What we offer?

Volunteer Info

Kikino Metis Children & Family Services Society is currently seeking Volunteers for various areas:

Administration/Clerical Being a Board Member
Child Minding
Community Outreach
Fundraising
Kitchen Duties
Maintenance
Mentoring
Organizing Special Events
Serving
Singing/Music/Dancing
Teaching Arts & Crafts
Volunteer Driver
and much more...

If you would like to Volunteer for Kikino please fill out the
»Application Form: volunteer_app.pdf

*Please note all volunteers must provide a current criminal record check.

Community Resources

Kikino Metis Children & Family Services Society believes it is important to have community resources available for our families. We have developed a list of agency's that provide help to those in need.

Where can I find a warm bed?

1)  AWAC SHELTER
Ph: 562-6262, 24hr emergency shelter for women at risk and their children. Support, advocacy and referrals.

2)  BRIDGET MORAN PLACE
Ph: 563-5531 ASAP HOUSING SOCIETY, 590 Dominion St, PG
Emergency shelter for anyone who is homeless or a risk and is over 19 yrs of age.

3)  ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY – TRANSITION HOUSE
Ph: 563-1113, 1575 – 5TH Avenue, PG
Shelter for at risk women and their children.

4)  FRIENDSHIP HOME YOUTH SHELTER
Ph: 563-5085, 24hrs long-term residential resource for at risk youth, 12 – 18 yrs, who are in the care of MCFD. Provides food, clothing, shelter, access to medical and education services.

5)  HOUSING PROGRAM
Ph: 564-6844, 555 George St, PG
Community based semi-independent housing program to individuals living with serious and persistent mental health issues.

6)  KETSO YOH – SHELTER
Ph: 563-1982 160 Quebec Street, PG
24hr emergency shelter for any male, 19 yrs and older. Basic meals provided.

7)  PHOENIX TRANSITION HOUSE
Ph: 563-7305, 24hr shelter, services and programs for women and their children in times of crisis.

8)  SALVATION ARMY COMMINITY & FAMILY SERVICES
Ph: 564-4000, 835 – 3rd Avenue, PG
Helps distressed people with emergency food, clothing, and accommodations.

 

Where Can I Get A Warm Meal?

1)  CARRIER SEKANI SOUP BUS
Phone: 562-3591, Hot/Cold Meals: Soup, sandwich's, bannock, fruit and vegetables

2)  Carneys Hill Elementary School
2579 Victoria St. Mon to Wed 4 to 5PM

3)  ASAP Shelter
6th and Dominion, ADULTS ONLY
Mon - Thurs 5:30 to 6PM winter hrs.
Mon - Thurs 6 to 6:30PM summer hrs.

4)  PGNFC EMERGENCY FOOD RESOURCES
Ph: 564-3568, 1600 – 3rd Avenue, PG
Hampers, available for singles, families, and Elders (verification of address required each time) Forms available at front counter, and on board outside hamper room in the basement. Staff fill hampers from 3PM to 4PM Mon to Thurs. Maximum six per year, minimum 1 month between hampers.

3)  ST VINCENT De PAUL SOCIETY
Ph: 564-7871 1220 – 2ND Ave. PG
Hampers drop-in 9:30 to 10:30 AM Tues/Wed/Fri from 1:30 to 2:30PM (Mon to Fri to apply)
Fresh fruit and Vegetable hampers:Mon or Thurs 9:30 to 10AM, 1 per week
Bread: Mon to Fri 8:30 to 11:30AM, 12:30 to 4PM and Sat and Sun from 9 to 11AM
Hot Meals: Mon to Fri – Breakfast 8:30 to 9:30AM
Lunch 12:30 or 1PM, Dinner 7:30 to 8PM
Sat Breakfast 9 to 11AM Sandwich 2:30PM
Sun Breakfast 9 to 11AM
Soup Bus Wed 7:30 to 8PM, Sun 2:30 to 3PM

4)  Salvation Army
Ph: 564-4000 (ext 227), 777 Ospika Blvd
Hot Meals: Lunch 12:00 to 1PM Mon and Fri Only
Dinner: 5:30PM on Wed Only
Daily Bread:10:30AM-Noon, 12:30 to 2PM
Diapers and Formula by appt. only
Hampers available by appt only

 

Where Can I Find Some Clothes?

1)  ACTIVE SUPPORT AGAINST POVERTY – ASAP
Ph: 563-6112, 1188 – 6th Ave, PG
Provides support, assistance, workshops, and free clothing.

2)  HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP
Ph: 564-7707, 1523 Third Avenue, PG

3)  SALVATION ARMY COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES
Ph: 564-4000, 835 – 3rd Avenue, PG
Helps distressed people with emergency food, clothing, accommodations, and clothing vouchers.

4)  SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE
Ph: 563-7475 - 1905 Victoria Street, PG

5)  ST VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE
Ph: 562-5136, 1180 – 3rd Avenue, PG

6)  VALUE VILLAGE
Ph: 561-0311, 1666 Spruce Street, PG

 

Where Can I Get Groceries?

1)  GOOD FOOD BOX  Ph: 564-3859
Low cost monthly food box filled with local BC grown produce. $15/box. Must register by the 1st Friday of each month.

2)  PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE  
Ph: 564-3568 1600 – 3rd Avenue, PG   Food hamper program.
For Emergencies Only, Need to apply.

3)  ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY DROP-IN CENTRE
Ph: 564-7871, 1220 – 2ND Avenue, PG
Family Hamper 9:30AM to 10:30AM Tues/Wed/Fri
To apply Mon to Fri -  1:30PM to 2:30PM
Fruit & Vegetable - Mon or Thurs - 9:30AM to 10:30AM

4)  SALVATION ARMY FOOD BANK
Ph:564-4000, 835 – 3RD Avenue, PG Mon to Fri - Daily Bread (and sometimes milk) from 10:30AM to 2PM

 

Where Can I Go To Get A Shower?

1)  DUTCH MAID LAUNDROMAT SERVICES
$4.00 per shower. Ph: 564-1260, 2930 – 5th Ave, PG

2)  KETSO YOH SHELTER (Males Only)
Ph: 563-1982, 160 Quebec Street, PG
Showers available after 7AM.

3)  YMCA
$3.18 per shower. Ph: 562-9341, 2020 Massey Drive

 

Where Can I Get Help With My Drug/Alcohol Addiction?

1)  ALCOHOL & DRUG PROGRAM
Ph: 565-2668, 1308 Alward Street, PG
Assessment, individual and family counseling, group programs, work shops, and education.

2)  ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Ph: 564-7550, 12-step support group for those wishing to stop drinking. Daily meetings

3)  CENTRAL INTERIOR NATIVE HEALTH CENTRE
Ph: 564-4422, 1110 – 4TH Avenue, PG
Offers many health services. First Nations healing methods are considered in programs. Includes drug and alcohol counseling.
Open to everyone.

4)  COCAINE ANONYMOUS
Ph: 563-1214 or 1-888-562-1214, 12-step program for those wishing to stop their use of cocaine and other mind altering substances.

5)  DETOX ASSESSMENT UNIT
Ph: 565-2175 or 565-2176, 1308 Alward Street, PG
Safe and supportive environment for individuals withdrawing from alcohol and/or drugs. Voluntary admission without cost. 24hr care provided under medical supervision.

6)  NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS<
Ph: 612-6680 Pager 1-888-543-2499 Toll Free
12-step support group program for people addicted to any drug, including alcohol.

7)  NATIVE ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAM
Ph: 564-4324, 1600 – 3rd Avenue, PG
Adult and youth substance abuse counseling provided by alcohol and drug counselors. Provides advocacy, support, education and treatment plans.

8)  NECHAKO TREATMENT CENTRE
Ph: 565-2387, 1350 Alward Street, PG
27 day residential treatment program that helps individuals deal with their alcohol and/or drug dependency issues.

9)  NECHAKO YOUTH TREATMENT CENTRE
Ph: 565-2881 or 565-2100, 1308 Alward Street, PG
Provides a safe and supportive environment for youth, male or female aged 13-18yrs, who are currently suffering from the misuse of drugs and/or alcohol and wish to deal with their abuse problem.

 

Where Can I Get Medical Attention?

1)  ABORIGINAL PATIENT LIAISON WORKER
Ph: 565-2364, 1475 Edmonton Street, PG
Works with Aboriginal patients who come into the hospital. Helps patients understand any medical condition they may have. Provides crisis intervention and assistance with travel arrangements.

2)  ADUCT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Ph: 565-2666, 1350 Alward Street, PG
Provides psychiatric services to adults, 19+. Assessment and counseling for individuals.

3)  CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Ph: 564-8644, 555 George Street, PG
Promotes good mental health, ensures that proper care and treatment is extended to persons with psychiatric disabilities.

4)  CENTRAL INTERIOR NATIVE HEALTH CENTRE
Ph: 564-4422, 1110 – 4TH Avenue, PG
Offers many health services. First Nations healing methods are considered in programs.

5)  NATIVE HEALING CENTRE
Ph: 564-4324, 1600 – 5th Floor 3rd Avenue, PG
Provides a holistic and culturally sensitive program to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people who have been affected by physical, emotional, sexual or spiritual abuse.

6)  NECHAKO MEDICAL CLINIC   (Walk-In)
Ph: 563-3399, 761 Central W, PG

8)  PRINCE GEORGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Ph: 565-2000, 1475 Edmonton, PG

9)  SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE
Ph: 564-8302, Assists adult males, females, youth and children who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual assault.

10)  SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC
Ph: 565-7381

 

Where Can I Call For Help?

Provincial Ombudsman
Ensures youth are treated fairly by people providing service to them; for any decision or action that you think is unfair. They can provide an independent review.

Office of the Ombudsman
BC Toll Free:  1-800-567-3247
TTY:  1-800-667-1303
Fax:  (604) 660-1691
Web Site:  www.ombudsman.bc.ca
An advocate is anyone who helps you speak up and be included in the process. Sometimes a problem seems very difficult or feels overwhelming. If you feel this way an advocate might be able to help you. Anyone you choose can be your advocate-family, friends, community representatives. Or, ask the Kikino Métis Children and Family Services for names and numbers of people and organizations in your area who can act as an advocate or provide support. You can also call one of the advocates listed below, free of cost.

Child and Youth Officer for British Columbia

(CYO) – the CYO’s staff can provide information and referrals, talk with you about your advocacy needs, and give information about your rights. Your information will be kept confidential.
BC Toll free:  at 1 800 476-3933
Victoria:  (250) 356-0831
Email:  ocy@gov.bc.ca
Web Site:  www.gov.bc.ca.cyo

The Advocate for Service Quality for People With Developmental Disabilities

The Advocate’s job is to help adults with developmental disabilities and their families get good quality services. The Advocate can help with service from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, from other Ministries or  from service agencies in the community.

Federation of B.C. Youth in Care Networks

BC Toll Free:  1-800-565-8055
Web Site:  www.fbcyicn.ca/main.html
Helpline for Children: 310-1234 (no area code needed) If your complaint concerns a child who may need protection, call the Helpline for Children. A Social Worker can take action right away to make sure the child is safe.

1)  AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE – MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Ph: 1-866-660-3194 After hours number for accessing local Ministry of Human Resources personnel in an emergency situation when food, shelter, medical transportation or prescription medication is needed.

2)  AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY LINE – SOCIAL WORKER
Ph: 1-800-663-9122 Emergency line for MCFD. Social worker made available to those in need of immediate assistance and cannot wait for office hours.

3)  CHILD PROTECTION INTAKE UNIT
Ph: 565-6876, 1441 – 7th Avenue, PG
Qualified professionals will help children and families with their problems, ensuring that children are safe and looked after. Respond to child protection reports to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect.

4)  CRISIS LINE
Ph: 563-1214 OR Toll Free 1-888-562-1214, 1306 – 7th Avenue, PG
Trained volunteers provide para-professional phone line counseling. Confidential, empathetic listening available to people facing difficulties. Walk-in counseling during business hours.

5)  ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY
Ph: 563-1113 Various programs primarily for women and youth providing information, referrals, advocacy, education and networking.

6)  KETSO YOH CENTRE
Ph: 563-1982, 160 Quebec St. PG
24hr emergency shelter for any male 19+ yrs. Basic meals provided.

7)  KIKINO METIS CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Ph: 563-1661, 1560 3rd Avenue Prince George, BC V2M 3R8
Promotes the health (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually) and well-being of the Métis community by honoring and supporting the importance of a healthy family environment in the delivery of holistic programs and services.

8) PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
Ph: 565-3568, 1600 – 3rd Avenue, PG
Multi-service organization with a variety of programs meant to address the need for education, personal support, emotional and spiritual well-being, economic development, employment, vocational needs and social services.

9) NORTHERN HEALTH CONNECTIONS (BUS)
Ph: 1 888 647 4997, Help with travel arrangements

10) NORTHERN WOMEN’S WELLNESS INFO CENTRE
Ph: 562-8680, 1046 – 4th Avenue PG
Welcomes all women who have questions or concerns regarding their  health and wellness. Provides accurate, unbiased information and referrals and confidential support.

11)  OUTREACH SERVICES
Ph: 564-2444, 160 Quebec Street, PG
Assists with living arrangements; maintains housing lists, advocacy, referrals and landlord/tenant issues. Services available to everyone.

12)  PHOENIX TRANSITION HOUSE
Ph: 563-7305, 24hr shelter, services and programs for women and their children in times of crisis.

13)  RCMP – VICTIM SERVICES
Ph: 561-3329 Support, information and referrals for victims of crimes and trauma.

14)  RODICA HOUSE
Ph: 563-9566, 2568 Victoria St PG
Housing for seniors who live fairly independently. Provide basic needs, help with shopping, food preparation, cooking, bathing and social inter-action. Wheelchair accessible. 24hr supervision. Home has children and accepts pets.

15)  SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE
Ph: 564-8302, Assists adult male, females, youth, and children who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual assault.

16)  WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUPS
Ph: 563-1113, Variety of support groups for women who are dealing with the justice system, anger management, self-esteem and assertiveness, women who have been, or are in abusive relations.

17)  YOUTH SUPPORT LINE
Ph: 564-8336, 1306 – 7th Avenue, PG
Confidential, anonymous, non-judgmental peer counseling. Trained volunteers, under 21, provide professional phone line counseling and referrals.

Other services

1) Jump On Board

Ph: 564-9325 Fax: 564-9376 1550 4th Ave Prince George, BC www.sanslimites.com



Welcome to Jump On Board ! Let our enthusiastic team of Job Coaches help you get employed. Our services are available free of charge to all unemployed Canadians between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age.

2) Native Court worker & Counseling Association of BC

Native Courtworker & Counseling Assn of BC 314-1488 4th Avenue, (3rd floor Scotia Bank Building) Prince George, B.C Telephone: 250-562-9513 Fax: 1-250-564-1134

www.nccabc.ca



The purpose of the Native Courtworker program is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment.

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