Resource Center & Drop-In
The Cherryville Resource Center is located across from the Cherryville Hall at 158 North Fork Rd, Cherryville BC. Open to the public Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 3:00pm, we welcome anyone in the area to drop by and meet our team! Whether you are looking for information about local events, services and supports, are hoping to get connected to the community and others, or simply need to use the office amenities like photocopying, printing, and faxing, an outreach worker is available to support. Not sure if we can help? Give us a call to discuss as we offer a range of services to help you achieve your goals including:
- Financial Stability: application and system navigation support with applying for income assistance, disability supports (PWD, PPMB, CPP-D), subsidy programs, food security, free income tax clinic and more
- Health Support: system navigation, advocacy, and referral to health-related supports and services such as a general practitioner, Fair Pharmacare, Mental Health & Substance Use services, Seniors Mental Health, First Nations Health Authority, Canada Dental Care Plan, and many other health-related services.
- Housing & Legal: information and system navigation support around housing options including low-income housing, subsidized housing, supportive housing, assisted living, and long-term care. Information, referral, and support with advance care planning including Representation 9 & 7 Agreements, Power of Attorney, Advance Directives and other planning documents.
- Recreation & Socializing: information regarding local events, programming and Cherryville organizations. Grab a newsletter or subscribe to stay informed of what’s happening in the community!
Book an appointment today with Amanda at 250-547-0089 or email cherryvilleoutreach@ccfrs.ca to get started!
Senior Services & Compassionate Communities
We have a range of programs and services for older adults living in the Cherryville area including a drive thru meal program, transportation, case management, recreation services, sit down dinners, and more. For further details, check out the “Older Adults” tab on our website, follow us on Facebook to stay in formed, and/or subscribe to our monthly newsletter.
Compassionate Communities – if you or someone you know is living with life-limited illness and/or facing end-of-life, we want to support you throughout your health journey. We are excited to extend our supports and services to caregivers in the Cherryville and Lumby area. Caregiving can be an incredibly rewarding role however there are many challenges that come along with it. If you are caregiving for a friend, loved one, neighbor and are looking to get connected with our Caregiver Support Clinician, call us at 250-550-8903 or email caregiversupport@ccfrs.ca. We have a range of supports and services specifically designed to support caregivers in their role, to alleviate stress and reduce caregiver burnout. We want to hear from you!
Persons with Disabilities
Are you looking to apply for disability and not sure where to start or struggling to get things going? Cherryville Resource Center would love to support you with your application. There is a Registered Social Worker available to review and complete the Assessors Report if eligible for PWD supports. Book an appointment with Amanda to get started at 250-547-0089.
Youth & Family Programs
The Cherryville Community Food & Resource Society offers a range of local programs and services for Cherryville Families. Check out the “Youth and Family” tab for more details on our website. To contact our Youth and Family Coordinator, Maya Arcand, please call 250-550-8902 or email cherryvilleyouth@ccfrs.ca. We are always looking at ways to grow and support Cherryville youth and would love to hear from you if you are interested in supporting our programs. Getting involved includes volunteering, donating, or collaborating on projects that promote positive health and well-being for rural-living families. We are happy to work together, so please reach out to Maya Arcand to discuss your ideas further.
Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
We often have summer job opportunities for local youth to work at either our Community Garden, Food Bank, or Resource Center. We are also committed to providing job opportunities for Cherryville residents as we believe in the value of local work. We post job opportunities on our social medial platforms including this website, Facebook, and in our monthly newsletters. If you are interested in volunteering, we have a range of volunteer opportunities within our organization. Our Volunteer Program is designed to work with volunteers to identify areas of interest, skills and abilities, and to offer volunteer assignments that are personalized and meaningful. Make an appointment with Amanda, our Volunteer Manager, to book a one-on-one intake appointment today at 250-547-0089.
We are always looking at expanding our reach and meeting needs as identified by our community residents. We value your input and suggestions, please reach out or complete the Community Needs Survey above so we can hear your voice and ideas!
