Organization Description of Services Contact Information
Trail Family and Individual F.A.I.R Offices
Resource Centre Society Building Beautiful Babies 2079 Columbia Ave., Trail BC, V1R 1K7
(F.A.I.R) Childcare Resource and Referral Program tel: (250)364-2326
Children who Witness Abuse fax: (250)364-1255
CORE for Parents Program www.trailfair.ca
Children's Support Worker
Family Advancement Program Transition House
Family Communications Group 364-1543
Family Counselling Program
Life skills for Teens Second Stage Housing
Life skills for Families 364-2665
Mental Health and Addictions Advocacy
Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program Childcare Resource Referral
Nova Vita Second Stage Housing (women & children only) 364-2980 or 1-800-223-8966
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program
Specialized Victim Assistance Program Crisis Line
WINS Transition House (women & children only) 364-1718 or 1-800-515-6999
Violence and Abuse Counselling
Work and Independent Skills Program Mental Health and Addictions Advocacy
Youth Program Pager Number: 1-888-251-1166

Trail Community Skills Centre Resume Writing Greater Trail Community Skills Centre
Employment Counselling 123 - 1290 Esplanade St
Career Decision Making Support Trail BC V1R 4T2
Job Search Tips tel:(250) 368-6360
Job Planning Strategies fax:(250)368-6370
Interviewing Tips www.communityskillscentre.com
Internet Job Search Access Contact Person
Independent Resource Library Mary Lynn Klit - Client Services
Links to Trade Training
Acts (a great community link to employers
and youth and a great opportunity to make
connections for your job hunt)

Janine Strand Youth Worker General youth worker who helps in dealing with a Trail F.A.I.R Offices
Trail F.A.I.R wide variety of youth issues 2079 Columbia Ave., Trail BC, V1R 1K7
Facilitates groups for anger management and life tel: (250)364-2326
skills using various approaches including art fax: (250)364-1255
 
Ministry of Children and Child protection assessment and investigation Ministry of Children and Family Development
Family Development Family services including foster care and tel:(250) 364-0540
youth placement for children and youth Call and ask for an intake worker
where required  
Youth probation services
Child and youth mental health counselling
Safe Spaces Dedicated to supporting, reaching out, 1-800-421-2437
and creating a safe space for gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transgender, two-spirited and
questioning youth in Nelson, Castlegar, and Trail

Freedom Quest Youth Services Youth Addictions services for the West Kootenay Boundary Freedom Quest Youth Services
  region, including Grand Forks, Trail, Rossland, Fruitvale, 200-1504 Cedar Avenue
Castlegar, Nelson, Salmo, Kaslo, and Nakusp, with the regional Trail BC V1R 4C6
office located in Castlegar tel: (250) 364-0082
  fax: (250) 364-0083
Day Treatment  
Outreach  
Prevention  
Group and one-to-one counselling  
 

Trail & Castlegar Child Care For Parents Child Care Resource & Referral Program
Resource & Referral Program Information on Selecting and Assessing Child Care Providers 2079 Columbia Avenue
Parenting Information & Support Trail, BC, V1R 4L5
Weekly Playgroup tel: (250) 364- 2980
Educational Opportunities fax: (250) 364-1255
Semi - Monthly Newsletter toll free: 1-800-223-8966
Resource Equipment & Toy Lending Library trcaccrr@shaw.ca
Art Materials at Great Prices  
Low Cost Photo Copying & Laminating
   
For Caregivers
Referral Service
Support
Weekly Playgroup
Semi - Monthly Newsletter
Educational Opportunities
Guidelines on Opening a Child Care Facility
Resource, Equipment & Toy Lending lIbrary
Art Materials at Great Prices
Low Cost Photo Copying and Laminating

Aboriginal Family Support Supportive counselling for families Aboriginal Family Support
Assessments Program Coordinator: Connie Zibin
Case Planning and Case Management Tel: (250) 354-3007
Advocacy Tel: (250) 352-3504
Cultural Information and Connections  
Information on community services and aboriginal services in region  
Liaison with Ministry of Children and Family Development service providers  
Educational sessions on culturally specific issues (FASD, racism, identity loss, discrimination, abuse, foster care, health issues, cultural loss and more  
   

Cooperative Education Centre Alternative and Homeschooling education Cooperative Education Centre
  To help students achieve the necessary requirements to further 2000 3rd Ave,
their studies in other post-secondary institutions Trail, BC,
Provides a safe, secure, and non-threatening individualized V1R 1R6
programs
For expecting and parenting boys and girls

BC Students Assistance Available for help when you don't have enough money to pay tel: 1-800-561-1818
Program for your post-secondary education. You receive this assistance
in the form of repayable loans and possibly a grant

Rossland Food Bank Open Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 pm Rossland Food Bank
Co-sponsored by:   1807 Columbia Ave
St. Andrews United Church: (250) 362-5022 People may access food once a month Rossland, BC
Sacred Heart Catholic Women's League: Sometimes some additional food is available for once a week  
(250) 362-7709 Serves Rossland residents only  
or contact Maureen Corado: (250) 362-7635    

Trail Salvation Army Family Services The Salvation Army
Contact Person: Linda Radtke 1460 Cedar Ave Trail
Phone: (250) 364-0445 tel: (250) 364-0445
Location: 1460 Cedar Avenue, Trail
Services Provided: Food Bank and other help as needed, including furniture, clothing, transportation.
Days & Times: Mon, Wed, Fri  9:30 - 5:00 pm
Kate's Kitchen
Service Provided: Soup Kitchen
Days & Times: Mon, Wed, Fri  11-3:30 pm
Rossland and Greater Trail Dinners at Home
Contact Person: Helen Kassian
Phone: 368-3515 ext. 2
 
Rossland Meals on Wheels
Contact Person: Helen Kassian
Phone: 368-3515 ext. 2
 
Greater Trail Meals on Wheels
Contact Person: Maryann Leschiutta
  Phone: 368-3515  
   
Community Kitchens Group meets once a month to cook three different recipes Community Kitchens
Members can take the food home at a low cost of $2.00 per member of tel:(250) 364-2232
  the family  
  Learn new skills and recipes in a friendly environment  

Beaver Valley Youth Centre Youth driven programs in the community and at the centre Beaver Valley Youth Centre
For Employment Services: 1948 Beaver St. Fruitvale BC
Open to all youth aged 15-30 for employment services tel:(250) 367-0212
  Open for employment services 10am-6pm Monday to Friday  
  Employment services include: job search tips, job postings, programs related to youth making transitions to the labour market, life skills assistance, and volunteer opportunities
  For Recreation Services:
  Open to all youth aged 11-18 for recreation services
Open for recreation 6-9pm Monday to Thursday
and 6-11pm Friday and Saturday