Robson Valley Community Services is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening all individuals, families, and communities by providing programs and services, and by collaborating within a rural environment. Most of our services do not require a referral and are provided free of charge.
All of our programs have the capacity to provide in-office or outreach services.
In July 2025, RVCS staff from the Housing and the Roots of Life Childcare Programs along with Makola Development and the Village of Valemount representatives, showcased the power of collaboration to complete community-serving projects.
The History of RVCS
Established in 1980, Robson Valley Community Services (RVCS) is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of residents in Valemount, McBride, and the broader Robson Valley Region of British Columbia. RVCS offers a wide range of client-centered services for all ages, focusing on well-being, safety, and inclusion. With a holistic, trauma-informed approach, RVCS is committed to providing accessible services to everyone in the community.
Vision
Empowering individuals and families in the Robson Valley to thrive by fostering a sense of belonging through responsive, inclusive, and supportive programs that build a resilient and connected community.
Mission
To collaborate in delivering inclusive, supportive programs and services that respond to the unique social needs of our rural and remote community.
Core Values
- Collaboration and Community: Working together with partners and residents.
- Respect, Dignity, and Cultural Safety: Ensuring all individuals feel valued and respected.
- Transparency and Accountability: Operating with openness and ethical decision-making.
- Sustainability and Responsibility: Committing to the long-term well-being of the community.
- Professionalism and Work-Life Balance: Upholding high standards while supporting staff well-being.
RVCS offers a wide variety of free client/family-centered and client-directed services to children, youth, families and individuals. Residents of the Robson Valley may access support around:
- employment and career counselling;
- parenting;
- senior services;
- family support;
- youth services;
- child and youth mental health;
- infant and child development;
- information/advocacy/and counselling for women living with, or transitioning from, violence;
- counselling for children affected by violence;
- Police Based victim services;
- adult literacy;
- sexualized assault response;
- navigating systems such as housing, immigration, medical, and social assistance; and
- accessing temporary safe shelter for women and children experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, violence. Women and children who have experienced violence or are at risk of experiencing violence are able to access healing through alternative forms of therapy such as trauma-informed yoga.
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Our Commitment to Diversity
Robson Valley Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and will deliver services with the aim of accessibility and inclusion for all clients regardless of their gender, culture, physical abilities, immigration status, colour, sexual orientation, religion, income level, family members’ choice of trade or isolation status.
Membership to RVCS
Robson Valley Community Services invites applications once a year for general membership. Becoming a member of RVCS grants you voting rights in the election of directors after 30 days of approved membership. Members to RVCS do not attend monthly board meetings, nor do they have the same level of obligation as that of a director. As per society bylaws, membership to the agency requires a nominal fee from applicants.
Aside from the sense of pride felt in making a difference in your community, members in good standing receive perks such as free or discounted training opportunities and are encouraged to volunteer in agency programs and services, where possible.
If you’d like to apply as a member to RVCS, please fill out an application form and submit the completed form, with the respective fee, to board.president@rvcsbc.org
As of November 2015, RVCS was proud to announce the entire agency will be working from a trauma informed lens. At RVCS employees are continuously staying on top of their field to ensure best practice and up to date approaches and tools are being utilized.
Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
