Program Listing
Family Services
Building Beautiful Babies – Pregnancy Outreach Program
A pregnancy outreach program that offers support, information and resources for pregnant/postpartum individuals and families with babies up to 12 months (siblings of babies welcome to attend group).
Weekly drop-in Building Beautiful Babies group meets at the FAIR Family Centre in the Trail United Church on Thursdays from 10am-12pm. Group includes light lunch and guest speakers. No pre-registration for group required – drop-ins are welcome.
Food vouchers, free prenatal vitamins and lending library available through Coordinator. Contact the Trail FAIR office for more information.
Early Years
Resources and support for parents and their children 0-6 years old. Includes Family Drop-In groups promoting social and physical wellness development. These groups include seasonal drop-in groups as well as Muffins and Munchkins.
Muffins and Munchkins is a drop-in group for parents and their toddlers/preschoolers.
This group meets at the FAIR Family Centre in the Trail United church.
Contact the Early Years Coordinator for more information at 250-364-2326 ext. 384
Family Advancement
Group and/or individual support and education for families in order to develop new skills and strategies that address family risk factors.
This program offers parenting groups including Circle of Security Parenting Program, Nobody’s Perfect, My Tween and Me, and the Connect Attachment Program.
Contact the Family Advancement Team Lead for more information at 250-364-2326 ext. 224
StrongStart Fruitvale
StrongStart is a free, school-based Early Learning Program located at Fruitvale Elementary school. For children aged 0-5 years and their parent/caregiver. 8:30am to 11:30am Monday to Friday following the school calendar.
All children must be registered with the school district before attending. The Child/Student Registration forms may be downloaded, printed, completed and presented with the child’s birth certificate on the child’s first day, or may be filled out through the booking portal.
Thank you for your on-going support as we learn new ways to do things to help keep our families healthy and happy.
Send the facilitator an e-mail at SFlux@trailfair.ca for any questions.
Kootenay-Columbia Childcare Resource and Referral (CCRR)
Services for childcare workforce, childcare providers and families. Includes early learning lending library, caregiver registry, childcare referrals, educational workshops and playgroups.
Family Counselling
Counselling for family issues including parent/teen conflict resolution, family relationships and blended families. Servicing families in both Trail and Castlegar.
Nobody’s Perfect
Hands on, practical skill building group for parents offered twice per year; childcare provided.
Contact the Family Advancement Team Lead for more information at 250-364-2326 ext. 224
Anti-Violence
The PEACE Program for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence
Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment for children and youth who have experienced family violence.
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP)
Counselling for children and youth who have been sexually abused and/or are exhibiting sexual behaviours.
Women’s Trauma Counselling (STV)
Counselling for women who have experienced inter-personal relationship violence, sexual abuse trauma or sexual assault, current or historical.
Community Based Victim Services
Informational and support with navigating the criminal justice system, safety planning, emotional support. For victims of family violence, sexual assault and harassment.
WINS Transition House
A 24 hour shelter for women (with or without children and pets) leaving abusive or violent situations. A safe place to explore options and obtain information in a supportive environment.
Nova Vita Second Stage Housing
Supportive, independent accommodation for women (with or without children) who have left abusive relationships or experienced past abuse. The focus is on the development of life skills, achievement of individual goals, and connections to community resources.
Mental Health & Legal Assistance
Legal Aid Services Society Community Partner
Refer and assist people to access Legal Services Society (LSS) representation or brief advice services (e.g., duty counsel, Family LawLINE). Provided by Community Based Victim Services.
Mental Health & Substance Use Consumer, Family & Peer Support Programs
Works to support families and individuals in understanding mental health services and develop initiatives for change. Provides resource information and family and peer support options and works to reduce stigma.
Mental Health and Substance Use Family Support Drop-In Group
Offers support and resources for families of people living with mental health and/or substance use concerns.
Meets 6-8pm on the first and third Wednesday of each month at our Columbia Ave building in Trail.
All are welcome to attend. This group requires sign up – please contact Lisa Melenka by noon the day before group to sign up.
Click here to download a copy of the poster for this group. Contact Lisa in the Mental Health and Substance Use program at FAIR’s Columbia Ave office for more information.
Community Law Advocate
Provides advocacy assistance for PWD, Tenancy issues, Canada Pension Plan Disability, Employment Insurance, OAS and Civil Resolution Tribunals . The advocate does not provide legal advice, is not a lawyer and does not cover Family Law, Wills, Estates or Probate.
Senior Services
Seniors Community Connector
Supports seniors connect to meaningful activities and stay connected to community services, to improve their health and wellbeing.
Lower Columbia Better at Home
Support for older adults to continue living independently by providing non-medical home support services. Services include the Seniors Circle Social group twice a month. Some services may have a fee depending on the senior’s income. Better at Home programs are funded throughout BC by the United Way. The Lower Columbia Better at Home program serves the communities of Rossland through to Fruitvale and surrounding communities.
Community Service Directory
Kootenay Boundary FETCH Service Directory
KB FETCH: an online, searchable directory of services in the Kootenay Boundary area.