Reference # 85
Fraser Academy
2294 W. 10th Vancouver, B.C. V6K 2H8
Phone: 250-736-5575
Contact: Suzanne Renkers

School which offers programs to help children with Dyslexia or Specific Language Problems. Also gives information to concerned parents.

Reference # 42
Kitimat Child Development Centre
1515 Kingfisher Ave.Kitimat V8C 1S5
Phone: 250-632-3144
Fax: 250-632-3120
E-mail: info@kitimatcdc.ca
Contact: Margaret Warcup Executive Director, local 27

The centre provides family centered services for children, youth and their families. The centre provides a range of services for children, youth and parents including: Parenting, child development, therapy, counselling, and education and support services. Referrals can be made by parents or by others such as physicians, nurses, teachers and social workers as long as the family is aware of and agreed to referral. Specific programs include: early intervention services of speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, pre-natal programs, pre-school and daycare programs, infant development and supported child care. Child, youth and parenting programs including parent drop-in, parenting programs and direct services for youth. We work closely with the School District seeing school age children for occupational therapy and physiotherapy services. Monday - Friday 8:30 am-Noon, 1:00 pm-4:30 pm.

Reference # 1
Literacy Kitimat, Community Corner
103A-370 City Centre, Kitimat V8C 1T6
Phone: 250-632-7393
Contact: Alyson Worboys

Provides adults and adolescents with one-on-one confidential tutoring in reading, writing, and spelling. Tutoring sessions are scheduled at the tutor's and student's convenience. No fee. Provides a quiet structured space to work on Distance Education to the Grade 12 level. Assistance is available.

Reference # 177
Nechako Toastmasters
1352 Alexander St, Kitimat
Phone: 250-632-2082
Web Site: www.toastmastersbc.ca
Contact: Christine

Club offering a learning opportunity for speech improvement and self-confidence. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 9:15 am.

Reference # 180
Northwest Community College
606 Mountainview Square, Kitimat V8C 2N2
Phone: 250-632-4766
Fax: (250) 632-5069
Web Site: www.nwcc.bc.ca
Contact: Tony Reddy

Community College offering courses in University Credit, Career & College Prep, Business Technology, English as a Second Language, Computers, First Aid and a variety of Continuing Education courses. Contract training is also provided.

Reference # 196
Catholic elementary school. K-7
Stepping Stones - Elizabeth Carrita (250) 632-2288
Kildala Nursery School - Phone: 632-2155 or Jennifer - 632-5475 or Patti 632-3635
Smart Start Kinderschool - Phone: (250) 632-4506 Contact: Judy
Kid's Place (CDC Preschool) - Phone: Vale or Michelle 250-632-3144

Reference # 231
St. Anthony's School
1750 Nalabila St. Kitimat V8C 1E6
Phone: 250-632-6313
Contact: Paul Cornthwaite

Provides information, course calendars, application forms, etc.

Reference # 188
Thompson Rivers University
Phone: 1-800-663-9711
Web Site: www.tru.com

Provides information, course calendars, application forms, etc.

Reference # 244
University of Northern British Columbia
Toll Free: 1-888-419-5588
Phone: 250-960-5631
Fax: 250-960-6330
Web Site: www.unbc.ca/registrar

Northwest Regional Office - Automated Helpline Summer Hrs: Mon,Wed, Thurs: 9:00-4:30 - Tues, Fri: 9:00-12:00
4741 Park AvenueTerrace V8G 1W2.