SCHSS provides health service to the three rural bands of Coldwater, Nooaitch and Shackan:Coldwater band is the largest of the three bands with a population of 740 members and located 14 kilometers from MerrittNooaitch band is the second largest of the three bands with a population of 197 members and located 23 kilometers from MerrittShackan band is the smallest of the three bands with a population of 114 members and located 48 kilometers from Merritt.
Welcome!At Yellowhead Community Services (YCS) we are dedicated to helping improve the lives of those we serve. Our trained staff provide integrated supports and services to individuals of all ages through several different community locations, including our offices and program centres in Clearwater and Barriere. YCS is a nonprofit, registered charity. As a contracted agency, we commit our energy and resources to delivering a wide variety of mostly free programs and services to those residing in the North Thompson Valley from McLure to Blue River. YCS is also the contract service provider for WorkBC Employment Services with full service centres located in both Barriere and Clearwater. For more information on Employment Services go to the WorkBC website by clicking on the WorkBC logo to the right.Have a look through our website to learn more, view our gallery, or simply search what you're looking for. Feel free to with your questions or feedback!Our Programs
Interior Community Services is a not for profit agency providing close to 50 programs in 32 communities. We provide support and services to approximately 1,100 people a day providing programs from prenatal to seniors.