Trail Family and Individual Resource Centre (Trail F.A.I.R. Society) has been offering free, confidential, professional services for members of the community since 1977. We are a non-profit agency and a fully registered Charity. We are proud to offer 18 different programs from 5 separate service locations.
Here's what's new:
~New Crisis Line Service and number: 1-888-353-CARE (2273) - There is a new network of 5 Crisis Lines - Including FAIR's West Kootenay Boundary Crisis Line - which are now working together to better serve the entire Interior Health Region. Most local callers will still talk with a local crisis line worker, but if the line is already busy, calls will be routed to another crisis line which will have all the training and information necessary to properly serve the caller.
~Our Main office on Columbia Ave has new hours: Monday-Thursday 9am to 5pm, CLOSED Fridays, unless you have a pre-arranged appointment.
~ "Reaching Out" workshops are now booking 2012 and 2013 dates in area schools. Click here for more details.
~ After a week of thunder & rain, the skies cleared up on Saturday April 28 to make for a magnificent Family Fun Day. The Facepainting, Bike Safety school, Bouncy Castles, Fishing game, Craft Table, Fire Truck tours - and of course the Hot Dogs - were all a great hit. Thanks to all our sponsors for helping with the day. 
~Our first Clothesline Project Lunch on Monday April 16th was a great success. Many, many people from all walks of life came out to grab lunch and view the powerful display of hand-painted T-Shirts created by local women to reflect their experience of violence & their desire for an abuse free community. Many, Many thanks to Ferraro Foods for their gracious assistance. Click here: http://www.traildailytimes.ca/news/147384155.html to see the Trail Times coverage of this event.
~A big thanks to the Trail Smokies Players who partnered with our "Helping Boys Become Healthy Men" project this winter and gave some local kids a chance to skate with the Smokies. Players also attended several local Elementary schools and Sanctuary Drop-in Centre to participated in One-to-One reading and Floor Hocky with the children.
~Thanks also to all our wonderful sponsors and everyone who attended the Family Movie Afternoon on Feb 17th. Parents, grandparents & kids of all ages were lined up down the block in anticipation. 
~Hurray to our Childcare Resource and Referral Program! They recently celebrated 20 years of providing information and resources to the Trail and Castlegar areas. Click check out the Trail Times coverage of the event here: http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/traildailytimes/news/132201733.html
~Now in its third year, The Woman's Drop-in at the "Little House" is getting bigger and better. Drop in to the littlehouse beside Star Grocery on Rossland Ave any Tuesday between 1 and 3pm for: coffee... conversation... clothing swap...and more!
~FAIR was recently presented the Trail 2011 Family Friendly Employer award by the Success by 6 Committee! Thanks to all our employees to nominated our agency!
~News Flash - March 17 2011- FAIR is now a fully accredited agency! Click here to find out more about the Council on Accreditation
~We are now able to securely accept financial donations on-line! Check out our Donations page for more info.
We strive to provide the best service possible. You are welcome to view our Global Ends (Mission) statement here.
