We’re a bridge to hope and potential

For over forty years, we’ve been a bridge to hope and potential for community. We’ve grown to provide dozens of innovative programs and services to help people at every stage of life. And, we’re always evolving to meet community needs. We play a vital role in helping people thrive, right here in their own community. We’re heading into the next forty years with a new name and renewed passion and potential.

Independence

Confidence

Wellness

Connexus Community Resources is a registered non-profit social services agency, established in 1977, that provides support, education and empowerment to individuals and families to enhance independence, confidence and wellness, respecting the diversity within our communities. Funding for our programming is received through several federal, provincial, and private organizations and foundations. These include, the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD), Community Living British Columbia (CLBC), BC Housing, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Our Purpose

the reason we exist

We empower individuals to take healthy steps to improve wellbeing

Our Vision

the world we aspire to create

Connected, growing and healthy communities

Our Mission

how we will achieve our vision

We foster independence, confidence and wellness in individuals and families

Our Values

the beliefs that guide our actions

Empowering individuals to take healthy steps to improve well-being
We respect and honour the unique abilities and diversity of all people
Ensure services are accessible to individuals throughout their lifespan
We are creative in our approach and strive for excellence in all we do
We are present and accountable at all levels of the organization

Our Strategic Imperatives

our must-do priorities

We are our region’s most comprehensive provider of community programs and resources
We provide over 25 different services that are designed to meet the needs of people at every stage of life
We have offices in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake, and our programs are spreading throughout north central BC
We advocate to provide and retain the vital services that people in our communities need to thrive throughout their lives
If we don’t offer what people need, we find out who does and make the connections

Board of Directors

Vacant » Chair
Ann McCormick » Vice-Chair
Kevin Crook » Director
Eric Scheffers » Director
Bob Storey – Director
John Alderliesten » Director
Lynne Stuart » Director
Judy Greenaway » Director
Diane Harder » Director

Management Team

Paula Wylie >> Executive Director
Paula Wylie >> Clinical Director
Gareth Mason >> Clinical Services Program Manager
Vacant Posting >> Finance and Administration Manager
Rachel Pritchard >> Early Years Program Manager
Sandy Ferguson >> Social Housing Manager
Julie Lidstone >> Parkview Place Program Manager
Kris Nielsen >> Family Services Program Manager
Alana Brown >> Human Resources Manager
Kerry Coates >> Community Living Program Manager – Community Inclusion
Mika Sillanpää >> Community Living Program Manager – Valley View

Accreditation

Connexus is fully accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This accreditation ensures we are meeting internationally developed standards in the provision of quality services and is achieved through an independent, external review to identify strengths and areas for improvement based on objective program expectations and guidelines.

We provide services to a 150 km² area with offices in three communities:

Vanderhoof
157 W Victoria St.,
Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

Phone: 250-567-9205
Monday to Friday 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-4:30

Fort St. James
349 Stuart Dr West
Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0

Phone: 250-996-7645
Monday to Friday 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-4:30

Fraser Lake
298 McMillan Ave.
Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0