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.
Our services are offered in person, virtually, and over the phone. Our team is also mobile and can meet you anywhere in Whistler. We are here to listen and offer support, let us know what you need!
WE HAVE DROP-IN MEETINGS AVAILABLE DAILY during our open hours from Monday- Friday, 9am – 6pm on the 3rd floor at 8000 Nesters Road. If the schedule says “not available” or “contact to book” please call our office at 604-932-0113.
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.
Born and raised in Whistler, Mio has a deep connection to the community and a strong appreciation for the diverse experiences that shape it. She holds a BSc. in Cognitive Systems from the University of British Columbia and brings both academic and professional experience working in mental health and substance use settings. Mio is grateful to give back to the community she calls home and looks forward to supporting individuals on their paths toward well-being.
Originally from Australia, I have now made Whistler my home and am excited to be part of the local community. I hold a Bachelor of Social Work, with a strong interest in outreach work and community engagement. I am deeply passionate about supporting people through some of life’s most challenging moments. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered without judgement. Connecting with people, understanding what matters to them, and finding achievable pathways is at the heart of my work.
I believe in the power of community and the difference that genuine connection and support can make. As someone who has moved away from their hometown, I know firsthand how important it is to build connections and feel a sense of belonging. I am fluent in both English and French and look forward to connecting with those who make this place so special.
A Whistler resident since 1980, Karen first fell in love with the community while skiing here with her family as a kid in the 1960s. After graduating from Hawaii business school, her career focused entirely on people—including travelling the world as a Club Med scuba instructor, working with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Foundation, and spending 18 years at Whistler Mountain.
After spending the past 16 winters at an ashram in India, she is giving up those travels to remain local full-time. Now a senior herself, Karen is proud to join Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS), a team she has long admired. Coming full circle from her childhood days on the mountain, she is thrilled to be part of the community as the new Seniors Facilitator, bringing a lifelong passion for wellness to ensure local seniors feel valued, respected, and connected to vital resources.
