COVID-19 Response
The Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society continues to take appropriate action to prioritize the health and well-being of our community and staff. Our overriding goal is to keep the public and staff safe and help minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We continue to provide the outcomes and goals as outlined in our programs, and are available during regular business hours by email.
General enquiries can be emailed to:
info@dzelkant.com
Smithers office:
250.847.5211
Leave a detailed message on our voicemail and your message will be passed along to the appropriate staff member as soon as possible. If you know the program you are seeking support from, please contact the staff directly by email.
While we cannot be with you and your family at this time, know that we are here for you. Below is a staff contact list of our Smithers, Houston, and Dease lake staff offering services and support during this health crisis:
Administration
Executive Director – Annette Morgan
executive.director@dzelkant.com
Accounts Supervisor – Bessie West
finance@dzelkant.com
Accounts Payable – Renee Olsson
accounts.payable@dzelkant.com
Smithers
While our office is still closed to walk-ins, our staff are working to support you and your family.
If you have an appointment please come to the side door at 2nd Ave and ring the doorbell.
Smithers support currently available. The best way to reach your support worker is via email:
Program coordinator – Genevieve Poirier info@dzelkant.com
Mental Health and Outreach Worker – Sonia Palmer
mental.health@dzelkant.com
5×5 Employment Support Program – Nika Ewald
employment.office@dzelkant.com
Legal Advocate – Jane Murdoch
legal.advocacy@dzelkantcom
Housing Support – Ashley Michell
Housing Advisor – Lydia Howard
housing.advisor@dzelkant.com
HIV/Aids Awareness Worker – Diana Omondi
hiv-aids@dzelkant.com
MMIWG Family Support Worker – Gaylene Morris
mmiwg.support@dzelkant.com
Youth Employment Worker – Lisa Bradley
youth@dzelkant.com
Alcohol and Drug Counselling – Mel Bazil
alcohol.drug@dzelkant.com
Dease Lake
Dease Lake Pregnancy Outreach Program – Merissa Gallup
dease.pop@dzelkant.com
Houston
Houston support programs currently available. The best way to reach your support worker is via email:
Early Years Worker – Jackie Maurer
early.years@dzelkant.com
Mental Health Worker – Jennifer Rousseau
mental.health@dzelkant.com
AECD Coordinator – Emma Bowen
aecd.coordinator@dzelkant.com
Connections Youth Coordinator – Carrie Wiebe
connections.coordinator@dzelkant.com
Connections Youth Assistance – Carrie Abraham
connections.assistant@dzelkant.com
Early Childcare Provider
ece@dzelkant.com
While our door is currently closed, we are here! Please call the Houston Office at: 250.845.2131.
You can also email any staff listed above. If you are unsure of who to contact, call the office and we can contact the appropriate staff.