#42 April 2010
- FREE OR LOW COST GOODS -FREE FOOD -INEXPENSIVE MEALS AND FOOD -For Psychiatric Clients -ORGANIC
- -FREE CLOTHING -INEXPENSIVE CLOTHING, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS
- SHELTER & HOUSING: EMERGENCY SHELTER, CRISIS SHELTER FOR WOMEN, HOUSING FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS,
- HEALTH SERVICES: EMERGENCY, HOSPITALS, CRISIS SERVICES
- FREE OR LOW COST MEDICAL SERVICES: FREE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, DE-LOUSING, SHOWERS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS, ALCOHOL & DRUG OUTPATIENT
- FREE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, DE-LOUSING, SHOWERS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS
- COUNSELLING, SUPPORT, INFORMATION: PSYCHIATRIC, DRUG USERS, PROSTITUTES,
- Some helpful phone numbers
- WOMEN, NATIVE PEOPLE, DISABLED, SENIORS, OTHER COUNSELLING SERVICES
- LEGAL SERVICES
- ADVOCACY RESOURCE LIST
- EMPLOYMENT
- ADVOCACY in LANGUAGE & LEARNING
- SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, DROP-IN AND RECREATION
- INFORMATION
- OTHER SERVICES
- HIV+ / AIDS
- Immigrant Services
- MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS
- IDENTIFICATION
FREE OR LOW COST GOODS
�When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint.
When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me
a communist.� - Dom Helder Camara
FREE FOOD
The Dugout 685-5239, 59 Powell:
Coffee and soup at 7:15am (8:45am Sun & Hol); .
Mission Possible 543 Powell:
Drop-in Tues-Fri, 1-3:30pm coffee & snack. Other programs.
First United Church 681-8365,320 E.Hastings
Soup/buns 8:30am, coffee 9:30am Mon-Fri; coffee and sandwich 7:00pm Saturdays.
Franciscan Sisters 385 E.Cordova
Sandwiches daily except Wed & Sat, 3:30-5; Sundays 2-3:30. � or until food runs out
Women�s Centre 681-8480, 302 Columbia
(Women only). Hot lunches, 12:30 weekdays.
*Harbour Light 119 E.Cordova:
Lunch 11-11:55am weekdays; supper nightly at 5:00pm except Tues & Thurs.
*Union Gospel Mission 616 E.Cordova
Lunch 1:45pm weekdays; supper 7:00pm & 7:30pm
*(Religious services before meal.)
Food Banks Call 876-3601 for locations.
INEXPENSIVE MEALS AND FOOD
Evelyne Saller Centre 320 Alexander, 665-3075:
Cafeteria; breakfast, 10am, $2.00; lunch, 11am, $2.00; supper til 5:50pm, $2.00.
411 Seniors� Centre 684-8171, 411 Dunsmuir,
Cafeteria; breakfast to $3, lunch to $3.25; Monday-Friday, 8:15-3pm, Sat. 9-2pm
Carnegie Centre 665-2220, 401 Main:
Concession/kitchen; prep & operation by staff & volunteers. Pre-fixed # of breakfasts (45) at 10am. $1.75; Lunches 6 days, noon, $1.75; Dinners (40) 5 nights, 5:00pm, $3.00.
Downtown Eastside Community Store 778-371-0063, 179 E.Hastings:
Sells low cost groceries to low-income residents.
FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS
Kettle Friendship Society 251-2854, 1725 Venables:
Lunch at 11:30am, $1
Coast Club House 876-2357, 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 GOODSFREE CLOTHING
First United Church 681-8365, 320 E.Hastings:
Mon 9-11, Tues-Thur 1-3
Franciscan Sisters 685-9987, 385 East Cordova:
Mon-Thurs, 9am-11am. Door in the lane off
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre 681-8480, 302
Crabtree Corner 216-1650, 533 E.Hastings:
Women & children.
INEXPENSIVE CLOTHING, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS
UGM Market 659 E.Hastings:
Clothes, blankets, dishes, furniture.
VGHospital Thruft 100-block E.Broadway
St.James Thrift Store & Moving Service 606-0345, 394 Powell
411 Dunsmuir: Mon-Fri, 10-2
Salvation Army
Beds, furniture, appliances, household goods, clothing, reconditioned items.
SHELTER & HOUSING: EMERGENCY SHELTER, CRISIS SHELTER FOR WOMEN, HOUSING FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS,SHELTER & HOUSING
DERA Housing Society 682-0931, 12 East
Decent low-cost housing.
Part of Skookum Hub
Main & Hastings Housing Society 331-8757 40 E.Hastings or 380
Low-Cost Housing - 500 Dunsmuir
Portland Hotel Society 683-0073, 40W.Hastings:
Residential hotels, psychiatric support.
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Days & Nights: 660-3194
Catholic Charities 443-3292, 828 Cambie:
Call for information.
Lookout 681-9126,
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.
Covenant House 685-7474, 575 Drake: Youth
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, 329 1/2 Powell.
HOUSING FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS
Community Care Teams 874-7626 :
Referrals to psychiatric boarding homes.
Mental Patients Association 738-1442, 1731 W.4th:
Access to 5 halfway houses
Coast Foundation 872-3502, 295 E.11th:
Operates psychiatric boarding homes.
Lookout 681-9126,
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 682-2344, local 2126:
Poison I.D.
Venture 879-8222 (after hours emergency psychiatric services.732-7307), 220 E.13th Ave: Mobile team providing service from 8pm-3am.
Victims� Services 665-2225, 320 Main: Aid.
FREE OR LOW COST MEDICAL SERVICES: FREE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, DE-LOUSING, SHOWERS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS, ALCOHOL & DRUG OUTPATIENTFREE 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.
STD nurses 660-9695, 59 W.Pender
Native Health Walk-In Clinic 255-9766, 449 East 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, Mon to Fri.
Health Contact Centre, 166 E.Hastings: 658-1224:
Basic health services and referrals. First point of contact for street & users. Open 7 dys
Bridge Health Clinic ( 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
3 Bridges Clinic 633-4220, 1292 Hornby:
8:30-8, M-F; hours & services vary � call first.
Reach Community Health Centre 254-1354, 1145 Commercial Drive.
Vancouver General 875-4060, 711 W.12th:
Outpatient: Eligible low income persons.
V.D. Clinic 660-6161, 828 W.10th:
Appointment necessary.
ALCOHOL & DRUG OUTPATIENT SERVICES
AVALON WOMEN�S CENTRE: 263-7177
ODYSSEY 11 (Youth): 879-8853
SENIORS� WELL AWARE (SWAP): 687-7927
A&D DAY TREATMENT: 875-9575
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:
604-254-9900, 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.
Welfare 660-3143 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, 9am-10:30am, weekdays.
Life Skills Centre 412 E.Cordova: M-F, 10-4
SHOWERS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS
Coast Foundation 876-2357, 295 E.11th:
Showers at the clubhouse, 3pm daily.
Mental Patients Association 738-1422, 1731 W.4th:
Showers for members, 10am-9pm.
COUNSELLING, SUPPORT, INFORMATION: PSYCHIATRIC, DRUG USERS, PROSTITUTES,COUNSELLING, SUPPORT, INFORMATION
Life Skills 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 251-2854,
1725 Venables Street.
Mental Health Action, Research & Advocacy. 689-7938, 421-119 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. 8:15-5, 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
Health Contact Centre, 166 E.Hastings: 658-1224:
Basic health services and referrals. First point of contact for street & users. Open 7 days
HIV/IDU Consumer Board 688-6241, 105-177 E.Hastings. Information and advocacy.
PROSTITUTES
PACE (Prostitution Alternatives Counselling & Education)
872-7651: Help with housing, detox, welfare, food, clothing, shelter, daycare, employment, job training...getting off the street and somewhere safe! (Founded by former pros)
PEERS Vancouver 1-866-647-3377, 323-119 W.Pender:
Excellent peer support, advocacy, volunteer and job opportunities, employment counselling, training, workshops, internet access.
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 numbersSome helpful phone numbers
PACE Cellular (weekends & evenings).............786-5437
W.I.S.H.........................................669-WISH
SYS(STREET YOUTH SERVICES)......................662-8822
EMERGENCY SERVICES..............................660-4927
YOUTH DETOX.....................................251-7615
ADOLESCENT SERVICES UNIT........................660-9376
HEALTH VAN .....................................685-6561
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 SERVICESWOMEN
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre 681-8480, 302
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.
WISH Drop-In Centre 330 Alexander:
Safe place for women working on 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]**
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
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, 225-119 W Pender;:
Info library/ referral centre on women’s health issues, doctor/therapist index, phone counseling, support groups.
NATIVE PEOPLE
Aboriginal Front Door Society 604-697-5666,
Adult education, arts & crafts, drumming, healing circles. 8-2pm Mon-Friday
Helping Spirit Lodge 872-6649, 3965
Native family violence counselling.
Native Courtworkers & Counselling Association 687-0281,
9am-10pm.
Hey-way-noqu’ 874-1831,401-1638 E. Broadway:
Healing Circle for Addictions Society.
UNN (United Native Nations) 688-1821, 110-23 West Pender:
All manner of Native issues.
210 W.Broadway: Counselling for Native families. Advocacy and
assistance with foster situations+apprehensions.
DISABLED
Downtown Eastside Handicapped Association 411 Dunsmuir:
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
Strathcona Community Centre 731-1813, 601 Keefer:
Offers a wide range of social & recreational activities.
411 Seniors’ Centre 684-8171, 411 Dunsmuir:
Counselling on Pensions, Social Assistance, Housing, etc. Mon-Fri, 8:30-4pm
Elders’ Network 732-0812:
Information on services available for seniors.
OTHER COUNSELLING SERVICES
WATARI Youth/Family Alcohol&Drug Service
254-6995, 301-877 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 682-3674, 119 E. Cordova.
Alcohol & Drug Detoxes 660-9382: R
un by Ministry of Labour & Consumer Services
John Howard Society 872-5651, 300-96 E. Broadway:
Support and services for those in contact with the criminal justice system.
LEGAL SERVICESLEGAL 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 696-1322: Non-profit legal advocacy.
Law Students’ Legal Advice Program 822-5791:
Students under the supervision of lawyers help with advice & assistance. At Carnegie Tues. 7-9pm. Legal clinics
U.B.C. Legal Clinic 822-5791:
Provides free advice & assistance. 9-4 , Monday to Friday
Programs, services in Disability, Mental Health, and Community law.
ADVOCACY RESOURCE LISTADVOCACY RESOURCE LIST
Downtown Eastside Residents� Association
(DERA) 682-0931, 12 E.Hastings: Welfare advocacy, housing, EI, community issues.
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, Monday to Friday.
Peers Vancouver 681-3044, 323-119 W.Pender:
Advocacy for prostitutes. 9-5, Monday to Friday.
Mental Patients Association 738-2811, 1731 W.4th:.
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 696-1322: Non-profit legal advocacy.
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
EMPLOYMENTEMPLOYMENT
Tradeworks 253-9355, 876 Cordova:
Training in construction, computers, home imp. Internet access, job search & resumes, email, other help. “Job Shop” program. 8:30-4pm, Mon-Fri
Pathways Information Centre 682-7353, 390
Referrals and training, job placement and creation, economic & business enhancement aid, Call or drop in. 9:30-4:30
newCHAPTER2 215-2295, 835 E Hastings:
Employment Resource Centre Drop-In. Free access to resources -Internet, Job Board, phone & message service -for employment purposes. Case Management Unit for individual help. M-F, 9-4:30
** www.dtes.ca ** website for network & aid.
Bladerunners 688-9116, 56 W.Hastings:
Skills, etc. placement on construction. Call first: 9-5, M-F.
ADVOCACY in LANGUAGE & LEARNINGADVOCACY in LANGUAGE & LEARNING
Learning Exchange 408-5164, 121
UBC community outreach. Student volunteer placement, internet coalition, resources, aid.
Carnegie Learning Centre 665-3013, 401
GED(Grade 12 equivalent), ESL (English as a Second Language) one-to-one tutors, read-ing/writing/math, resumes, computers...
First United Church 681-8365, 320 E.
Basic literacy, Mon-Thur, 12-3pm
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) 255-4611, 411 Dunsmuir 4th floor: Immigration counselling, advocacy, emergency aid. English classes, Referrals. 9 am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
S.O.S.: Chinese settlement worker for advocacy & immigration counselling. 255-4611
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, DROP-IN AND RECREATIONSOCIAL 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:
Seeing is believing! New 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.
Ray-Cam Co-op Centre 257-6949, 920 East
Full-sized gym, variety of recreational programs. Kid’s Klub.
MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS
C.M.H.A. Recreation 872-3148
Mental Patients Association 738-1422 / 738-5177, 1731 W.4th:. Drop-In Centre 10am-9:30pm, Mon to Fri; 12-7pm Sat & Sunday.
The Living Room 255-7026, 528 Powell:
Drop-in, recreation. People with a mental health history welcome.
Kettle Friendship Society 251-2854, 1725 Venables:
Crafts, games, videos, social contact.
Van-Rich Mental Health Network 733-5570: Peers. Shared resources, self-help groups, newsletter.
WOMEN
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre 681-8480, 302
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 411 Dunsmuir,:
Membership $8/yr for 55+; pool table, cards, crafts, woodworking, thrift shop, library.
Downtown Eastside Seniors Centre 254-2194, 509 E.Hastings:
Cards, TV, pool table, talk, companionship, outings
Continental Seniors Centre 1067
Cards, TV, pool table, cafeteria.
Elders Network 732-0812:
Information on services available for seniors.
NATIVE GATHERINGS
Cultural Sharing 665-3003, 401
Mondays, 7pm in the Theatre.
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.
INFORMATIONINFORMATION
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: 1-800-663-1441
Victim Services: 1-800-563-0808
Problem Gambling: 1-800-680-4264
Youth Against Violence: 1-800-680-4264
OTHER SERVICESOTHER SERVICES
Co-op Radio 684-8494,
Local music, ethnic issues, political commentary. Global audience. (102.7 FM).
Tenants’ Resource and Advisory Centre 255-0546:
Excellent resource - information & aid.
Main &Hastings Community Development Society
331-8757, Call for information.
DTES Neighbourhood House 215-2030, 501 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.
Banking services to low-income residents. Flat rate cheque cashing. Mon-Fri, 10-5.
BC Men’s Resource Centre 878-9033
MOVING for Low-Income People
St.James Moving Service 606-0345, 394 Powell
Ray’s Moving 255-1713, 1987 Triumph
Maxi Move 306-8761
RECYCLING
United We Can 681-0001, 49 E.Hastings:
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,
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), 839-0379 (Wendy Pedersen)
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+ / AIDSHIV+ / AIDS
AIDS Vancouver 681-2122, 1107
This is the Pacific AIDS Resource Centre, connected to the international network of AIDS research and support services.
Healing Our Spirit (BC Aboriginal) 879-8884, 100-2425
Care, support for Aboriginal Peoples infected and affected by this disease.
Positive Women’s Network 681-2122, 1107
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.
S.O.S. - Peer education on AIDS 255-7273
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 ServicesImmigrant Services
Settlement Section 684-7498, 580 Drake:
Help with housing, jobs, social services, translation.
Family Counselling 681-3505,
Crisis intervention, adjustment.
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 (
Immigrants & refugees;. Mon,Tue & Fri 1-4pm, Wed, Thur 1:30-4:30pm
MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERSMENTAL 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 251-5834; MPA 738-1442
IDENTIFICATIONIDENTIFICATION
Birth Certificate 660-2937, 502-605 Robson
BCiD/Driver’s Licence 661-2255, 254-800 Hornby or 2750 Commercial
Passport 775-6250 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