Support Services
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Scroll down for workshops and gatherings, employment programs, tech support, financial ideas and other services which can provide support.
Also, CMHA-Vancouver offers other supports, in addition to the Get Set & Connect program. Click below for more info about these programs and services.
Also check out our researched list of Free Counselling options.
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Campaign "Act for Mental Health"
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All Canadians have a right to free, publicly funded mental health care.
Despite the fact that many Canadians require mental health services, only a small percentage of them will receive it. The Act for Mental Health campaign, a group of Canadian organizations, is calling on politicians to implement universal mental health care. There are several reasons why this is important:
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Pharmacy Compass
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Allows you to search prescriptions from different pharmacies and display their dispensing fees.
EXTRA Costco pharmacy prescriptions can be made by a non Costco member. Costco dispensing fees for their pharmacies are only $4.49 as opposed to upwards of $10 or more at other pharmacies. |
Customer Crisis Fund (CCF)
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The Customer Crisis Fund (CCF) is a program offered by BC Hydro to assist residential customers who have been disconnected or are at risk of disconnection due to unpaid bills. The CCF is intended for those who are experiencing temporary financial difficulties, such as job loss, unexpected medical expenses, or the death of a family member.
To be eligible for the CCF, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applications for the CCF can be submitted online through the BC Hydro website, or on paper at Service BC locations across BC. Community agencies known as CCF Advocates can also assist with the application process. 211 Elsewhere in BC 1-844-708-3208 604-909-4861 |
Vancouver Rent Bank
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The Housing Stability Loan Program is a service that provides one-time, interest-free loans to people in the City of Vancouver who are at risk of eviction, homelessness, or utility disconnection due to temporary financial difficulties. The loans can be used to pay for rent, security deposits, and necessary utilities such as gas and electricity.
Eligibility for the program is determined by the following criteria:
In addition to providing financial assistance, the Housing Stability Loan Program also offers tools and resources to help individuals better manage their limited financial resources. Office hours vary. Physical address: 200-739 Gore Avenue 604-566-9685 604-569-3779 |
Plan Institute - Workshops and Publications
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The Disability Education and Resource Centre (DERC) offers educational programs for individuals with disabilities and their families. These programs include workshops, courses, retreats, books, and online tools to help individuals prepare for living with a disability and to support their loved ones. The programs are designed for individuals, families, and organizations.
The DERC offers a range of workshops that cover topics such as wills, trusts, estate planning, and personal support network facilitation (RDSP). The organization also holds an annual learning retreat for caregivers. 604-439-9566 1-844-311-7526 604-439-7001 |
Consolidated Credit Counselling Services of Canada Inc
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The Credit Counselling Society is a non-profit organization that provides free credit counseling and support for creating budgets. It also offers programs and resources for financial education, with a focus on financial literacy basics and helping individuals in financial hardship.
The Credit Counselling Society's services are available in several languages, including Greek, Farsi, Arabic, Bengali, French, Spanish, Cantonese, and Spanish. The organization's client services office is open from 5:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 5:30 am to 3 pm on Fridays, and 6 am to 11 am on Saturdays. The office is closed on Sundays. The Credit Counselling Society's Vancouver satellite office is by appointment only and can be contacted by phone, email, or through the online contact form. Physical address: 9th Floor-1021 West Hastings Street 1-888-477-7397 1-800-656-4187 counsellor@consolidatedcredit.ca |
Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy
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The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) is a government agency that is responsible for overseeing bankruptcy and insolvency processes in Canada. These processes include business reorganizations, consumer proposals, and receiverships. The OSB maintains an online log of these actions that is open to the public.
In addition to its administrative duties, the OSB also focuses on increasing awareness of the rights and obligations of stakeholders in the insolvency system. The organization provides general bankruptcy information and investigates complaints. The OSB's goal is to ensure that the insolvency system is fair and transparent for all parties involved. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Physical address: 2000-300 West Georgia Street 1-877-376-9902 604-666-4610 |
Credit Counselling Society - Vancouver Office
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The Credit & Debt Counseling Services (CDCS) is a non-profit organization that provides private credit counseling and assistance with consolidating and repaying debt. The organization also helps individuals create customized budgets. Credit counseling is available in-person or over the phone and is offered at no cost. CDCS uses a solution-focused approach to help individuals find the best path forward for their financial situation.
In addition to credit counseling, CDCS also offers debt repayment plans for a nominal fee on a sliding scale. The organization also conducts educational seminars and workshops on budgeting, credit, and debt management. Physical address: Suite 290 – 800 Hornby Street 604-527-8999 1-888-527-8999 |
Various PHS Community Services Society Shelter’s
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The Temporary Shelter Program provides various options for temporary shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. These options include COVID isolation spaces for those who are symptomatic, awaiting test results, or positive for COVID-19 while an isolation plan is being developed.
The Temporary Shelter Program offers three meals per day and provides health and housing case planning to help clients transition from homelessness to permanent housing. The program also offers links to off-site resources, a safe consumption place, and an on-site medical clinic room for support services and in-reach programs. Pets are welcome and the program is wheelchair accessible. The program also provides personal lockers for the safe storage of valuables and equipment such as carts, bicycles, and other equipment. Physical address: Various locations in Vancouver |
Various Community Builder Shelter's
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The Low-Barrier Shelter is a temporary housing program for homeless adults of all genders who are at least 19 years old. The shelter has 40 beds in dormitory-style rooms and provides meals, snacks, showers, and laundry facilities. The intake hours for the shelter are from 11 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.
Pets are allowed in the shelter as long as they are on a leash or in a cage. The shelter can also accommodate shopping carts. The shelter is partially accessible and is a "mat program," meaning that no additional support services are provided. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Physical address: Various locations in Vancouver 604-428-3686 778-379-5880 |
Lookout - Yukon Shelter
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80 beds in the Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver.
Shelter Front Desk: 604-264-1680 Ext. 1The Lookout Shelters are open 24 hours a day and provide a range of services and assistance to those in need. These services include crisis intervention, phone and internet access, laundry facilities, a place to change clothes, and showering facilities. The Lookout Shelters are pet-friendly and provide storage for valuables on-site. They also offer three meals per day and have round-the-clock staffing. The shelters provide harm reduction resources and some have areas that are suitable for couples. PROVIDER PROFILE Email : yukon_shelter@lookoutsociety.ca Phone Number : 604-264-1680 Eligibility : Homeless individuals LOCATION 2088 Yukon St |
The Disaster Psychosocial Services (DPS) Volunteer Network
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The Disaster Psychosocial Services (DPS) Volunteer Network is a group of professionals and paraprofessionals with training in mental health and psychosocial support. The volunteers are available to assist communities, emergency support organizations, first responders, and other parties impacted by emergencies and disasters throughout British Columbia.
Within 24 hours of receiving a service request, DPS volunteers who specialize in Psychological First Aid (PFA) can be dispatched to provide support. The DPS Volunteer Network also has a team of experienced facilitators who engage with local communities to improve psychological readiness and resiliency by conducting PFA training sessions. The DPS Volunteer Network is part of the Provincial Disaster Psychosocial Team, which is managed by Health Emergency Management BC (HEMBC) and the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). Physical address: 200-1333 W Broadway 250-686-6061 |
Dress for Success Vancouver Society - Suiting
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The Dress for Success program aims to help individuals feel confident and prepared while job searching and during the first few weeks of employment. When an individual has scheduled a job interview, they can visit a local Dress for Success boutique to receive a referral. At the boutique, volunteers will work with the individual to select an appropriate outfit for the interview and provide guidance and support for the upcoming interview.
The Dress for Success program is specifically designed for women and provides the clothing and confidence needed for job interviews. Once an individual secures employment, they can return to the boutique for additional apparel and accessories needed to enter the workforce. PROVIDER PROFILE Hours of operation : Tuesday-Friday: 9 AM- 5PM, Saturday: 10AM-1PM Email : vancouver@dressforsucces.org Phone Number : 604.408.7923 Eligibility : Women seeking employment and newy employed LOCATION 675 W. Hastings Street, Mezzanine |
The Kettle Society - Community services - Homeless Outreach Program
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The Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) at The Kettle is a program designed to assist anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness. The program helps individuals meet their immediate physical and safety needs by providing access to food, water, warm clothing, underwear, shoes, and outdoor living equipment.
HOP provides warm clothing, undergarments, shoes, and jackets to those in need, subject to availability. The program also provides outdoor living supplies such as tarps, sleeping bags, and tents, subject to availability. In addition to these basic necessities, HOP also offers assistance with BC Housing applications and Income Assistance, as well as referrals to Kettle services and outside services. PROVIDER PROFILE Hours of operation : Monday-Thursday 9:30am to 4:00pm Phone Number : 604-251-5275 Eligibility : Anyone who is experiencing homelessness, or is at risk of homelessness LOCATION 1725 Venables St |
DTES Food Programs
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The Downtown Eastside (DTES) Food Initiatives provide a range of food-related programs for individuals living in the DTES area. These programs include communal kitchens where people come together to prepare wholesome meals and build community. Some of the meals produced in these communal kitchens are taken home by the participants. The DTES Food Initiatives also operate a weekly communal kitchen for Chinese elders and an Aboriginal community kitchen.
In addition to the communal kitchens, the DTES Food Initiatives also offer community drop-in programs on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. During these programs, hot lunch is served on Mondays and Wednesdays, and oatmeal is served on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. The DTES Food Initiatives also have a Banana Beat program that distributes bananas to people waiting in line on welfare day. The organization also promotes food-related education through workshops, theatre, art, movies, music, and the "Right to Food Zine" publication. COVID-19 Update: As of May 19, 2022, the DTES Food Initiatives programs have reopened. However, the Chinese Elders Community Kitchen is currently not in operation. Physical address: 573 East Hastings Street Tel: 6042152030 |
Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society (WAHRS)
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A group of present and past Aboriginal drug users works to address issues like alcoholism and health epidemics like hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS that are of special concern to Indigenous people. Meets at the VANDU office: sign-in at 12:15 pm, meeting at 1 pm Fridays (except on cheque issue week). Meals are distributed daily from this location from 12:30 pm to 1 pm.
Physical address: VANDU, 380 East Hastings Street 604-683-6061 604-683-6199 |
Heart Tattoo Society
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The Downtown Eastside (DTES) Meals program provides weekly meals to DTES residents. The meals are cooked and catered, and are provided on Mondays and Thursdays. The DTES Meals program also offers special holiday meals on Christmas Day, Valentine's Day, Easter, Canada Day, Truth and Reconciliation Day, Thanksgiving, and Remembrance Day.
There are no restrictions on who can receive food from the DTES Meals program, and the meals are available to the entire community. Utensils are provided, and the meals are served outside and delivered to those in need. The dates and locations of the meals may vary, so it is recommended to check the calendar for details. The DTES Meals program is a nonprofit society that operates in collaboration with Smoke Signals and the Overdose Prevention Society. Overdose Prevention Society BBQ Mondays 99 West Pender Street 3:30 pm to 6 pm Holiday meals include: Christmas, Valentine's, Easter, Canada Day, Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day. Smoke Signals BBQ Thursdays 161 East Cordova Street 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Holiday meals include: Truth and Reconciliation Day Physical address: 41 East Hastings Street, 604-679-4019 |
Potluck Cafe Society
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The Potluck Cafe is a social enterprise managed by a registered charity and nonprofit organization. It operates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and serves affordable, wholesome meals. In addition to the cafe, the organization also runs several community programs. These programs include a job program with on-the-job training and support for life skills for Downtown Eastside residents who face employment barriers, a Community Meal Program that offers free meals to a specific group of 100 residents struggling with physical, mental, and addiction health issues, and a Community Kitchen that provides an opportunity to learn basic cooking and nutrition skills and foster relationships with neighbors.
Physical address: 30 West Hastings Street 604-609-7368 |
Neighbourhood Helpers Project - Downtown South
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The outreach and community development services offered by this organization are targeted towards people aged 50 and older, as well as towards people aged 45 and older who have a disability or are struggling financially. The services are available to residents of the West End, Downtown, or Yaletown areas, as well as to those who are staying in motels with single rooms. Some of the services offered include hospital visits, health clinics, one-on-one support, community meals, and coffee time.
Physical address: 3rd Floor-1067 Seymour Street 604-688-6851 604-688-6846 |
Morning Star
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Provides homeless persons with showers, a community meal, a clothing exchange, housing advocacy, outreach, and referrals. Program hours are 7 am to 9:30 am Saturdays.
Physical address: 5288 Joyce Street 604-435-0323 |
Avalon Women's Centre
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This organization operates resource and drop-in centers for women recovering from addiction. They offer group support through 12-step recovery programs and virtual peer support meetings via Zoom. Additional services include child care, educational workshops, a lending library, and a clothing exchange. They also hold a monthly potluck/AA meeting at 6 pm on the second Saturday of each month in Vancouver. All services are free and available during office hours of 11 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. The organization is a nonprofit society and registered charity. In Vancouver, they offer meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) at 12:30 pm daily, Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) at 7:30 pm on Tuesdays, Overeaters Anonymous (OA) at 7:30 pm on Thursdays, and Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) at 7:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month (registration required).
Physical address: 5957 West Boulevard Telephone: 604-263-7177 |
Miscellany - Women Working With Women Society
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The thrift shop is a social venture that sells used items including clothes, accessories, books, jewellery, and housewares. It is also the location for employment initiatives that support young people and women who face challenges in finding employment. The shop offers a Gift Certificate Program which allows women in need to purchase clothing and furniture for their homes. A reference from a community partner organization is required to participate in this program.Store hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday, and 12 noon to 5 pm Sundays.
Physical address: 1029 Commercial Drive 604-215-9970 |
Eastside Family Place
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The drop-in centre provides support and resources for parents and carers with young children from birth to six years old. It offers:
Physical address: 1655 William Street 604-255-9841 604-255-9802 |
My Sister's Closet
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The thrift store sells sample and used clothing, as well as fashion accessories. Women who have left an abusive relationship can volunteer, receive employment training, and access free apparel at the store. Donations of consignment-quality items are accepted during regular business hours. The store is open from 11 am to 6 pm daily, except on statutory holidays when it is open from 12 noon to 6 pm. The store also offers an online shop called My Sister's Closet.
Main Street Store: 3958 Main Street 604-687-0770 Commercial Drive Store: 1830 Commercial Drive 604-251-7229 |
Distro Disco
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The Mobile Service provides homeless individuals with donated items such as clothing, toiletries, and camping equipment. The service also offers safer drug use accessories, such as foil kits, and safer sex equipment, including condoms. In response to COVID-19, the service also provides disposable masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. The Mobile Service parks at three locations in Vancouver on specified days and times, and holds donation drives on the first Saturday of the month. All services are free and serve the Vancouver area.
EMAIL. distrodisco1312@gmail.com |
BCSPCA Charlie's Pet Food Bank
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The organization offers a pet outreach program for people who are homeless, low-income, or older citizens in the Downtown Eastside.
Eligible individuals can receive free pet food and supplies by registering with valid government identification and proof of address. Distributions are held from 10 am to 12 noon on Thursdays. Physical address: 543 Powell Street 604-829-8849 |
Bette's Boutique
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Physical address: 305 Main Street 778-809-5683 |
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC)
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The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada is a national organization that works to protect and promote access to abortion and reproductive health care. They focus on reproductive justice and use public awareness campaigns, education, and networking to advance the reproductive rights of women and transgender people. They offer resources and education to the media, lawmakers, medical professionals, and the general public. They are a nonprofit society based in British Columbia.
Call: 1-888-642-2725 (9AM-9PM Eastern) |
Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
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BCLC offers a self-exclusion program for individuals experiencing problems with gambling. Participants can voluntarily ban themselves from commercial bingo halls, locations with slot machines, and BCLC's internet gaming platform for periods of six months, one year, two years, or three years by signing a contract.
Self-exclusion can be done in person at a BC casino, community gaming centre, the Vancouver BCLC office, or with any casino employee. It can also be done virtually with a BCLC GameSense Advisor. Individuals may also email their request for self-exclusion, and BCLC staff will arrange an appointment. Self-exclusion from PlayNow can be done online by selecting 'Self-exclusion' from the 'My Account' section of the website and following the on-screen instructions. Self-exclusion enrollment, extensions, or re-enrollment can be completed at any of these locations. Service Location 2940 Virtual Way Call BCLC Customer Support at 1-866-815-0222 and press prompt '2' followed by '3' in the main menu to speak with a GameSense Advisor or to book an appointment at a BCLC office. Phone hours are 8 am to 12 midnight daily or use the live chat function on PlayNow.com from 7 am to 12 midnight daily (scroll to the bottom of the page to find it) |
The Vancouver Recovery Club
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A 24-hour drop-in and referral center for recovering alcoholics and addicts ages 18 and older offers a range of services and amenities, including:
2775 Sophia Street 604-708-9955 604-708-9957 |
Gam-Anon - BC
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Gam-Anon is a support group for individuals who are affected by someone else's gambling addiction. The group offers meetings both in-person and online. To find the nearest Gam-Anon meeting, you can call The Gambler's Anonymous hotline for more information.
Gambler's Anonymous 1-855-222-5542 |
Gambling Support Line BC
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The Gambling Support BC website offers free, confidential, and multilingual information about gambling support and treatment options for those in BC. It provides recommendations for:
24-hour 1-888-795-6111 Text 2-1-1 604-660-9415 |
GameSense Information Centres
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The British Columbia Gambling Support (BCGS) program provides information and resources to help individuals make informed decisions about gambling. BCGS operates interactive kiosks called GameSense Info Centers (GSICs) at casinos and community gaming centers. Trained GameSense Advisors are also available at GSICs in BC casinos to answer questions about game mechanics, the likelihood of winning and losing, and gambling-related myths. If gambling becomes a problem, advisors can also provide private help and services.
Consumer Services (7 am to 12 midnight daily) 1-866-815-0222 |
GamTalk
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The GamTalk forum is a resource for individuals with gambling challenges. It offers a free, online community where users can share their experiences and insights, as well as access virtual support groups on Mondays from 6-8pm Pacific Time. In addition to chat services, GamTalk provides links to telephone and internet resources for those seeking assistance with gambling addiction, as well as their loved ones and anyone interested in responsible gaming. The forum allows for anonymous posting and is monitored by administrators.
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SEED (Skills, Esteem and Employment Development) Program
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The Kettle Society offers an employment program for people with mental health challenges. The program aims to provide support and low barrier employment placements within The Kettle Society to help participants develop the skills, confidence, and stamina needed to move from unemployment to stable employment prospects.Program hours are 9:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 5 pm Monday to Thursday.
Service Location 1725 Venables Street 604-251-1126 604-251-6354 |
Engaged Communities Canada Society
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The Lower Mainland community is supported by a program that focuses on closing systemic gaps for marginalized areas. The program provides a range of services to vulnerable communities, including those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. These services include:
Physical address: 2889-495 West Georgia Street 778-223-6987 |
St Paul's Hospital Overdose Prevention Site
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The overdose prevention site is located at St. Paul's Hospital and offers a range of services for inpatients and outpatients who use drugs. These services include:
Location 1081 Burrard St, Providence Building 604-682-2344 Local 63287 |
Spikes on Bikes
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The organization provides a community response to drug overdoses in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Gastown, and West End neighbourhoods using specially outfitted bicycles. Services include distributing clean needles and other harm reduction tools, as well as Take Home Naloxone Kits (Narcan) to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses. This organization operates in collaboration with the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH).
DTES: 8am – 8pm 7 days a week West End:8am – 2pm Monday to Saturday Call for service. Downtown Eastside 604-202-3517 West End 604-317-1315 |
Harm Reduction Strategies and Services (HRSS)
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The Harm Reduction Service Society (HRSS) aims to improve the health and well-being of individuals through various campaigns and programs. These include:
Phone number: 604-707-2400 |
Provincial Overdose Mobile Response Team (MRT)
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The Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a program that offers support to those who are working on the front lines of the overdose public health emergency in British Columbia, including first responders and frontline staff. MRT members also have lived experience with the effects of catastrophic incidents, such as multiple overdoses and deaths. The program provides training, education, and crisis response services to improve the long-term viability and emotional resilience of those responding to overdose incidents. In addition to these services, MRT also offers outreach services, crisis intervention, educational materials and workshops, and the introduction of peer support methods to individuals and groups. The goal of MRT is to help those affected by the overdose crisis cope with the stress and trauma they may experience.
Service Location 1333 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6H 4C1 BC 1-888-686-3022 |
Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS)
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The health care services offered at this center are focused on providing basic healthcare treatments and specialty services to urban Indigenous people and residents of the Downtown Eastside on a first-come, first-served basis. This includes:
Hours are 9 am to 12:30 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; 9 am to 12:30 pm and 1 pm to 8 pm Wednesdays; and 9 am to 3 pm Saturdays. Service Location 449 East Hastings Street 604-255-9766 604-254-5750 |
Virtual Substance Use and Psychiatry Service
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Mental Health and Wellness Services:
Health and Wellness Provider Referral Line 1-833-456-7655 FNHA Virtual Doctor of the Day 1-855-344-3800 1-855-943-3354 |
Crystal Meth Anonymous - British Columbia - Methbusters
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Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) Fellowship:
Hours of operation : Wednesday, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Phone Number : 1-855-638-4373 Eligibility : In-Person. LGBTQ. Open. Step Meeting. This meeting is open and anyone may attend. LOCATION Mole Hill Community Housing Society 1156 Jepson-Young Ln |
WISH - Mobile Access Project (MAP Van)
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MAP Van Outreach Services:
Claimed : WISH Drop-In Centre Hours of operation : 10:30pm - 6:00am every day of the week/every day of the year Email : info@wishdropincentre.org Phone Number : 604-669-9474 LOCATION 334 Alexander St |
PHS - Culture Saves Lives
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Cultural and Spiritual Care by PHS:
PROVIDER PROFILE Email : info@phs.ca Phone Number : 604-683-0073 LOCATION 9 E Hastings St |
Gathering Place - Art and Music Programs
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The Gathering Place art and music programs are open to everyone with a current membership card and recreation pass.
Recreation passes cost: $1.00 for a monthly pass $5.00 for an annual pass PROVIDER PROFILE Phone Number : 604-665-2391 Eligibility : Everyone with a current membership card and recreation pass LOCATION 1065 Seymour St |
Carnegie Community Centre - Arts Program
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Carnegie Centre's Belief in the Arts:
PROVIDER PROFILE Email : carnegie@vancouver.ca Phone Number : 604-665-3315 Eligibility : Homeless, underemployed and underhoused adults LOCATION 401 Main St |
DEWC - Cultural Programming
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Cultural Programming at the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre:
PROVIDER PROFILE Email : cacoordinator@dewc.ca Phone Number : 604-681-8480 Eligibility : Women who access our centre. Wheelchair Accessible : yes LOCATION 302 Columbia St |
Sheway - Music Therapy
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The Role of Music in Infant Communication:
Friday 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Email : sheway.sheway@vch.ca Phone Number : 604-216-1699 LOCATION 533 E Hastings St |
BC - First Nations Health Authority - Vision Care Coverage
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Eye Health Coverage by Health Benefits:
Email : HealthBenefits@fnha.ca Phone Number : 1-855-550-5454 |
National Overdose Response Service (NORS)
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NORS (National Overdose Response Service) Program:
Available 24/7 Phone Number : 1-888-688-6677 |
BC Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service (ADIRS)
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Alcohol & Drug Information Referral Service (ADIRS):
PROVIDER PROFILE Hours of operation : 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Phone Number : 1-800-663-1441 Eligibility : Persons in need of support with any kind of substance use issue |
PHS - Mobile Needle Exchange
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PHS Mobile Needle Exchange:
PROVIDER PROFILE Email : needlevan@phs.ca Phone Number : 1-604-657-6561 Eligibility : Anyone requiring harm reduction supplies and services |
Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture
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Background of Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST):
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Hope to Health Research and Innovation Centre
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The Hope to Health Research & Innovation Centre (R&I):
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YWCA Mindset - New Program for Job Seekers
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YWCA Mindset:
604 209 5796 |
Career Pathways to Success
Career Pathways to Success program:
- Free 8-week employment program to re-engage or engage job-seekers who have become isolated because of COVID-19
- Participants will explore employment or educational goals
- Program is offered by Open Door Group
- 8 week online program
- Free of cost
Vancouver Addiction Matrix Program
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Where: Three Bridges Community Health Centre -
1128 Hornby Street, Vancouver When : 12 weeks, Tuesday and Friday afternoons Cost: Free Vancouver Addictions Matrix Program (VAMP):
Contact:
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Free Money Coach
Free IT Phone Support
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YWCA TechLink offers free, friendly tech support over the phone and virtually for anyone in Metro Vancouver. Staffed by people with tech expertise who are looking to build their Canadian work experience, TechLink will help you with general IT and tech-related queries, like:
Call and leave a voicemail 1-833-386-4129 |
Pain Self-Management Program:
Learn Skills to Move from a Pain Centered Life to a Function Centered Life
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Self-Management Programs:
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Aboriginal Wellness Program
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Therapeutic Health and Wellness practices:
Contact: 604-675-2551 or aboriginalwellnessprogram@vch.ca |
Disability Tax Credit
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The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.
Telephone number 1-800-959-8281 TTY number If you use a teletypewriter: 1-800-665-0354 If you use an operator-assisted relay service, call: 1-800-959-8281 Hours CRA’s Business Enquiries line hours DayHours Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm (local time) Saturday 9 am to 5 pm (local time) Sunday Closed Closed on public holidays |
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