At WCSS, our team of Outreach Workers provide no-cost, confidential support for those experiencing challenges with mental health, financial insecurity, advocacy, physical health and injury, housing, food insecurity, substance use, employment, family/friend relationships, parenting support or violence/conflict in relationships.
Typically, our team is mobile, and can reach clients wherever they are. Our services are offered in person and virtually but let us know what you need. We are all in this together and our Outreach team wants to help. It’s ok to not to be ok. We are here to listen and offer support.
WE HAVE DROP-IN MEETINGS AVAILABLE DAILY during our open hours from Monday-Saturday, 9am-6pm. If the schedule says “not available” or “contact to book” please call our office at 604-932-0113 or drop in to see us in person at 8000 Nesters Road, 3rd floor, and we would be happy to connect with you.
604-938-3902
dan@mywcss.org
Dan has been working as an outreach worker for WCSS since December 2018. He is passionate about supporting vulnerable community members including Whistler’s unhoused population, those struggling with mental health challenges and addiction. Dan has coordinated the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program for WCSS for the past 2 years and can provide assistance with filing taxes, as well as applying for government assistance programs. He has an Education degree as well as mental health training including Safe Talk, ASIST (suicide prevention training), Mental Health First Aid.
604-902-0228
izumi@mywcss.org
Izumi immigrated to Whistler in 2004 and fell in love with the strength of the community of Whistler, where people help and care for each other. Her life experience and previous work supporting immigrants in this community has led her to understand the importance of advocating and the need to have a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where people feel safe and know that their voices are valued. She nurtures those goals in her own practice, offering culturally aware and inclusive support to clients, without judgement. She is grateful to be raising teenagers in this beautiful land, where she is committed to the lifelong educational journey of a settler to learn about Indigenous people, their culture, their history, and their relationship to the land. She has a certificate for Equity Diversity Inclusion, and is trained in Mental Health First Aid, Critical Incident Debriefing, Allyship for Racism, Understanding Stigma, and Racial Literacy.
