Established in 1979, the formally known as Castlegar and District Community Services Society, now called Castlegar Community Services Society (or Castlegar Community Services, CCS) has grown into a key local non profit agency delivering a wide range of essential social support programs across the Castlegar region. Over the decades, CCS has expanded services to include counselling, women’s and youth supports, housing advocacy, Safe Home shelter programming, Seniors “Better at Home,” the West Kootenay Volunteer Driver Program, Sexual Abuse Intervention, and more—serving vulnerable populations including survivors of violence, isolated seniors, families, and youth. In 2024, after over 30 years at its North Castlegar site, CCS relocated its head office to 1695 Columbia Avenue, near Safeway, aiming for greater accessibility and improved service delivery in the community.