Community Services
No matter what stage of life you’re in or what you have going on, there are local resources available to help you thrive in Squamish.
Here are different organizations that may be relevant to you (in alphabetical order):
Alzheimer Society of BC
Providing support programs for people who are affected by dementia, as well as resources and research.
Alzheimer Society of BC websiteChild & Family Services
Services include: child protection, family services, guardianship, youth justice, child and youth mental health and special needs support, and adoptions.
Squamish Child & Family Services WebsiteFoundry Sea to Sky
Offers free, confidential, and non-judgmental health, social, and recreational services for youth ages 12-24 and their families. Walk-in and drop-in services are available.
Foundry Sea to Sky websiteHelping Hands Society
Provides a safety net for people in Squamish by addressing immediate needs in a secure space. Services include shelter & transitional housing, food access, health and wellbeing, outreach and harm reduction.
Helping Hands Society websiteImmigrant Services Society (ISS) of BC
Supporting newcomers to settle, learn English, study, and find work in British Columbia. The Squamish office offers free English language classes and official English language testing.
ISS of BC Squamish websitePearlSpace
Providing inclusive support services to women, Two Spirit, gender-diverse, non-binary, trans people, and children/youth within the Sea to Sky corridor and Stl’atl’imx regions. Includes safe housing, children and family programs, sexual assault response, and more.
PearlSpace websiteSea to Sky Community Services Society
40+ social service programs for children, adults, and families which strengthen individuals and build healthier communities throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor.
SSCS websiteSea to Sky Allies
Monthly conversations and events that promote support, education, resources and community building among parents, caregivers and allies to Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary, transgender & gender diverse children, youth and adults.
Sea to Sky Allies on FacebookSea to Sky Hospice Society
Promoting and providing compassionate care for all Sea to Sky residents with life limiting illness and ongoing support for their loved ones.
Sea to Sky Hospice websiteSquamish Chamber of Commerce
Supporting business development, economic growth and economic diversification.
Squamish Chamber of Commerce websiteSquamish Climate Action Network (CAN)
Empowering our community with just and actionable solutions to the climate crisis through education, policy development and systems change.
Squamish CAN websiteSquamish Economic Development
Provides local business tools and resources, investment support, and programs and services to encourage strategic sector development.
Squamish Economic Development websiteSquamish Nation – Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw
The Squamish Nation have occupied and governed their territory since beyond recorded history. Learn more about the Nation’s community, services, and government.
Squamish Nation websiteSquamish Welcome Centre
Offers migrant worker support, newcomer services, community bookstore & computer lab, digital literacy programs, and events for everyone.
Squamish Welcome Centre websiteVancouver Coastal Health
Provides health-care services through a network of hospitals, primary care clinics, community health centres and long-term care homes.
Vancouver Coastal Health websiteVolunteer Connector
Connects community members to volunteer experiences with various organizations.
Volunteer Connector websiteWorkBC Centre Squamish
Access job search resources, employment planning, skills assessment, training, work experience opportunities and more.
WorkBC Squamish website