Family, Child and Youth Services

Child Services, Disability Services, Family / Parenting, Pregnancy Care, and Youth Services

Provided by Yellowhead Community Services

Provides a variety of programs and services to families, children and youth from pre-birth to youth up to 18 years of age.
All programs and services are free and can be accessed through referrals that can be made in one of three ways: through the Ministry of Children & Families, Community Partners or Self-referrals from parents and/or youth (see attached below). Programming typically takes place Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, and is funded by the Province of British Columbia. Special events and classes may take place on the occasional weekend and/or outside of normal business hours.

Programs available for Parent & Child (0-6 years)
  • Prenatal & Early Years Home Visiting Program
  • Supported Child Development Program
  • Autism Program
  • Infant Development Programs - IDP (Clearwater, Lillooet, Merritt)
  • Early Years Drop-In Programs (no referral needed)
Programs available for Children & Youth (6-18 years)
  • Supported Child Development Program
  • Autism Services Program
  • Family Support Services (contact HERE)
Family Group Conferencing

    250-674-2600 (General Inquiries)

    Website: https://www.yellowheadcs.ca/family...

    Yellowhead Community Services - Main Office - 612 Park Drive, Clearwater, British Columbia, V0E 1N1

    Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, closed daily for lunch from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.

    250-674-2600 ext. 226 (Prenatal & Early Years Home Visiting Program)

    Public email: bobbi.s@yellowheadcs.ca

    Website: https://www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs...

    250-674-2600 ext. 258 (Supported Child Development Program)

    Public email: jenna.w@yellowheadcs.ca

    Website: https://www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs...

    778-208-8533 (Early Years Drop-In Programs)

    Public email: denica.k@yellowheadcs.ca

    Website: https://www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs...

    250-674-2600 or 250-674-3530 (Autism Services Program)

    Public email: nikki.v@yellowheadcs.ca

    Website: https://www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs...

    250.674.2600 ext. 258 (Clearwater-Barriere - IDP)

    Public email: jenna.w@yellowheadcs.ca

    Website: https://www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs...

    250-256-2277 (Lillooet - IDP)

    Website: https://www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs...

    778-208-8371 (Merritt - IDP)

    Website: https://www.yellowheadcs.ca/programs...

    Cost: No cost

    Referral options:

    • Self-referral
    • Ministry of Children & Family Development referral
    • Community service organization referral
    Referral Forms
    Associated Programs/Services

    Also offered by Yellowhead Community Services:

    Availability

    Service area: Barriere, Blue River, Clearwater, Lillooet, Merritt, Valemount + show cities

    Service area cities: Barriere, Blue River, Clearwater, Lillooet, Merritt, and Valemount

    Service Types Provided
    Child Services
    Disability Services
    Family / Parenting
    Pregnancy Care
    Youth Services
    Ways to Access
    • Provided at multiple locations
    • Provided in a group in-person

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    community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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    2. Last Name
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