Citywide mobile outreach linking unsheltered people with shelter, health and support services.
The City of Kamloops operates this program with ASK Wellness Society, CMHA and Interior Community Services. A City Community Services Officer is paired with agency outreach staff to connect unsheltered people experiencing homelessness to shelter and support services. The mobile program operates 8:00–00:00, seven days a week using vehicle, foot and bike patrols, and coordinates with the Envision outreach shuttle. Call 250-828-3409 to connect with the team or request attendance; call 911 for emergencies or threats to a person.
Service Areas: Aberdeen, Barnhartvale, Brocklehurst, Dallas, Dufferin, Heffley Creek, Juniper Ridge, Pineview, Rayleigh, Sahali, Valleyview, Westsyde
Provider: School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)
Public community elementary school in Kamloops.
Dufferin Elementary is a small community school in Kamloops; the school reports 259 students and 12 classrooms. Address: 1880 Hillside Drive, Kamloops, BC V2E 2E2. Phone 250-374-4425; dufferin-office@exc.sd73.bc.ca. School District No. 73 lists family and student resources including attendance reporting, school learning plans, library/research resources, Indigenous programs and student support services. Confirm grade levels and enrollment with the school.
Service Areas: Dufferin, Kamloops
Location: 1880 Hillside Drive, Kamloops, British Columbia
Neighbourhood park and natural area in Kamloops Dufferin.
Dufferin Park is a dog-friendly on-leash neighbourhood park with a natural area bordering Kenna Cartwright Nature Park. Free parking is available. The City lists the address as 1840 Hillside Drive.
Service Areas: Dufferin, Kamloops
Location: 1840 Hillside Drive, Kamloops, British Columbia
Food support for people and households in Kamloops, including food hampers and regular access to perishable food.
Clients may access bread, produce, dairy, and meat twice per calendar month, plus one non-perishable hamper per month. The Baby Bank provides items such as formula, diapers, baby food, and hygiene items. Food is available at different times for families and single parents, singles and couples, and seniors age 60 and over.
Service Areas: Aberdeen, Barnhartvale, Batchelor Hills, Brocklehurst, Dallas, Dufferin, Heffley Creek, Juniper Ridge, Kamloops, Pineview, Rayleigh, Sahali, Tranquille, Valleyview, Westsyde
Location: 171 Wilson Street, Kamloops, British Columbia