This is an alphabetized listing of resources, agencies and organizations involved in reintegration and community health and safety.
If you know of a resource not listed please contact the site administrator at jamiebillingham@shaw.ca
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Alcohol and Drug Info and Referral | ||
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http://www.vcn.bc.ca/isv/adirs.htm Alcohol and Drug
604 660-9382 or BC Toll Free: 1-800-663-1441 Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Deaf and hard of hearing callers: TTY 604 875-0885 (collect calls accepted) or Text 604 836-6381
If you have questions or concerns about your own or someone else's alcohol and drug use, contact the Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service at 660-9382 or 1 800 663-1441, (outside the Lower Mainland). You can also submit a question to us via e-mail or, if you prefer, fax it to 604 660-9415.
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Anderson Circle Pre-Employment Program | ||
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This program is for past or future Brothers and Sisters of Anderson Lodge or Circle of Eagles Lodge. This is a 15 week pre-employment program that includes Certification, Life Skills and then subsidized Job Placement (16 weeks) Women contact Germaine Henry at Anderson Women's Healing Lodge 604-876-1246 Men contact Merv Thomas at Circle of Eagles Lodge - 604-874-9610 For those looking for Temporary Work Release information to attend this program contact: Merv Thomas @ 604-874-9610 or Velma Albert @ 604-874-1246 Program Coordinator - Germaine Henry Ph: 604-874-1246 Fax: 604-874-9464 Website: www.circleofeagles.com Funded by Aboriginal Community Career Employment Service Society | ||
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Belkin House | ||
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Salvation Army - Belkin House In addition to providing CRF beds under contract with CSC, Belkin House also provides Personal Developmet Program (PDP), low cost, temporary housing. The cost is $375.00 per month. Subsidies may be available. A $180.00 damage deposit is required as is participation in the Personal Development Program including: Developing with an Advisor, a Personal Development Plan Signing a fixed term lease that is renewable with Advisors approval Following House Rules and Paying for Accommodations To apply, make appointment with an Advisor at 555 Homer Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1K8 Phone: 604-681-3405 Fax: 604-681-3005 | ||
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British Columbia Persons With AIDS Society | ||
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1107 Seymour Street, 2nd Floor, Vancouver BC Phone: 604-893-3383 ot r-800-994-2437 pop line: 604-527-8605 Fax: 604-893-2251 Prison Outreach Coordinator: Terry Howard | ||
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British Columbia Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse | |
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#202 - 1252 Burrard St Vancouver BC V6Z 1Z1 Phone: 604-682-6482 Fax: 604-684-8883 Funded in part by the Gaming Commission to provide therapy to men impacted by sexual trauma. | |
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Dental Lower Mainland | ||
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Vancouver Community College Dental Clinic City Centre Campus 250 West Pender Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9 telephone: 604-443-8499 A low cost dental service. Patients are screened by the dentist. Six appointments are required. The clinic runs from September through to June. Please call for hours and to make an appointment.
Vancouver Community College Denture Clinic City Centre Campus 250 West Pender Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9 telephone: 604-443-8500 A low cost dental service for people who need dentures, either partial or full. The clinic runs from September through to June. Please call for hours and to make an appointment.
Reach Community Health Centre 1145 Commercial Drive Vancouver, BC V5L 3X3 telephone: 604-254-1331 Low-cost dental treatment and preventive dental services.
University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry John B. MacDonald Building 2199 Westbrook Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 telephone: 604-822-2112
Fees are 20% to 25% less than what dentists can charge in private practice. Student Dentists are supervised by an experienced and licensed Dentist. Clinic is open from September until April. Serves the lower mainland. Please call for hours.
Downtown Eastside Walk-In Dental Clinic Vancouver Native Health Society 449 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6A 1P5 telephone: 604-254-9949
This clinic offers free dental care to the residents of the Downtown Eastside. The clinic's focus is primarily on the relief of pain. The clinic is staffed with volunteer dental professionals and the hours vary. Please call to inquire about hours.
Mid-Main Community Health Centre 3998 Main Street Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2 telephone: 604-873-3602
The clinic accepts dental insurance. If a patient does not have dental insurance, the patient will be charged 10% below the fee guide. Please call for hours.
North Community Health Centre 200-1651 Commercial Drive Vancouver, BC V5L 3X3 telephone: 604-215-3935
This clinic offers dental treatment and prevention for children under the age of 6. It also offers emergency services for children up to Grade 7 who do not have dental insurance.
Portland Community Clinic 100-360 Columbia Street Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1 telephone: 604-609-7366
Provides dental services at a reduced fee, or through dental insurance, to Downtown Eastside residents. Residents must live in postal code areas V6A or V6B. Please call for hours.
Strathcona Community Clinic 601 Keefer Street Vancouver, Bc V6A 3V8 telephone: 604-713-4485
Low cost dentistry to children under 19 years of age, their family members and seniors. Please call for hours.
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Employment Programs Lower Mainland | ||
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Up to date listing of all the government sponsored employment programs in the Lower Mainland. | ||
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Fraser Health | ||
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Fraser Health's web site has information on services for those in the living in Surrey, Langley and the Fraser Valley. Incudes links to their Primary Care Clinic that provides medical care, health education and advocacy for individuals experiencing mental health issues and concurrent disorders (addictions), their families and youth. | ||
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Health - BC government website | |
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Great site with lots of information and downloadable posters relating to health and wellness. | |
Here To Help - Website | ||
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Link to BC Mental Health and Addictions website. Excellent source of information about mental health, wellness, self-management, and recovery options. Great resourse for those directly and indirectly affected by mental health and/or substance misuse. | ||
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