Programs

Community Outreach provides information, advice, referrals and representation on a variety of issues that include:

* Income Assistance
* Housing
* Canada Pension Plan
* Medical Applications
* Legal Issues

Program for Elders Wellness:  provides interactive activities to socialize, receive support and holistic health information.

Every Wednesday there is an Elders Social that takes place at the ​Friendship Centre. 

Community Gatherings: Community celebrations, and recognition of nationally-identified health and social-related days of importance, including Mental Health and Addictions Week, Sisters in Spirit, HIV Harm Reduction Awareness Week, and many more.

• Primarily Family Law, including child protection, with some assistance in other overlapping matters (e.g. immigration, criminal, etc.).

• Guardianship and parenting.

• Parental responsibilities

• Child Support

• Spousal Support

• Divorce

•  Assistance with separation agreements

Food Bank is located at 4903 50th St. Distribution is on alternating Thursdays. Food Bank provides healthy non-perishable foods to help out for a couple days. From time to time we are able to offer some perishable foods when available. If you are needing assistance please inquire through the Fort Nelson Friendship Centre (250-774-2993) to get signed up.

Donations are always appreciated!

Community Foodbank Dates:
January 9th & 23rd.
February 6th & 20th.
March 6th & 20th.
April 3rd & 17th.
May 1st, 15th & 29th.
June 12th & 26th.
August 7th & 21st.
September 4th & 18th.
October 2nd, 16th, 30th.
November 13th & 27th.
December 11th & TBD.

HIV/AIDS Harm Reduction:
To provide low barrier access to safer sex and drug use supplies along with information/education to all surrounding areas in the community. Provide education in plain language to reduce stigma and encourage participation. To educate safe sex and drug use supplies. All done in a culturally safe environment, no matter what age, race or gender. Support offered for groups such as those who choose to take intravenous drugs, men who have sex with men, and sex trade workers.
Reduce risk of high at-risk drug users by providing education on proper use of drug supplies. Contributes by strengthening services, advocating for the rights and dignity for those who use substances or have risky behaviors. (i.e: reduce disease transmission, reduce the number of overdose deaths, and reduce violence).

Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society HIV/AIDS Harm reduction program offers an array of services.
* On site full Harm Reduction supplies
* Take Home Naloxone
* HIV Testing kits - these are taken home or done on site
* Onsite fentanyl testing strips
* Disposal of needles
* One-on-one information sessions on drug use/ safe sex
* FIRETALK- Monthly meetings open to everyone.
* Ready-made substance supply kits available upon request.
* Fully certified Harm Reduction coach

Employment, Life Skills, and Training Centre

Is it time for new opportunities? what barriers do you face in your career and education? Let us help you today.

• Pre-employment assistance.
• Life Skills programs.
• wrap-around programs and in-house referrals.
• Resume and cover letter building.
• Education and training certificates.
• Career planning through self-assessments.
• Learning interview skills.
• Computer Access.
•  Job boards, fairs and employer networking.

Legal Advocate:
The Poverty Legal Advocacy Program is funded by the Law Foundation of BC. The goal is to ensure fair access to income support and services through information referrals, support and one-on-one advocacy in the following areas:
*Provincial Programs: Income Assistance, PPMD, PWD, Tenancy
*Federal Benefits including: CPP, OAS, CPP-D, Survivor Benefits, EI applications and reconsiderations, Disability Tax Credit. Overpayments and Benefit Reviews, Disability Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit
*Any other issues including Debt, WCB and more