North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society

North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society — now operating as Kaslo Community Services — is a non-profit, multi-service organization serving the communities of North and Central Kootenay Lake and the Lardeau Valley in British Columbia. Based at 336 B Avenue in Kaslo, the society provides adult mental health and substance abuse counselling alongside a broad range of community programs. Delivering services on the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Sinixt, and Syilx nations, the organization is committed to accessible, culturally aware care for one of BC’s most beautiful and remote rural regions.

Adult Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselling

The society provides outpatient addiction and substance use counselling for adults in Kaslo and surrounding communities. Counsellors work with individuals dealing with alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioid addiction through a community-based model that prioritizes accessibility and trust. For residents of the North Kootenay Lake area — where distance from urban centres can make traditional treatment access difficult — having professional addiction counselling available locally is essential. Services are confidential and available by phone at 250-353-7691.

Integrated Community Services

What distinguishes Kaslo Community Services is the breadth of wraparound support it provides alongside addiction counselling. Child and youth mental health services, family support programs, community victim services, sexual assault counselling, and senior wellness programs all operate under the same roof — creating a truly integrated response to community wellbeing. For individuals in recovery, this means easy access to housing support (SafeHome), family services, and food security resources that address the social determinants of health alongside the addiction itself.

Serving Remote Rural Communities

Kaslo and the North Kootenay Lake region is home to tight-knit communities where social connection is strong but access to specialized services has historically been limited. Kaslo Community Services fills this gap, bringing professional addiction counselling and mental health support to a region where residents might otherwise need to travel hours to access care. The organization’s roots in community and its commitment to the land and Indigenous peoples of the Kootenay make it a trusted and deeply local resource for anyone seeking support with substance use.