Province Wide
1-877-236-7807 /
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The Adoptive Families Association of BC (AFABC) supports adoptive, kinship, and permanency families across British Columbia. It provides information, support groups, workshops, and one-on-one assistance to help families with adoption, parenting, and child development. AFABC serves families throughout BC, including rural and northern communities, and is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Prince George,Vanderhoof,Province Wide
1-888-425-2666 /
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The Al-Anon Family Groups provide support for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Through confidential group meetings, members can share experiences, learn coping strategies, and receive support from others facing similar challenges. Meetings are free to attend and are available in Vanderhoof, Prince George and Burns Lake, as well as online and by phone.
Fort St. James
(250) 996-7220
Adult recreational/old-timers hockey league at the Fort Forum Arena.
Province Wide
1-604-544-1110 /
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The BC Foster Parents Association (BCFPA) supports foster parents across British Columbia by providing information, training, advocacy, and resources to help them care for children and youth in foster care. Services include educational workshops, support programs, networking opportunities, and assistance with navigating the foster care system. The association serves foster families throughout BC and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fort St. James
Kelly Grainger (Founder/Instructor)
(416) 882-0165 /
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Dance, singing and acting studio for youth, staging an annual musical theatre production.
Fort St. James
Patricia Gauthier (Program Coordinator)
(250) 996-8413 /
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Non-profit arts council operating the Pope Mountain Arts centre and gallery.
Fort St. James
Phone: 250.996.7645 /
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Connexus Community Resources provides counselling, family support, housing services, early childhood programs, and services for children, youth, adults, and seniors. The Fort St. James office offers support to help individuals and families improve their well-being and independence. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.).
Province Wide
1-866-658-9022
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The Cybertip.ca program is Canada's national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children, including online luring, sextortion, child sexual abuse material, and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images involving youth. Reports can be submitted online by anyone in Canada and are reviewed by trained analysts who work with law enforcement and child protection agencies when necessary. The reporting service operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time (excluding holidays), although reports can be submitted online at any time.
Fort St. James
Tyler Graham (President)
(250) 996-3038 /
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Year-round community recreation programming for Fort St. James and area including pickle ball, dodgeball and curling.
Fort St. James
(250) 996-1484
Youth club focused on agriculture, animal care, and life-skills projects.
Fort St. James
Slaone Bravener
250-253-1678
Informal/community Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in Fort St. James
Fort St. James
(250) 996-7022
Community curling rink hosting leagues and bonspiels each winter.
Fort St. James
(250) 996-4032 /
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Speed skating club affiliated with Speed Skating BC, based at the Fort Forum Arena.
Fort St. James
(250) 996-1904
Community club for gardening enthusiasts in Fort St. James.
Fort St. James
(250) 996-1554
Recreational women's hockey league at the Fort Forum Arena. Not active for the 25/26 season.
Fort St. James
Casey Taylor, President
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Minor hockey association delivering youth hockey programs at the Fort Forum.
Fort St. James
Shelby Oe (Director)
(250) 996-7478 /
Volunteer ground search and rescue team serving Fort St. James and area.
Fort St. James
Craig Houghton (President)
(250) 996-1739
Non-profit promoting traditional northern dog sledding sports for youth and families.
Fort St. James
Slo-Pitch league in Fort St. James
Fort St. James
(250) 996-1739
Promotes safe, responsible snowmobile and ATV trail use in the region.
Fort St. James
A volunteer organization providing a soccer program to the community of Fort St. James.
Fort St. James
Catie Cromarty
(250) 996-4048 /
Organized youth soccer league for children in Fort St. James.
Fort St. James
(778) 978-0307
Shooting sports club offering trap shooting and handgun range facilities.
Province Wide
1-888-495-4440
After-hours support line provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, providing information, referrals, and support to foster parents. Monday to Friday 4 pm to 12:45 am and weekends or holidays 8 am to 12:45 am
Fort St. James
Peggy Boyd
1-800-565-8111
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National girls' youth organization with a local unit serving Fort St. James.
Fort St. James
(250) 996-0299
Community environmental beautification and greening initiative.
Fort St. James
Tyler Graham
250-996-0499 /
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A community men's shed in Fort St. James that gives men a place to socialize, share skills, and support each other's health and wellness. The aim is to reduce social isolation while helping the local community.
Fort St. James
Megan Mcneil
Learn to ski or snowboard race
Fort St. James
Cody Willick
(250) 996-8515 /
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Volunteer-run, non-profit ski hill with alpine, terrain park and Nordic trails.
Fort St. James
(778) 890-0457
Community music and performance society based at Music Makers Hall.
Province Wide
1-855-980-6928
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Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a support group for people recovering from drug addiction. It provides free, confidential meetings where members can share experiences, support one another, and work toward recovery. While there may not be regular meetings in Fort St. James, residents can access meetings in nearby communities or join online meetings available throughout BC.
Prince George
250-645-7410
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This program offers substance use management, detox, and treatment services, along with mental health assessments for youth ages 13 to 18. It also provides Individual, family, and group support.
Vanderhoof
250 567 9512 /
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This organization in Vanderhoof provides free support and counselling for women who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, historical trauma, grief, and loss. They also offer outreach services, referrals, and a 24-hour transition house for women and children leaving abusive situations.
Fort St. James
(250) 996-8226
Sailing club offering lake sailing activities on Stuart Lake, including youth sailing camps.
Prince George
250-564-4000
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The Salvation Army Prince George offers a food bank, thrift stores, donation drop-off, and community support services.
Fort St. James
(613) 224-5131
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National Scouting youth organization; Cub Scouts program for ages 8-10, with other sections for younger/older youth.
Province Wide
604-437-1940
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The Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) is a confidential BC-wide service that provides information, support, and referrals for older adults who may be experiencing abuse, neglect, or mistreatment, as well as for family members, caregivers, and professionals seeking help. Trained staff explain options and connect callers to local community services across British Columbia. The line is available 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends (excluding holidays).
Prince George
250-562-5511 /
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Aims to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in BC. Investigates reports of cruelty to animals, as well as offering animal adoption programs and lost and found. Takes surrendered animals and small strays
Fort St. James
Figure skating club based at the Fort Forum Arena. Not active for the 25/26 season
Fort St. James
(250) 996-8736 /
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Non-profit, society-owned 9-hole golf course on the shores of Stuart Lake.
Fort St. James
Paul Inden
(250) 996-5244 (snow phone: 250-996-8513) /
Cross-country/Nordic ski club maintaining groomed trails at Murray Ridge and Stuart Lake.
Fort St. James
(250) 996-8814 /
Seniors' recreation centre offering social and activity programs.
Fort St. James
250-996-1084 /
The Stuart Lake emergency weather shelter provides overnight, low-barrier shelter during extreme cold weather events for individuals experiencing homelessness or unsafe housing conditions. It is part of the BC Housing Extreme Weather Response program and is only activated when weather conditions meet provincial thresholds, typically between October and March (sometimes into early April). Availability depends on nightly weather activation rather than fixed daily hours.
Fort St. James
(250) 996-0119
Association for licensed trappers in the Stuart/Nechako region.
Province Wide
1-800-680-4264
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The Youth Against Violence Line is a free, confidential service for youth who want to report violence, threats, bullying, gang activity, weapons, or abuse involving themselves or someone they know. Youth can call anonymously to receive support, discuss safety concerns, and be connected with appropriate services or law enforcement when needed. The line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed from anywhere in British Columbia.