BC211.
Elders/seniors should all call 211 or go to www.bc211.ca
for support with grocery delivery, laundry services, prescription deliveries, wellness checks.
Homeless – Outreach Prevention contact with Connexus, was Jennifer
Mental and physical disabilities – Connexus and Northern Health
Safe home – Vanderhoof Safe Home
Food Banks and assistance
NeighbourLink Vanderhoof 250-567-9007, Autumn Services Centre Fraser Lake 250-699-0056, Fort Fraser Food Bank.
Legal Aid 1-866-577-2525 (call no charge)
Hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays
Joy Aitken’s Safe Home (Omineca Safe Home) 250-567-9512, if you want to call and ask questions, you can.
You may call and let them know you are on your way, or they said you can just walk in no matter when or who you are no need to call. You can stay up to 30 days or longer they said if the need is there still. They will help you set up financially to get on your own feet and they have on site counselling if you need it.
Homeless Outreach Prevention Program (HOPP)
This program is run by Connexus and they come to Fraser Lake once a week. If you or anyone you know is having issues with rent, they can help. Call NVCSS at 250-567-9205
HOPP is often the first point of contact for individuals and families within the provincial system of housing and support services. The program provides support to find long-term or more stable housing options. It provides referrals to appropriate services in the community to support independence along the housing continuum.
Rental Supplements
Monthly rental Supplements are available to individuals and families needing assistance in Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof and Fort St. James. Applications for supplements will be accepted at any time, from anyone and are assessed based on need. Please phone or enquire in person to apply. HOPP Services are available to: Anyone over the age of 19 who is at risk of being homeless”
Carrier Sekani Family Services
www.csfs.org Toll Free: 1-866-567-2333
Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) offers services for Mental Health, Medical Transport, Early Child Development and Intervention Services, Child and Family Development programing, Addiction and Recovery programs, Maternal Child Health Services, Nursing services (on reserve only), PEACE Program, Rainbows program, Telehealth, Elders support
CSFS has a safe house in Burns Lake as well (located on Lake Babine Nation)
Elizabeth Fry Society
Assists women, children, youth and families by advocating on their behalf, providing counselling services, education, social and legal support programs, and child and youth who have experienced violence or are at risk of experiencing violence in the Lakes District.
Elizabeth Fry in PG – Amber House
Transition House offers 24-hour crisis and support line call: 1-866-563-1113
24-hour electronic email support at Amber House Transition House
shelter@pgefry.bc.ca
Programs in Prince George address issues surrounding:
– Histories of abuse
– Justice assistance or accompaniment
– PEACE (Formally Children Who Witness Abuse)
– Safe housing for women and children
– Violence against women
– Transition house
– Employment
Our services and programs are offered at no cost.
Elizabeth Fry in Burns Lake:
Eagle’s Nest transition house is a safe place for women and children who have experienced violence or are at risk of experiencing violence in the Lakes District. In addition, we continue to provide supportive recovery beds to women transitioning to or from addictions programs.
-Eagle’s Nest Transition House provides:
-Support and advocacy
-Basic necessities while in the home
-Support for children
-Crisis intervention
-Provides information and referrals
-And can provide information about police files, the criminal justice system, court case results and the dynamics of abuse.
-They can also provide referrals for emergency social services, legal services, resources for children, women’s transition houses and community agencies.
-For more information on how to get help, please contact the 24-hour crisis and support line (250) 692-5720. They recommend calling before you go to verify there is room.
-Also, you can email the 24-hour electronic email support at Eagle’s Nest Transition House eaglesnest@pgefry.bc.ca
Community Paramedicine- John Togyi
Community paramedics provide primary care services to increase access to basic health care services in non-urgent settings, in patients’ homes or the community.
For requests and appointment booking contact: 1-855-353-5116
Email: cp.coordinators@bcehs.ca
Fireweed Collective Society/Fort St. James
Non-profit, charitable society offering first-stage transition house for women and their children who are leaving a violent relationship. Provides support for women with issues of violence and abuse, information and referral, outreach, and assistance with developing safety plans.
Call 250-996-8000 After Hours/24 Hour Emergency Line
***Please call 911 if it’s an emergency***
Lastly men need help too!
If you know a man that needs help there are three homes/living facilities for men to get help in PG. You can call the Canadian Mental Health Association, located at 1152 3rd Ave they can connect you to the right place.
Phone: 250-564-8644
E-mail: reception@cmhapg.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed Noon – 1:00 pm