Police-Based Victim Services
If you are a victim of a crime or tragedy, a victim service worker can:

  • provide emotional support
  • advise you of legal procedures and processes
  • guide you through the legal system if you are required to give a statement or testify in court
  • accompany you to any court proceedings
  • assist you with any forms that need to be completed, such as a Victim Impact Statement
  • assist you in identifying your options
  • refer you to other appropriate services, such as counselling programs
A program worker can be contacted through your local RCMP detachment.
McBride:  250-566-2255
Valemount:  250-566-4466
This is a free service.  No referral is required.  If the RCMP are involved in your situation, they will make a referral for you. 

Meals On Wheels
If you are an elderly or disabled resident of McBride, hot lunches can be delivered to your home for a small fee per meal.  No referral is required.
Please contact our McBride office to make arrangements.
250-569-2266
In Valemount, please contact the Valemount Health Centre at 250-566-9138.

Handyman
If you are an elderly or disabled resident of McBride or Valemount, a Handyman can help you with:

  • yard maintenance
  • snow removal
  • chimney cleaning
  • annual chores, such as washing outside windows
  • minor home repairs
To arrange a visit by the Handyman, please contact the office in your community.
There is a $5.00 per hour fee for this service.  No referral is required.

Lifeline™
This service provides 24 hour monitoring in order to assist seniors to remain at home safely and independently.  For a monthly fee, you will be provided with a help unit and a personal help button.  With one push of a button, assistance can be summoned immediately for both medical and safety reasons.
Contact the office in your community to learn more about the Lifeline
system and fee schedule.

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TO CONTACT US:

McBride:   250-569-2266     rvhss@telus.net
Valemount:   250-566-9107    vrvhss@telus.net