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North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre Society

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North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre Society

The North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre Society is a community-based, not-for-profit charitable organization serving the Mt Waddington area.

Our Staff

Our Board, staff and volunteers are made up of more than 50 people, all of whom are committed to helping families and individuals in our North Island Communities. We are conscientious in our hiring practices to ensure that everyone has the appropriate skills and experience to meet your needs. Our History

The North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre began in 1981 as the Port Hardy Crisis Intervention Society. The Society was formed almost entirely as the result efforts of Gillian Rippingale and Sally How. Both women recognized a crying need for counselling and support services in the community. They worked together to lobby for funding while at the same time, providing many of these services themselves on a volunteer basis. In 1981 the S.A.F.E. Family Project (Stop Abuse in the Family Environment) was begun, along with a 24-hour crisis line. It became evident that battered women needed a safe place to go and in 1983, M.S.S.H. contracted the society to provide a Safe Home program on a per diem basis. In 1985 the society received funding from the Secretary of State and a Canada Works Program to hire a coordinator and staff for a variety of programs. The Society continued to grow, accepting new programs from different ministries, branching out to preventative services along with direct crisis intervention. Over the years the focus of the Society has shifted slightly and both our name and constitution has reflected these changes. In 1986 the name was changed to the North Island Crisis Centre. This was in recognition of the fact that our perspective in lobbying for services is regional and that wherever possible, we provide direct services to the neighbouring communities. In 1989, both our constitution and name changed to reflect the changing focus of the society from crisis intervention to prevention. Ethical Practice

The North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre Society is committed to practices and decisions that:
- are based on ethical consideration and reflections
- are collegial and use a consultative approach that recognized the diversity of communities, cultures and individuals
-treat everyone with dignity, respect and civility
- are consistent with the vision, mission and goals of our Society.

09/16/2026

LOCATION CHANGE! **STOREY'S BEACH FIELD 3**

Join us TONIGHT for some youth fun on the ball diamond! Check it out below!

09/14/2026

Our staff wrapped up another Fall Fair this weekend!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello and make a birthday hat with us!

09/11/2026

We are looking for just the right person for a few key roles around here! Are you looking for a fantastic employer, wanting to grow your career and have some fun while you do it?

Check out these latest opportunities!

https://www.nicccs.org/employment

09/09/2026

We invite you to our 2026 Annual General Meeting to be held on September 23, 2026. Due to space limitations, RSVP will be required. Please see the information below!

08/12/2026

Hey Port McNeill!

Come on out to our Youth Art Event this Thursday and Friday! Join our CYMH Counsellors for two full days of creativity, fun and food!

08/05/2026

Have you ever thought about working in Child Care? Come and join our team today in Port McNeill to explore our child care employment options! Bring your resume, and, meet our awesome staff too!

08/04/2026

Today looks like the best day for a beach party - it's a Shore Thing!
If you are ages 12 -18, we hope to see you out there!

07/28/2026

We have a lot of exciting things happening around here these days! Check out this one happening this Wednesday for moms and littles hosted by Taylor, our Early Years Family Navigator.

Caregiver + Me Yoga
Ages 0-5
📍July 29th @ 10am - 12pm
Yoga will be from 10:30am - 11:15am
📍August 19th @ 10am - 12pm
Yoga will be from 10:30am - 11:15am
Scott School Gym, Port Hardy

Please bring a yoga mat and block if you have one.
Limited quantities are available if you do not have one.
Please bring a blanket if your child will be lying on the floor next to you.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or (250) 230-5949.

07/27/2026

Hey North Islanders! We have some great opportunities rolling out!

Head on over to our website for more information - www.nicccs.org

07/22/2026

Join us on Wednesday for our Annual Community BBQ! Come have a visit with our staff and grab a burger or a hot dog at the same time - lunch is on us!

Address

7095 Beverley Parnham Way
Port Hardy, BC
V0N2P0

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12509498333

Website

http://www.nicccs.org/

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