Aboriginal communities in the Nadina region. The 1st NET (First Nations Entrepreneurial Training) program is an example of projects that have been run.
Heart & Stroke Foundation Ruby Kenzle Phone: 845-7364 Address: Box 1071, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 The Houston organization provides Heart & Stroke information through literature and health fairs. They conduct an annual door-to-door campaign in February as well as other summer and fall fundraising programs. New support is always appreciated. Houston Community Services Association Myrna Arnold Phone: 845-3484 hcsa@telus.net Address: 204, 3429-10 th Street, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 This association is a community service that provides many family and group support programs, such as Victim Assistance Services, Childcare Work, Family Support and Probation Services. Houston Friendship Centre Penny Perlotto Phone: 845-2131 Address: Box 640, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 E-Mail: pperlotto@hfcs.ca www.hfcs.ca The Friendship Centre provides drug and alcohol counselling, youth programs, Elder s luncheons, held on the 3 rd Tuesday of the month, and a Healing Circle on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm. The Friendship Centre holds their evening meetings on the 3 rd Thursday of each month. Program: Pregnancy Outreach Program (POP) Date: Mondays & Tuesdays (Drop-In) Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm Location: 3383 11 th Street Houston Hospice Society Shirley Higgins Phone: 845-2886 shiggins@telus.net Address: Box 385, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 This society is a group of volunteers who supply companionship and caring listeners to those people suffering from a life threatening illness or chronic disease. These volunteers offer respite and bereavement followup for their families and friends.
Houston Youth Drop-In Centre Houston Friendship Centre or the Youth Centre Phone: 845-3387 Address: 3383-11th Street, Houston, B.C., V0J 1Z0 A safe, supervised environment for youth ages 8-18 year to hang out with friends, listen to music, watch movies and enjoy a host of activities including: cards, board games, pool, foosball, and karaoke to name a few. Everyone is welcome! Houston Public Library Karen Filipkowski, Librarian Phone: 845-2256 hlibrary@telus.net Address: 3150 14 th Street, Houston, B.C., V0J 1Z0 The following are parent/child programs which nurture positive interaction and literacy, as well as provide opportunities for social interaction between parents. Many parents, especially new parents or those new to the area, find they are able to build friendships and support networks. We also try to make available to parents any information about programs or events in the community, any information from the Health Centre and any parenting resources available in the library or elsewhere. Mother Goose Date: 3 ten week sessions from October to May Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 11:00 am Place: Houston Public Library, Canfor Room Toddler Time Date: 3 ten week sessions from October to May Time: Tuesdays, 10:00 11:00am Place: Houston Public Library, Canfor Room Houston Pro-Life Society Michalle Brown Phone: 845-7494 brown7494@telus.net www.library.houston.ca Address: Box 394, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 The Houston Pro-Life Society meets once a month to discuss all Life issues. They regularly put a display on in the Houston Shopping Centre, to provide information to the public. They also sponsor a Chastity group in the schools. The unit has trained members who support women suffering from Post-Abortion Syndrome. As a group, they are supportive financially and emotionally to any woman who needs help throughout her pregnancy.
Houston Secondary School Brenda Young, Donna Stanyer or G. Potter Phone: 845-7217 byoung@sd54.bc.ca gpotter@sd54.bc.ca dstanyer@sd54.bc.ca www.sd54.bc.ca http://hss.sd54.bc.ca Health & Career Education 8 & 9 When: First Semester PARTY Program for Grade 10 When: in April Other Programs: Miscellaneous informational programs aimed at specific national days such as: Diabetes Awareness; NAAW; Weedless Wednesday; ICBC Roadsense speakers; etc. Houston Youth Support Program Maryann Dekker Phone: 845-3484 Address: Box 489, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 The Houston Youth Program s objective is to divert first-time young offenders from traditional court system, with a focus on victim participation, compensation, and the restoration of trust between all persons affected by the offence. Ministry of Children & Families Phone: 250-847-7727 (Smithers) MS Self-Help Group Carli Kearns Phone: 845-7859 carlikearns@hotmail.com Address: Box 661, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 The MS Self-Help Group is a self-help group for people with Multiple Sclerosis.
Northern Society For Domestic Peace Tina Daye and Belinda LaCombe Phone: 250-845-3212 info@domesticpeace.ca Web site: www.domesticpeace.ca Program: Children Who Witness Abuse Children Who Witness Abuse (CWWA) program offers support services to children and youth under 18 years of age, who have been exposed to Domestic Violence. The CWWA program goal is to promote healing and help children/youth cope with the emotional, social, behavioural issues arising when a child/youth has been exposed to violence, abuse or serious family conflict. Date: Monday and Tuesday Time: 8:30 5:00 (on an individual basis) Location: #9-3459 - 9 th St. (this will be changing in February, 2007) Program: Stopping the Violence Individual counselling is available to any woman who has experienced violence or abuse (currently or in the past). Date: Monday and Tuesday Time: 8:30 5:00 (on an individual basis) Location: #9-3459 - 9 th St. (this will be changing in February, 2007) Program: Education to community members, professionals and individuals around domestic violence, health relationships and bullying. Date: As requested Senior Citizen Association Branch 97 Arnold Amonson Phone: 845-2132 Address: Box 187, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 During the summer months, Branch 97 hosts a pancake breakfast on the fist Sunday of each month, and a luncheon on the third Thursday of each month. The association provides counselling and fellowship.
Thomas Robinson Consulting Ltd. Tom Robinson Phone: (250) 845-3031 E-Mail: tomrob01@telus.net Program: North Region Mental Support Team Children and adults with mental illness/challenging behaviour and intellectual disabilities Date: By appointment Location: Outreach Program: Provincial Autism Program through ACT BC Behaviour consultation Date: By appointment Location: Outreach Program: Supported Child Development Program Outreach support to children needing extra supports who are attending or planning to attend a preschool or daycare Date: Weekly Time: By appointment Location: Outreach Melanie Henning or Juanita Hagman Phone: (250) 845-5960 or (250) 847-1785 mhenning.scdp@telus.net or jhagman@scdp@telus.net TOPS 1900 Wendy Scofield Phone: 845-3751 Address: Box 121, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY This chapter holds weekly Thursday evening meetings at the United Church (2106 Butler Ave.). Friendship and encouragement is offered to all!! TOPS 1901 Evelyn Lavallie (Area Captain) Phone: 845-7802 elaval@telus.net Address: Box 455, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 TAKING POUNDS OFF SENSIBLY This chapter holds Tuesday morning meetings at the local United Church (2106 Butler Ave.). A nutritional monograph is offered to all members. New members are welcome!!