Program Listing
Interior Community Services provides over 50 programs in 32 communities throughout the Interior of BC. View the programs by their category below or visit the other listing pages:
- Baby's Head Start
- A free pregnancy outreach program that sees women pre and postnatally until 6 months postpartum. Learn More
- Children & Youth With Support Needs Merritt
- The CYSN Program, located in Merritt, provides group work and individualized services to children and youth with support needs between 6-18 years and their families. Learn More
- Early Connections
- The Early Connections Program supports families in building healthy attachments through individual and/or group work. Learn More
- Families First
- A home visiting support program for anyone who is pregnant or parenting a child under 6 months old. Parents can stay in the program until their child is 3 years of age. Learn More
- In-Office Counselling
- We are an in-office based family counselling program offering 6 to 8 sessions, generally within a 90 day period, at no charge. Learn More
- Family Preservation Program Merritt
- The Family Preservation Program is an outreach service that provides intensive support to families experiencing challenges in Merritt. Learn More
- Family Service Program Kamloops & Merritt
- This program provides outreach intervention services to children, youth and their families who are experiencing difficulties with parenting and family violence, and are at risk of family or placement breakdown. Learn More
- First Steps
- Education, life skills and parenting program for young mothers who have not graduated high school. Learn More
- Healthy Beginnings Kamloops & Merritt
- A weekly drop in group for parents and caregivers of children aged birth to six years. Groups are offered in various Interior communities. Learn More
- Mind Over Madder (Adults, Teens, Children)
- Mind over Madder is a 9 week group designed to support participants to learn skills to manage conflict. Three different groups are offered to service adults, teens and children (8-12). Learn More
- Parenting, Attachment & Individual Development (P.A.I.D)
- This program provides an encouraging and supportive environment for parents to learn and try new parenting and life skills. Learn More
- Supervised & Supportive Visitation Kamloops & Merritt
- The Supervised Visitation program provides an opportunity for children and parents to spend time together in a safe and healthy environment. Learn More
- Support to Family Care Network (STFC)
- The Support to Family Care Network provides education, training and support to foster parents in the Thompson, Cariboo, Revelstoke, Golden, East and West Kootenay areas. Learn More
- Adoption Permanency Program
- A program that is designed to support children and their families in preparing for permanent adoptive placements. Learn More
- Early Years Family Navigation Kamloops & Merritt
- The Early Years Family Navigator connects families to community programs and links them with services available for pregnant women and families with children birth to 6 years. Learn More
- Behavioural Consulting & Support Program Merritt
- The Behavioural Consultant provides behavioural support services for eligible children and their families/caregivers, enabling them to function as effectively as possible within their communities. This includes individualized support to create and implement behaviour support plans. Learn More
- Acadia Youth Transitional Housing
- The Acadia Program is a Youth Stabilization Housing program which prioritizes young people between the ages of 17 – 24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Learn More
- Kamloops Youth Shelter
- Emergency and transition housing for youth. Learn More
- Safe Spaces Kamloops & Merritt
- A Safe place for LGBTQIAP2S+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual and Two Spirit) youth & their allies to meet and receive education and supports. Learn More
- Teen Centre (Merritt) Merritt
- The Teen Center is a safe place where youth can overcome barriers, build positive relationships, develop confidence and learn skills for life. Learn More
- Youth Justice - Case Aid Kamloops & Merritt
- The Youth Justice (Kamloops) - Case Aid (Merritt) Program seeks to respectfully join with youth involved in the criminal justice system to develop strategies that will enhance their lives and assist them in making positive life choices. Learn More
- Youth Living Programs
- Youth Living Programs are therapeutic model homes for youth who cannot remain in their home. They are generally single staffed resources with additional support staff as needed. Learn More
- Youth ReConnect
- The Reconnect Program provides individual and family coaching, assessment and advocacy to youth who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness due to breakdown with family and natural supports. Learn More
- Youth Street Outreach
- The Youth Street Outreach Program provides outreach services to homeless and at risk youth and facilitates early identification and crisis intervention. Learn More
- Terry's Place
- Terry's Place is a licensed six bed residence for adults with developmental disabilities who require support with daily living located in Barriere, BC. Learn More
- Centennial House
- Centennial House is an independent home that supports four adults with developmental disabilities. Learn More
- Community Inclusion Kamloops & Merritt
- The program is designed to enhance individuals’ quality of life by building strong and meaningful community connections. Community Inclusion focuses on individual needs, desires, preferences and goals. Learn More
- Desmond House
- Desmond House is a semi-independent home for six adults living with diverse health needs. Learn More
- Options & Opportunities
- Options & Opportunities is a community based day program that supports adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Learn More
- Supported Housing
- Supported Housing is a specialized resource that supports individuals living with autism. This home is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn More
- Skill Development
- Skill Development is an educational based program designed to enhance an individual’s quality of life by increasing and/or maintaining independence, enhancing personal development and building life skills. Learn More
- Mount Paul Community Food Centre
- A Community Food Centre (CFC) is a welcoming space where people come together to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food. Learn More
- Community Food Centre Calendar
- This is a calendar of classes, programming and events held at the Mount Paul Community Food Centre. Learn More
- Food Skills Programs +
- The Food Skills Programs are designed to offer community members the opportunity to learn new skills, connect with others and increase knowledge about and access to healthy food options. Learn More
- Community Meals +
- Find out more about Sensational Soups and Second Helping, meal programs available at the Centre. Learn More
- Children’s Programming +
- Learn more about the Field Trip Adventures and Camp Days available. Learn More
- Seniors' Programming +
- Seniors can access Meals on Wheels, Grocery Shopping Assistance, monthly Food Hamper Delivery & Farmers Market Coupons by contacting the Centre. Learn More
- Street School - Adult Continuing Education SD #73
- A paper based Adult Continuing Education program that provides courses to improve literacy skills, upgrade or complete the Adult Dogwood Diploma. Learn More
- safeTALK
- safeTALK helps participants become alert to suicide so they are better prepared to connect persons with thoughts of suicide with life-affirming help. Learn More
- Acadia Place
- Acadia Place Apartments consists of 24 subsidized units (10 bachelor suites and 14 one bedroom suites) for single individuals, seniors or persons with disabilities. Learn More
- Brock Duplexes
- Brock Duplexes consists of twelve 3 bedroom duplexes with private yards in the Brocklehurst area of Kamloops. Elementary and high schools are in close proximity to the complex. Learn More
- Desmond House
- Desmond House is a semi-independent home for six adults located in a quiet north shore community and staffed twenty four hours a day seven days a week. Learn More
- Glenfair Seniors Housing
- Glenfair Seniors Complex consists of 80 one bedroom and bachelor units geared toward seniors (55 years and older) or persons living with a disability on a fixed income. Learn More
- Portable Rent Supplement Program
- Interior Community Services manages 16 portable rental subsidies within the community under 3 separate operating agreements. Learn More
- Shuswap Illahee Lodge (Chase, BC)
- Shuswap Illahee Lodge is located in Chase, BC next to Willson Park. Illahee Lodge has 30 units reserved for seniors (55 years and older) or individuals living with a disability. Learn More
- Spencer Court
- Spencer Court is comprised of 46 affordable 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses including two wheelchair accessible units. Learn More
- Stokstad Place
- Stokstad Place is comprised of six affordable 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses including one wheelchair accessible unit. Learn More
- Supported Housing
- Supported Housing is a specialized resource and provides support for adults with developmental diversibilities in a home environment. Learn More
- Better At Home Kamloops & Merritt
- United Way’s Better at Home program helps BC’s older adults continue living independently in their own homes by providing simple, non-medical home support services. Learn More
- Meals On Wheels
- The “Meals On Wheels” is a meal delivery program available to all persons who are unable to provide meals for themselves regardless of age or income. Learn More
- Shuswap Illahee Lodge (Chase, BC)
- Shuswap Illahee Lodge is located in Chase, BC next to Willson Park. Illahee Lodge has 30 units reserved for seniors (55 years and older) or individuals living with a disability. Learn More
- Glenfair Seniors Housing
- Glenfair Seniors Complex consists of 80 one bedroom and bachelor units geared toward seniors (55 years and older) or persons living with a disability on a fixed income. Learn More