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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY
Many Vancouver organizations offer support and aid to individuals in need. The list below is by no means exhaustive.
- Free / Low-Cost Meals & Bargain Food
- Emergency Shelters & Free Shower / Laundry Facilities
- ACCESS PRO BONO LEGAL HELP
VICTORIA BC RESOURCES CLICK HERE
Chimo is a non-profit organization serving people in crisis, transition and through education
FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS
Kettle Friendship Society 251-2854, 1725 Venables:
Lunch at 11:30am, $1
Coast Club House 872-3502, 295 E.11th:
Lunch M-F, $1.
ORGANIC, WHOLE FOODS
Sweet Cherubim, Drive Organics, E.E.Food Co-op
1000-block, Commercial Drive.
Small Potatoes 215-7783, 1660 E.Hastings
Order by phone, home delivery.
-FREE CLOTHING -INEXPENSIVE CLOTHING, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS
FREE CLOTHING
First United Church 681-8365, 320 E.Hastings:
Emergency clothing only.
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre 681-8480, 302 Columbia: Women & children.
Crabtree Corner 216-1650, 533 E.Hastings:
Women & children.
INEXPENSIVE CLOTHING, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS
First United Thrift 569-1117, 340 E.Hastings
Monday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm
UGM Market 659 E.Hastings:
Clothes, blankets, dishes, furniture.
VGHospital Thrift 100-block E.Broadway
411 Senior’s Centre: 705-333 Terminal, Mon-Fri, 10-2
Value Village 1820 E.Hastings: New & used furniture, clothing, household goods, shoes.
Salvation Army 261 E.12th Ave:
Beds, furniture, appliances, household goods, clothing, reconditioned items.
SHELTER & HOUSING: EMERGENCY SHELTER, CRISIS SHELTER FOR WOMEN, HOUSING FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS,
SHELTER & HOUSING
Vancouver Native Housing 320-3312, 1726 E. Hastings:
Part of Skookum Hub
Main & Hastings Housing Society 331-8757 40 E.Hastings or 380 Main: New projects
Low-Cost Housing – 500 Dunsmuir
Portland Hotel Society 683-0073, 40W.Hastings:
Residential hotels, psychiatric support.
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Days & Nights: 211
Catholic Charities 443-3292, 828 Cambie:
Call for information.
First United Church 681-8365, 320 E Hastings:
Sleeping accommodations available 24/7.
Lookout 681-9126, 346 Alexander St:
Women & Men. Accommodation for about 40 people.
Triage 254-3700, 707 Powell:
28 beds with psychiatric, alcohol, drug counselling. (W & M)
Haven 646-6806, 128 E.Cordova: Overnight 30-bed shelter. Intake begins at 6pm. Men only.
Crosswalk 136 E Cordova: Intake at 9:30pm. (W & M)
Beacon 646-6846, 138 E Cordova In at 5:30pm Men only.
CRISIS SHELTER FOR WOMEN
872-7774 (Emergency)
Kate Booth House 872-0772 :
For victims of domestic violence (women & children). 24-hr crisis-line, but stay is short-term.
Helping Spirit Lodge 872-6649:
House for aboriginal women and children.
Rape Relief 872-8212 (24-hour phone):
Counselling, shelter.
Powell Place 606-0403, 625 Powell.
HOUSING FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS
Vanc Adult Mental Health Intake 675-3997:
Referrals to psychiatric boarding homes.
Mental Patients Association 482-3700, 2275 Fir St:
Access to 5 halfway houses
Coast Foundation 872-3502, 293 E.11th:
Operates psychiatric boarding homes.
Lookout 681-9126, 346 Alexander Street
HEALTH SERVICES: EMERGENCY, HOSPITALS, CRISIS SERVICES
HEALTH SERVICES
EMERGENCY
Ambulance, Inhalator, Fire – 911
Psychiatric – 874-7307 (Police – Car 87)
HOSPITALS
Vancouver General 875-4111, 855 W.12
St.Paul’s 682-2344, 1081 Burrard
Burnaby General 434-4211, 3935 Kincaid
Lion’s Gate 988-3131, 15th & St.George
UBC Health Services 822-7515,
Psychiatric Unit, 2255 Wesbrook Mall
Riverview 524-7000, 500 Lougheed
CRISIS SERVICES
Crisis Centre 872-3311:
Emergency phone for emotional crisis, family violence, suicide prevention
Rape Relief 872-8212: 24-hour phone; shelter
Women Against Violence Against Women/ Rape Crisis Centre 255-6232, 412 E.Cordova:
24-hour line for victims of sexual assault and/or violence. Workshops, Medical and Legal support
Free Rape Crisis Line: 1-877-392-7583
Drug & Poison Information Centre 682-5050:
Poison I.D.
Venture 879-8222 , 220 E.13th Ave:
Mobile team providing psychiatric service from 8pm-3am.
Victims’ Services 717-2737, 2120 Cambie: Aid.
FREE OR LOW COST MEDICAL SERVICES: FREE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, DE-LOUSING, SHOWERS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS, ALCOHOL & DRUG OUTPATIENT
FREE OR LOW COST MEDICAL SERVICES
Downtown Community Health Centre 255-3151, 569 Powell:
Basic health care, mental and addiction treatment, counseling, podiatry, on-site pharmacist,. Hours vary. Call for info. On Tuesdays, 5-8:30pm, women only.
Native Health Walk-In Clinic 255-9766, 449 E Hastings:
Services for all every day.
Pender Community Health Centre 669-9181 59 W.Pender:
A&D counseling, basic services, methadone, specialists for infections, podiatry, alternative therapies. 8:30-4:30, M-F.
The Kettle Clinic 251-5237, 1725 Venables Street:
No CareCard required. Mon 9:30-4:30, Wed-Thur 9:30-3. Call reception at 251-2801.
Bridge Health Clinic 709-6540, 2450 Ontario:
(Hospital at Kingsway & 13th): Immigrants & refugees; services and interpretation daily.
Butte Street Clinic 660-7949, 1170 Butte. (GLBT)
Pine Free Clinic 736-2391, 1985 W4th Youth
Women’s Health Collective 736-5262, 29 W Hastings:
Nurse hours Mon-Thur 1:30-4:30, Friday 10am-1pm
ReachCommunity Health Centre 251-3000, 1145 Commercial Drive.
Vancouver General 875-4111, 711 W.12th:
Outpatient: Eligible low-income persons.
V.D. Clinic 707-5600, 655 W 12th:, 828 W.10th:
Appointment necessary.
ALCOHOL & DRUG OUTPATIENT SERVICES
AVALON WOMEN’S CENTRE: 263-7177
ODYSSEY 11 (Youth): 879-8853
A&D DAY TREATMENT: 638-3390
FREE OR LOW COST DENTAL SERVICES
Portland Community Dental Clinic:
778-371-0060, 360 Columbia:
Low cost service for D.E. residents; Appts. Mon-Thur, 9-5pm
Eastside Walk-in Dental Clinic: 254-9900, 455 E Hastings: Volunteer dentists, FREE. Open Mondays 9:30-4pm and Fridays, 9:30-12:30
VGH Dental Clinic 875-4006, 805 W.12th:
Cost reduced by 20% if uninsured. 8:30-4pm
Reach Dental Clinic 254-1331, 1145 Commercial Dr:
Call ahead.
Vancouver Community College 443-8499
Cleanings -$35
Welfare 1-866-866-0800 for information.
FREE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, DE-LOUSING, SHOWERS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS
FREE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, DE-LOUSING
Evelyne Saller Centre 320 Alexander:
Laundry taken at 9am, M-F,(daily limit); showers, de-lousing, first aid…9am-9pm.
First United Church 320 E.Hastings:
Showers available for men and women.
Drug Users Resource Centre 412 E.Cordova:
Monday – Friday, 10-3
SHOWERS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS
Coast Foundation 872-3502, 295 E.11th:
Showers at the clubhouse, 8-4pm daily.
Mental Patients Association 482-3700, 2275 Fir Street:
Showers for members, 10am-7:30pm
COUNSELLING, SUPPORT, INFORMATION: PSYCHIATRIC, DRUG USERS, PROSTITUTES,
COUNSELLING, SUPPORT, INFORMATION
Drug Users Resource Centre 678-8278, 412 E.Cordova:
Free -showers, lunch, coffee, movies, LD phone; programs for women & men. Mon-Fri, 10-4.
PSYCHIATRIC
Strathcona Mental Health Team
253-4401, 330 Heatley, Suite 201.
Coast Foundation 872-3502, 295 E.11 Ave
Kettle Friendship Society 251-2801,
1725 Venables Street.
Mental Health Action, Research & Advocacy. 689-7938, 163 W.Pender:
Help with housing finance, substance abuse, appeals� M-F, 9-4.30
Community Care Teams 874-7626:
Referrals, one-to-one counselling; boarding homes & rehab programs.
Dual Diagnosis 255-9843, 255 E.12th Ave:
Outpatient and treatment options. 8:30-5, M-F
DRUG USERS
VANDU (Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users) 683-6061, 380 E.Hastings:
Peer support, education, harm reduction.
Safe Injection Site 687-7483,139 E.Hastings
Supervised by Health personnel; clean rigs. Drugs are not supplied. Referrals for treatment
HIV/IDU Consumer Board 688-6241, 105-177 E.Hastings. Information and advocacy.
PROSTITUTES
PACE (Providing Alternatives Counselling & Education)
872-7651: Help with housing, detox, welfare, food, clothing, shelter. (Founded by former pros)
W.I.S.H. Drop-in Centre 330 Alexander:. Safe place for women working the streets. Shower facilities, food; relax with various ongoing programs. 6-10pm, Sun-Fri; 681-9244 for info. [Office at 515-119 W.Pender; 669-WISH]
Some helpful phone numbers
Some helpful phone numbers
PACE Cellular (weekends & evenings)………….786-5437
W.I.S.H…………………………………..669-WISH
EMERGENCY SERVICES…………………………660-4927
YOUTH DETOX……………………………….872-4349
ADOLESCENT SERVICES UNIT……………………660-9376
COVENANT HOUSE…………………………… 685-7474
RICHARDS STREET CLINIC……………………..660-6776
NEXUS…………………………………….660-5216
PARC……………………………………..681-2122
BATTERED WOMEN’S SUPPORT SERVICE….. …687-1867
AIDS VANCOUVER HELPLINE…………………….687-2437
CHILDREN’S HELP LINE……….Dial 0 ask for Zenith 1234
WOMEN, NATIVE PEOPLE, DISABLED, SENIORS, OTHER COUNSELLING SERVICES
WOMEN
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre 681-8480, 302 Columbia:
Counselling, free clothes, showers, laundry, workshops, programs, welfare & housing, advocacy. Safe, confidential.
Crabtree Corner 216-1650, 533 E.Hastings:
Emergency daycare, babysitting, Single Moms Support Group. Food Bank for single moms on Tues; free soup & bannock Mon/Wed/Fri. Free phone, condoms, clothes. Resource & referrals.
Sheway Project 216-1699 , 533 E.Hastings:
Pregnancy outreach program, maternity clinic, counselling and nutrition info, housing advocacy, donated kids’ clothing often available.
Vancouver Status of Women 255-6554, 2652 East Hastings:
Excellent resource.
Battered Women’s Support Services
687-1868(business),687-1867(counselling)
10-week & drop-in group for heterosexuals & lesbians who’ve been emotionally and/or physically abused; counselling, legal advocacy. Date violence program for teens.
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
736-5262, 29 W Hastings:
Women only space. Services include resource centre, nurse practitioner clinic, yoga, and art therapy. Monday-9am-5pm TWT 12-5pm, Friday 9am-1:30
NATIVE PEOPLE
Aboriginal Front Door Society 604-697-5666, 384 Main Street:
Adult education, arts & crafts, drumming, healing circles. 8-2pm Mon-Friday
Helping Spirit Lodge 872-6649, 3965 Dumfries:
Native family violence counselling.
Native Courtworkers & Counselling Association 985-5355, 520 Richards St
Vancouver Aboriginal Centre 251-4844, 1607 E.Hastings:
9am-10pm.
Hey-way-noqu’ 874-1831,401-1638 E. Broadway:
Healing Circle for Addictions Society.
Vancouver Native Health Society 254-9949, 449 E.Hastings: Walk-in clinic. Physician service for all with or without medical coverage. 7 days/ week; evenings (4:30-8:30) Mon-Thur. Referrals and other services. Clinic # is 255-9766.
Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services 872-6723, 210 W.Broadway:
Counselling for Native families. Advocacy and assistance with foster situations+apprehensions.
DISABLED
Downtown Eastside Handicapped Association 704-333 Terminal St:
Peer support, counselling; trips.
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities 875-0188, 204-456 W.Broadway:
Advocates (872-1278) on access, housing, employment, rights.
Adult Learning Disabilities Association 683-5554, 603-409 Granville:
Drop-in resource centre; counselling, referrals
BC Paraplegic Association 324-3611:
Resource centres for people with physical disabilities.
SENIORS
Downtown Eastside Seniors Centre 254-2194, 509 E.Hastings:
Services include social, advocacy, referrals, housing help. [Neighbourhood Helpers Project is sponsored by DE Seniors (254-6207).]
Continental Seniors Centre 1067 Seymour (3rd floor): Cafeteria, TV room, cards, pool table, outdoor deck.
Strathcona Community Centre 713-1838, 601 Keefer:
Offers a wide range of social & recreational activities.
411 Seniors’ Centre 684-8171, 704-333 Terminal:
Counselling on Pensions, Social Assistance, Housing, etc. Mon-Fri, 8:30-4pm
Seniors’ Well Aware Program (SWAP): 667-9727
Elders Network 732-0812:
Information on services available for seniors.
OTHER COUNSELLING SERVICES
WATARIYouth/Family Alcohol & Drug Service
254-6995, 678 E.Hastings,: Free confidential counselling, education, referrals and prevention programs. Offers encouragement through training and skill development to address A&D problems.
Family Services Association 731-4951, 616 W.7th:
Low fees according to income; marital/family/group counselling.
Detox 646-6844, 119 E. Cordova.
Alcohol & Drug Detoxes 660-9382:
Run by Ministry of Labour & Consumer Services
John Howard Society 872-5651, 763 Kingsway:
Support and services for those in contact with the criminal justice system.
LEGAL SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Services Society 601-6206, 4th floor, 510 Burrard:
Legal aid services available; must have proof of income. 9-12, 1-3 Mon-Fri, closed Wed afternoon.
The Law Line 601-6100
PIVOT 255-9700, 121 Heatley:
Non-profit legal advocacy; local legal clinics. Does not provide any drop-in services. Phone or go online.
Law Students’ Legal Advice Program 822-5791:
Students under the supervision of lawyers help with advice & assistance. At Carnegie Mon&Thur 10-4, Tues. 2-8pm. Legal clinics
U.B.C. Legal Clinic 822-5791:
Provides free advice & assistance. 9-4 , Monday to Friday
Vancouver Community Legal Assistance Society 685-3425, 300-1140 W. Pender Street:
Programs, services in Disability, Mental Health, and Community law.
Residential Tenancy Branch 660:1020, 390 Main and 520 Richards:
Rights and possibilities with landlords.
ADVOCACY RESOURCE LIST
ADVOCACY RESOURCE LIST
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities 875-0188, 204-456 W.Broadway:
PWD/PPMB, access, housing, employment, rights, mentally & physically disabled.(Advocates: 872-1278)
First United Church 681-8365, 320 E.Hastings:
Welfare, RTA, Mon-Wed-Fri 9-11am; Tues-Thur 12:30-2:30; Monday only 6-8pm
Mental Patients Association 738-2811, 2275 Fir Street:.
9-4, Monday to Friday.
Mental Health Action, Research & Advocacy
689-7938,163 W.Pender: M-F, 9-4:30
Advocate for Children & Youth,
Toll-Free: 1-800-476-3933
PIVOT 255-9700: Non-profit legal advocacy.
The Kettle Advocates 253-0669, 1725 Venables:
Income assistance, tenancy issues, debt, child protection, mental health.
Vancouver Community Legal Assistance Society 685-3425, 300-1140 W.Pender Street:
Frontline advocate�s resource for developing & litigating cases on disability, mental health, welfare & unemployment issues.
Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services 872-6723, 210 W.Broadway: Counselling for Native families. Advocacy and assistance with foster situations+apprehensions
United Native Nations 688-1821, 110-23 W.Pender:
Employment, Environmental Youth Corps, veterans’ affairs, MAMLE (child advocacy), education, housing, status & rights.
BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre 687-3063, 208-1090 W.Pender. The name tells it.
Better Business Bureau 682-2711, 8:30-3:30
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
Tradeworks 253-9355, 87 E Pender:
Training in construction, computers, home imp. Internet access, job search & resumes, email, other help. “Job Shop” program. 8:30-4pm, Mon-Fri
Employment Services Centre 872-0770, 112 W Hastings:
Referrals and training, job placement and creation, economic & business enhancement aid, Call or drop in. 9:30-4:30
Megaphone 255-9701, 121 Heatley:
Training to sell Vancouver’s street paper. First 10 copies free. Monday to Friday 9-5pm; Saturday 10-3pm.
Aboriginal Connections to Employment 687-7480, 390 Main:
Free access to resources: Internet, job board, message & phone service for employment purposes. Counselling, case management, action plans, referrals.
Bladerunners 688-9116, 390 Main:
Skills, etc. placement on construction. Call first: 9-5, M-F.
**www.dtes.ca** website for network & aid
ADVOCACY in LANGUAGE & LEARNING
ADVOCACY in LANGUAGE & LEARNING
Learning Exchange 408-5164, 612 Main:
UBC community outreach. Student volunteer placement, internet coalition, resources, aid.
Carnegie Learning Centre 665-3013, 401 Main:
GED(Grade 12 equivalent), ESL (English as a Second Language) one-to-one tutors, reading/writing/math, resumes, computers…
First United Church 681-8365,
Adult Learning Disabilities Association
683-5554, 603-409 Granville: Drop-in resource centre; counselling for LD adults…
Downtown East Education Centre 101 Powell: Run by VSB
FRENCH
La Boussole 683-7337, 612 E. Broadway:
English lessons, GED (equivalency), literacy upgrading. Mon-Thur, 9-4, Fri 9-noon.
SPANISH
Servicios de Orientacion(SOS) 255-1881, 207-744 W Hastings:
Immigration counselling, advocacy, emergency aid. English classes, Referrals. 9 am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Call first.
S.O.S.:Chinese settlement worker for advocacy & immigration counselling. 255-4611
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, DROP-IN AND RECREATION
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, DROP-IN AND RECREATION
COMMUNITY CENTRES
Carnegie Community Centre 665-2220, 401 Main:
Open daily 9am-11pm. Food services & kitchen, library (Native, French, Spanish, Chinese collections) cards, board games, Seniors Lounge, gym, learning centre with tutors, a pool room, weights, theatre, poetry, music, computer room, art gallery, haircuts… (newsletter!)
The Gathering Place 665-2391, 609 Helmcken:
Low-income community centre with library, a pool room, various fitness classes, food services, music, poetry, laundry, computers, good company
Evelyne Saller Centre 665-3075, 320 Alexander:
Cafeteria, TV lounges (TSN), pool table, cards & board games, showers, laundry, crafts.
La Boussole 683-7337, 612 E.Broadway::
“Friendly” coffee, cards, board games; every 2 weeks a different social event/activity. Mon-Fri. 9-4 En francais!
Ray-Cam Co-op Centre 257-6949, 920 East Hastings:
Full-sized gym, variety of recreational programs. Kid’s Klub.
MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS
C.M.H.A. Recreation 872-3148
Motivation Power Achievement 738-1422 / 738-5177, 2275 Fir Street:.
Drop-In Centre 10am-9:30pm, Mon to Fri; 12-7 Sat & Sun.
The Living Room 255-7026, 528 Powell:
Drop-in, recreation. People with a mental health history welcome.
Kettle Friendship Society 251-2854, 1725 Venables:
Recreation, social contact & activities, meals, showers.
West Coast Mental Health Network 733-5570, 201-1300 Richards:
Peers. Shared resources, self-help groups, newsletter.
WOMEN
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre 681-8480, 302 Columbia:
Drop in or call for information. Variety of services
Single Moms 533 E.Hastings(YWCA Crabtree Corner): Call 216-1650 for information.
SENIORS
411 Seniors Centre 684-8171 704-333 Terminal,:
Membership $8/yr for 55+; pool table, cards, crafts, woodworking, library, thrift sho.
Downtown Eastside Seniors Centre 254-2194, 509 E.Hastings:
Cards, TV, pool table, talk, companionship, outings
Continental Seniors Centre 1067 Seymour:
Cards, TV, pool table, cafeteria.
Elders Network 732-0812:
Information on services available for seniors.
NATIVE GATHERINGS
Cultural Sharing 665-3003, 401 Main (Carnegie):
Mondays, 5pm in the Theatre.
Vancouver Aboriginal Centre 251-4844, 1607 E.Hastings:
9am-10pm
YOUTH
ARIES Project (Urban Native Youth) 255-1326, 1607 E.Hastings:
“Street involved” Native youth aged 14-19. Counselling/life skills, health info, arts & crafts, Recreational/cultural.
IDENTIFICATION
IDENTIFICATION
Birth Certificate 660-2937, 502-605 Robson
BCiD/Driver’s Licence 661-2255, 254-800 Hornby or 2750 Commercial
Passport 1-800-567-6868, 250-757 W.Hastings
Care Card (MSP-BC) 683-7151, 8-4:30pm
Indian Status 666-2059, 601-1138 Melville
S.I.N. Card 681-8253, 415-757 W Hastings
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Police Information 717-3321
Jail Information 775-3800:
24-hour phone to see if someone is in jail at Main & Cordova.
Court Information 660-4200, 222 Main:
To find out court appearance dates & times for Provincial Court on Main.
Transit Information 953-3333 for bus routes & schedules;
682-7887 for lost bus passes.
General Information 875-6381:
Greater Vancouver Information & Referral.
Alcohol & Drug Referral: 660-9382
Victim Services: 1-800-563-0808
Problem Gambling: 1-888-795-6111
Youth Against Violence: 1-800-680-4264
FREE/LOW COST COMPUTER SERVICES
FREE/LOW COST COMPUTER SERVICES
Carnegie Centre 665-2220, 401 Main:
Lab (7 days, 9:15am-9:45pm) 3 sessions(1 hr) per day. Carnegie membership required ($1/year). Learning Centre (M-F, 9-5) Introductory Courses; Library 10-10, 2 30m/day. Oppenheimer Park 1pc & wi-fi
Open Door Social Services (Work BC) 872-0770, 112 W Hastings:
Priority to jobseekers. Free computers/internet/fax/telephone M-F, 8-4:30pm
ACE 687-7480, 390 Main:
Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm. For Aboriginal people seeking employment
Ray-Cam Co-op Centre 257-6949, 920 E Hastings:
10 computers for members. Public has access M-F, 9-3pm. 2-hour sign-up.
UBC Learning Exchange 408-5164, 612 Main:
Tuesday-Friday, 1-5pm. Free computer tutoring, Internet, Office Software. Tutors.
Vancouver Community Network 257-3811, 705-333 Terminal: Mondays, 10-4, free drop-in help.
Free Geek Community Tech Centre 879-4335, 1820 Pandora:
Tue-Sat 11-6. Free access in exchange for volunteer hours. Ltd. Internet access.
Academy of Older Canadians 681-3767, 411 Dunsmuir: Computer basics & other courses. Cost
Vancouver Public Library
Central 331-3603, 350 W Georgia: M-Th 10-9pm, Fri-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5. Free computer/internet with Library card. 2 hrs/day
Strathcona 665-3967, 592 E Pender: M-F 9-5, Sat 11-4 Free computer/internet with Library card. 1 hour/day.
OTHER SERVICES
OTHER SERVICES
Co-op Radio 684-8494, 360 Columbia St:
Local music, ethnic issues, political commentary. Global audience. (100.5 FM).
Tenants’ Resource and Advisory Centre 255-0546:
Neighbourhood Housing Society
331-8757, Call for information.
DTES Neighbourhood House 215-2030, 573 E.Hastings:
Volunteers welcome. Programs, activities for moms + tots, others. Mon-Sat
Neighbourhood Helpers Project 254-6207, 509 E.Hastings:
Connects volunteers with isolated seniors & persons with disabilities.
Pigeon Park Savings 678-8276, 92 E.Hastings:
Banking services to low-income residents. Flat rate cheque cashing. Mon-Thur 11-5, Friday 12-6.
BC Men’s Resource Centre 878-9033
MOVING for Low-Income People
Ray’s Moving 255-1713
AJK Moving 875-9072
RECYCLING
United We Can 681-0001, 220 International:
9:30-5 M-F, 9:30-4 S-S: “This is the best in the city – no hassles, no limits and no bullshit.”
[Also bike repair and street/alley cleaning.]Electronic Recycling Association 215-4483, 2028 Wall St:
Non-profit; focus on reuse of IT equipment. Donates various hardware items to charities and low-income people.
Carnegie Community Action Project 604-729-2380(Jean Swanson), 665-2105 (office)
Research, public education & direct action, Focusing on issues that affect our Downtown Eastside neighbourhood: housing, gentrification, homelessness, drug policy, and poverty
GET INVOLVED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY..
THE FIGHT FOR A SENTIENT PEACE
HIV+ / AIDS
HIV+ / AIDS
AIDS Vancouver 893-2201, 1107 Seymour:
This is the Pacific AIDS Resource Centre, connected to the international network of AIDS research & support services.
Healing Our Spirit (BC Aboriginal) 879-8884, 100-2425 Quebec:
Care, support for Aboriginal Peoples infected and affected by this disease.
Positive Women’s Network 692-3000, 614-1033 Davie:
Supports women living with HIV/ AIDS in making their own choices about HIV-related care, including treatments, reproduction, and advocacy . Mon-Fri, 9-5; drop-in 11-4.
Vancouver Native Health Society – Outreach 254-9949, 449 E.Hastings:
Positive Outlook offers drop-in, outreach, medical, social services.
A.S.I.A.[Asian Society for Intervention of AIDS]
669-5567 210-119 W.Pender.
HIV/IDU Consumer Board 688-6241, 105-177 E.Hastings.
Information and advocacy.
Immigrant Services
Immigrant Services
Settlement Section 684-7498, 580 Drake:
Help with housing, jobs, social services, translation.
Language Instruction: 684-2561, 501-333 Terminal:
Afternoon or evening classes. All welcome.
MOSAIC 254-9626, 1720 Grant:
Services in 22 languages & translation. Settlement & social aid.
Bridge Health Clinic 709-6540, 2450 Ontario(St.Joseph’s Hospital, Kingsway & 13th):
Immigrants & refugees;. Mon,Tue & Fri 1-4pm, Wed, Thur 1:30-4:30pm
MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS
MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS
Informal: You are in hospital because you requested admission.
– you can accept or refuse specific treatments. You must agree first.
– you must consent without ultimatums or threats being put to you.
– you will be discharged within 72 hours unless status is changed to involuntary.
Involuntary: POLICE say you act in a way likely to endanger yourself and/or another’s safety.
A JUDGE believes you are a mentally disordered person..and/or dangerous to be at large..and/or that usual procedure causes a dangerous wait;
A DOCTOR determines you are mentally disordered..require treatment (care, control, supervision)..for your own or others’ safety.
* 2 doctors have to fill out forms
* You can appeal admission on 1st day.
* Admission as an involuntary patient can be good for 30 days.
* Unless a doctor reports that you should(have to) stay in hospital, you must be let go after 30 days.
* If a doctor reports that you have to stay it can be for 90 days.
IF YOU ARE IN A PROVINCIAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, CONTACT THE MENTAL PATIENT’S ADVOCATE. IT IS FREE.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES
CLAS 685-3425; BCCPD 872-1278
Kettle 251-2801; MPA 482-3700