Short-term emergency assistance for people evacuated from their homes.
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Emergency Support Services team provides short-term help during emergencies, including referrals for food, clothing and lodging, family reunification, information, emotional support and emergency pet care. Access is available when an emergency activates ESS; use the designated reception centre or contact the program for instructions. In its 2022 Usk evacuation notice, the RDKS directed affected residents to register at the Thornhill Community Centre or call its ESS number. Support depends on the emergency and available resources; this is not a day-to-day service.
Service Areas: Alice Arm, Bell II, Bob Quinn, Brauns Island, Butedale, Cedarvale, Chimdemash, Copperside, Dease Lake, Dutch Valley, Gingolx, Gitanyow, Gitaus, Gitlaxt'aamiks, Gitwangak, Gitwinksihlkw, Glenora, Gossan, Hazelton, Iskut, Jackpine Flats, Kemano, Kispiox Valley, Kispiox Village, Kitima’at Village, Kitimat, Kitsault, Kitsumkalum, Kitwanga, Kleanza, Klemtu, Kulspai, Lakelse Lake, Laxgalts'ap, Meziadin, Moricetown, New Hazelton, New Remo, North Terrace, Old Remo, Rosswood, Sik-e-Dakh, South Hazelton, Stewart, Tatogga, Telegraph Creek, Terrace, Thornhill, Two Mile, Usk
Personalized exercise-based recovery and wellness support.
Supports chronic disease management, mobility improvement, injury prevention and recovery, pain management, and overall health optimization for people of all ages and abilities. Contact the Health Centre to get started; reaching out directly or a health-provider referral is accepted.
Practical non-medical support and connection for older adults.
Services include housekeeping, meal delivery, transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping, companionship, check-ins, minor home repairs, snow shoveling, yard work, recreation, nutritious lunches, service navigation and help accessing community and government services. Better at Home supports people 65 and older who are in general good health but need help with non-medical daily tasks; fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Therapeutic Activation Programs for Seniors (TAPS) provide activities, social interaction and lunches. 211 lists weekday office hours as 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm. Contact Volunteer Terrace to confirm eligibility, availability and applicable fees.
Service Areas: Terrace, Thornhill
Location: 3235 Emerson Street, Terrace, British Columbia