Women’s Resource Society empowers change with New Healing Place initiative 

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Fort St. John’s Women Resource Society has announced a new initiative in partnership with Northern Health for the Healing Place.

Also included in the partnership is the North Peace Division of Family Practice. The non-profit is a community-based group of family physicians working together to achieve common healthcare goals throughout B.C.

In a January 8th press release, the society called the new program an “innovative initiative” and also said it’s the first of its kind in the province.

Resource Society Executive Director Amanda Trotter says the partnership will “drive social change” within the community.

“This partnership is making a real impact,” said Trotter. “By providing these essential tools, we are facilitating positive change in people’s lives and empowering them to strive for a better future.”

“This program is about empowering people to live their best lives regardless of their

background, religion, sexual orientation, or any other factor..”

Through the initiative, a health team including a Nurse, a Life Skills Worker, and a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Clinician will provide a range of services at the Healing Place, located at 9912 96th Avenue in Fort St. John.

Some services will include blood spot testing, detox support, Vulnerability Assessment Tool assessments, education on topics like life skills and budgeting, and more.

Families with a gross income of $42,000 or less, with an allowance of $2,000 per child are eligible to take advantage of the program.

The Healing Place, open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. will allow walk-in hours as well from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday.

More details about the Women’s Resource Society are available at the organization’s Facebook page and website.