Rural Connections

The Rural Connections Program is designed to provide a holistic community solution to problems associated with substance use. This program offers counselling, prevention and referral to support to individuals and families living in the rural areas from Deroche to Lake Errock.

The Rural Connections Outreach Counsellors will meet with youth, adults and families who have concerns related to substance use. The Outreach Counsellors utilize the Access Center in Deroche for counselling sessions and travel throughout the rural community as well.

A Women’s Journaling Group is being organized for 2024.

For more information or to access the Rural Connections Counsellors, please contact Deborah Bonfield -  (604) 864-1951 or Sam Strange

Take home NALOXONE KITS are  available. Please contact Deborah or Sam; or pick up at at Dewdney General Store and Post Office, Chehalis Store and Gas Station and Sasquatch Eco Crossing. There is a tablet available with a 3 minute training video for anyone who hasn’t had training.