Dze Ḻ K’ant Friendship Centre
Aboriginal Services
Out of offices in Smithers, Houston, and Dease Lake, the Dze Ḻ K’ant Friendship Centre offers support services for Aboriginal people in the area.
Services in Smithers include the Community Action Program for Children; the Family Gathering program; a holistic health worker; the Learning Hub; mental health outreach; mental health counselling; and the 5×5 Centre of Employment.
Services in Houston include an Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Program; early childhood education; an early years centre; and mental health counselling.
Dease Lake operates a pregnancy outreach program.
Additional Details
Mandate: "The Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society is an organization guided by Aboriginal values that provides activities, services and information to all people. It focuses on developing skills and strengths while incorporating spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being to help people become self-sufficient and self-reliant. The Friendship Centre is dedicated to promoting awareness among all people." [Mission]
Credentials: Licensed Practical Nurse
Type of Resource: Community Agency
Services: Community Group Counselling Education Employment services Family support Living support Outreach
Languages: English
Age Range: All Ages (0-100)
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (250) 847-5211
1188 Main Street, Smithers, Houston, Dease Lake, BC
Smithers, Houston, Dease Lake1188 Main Street, Smithers, Houston, Dease Lake, BC
Smithers, Houston, Dease Lake
Region: Cariboo-Chilcotin