A to Z Playhouse Licenced Day Care 1636 Princess Street, Smithers, BC, V0J2N0 Tel: 877-7711 Contact: Cori Dewijn Our centre is dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment the chidren can explore in, follow their interests and learn through play.   Adoptive Families Association of BC Tel: toll free 1-877-635-6155  •  Fax: 1-250-635-6154 Web: http://www.bcadoption.com Contact: Murray George AFABC is a not-for- profit agency that provides adoption support throughout British Columbia   Bulkley Valley Brain Injury Association Box 634, 3862B Broadway Ave, Smithers, BC, V0J2N0 Tel: 250-877-7723 Web: http://www.bvbia.ca This non-profit agency serves people with brain injuries and the people that care for them.   Bulkley Valley Child Care Society Box 1023, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Tel: 846-9661 Contact: Norma Stokes We are a group of people working in licensed group, after school, preschool, and family child care centres. We promote a healthy supportive environment that meets the needs fo our child care practitioners.   Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre Box 995, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-847-4122  •  Fax: 250-847-9338 Email: reception@bvcdc.ca  •  Web: http://www.bvcdc.ca This non-profit society provides comprehensive community based services and resources that support and foster the achievement of potential and enhance the quality of life for children and their families.   Bulkley Valley Doula Services Fax: 847-9477 Provides support for pregnance women through their labour. Helping women have a good birth experience.   Bulkley Valley Pool and Recreation Centre Box 2298, 1316 Toronto Street, Smithers, BC, V0J2N0 Tel: 250-847-4244  •  Fax: 250-847-4248 Email: info@bvpool.com BV Pool and Rec Centre provides high quality liesure, instructional, health , wellness and fitness services to residents of the Bulkley Valley.   Crawford Counselling PO Box 2411, 3876 Broadway Ave, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Tel: 877-0202  •  Fax: 877-0205 Web: www.crawfordcounselling.com Contact: Tom Crawford and Lori Crawford Counselling is a place to experience encouragement, growth, and change.   Discovery House Day Care 3675 Alfred Ave, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Tel: (250)847-0036, 877-7820 (manager) Our facility is government licensed and our staff are trained in Early Childhood Education and have current First Aid Certificates   Discovery House Day Care 3675 Alfred Avenue PO Box 254, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-877-7820  •  Fax: 250-847-3926 Email: dimackay@telus.net Contact: Diane Mackay (owner) Caring for children in a safe environment while encouraging discovery of the world we live in.   Dze L'Kant Friendship Centre Box 2920, 1188 Main Street, Smithers, BC, V0J2N0 Tel: 250-847-5211  •  Fax: 250-847-5144 Email: dzelkant@canada.com Contact: Annette Morgan The Dze L'Kant Friendship centre provides programs and services that are culturally flexible and responsive to community needs.   Gateway Behavioral Support Services 1023 LaSalle Ave, Prince George, BC, V2L 4J6 Tel: 250-561-1194  •  Fax: 250-561-1195 Email: gbss@telus.net  •  Web: http://www.gatewaysociety.org Contact: Michael Watt The mission of Gateway is to enable children and adults with Austism and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders to reach their greatest potential.   Kyah Wiget Education Society 205 Beaver Road, Suite #2, Moricetown, BC, V0J 2N0 Tel: 847-2133  •  Fax: 847-3813 Email: martha.wilson@wetsuweten.com Contact: Martha Wilson We are respectful progressive Witsuwit'en dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our culture and territories through education working as one for the betterment of all.   La Leche League Canada Tel: 847-4192 Contact: Trish Breastfeeding information and support through phone help, hospital visits, and home visits - on a volunteer basis   Ministry of Children and Families Bag 5000, 3793 Alfred Ave, Smithers, BC, V0J2N0 Tel: 250-847-7727, after hours 1-866-823-7888  •  Fax: 250-847-7811 Contact: Gillian Mullins Our mission is to promote and develop the capacity of families and communities to care for and protect vulnerable children and youth, and support adults with developmental disabilities.   Moricetown Band 205 Beaver Road, Smithers , BC, V0J 2N0 Tel: 847-2133 Email: lucy.gagnon@wetsuweten.com Contact: Lucy Gagnon Indian Band   New Directions Box 4501, Smithers, BC, V0J2N0 Tel: 250-847-1954  •  Fax: 250-847-1974 Email: sho@bulkley.net New Directions provides support for families and children with special needs   NHA Community Health Unit Bag 5000, 3793 Alfred Ave, Smithers, BC, V0J2N0 Tel: 250-847-7360  •  Fax: 250-847-7557 Web: www.northernhealth.ca Contact: Lesley Cerney Location of prevention and health promotion services in the community.   Northern Society for Domestic Peace 3772 - 1st Ave, Box 3836, Smithers, BC, V0J2N0 Tel: 847-9000  •  Fax: 847-9811 Web: http://www.domesticpeace.ca Contact: Carol Seychuk Non-profit government organization dedicated to helping individuals and families strengthen their relationships and quality of life.   Northwest Personal Growth Association Box 429, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Tel: Corry 847-9739, Dan/Wendy847-3533  •  Fax: 847-3533 Email: corrytremblay@telus.net or orienti@telus.net  •  Web: www3.telus.net/nwpga Contact: Dan Orienti, Wendy Marion-Orienti, Corry Tremblay Northwest Personal Growth Association is a nonprofit organization. The main purpose is to assist individuals, couples, families, groups and businesses: -to discover their positive qualities and assets. -to develop satisfying, successful, relationships -to contribute effectively at home, at work, or in their community.   Office of the Wet'suwet'en 3873 1st Ave , Smithers, BC, V2L 4J6 Tel: 250-847-3630  •  Fax: 250-847-5381 Web: http://www.wetsuweten.com Contact: Debbie Pierre We are committed to strengthening our Wet'suwet'en culture, facilitating healthier and more positive lifestyles, to enrich the quality of life of our nation.   Sanders Sandbox Daycare , Smithers , BC Tel: 847-9256 Contact: Lisa Sanders Specializing in quality childcare for children ages newborn to twelve years.   School District #54 3603 3rd Ave Box 758, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Tel: (250) 847-5517  •  Fax: (250) 847-5413 Web: www.sd54.bc.ca To empower all learners to live the challenge of a diverse and changing world.   Smithers Community Services Association Box 3759, 3815B Railway Ave, Smithers, BC, V0J2N0 Tel: 250-847-9515  •  Fax: 250-847-3712 Email: general@scsa.ca  •  Web: http://www.scsa.ca Contact: Mary Yelich Smithers Community Services is a non-profit organizations committeed to develop and improve social resources of the community.   Smithers Public Library Box 55, 3817 Alfred Ave, Smithers, BC, V0J2N0 Tel: 250-847-3043  •  Fax: 250-847-1533 Email: smitherslibrary@telus.net  •  Web: www.smitherslibrary.ca Contact: Katherine Anderson The Smithers Public Library supports community needs for information, encourages life long learning, and satifies a love of reading.   Smithers Saltos Gymnastis 1621 Main St., Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-847-3547 Email: smitherssaltos@uniserve.com Offering programs for children of all ages from walking infants to adult. Parent and Tot, Kindergym and recreation gymnastics provided.   Thomas Robinson Consulting Ltd Box 1177, Houston, BC, V0J2Z1 Tel: 250-845-3031, 1888-829-3031  •  Fax: 250-845-3080 Email: tomrob01@telus.net Contact: Tom Robinson A human consulting service   Treehouse Housing Association- Norma's Ark Playday Centre 1750 Hankin Ave, Telkwa, BC Tel: 846-9661  •  Fax: 250-846-9661 Email: normasark@bulkley.net We provide programs that support families in the Bulkley Valley. A fully licensed childcare facility offering preschool, group day care, and school age care. Drop-in programs include preganancy and infant support as well as a parent and tots Playgroup.