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Other Services
At Community Services we provide a variety of other programs and
services. The details of these are presented below.
Home Support Program
Home Support provides care to those who are not able to perform
these duties without assistance. Home Support assists people to
remain independent and in their own homes as long as possible.
Counselling Services
Children Who Witness Violence:
Helps children who's emotional health and self esteem have been
damaged by witnessing abuse; and teaches non-violent ways of
conflict resolution to help end the inter-generational cycle of
abuse.
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program:
Provides therapeutic response, assessment, counselling, referral
and follow up services to children and youth who have been
sexually abused.
Stopping the Violence Program:
This program provides counselling and related support to adult
women who have experienced violence in their relationships,
sexual assault and childhood abuse. Services are from a
feminist and trauma based perspective in accordance with STV
program standards, policies and procedures. Telephone
extension is 211.
Transit Bus
Provides in and out of town transportation for the general
population. Wheelchair lift equipped. Routes include two weekly
trips to Nelson, trips to Silverton, Fauquier, and the Hot
Springs. In town the bus acts as a taxi.
Click here for more information.
Meals on Wheels
Provides hot noon meals to anyone in the community.
RCMP Victim / Witness Services
RCMP Victim Witness Services provides emotional support and
practical assistance to victims of all types of crime and
trauma. Services include: information on effects and
recovery, status of police investigations and court file
updates, court orientations and accompaniments, and referrals to
other agencies and services.
Community Action Program for Children
Promotes the safety and well being of children 0 - 6 years by
providing outreach education, prevention, and intervention
including pregnancy and support for early maternity discharge.
For further information on our services, please call our offices at (250) 265-3674.
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