Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services Society 2.38

We originated under the umbrella of the Tsimshian Tribal Council (TTC), where we began delivering justice initiatives to Aboriginal people in 1999. After the TTC's closure, we continued our work and incorporated under the name 'Aboriginal Justice Society'. Since then, we have undertaken more work in other areas, and to better reflect what we do, we have re-named our organization. Today, we are the non-profit Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services Society (PRACSS).

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The PRACSS Board of Directors is made up of a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of six (6) volunteer board members. The Board meets quarterly and each year holds an Annual General Meeting.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES WE PROVIDE:

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Funded by: First Nations Health Authority
Telephone: 1-888-624-5504

At PRACSS, we administer the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Medical Transportation Policy Framework (MTPF) on behalf of First Nations Health Authority. The information in this section of our website is intended to clarify our role in the delivery of funding for medical transportation to our clients.
http://www.pracss.net/medical-transportation.html

PRINCE RUPERT ABORIGINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
Funded by: Federal and Provincial Governments
Telephone: 250-622-2891

Some conflicts inflict harm, and through this program, individuals must accept responsibility for inflicting that harm and work towards repairing the harm through our program, we bring together victims, offenders and the community to take part in developing and implementing solutions that are beneficial to those affected. Our clients include youth and adults from both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities.
http://www.pracss.net/justice-program.html

PRINCE RUPERT ABORIGINAL HEADSTART
Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services Society is the host agency for the Aboriginal Headstart

Prince Rupert Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) is a licensed pre-school that is dedicated to the multi-cultural needs of Prince Rupert's and Port Edward's children, with focus on our Aboriginal communities. We operate through our host agency, the PRACSS, to provide pre-school services for Aboriginal children aged three to five, in the Prince Rupert-Port Edward area. We opened in 1997 as Cedar Road, and in 2007 moved under the umbrella of the PRACSS.
http://www.pracss.net/head-start.html

BETTER AT HOME
Funded by: The Government of British Columbia

Prince Rupert Better at Home helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks, thereby helping seniors maintain their independence and stay connected with their community. The program offers specific non-medical services to seniors who are: 60 + years old, resides in Prince Rupert and living in their own home.
http://www.pracss.net/better-at-home.html

COMMUNITY ENTITY FOR THE ABORIGINAL HOMELESSNESS
Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS)

The HPS seeks to address homelessness by working in partnership with communities, provinces and territories, other federal departments and the private and not-for-profit sectors. Through its community-based approach, the HPS provides communities with the flexibility and tools to identify and address their own distinct homelessness needs and priorities. HPS funding is invested in local priorities identified by communities thorough a comprehensive community planning process involving a range of local stakeholders.
http://www.pracss.net/community-entity.html

CLIENT ADVOCACY
No one falls through the cracks

We understand that sometimes people need the kind of help that does not fall neatly under any category. We understand how demoralizing this can feel to “fall through the cracks”. That is where we come in. It is our aim is to assist you, and when it is necessary to advocate on your behalf. Our aim is to give you voice and assistance.

Because we work with many agencies and jurisdictions, we have contacts that we can use to connect you with the resources that you need and with confidential, respectful assistance, in a timely manner. Whether it is a document, a contact person, advice, assistance, or other resources, we are here to help.

Please call us at: 250-622-2891 to talk to us about your need, and to set a time to meet.