Investigation and intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Counseling services for women who have experienced or are at risk of abuse.

Telephone support for women who have experienced or are at risk of abuse.

Broad range of services, including accompaniment services, crisis intervention, counseling, legal services, family violence support services and support groups. Some services may also be available for men - see individual records for details.

Safe emergency accommodation with telephone crisis lines for women who have experienced or are at risk of domestic violence.

Alternatives to parental care including child care centers, day care centers, private home child care agencies, cooperatives, babysitting, nannies and workplace child care.

Investigation and intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Services to help build and maintain family relationships.

Social, recreational and educational get-togethers for parents or caregivers and the children they are caring for. May be structured or informal.

Includes workshops, groups, and supports for caregivers/parents raising children.

Organizations that specialize in testing young children

Telephone response to people in need of immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention.

Search & Rescue Emergency Preparedness

Hospital emergency departments including both urgent and trauma care.

Services for people in critical psychological distress.

Safe emergency accommodation with telephone crisis lines for women who have experienced or are at risk of domestic violence.

Community Access Programs provide affordable public access to the Internet and the skills required to use it effectively.

Programs that promote or build improvements in social, economic and health conditions in a particular community or neighborhoods.

Employment, education and training focused on meeting needs of consumers of mental health services - may include vocational assessment, training, support, job trials, info and referral.

Employment, education and training services that focus on meeting the needs of people with physical disabilities

Employment assessment, counseling and referral for persons returning to work

Centers that provide assistance for people looking for jobs, career direction or starting their own business. May provide job posting boards, resume services or access to the Internet for job searches as well as free or low cost access to computers, telephones, fax machines and photocopying. Business directories, job search materials, and labor market information may also be available.

Classes for people learning English as a second language.

Services Canada offices provide services to employers, unemployed and underemployed people. Services include access to job banks and labor market information. They also have applications for social insurance numbers and for income security programs (such as Employment Insurance and the Canada Pension Plan).

Job Connect programs provide walk-in services and general resources for people seeking employment, career direction, or information about starting their own business.

Job Finding Clubs (JFCs) are job search workshops that run for intensive three-week sessions. They are run by community-based organizations, private sector groups, and public service organizations. Most JFCs focus their programs on a particular community, skill-set, or industry.

Job preparation training in skills such as resume writing, interviewing, punctuality and workplace behavior.

Job Search Workshops are condensed three- or four-day workshops for job ready newcomers who are legally entitled to work in Canada. They focus on job search techniques and on accessing labor market information.

Literacy issues and instruction including first language literacy programs for those whose first language is not English.

Programs for older workers deal with the needs of experienced workers, usually those 45 years and over. Typical program components include group support, computer basics and the benefits of having transferable skills in the labor market.

Employment, education and training services that focus on meeting the needs of people with physical disabilities.

Programs for people who want to start their own businesses.

Vocational and career counseling to determine employment preferences, experience and aptitudes.

Education or training programs that may include on the job training or placement opportunities.

Employment opportunities or services that place workers in jobs.

Financial assistance program for eligible employed people who have an interruption of earnings.

Government and non-government financial assistance programs including emergency funds, rent banks, BC Disability Support Program, Social Assistance (welfare), income supplements such as Old Age Security and benefits such as Disability Benefits Information and advocacy services also included.

Food collection and distribution centers.

Meal delivery to seniors and those with disabilities

Free or low cost meals for people who are on low incomes, unemployed or homeless

Adoption, advocacy, housing, rescue

Provide information on arts and cultural organizations

Community centers offer a wide range of social and recreational programs designed to meet the needs of specific neighborhoods. Not all recreation facilities are listed here.

Arrange in-home or school health and social services, and place people who can no longer remain in their own homes in long-term care facilities.

Free and confidential information about community, social, health and government services.

Organizations and programs to help through the grieving process. Also included are funeral service organizations.

Wll pick up and deliver items set fee

Community partners in learning include School District #33 programs for students from Kindergarten through to graduation, Distance learning programs, college and university courses, ESL and Elder College.

Provide support for adults requiring assistance with normal activities of everyday living because of health-related problems, including Home Support, Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL), Adult Day Services, Assisted Living, Residential Care Services, Community Home Care Nursing, Community Rehabilitation Services, Health Services for Community Living (HSCL) & Palliative Care Benefits program.

Provide free information and referral service for people throughout BC needing help with any kind of substance abuse. Referrals include treatment services for both adults and youth, education, prevention resources, self help groups, contacts for fetal alcohol syndrome, and other addiction concerns.

Programs and organizations regarding literacy.

Libraries open to everyone. For more information on specific library branches, see the www.fvrl.bc.ca web site.

Recreation centers and programming, child and parent groups, drop-in groups

Local clubs and organizations

Centers for spiritual worship.

Organizations and programs funded by the United Way.

Local government officials

Information on government programs and services

Representatives elected to the Government of Canada by people in the City of Chilliwack.

Representatives elected to the British Columbia Legislature by people in the City of Chilliwack.

Provides support for people over 19 who are not able to carry out the normal activities of everyday living because of health-related problems. Support may include home support services, home care nursing, community rehabilitation services, adult day services & residential care services. Also responsible for looking into reports of suspected abuse and neglect of adults who cannot seek help for themselves.

Provides list of Chiropractors practicing in the Chilliwack area.

Services that help you find a doctor, dentist, or other medical professional.

Services for people with hearing problems.

Information on HIV/AIDS.

Provide home-based health services, home support services, continuing care services.

Hospitals including hospital emergency departments.

Long term accommodation for persons who require more nursing or personal care than can be provided through home support agencies. Includes facilities formerly known as homes for the aged and nursing homes .

Provides list of registered massage therapists practicing in the Chilliwack area.

Services for people with serious or chronic psychological, emotional or psychiatric problems.

Provides list of naturopaths practicing in the Chilliwack area.

Services for people with physical disabilities; equipment rental/purchase.

Services for parents before and after childbirth including breastfeeding programs.

Provide prevention services: immunizations, dental, nutrition, public health nursing, nursing support services, tobacco reduction, pre-natal classes, infant & parent programming. Health care and education for individuals, families and communities.

Offer testing, treatment, counseling.

Emergency housing for people who are homeless.

Services for people who are homeless including counseling, health care, and access to long-term housing.

Housing for people with disabilities

Organizations that provide housing support, advocacy, information, referral and assistance with applications for subsidized housing, emergency shelters, and other housing.

Long term accommodation for individuals who require more nursing or personal care than can be provided through home support agencies - Includes facilities formerly known as homes for the aged and nursing homes.

Permanent housing options for people on low incomes, including seniors housing, but not retirement homes, residences or long term care facilities.

Housing for people with mental disabilities.

Apartments for individuals aged 55-60 years and over who are able to live independently, care for themselves and maintain their own units.

Services for those who need support to enable them to continue to live independently in their own apartments. Help with meals and homemaking may be available. 24-hour emergency response may also be available.

educational programming designed for persons 55 and older

Services to enable older adults to continue to live independently in the community (usually also available to individuals with disabilities).

Long term accommodation for individuals who require more nursing or personal care than can be provided through home support agencies. Includes facilities formerly known as homes for the aged and nursing homes.

Meal delivery

Programs and services for seniors

Housing options for older adults, usually with meals and some support services available but no on-site nursing care.

Apartments for individuals aged 55-60 years and over who are able to live independently, care for themselves and maintain their own units.

Social opportunities for seniors including veterans groups, etc.

Public and specialized transportation services, particularly for older adults and people with disabilities.

Organizations that provide translation of written documents or oral interpretation services.

English Language Services for Adults (ELSA), language assessment and other English as a Second Language training programs.

Social, recreational, educational, counseling and other resources and support services for Aboriginal youth.

Resources and support services for abusive youth and for youth who have experienced emotional, sexual or physical abuse, violence and/or bullying.

Programs and resources on advocacy and legal information and advice.

Counseling, treatment and other resource and support services for youth with alcohol, drug, gambling or smoking concerns.

Planning, education, training, counseling services for youth.

General counseling and support resources and services for youth, including mentoring.

Help in a crisis, including outreach and distress lines for youth needing immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention.

Help with the basic skills of daily life, such as shopping, laundry, social and household skills, opening a bank account, getting or replacing ID, getting a driver’s license, making friends and relating to others.

Information on school boards and literacy programs for youth.

Long and short term housing resources and services for youth.

Free or low-cost food or meals.

Programs and resources on finding employment - Includes counseling, advice and training (including on-the-job training, work placements and apprenticeships).

Programs and information on leadership training and volunteering, “how the system works” and youth activism.

Health resources and services with a specific focus on youth.

Services and resources for youth on the street, including counseling, health care and hostels.

Social, recreation, counseling and other services and resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgendered, two-spirited, queer or questioning youth.

Where to get low-cost or free programs or services.

Mental and emotional health resources and services focusing on youth, including mood and eating disorders.

Mentoring programs for youth.

Financial assistance programs available to youth, Employment Insurance and income assistance.

Resources and services specifically for youth new to Canada.

Programs of interest to youth

Cultural, arts, sports and recreation programs and resources especially geared to youth, including drop-in and after-school programs.

Resources and support services for youth wanting to start their own business.

Information and support services on sexuality, relationships, birth control, pregnancy, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.

Programs and resources for young parents, including drop-ins, support programs, and help with parenting skills.

Culturally specific, community-based youth groups, resources and services.

Resources and services for youth with physical, developmental or learning disabilities.