Connective Support Society

20 services offered by: Connective Support Society

• ACES (Acquiring Community-Based Employment Skills)

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  Provides employability and life skills workshops, safety certificate and skills enhancement training, and supported work experiences to individuals facing multiple barriers to employment.

  Provides employability and life skills workshops, safety certificate and skills enhancement training, and supported work experiences to individuals facing multiple barriers to employment. Participants work with staff to identify and work towards achieving their career goals, and receive ongoing support and advocacy for long-term employment success. Participants must be over age 15, a resident in BC, and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or protected person. Offered in collaboration with regional delivery partners across BC; serves the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland, Northern BC, Okanagan, and Vancouver Island.

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  • https://connective.ca/services/aces

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  • Vancouver, BC

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• Affordable Housing

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  Provides long-term, low-barrier affordable housing to individuals, couples, and families who are BC residents and have low to moderate incomes.

  Provides long-term, low-barrier affordable housing to individuals, couples, and families who are BC residents and have low to moderate incomes. Eligibility criteria include household income less than or equal to the BC Housing housing income limit of the region. Size of units varies. Units are priced 20 to 30 percent under market rate. Buildings are located in Campbell River, Duncan, Fort St John, Maple Ridge, and Port Hardy. Apply directly to housing provider.

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  • connective.ca/housing

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  • No address available

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• Bridge Street Pathways Shelter

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  Provides 24-hour low-barrier, referral-based shelter for up to 34 individuals, including couples, experiencing homelessness.

  Provides 24-hour low-barrier, referral-based shelter for up to 34 individuals, including couples, experiencing homelessness. Outreach staff connect with people in the community, with a focus on the downtown area, and refer them to the shelter when spaces are available. Priority given to people who are actively engaging with support services and ready to be housed and engage in case management. Provides three meals daily, showers, laundry facilities, personal hygiene supplies, personal storage (day lockers, tote bins, and bicycle storage), and a day room with computer and Wi-Fi access. Support services may include wellness checks; life skills training; case management; connection to health care, cultural supports, and/or community services; and assistance transitioning to longer-term housing. Pets are not allowed. By referral through outreach workers only, with a focus on those sheltering outdoors in the downtown area (particularly around Pandora Avenue and Ellice Street); no walk-ins. Partnership with BC Housing and City of Victoria.

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  • connective.ca/services/bridge-street-pathways-shelter

  Address

  • 2920 Bridge Street
    Victoria, BC, V8T 4T3

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• CODE Dental Clinic

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  Community dental clinic provides pain management-based dental services including extractions and fillings at a reduced cost.

  Community dental clinic provides pain management-based dental services including extractions and fillings at a reduced cost. Does not provide dental hygiene or denturist services. Fees based on patient income; fees are set to cover only the cost of providing dental procedures. Appointment required, and can be booked by phone or email. Hours vary. Not wheelchair accessible.

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  • connective.ca/services/code-dental-clinic

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  • 201-489 Wallace Street
    Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5B7

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• Community Living Residential Services

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  Provides supported housing for people under the care of Community Living BC (CLBC) and facing multiple barriers such as developmental disabilities, problematic substance use, mental health issues, homelessness, and/or criminal justice issues.

  Provides supported housing for people under the care of Community Living BC (CLBC) and facing multiple barriers such as developmental disabilities, problematic substance use, mental health issues, homelessness, and/or criminal justice issues. Also provides individualized community living residential programs for adults under the care of CLBC with supervision orders that require 24-hour monitoring. Referral required from Community Living British Columbia (CLBC).

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  • https://connective.ca/all-services

  Address

  • Vancouver, BC

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• Community Reintegration Program

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  Provides pre-release supports and services to incarcerated individuals as they prepare for their transition to the community.

  Provides pre-release supports and services to incarcerated individuals as they prepare for their transition to the community. Staff assist with pre-release planning and support individuals to identify and connect with services that meet their individual needs and goals. Also provides information on the rights and responsibilities of incarcerated persons, assists with establishing community supports, and works to reduce barriers faced by individuals before their release. Community Support Initiative (CSI) provides personalized support for people with complex needs as they transition from prison to the community. Services include assistance locating and maintaining housing, filing taxes, applying for identification, job placement and retention, and referrals to substance use treatment, mental health, or health services.

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  • connective.ca/justice-services

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  • 33131 South Fraser Way
    Abbotsford, BC, V2S 2B1

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• Community Service Office (CSO) - Abbotsford

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  Provides support to individuals who are impacted by the criminal justice system, those transitioning into the community from correctional facilities, and those who experience multiple persistent barriers to accessing mainstream community resources, particularly those in marginalized or vulnerable populations such as individuals with developmental disabilities, persistent mental health conditions, substance abuse issues, and those who may be at risk of homelessness.

  Provides support to individuals who are impacted by the criminal justice system, those transitioning into the community from correctional facilities, and those who experience multiple persistent barriers to accessing mainstream community resources, particularly those in marginalized or vulnerable populations such as individuals with developmental disabilities, persistent mental health conditions, substance abuse issues, and those who may be at risk of homelessness. Provides assistance, referrals, advocacy, and support with essential services. Aims to fulfill the need for healthy supports and facilitate meaningful connections to the community to establish safety and success for both individuals and their community. Appointment is required; does not provide walk-in services or programs. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.

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  • connective.ca/services/community-services

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  • Abbotsford, BC

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• Community Service Office (CSO) - Vancouver

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  Provides assistance to people in the community facing barriers, including homelessness, mental health concerns, problematic substance use, criminal justice involvement, and developmental disabilities.

  Provides assistance to people in the community facing barriers, including homelessness, mental health concerns, problematic substance use, criminal justice involvement, and developmental disabilities. Provides drop-in services within a safe and supportive environment for individuals who may require support in accessing community resources. Services include assistance with obtaining identification, educational upgrading, locating and maintaining safe and affordable housing, as well as referrals to employment, substance use treatment, mental health resources, advocacy services, and income tax resources. Also offers a variety of in-house programming promoting well-being and independence. UBC Smiles dental clinic provides low-cost dental services for adults needing immediate relief from untreated dental conditions. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday, and 9 am to 12 noon Friday. Welcomes walk-ins; no referral is required.

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  • connective.ca/services/community-services

  Address

  • 3360 Fraser Street
    Vancouver, BC, V5V 4C1

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• Community-based Residential Facilities

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  Community-based residential facilities (CBRF) provide safe, secure housing and wraparound supports to men on parole or conditional release with residency conditions from federal or provincial correctional institutions.

  Community-based residential facilities (CBRF) provide safe, secure housing and wraparound supports to men on parole or conditional release with residency conditions from federal or provincial correctional institutions. 24/7 staffing provides structure, monitoring, and support for individual needs and community safety, while ensuring individuals receive the support they need in areas such as addiction, mental health, employment, and education to succeed while reintegrating into the community. Facilities include Elliot House (604-859-9266, Abbotsford), Hobden House (604-585-4493, Surrey), Tims Manor (604-872-5651 Local 310, Abbotsford), and Miyáqˈelhá:wetawt for Indigenous persons (604-872-5651 Local 310, Abbotsford). Individuals may apply by requesting a screening from their Parole Officer. CBRFs are operated under contract with Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).

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  • https://connective.ca/justice-services

  Address

  • Vancouver, BC

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• Home Share Program

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  Residential option for adults with a developmental disability and under the care of CLBC to live with a home share provider who offers ongoing, individualized support.

  Residential option for adults with a developmental disability and under the care of CLBC to live with a home share provider who offers ongoing, individualized support. Homes may be owned, rented, or leased by the home share provider or by the individual requiring support. In some situations, the individual lives in a family home; in others, the home share provider and the supported individual live together as roommates in a cooperative relationship. Program is delivered in homes across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

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  • https://connective.ca/services/home-share

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  • No address available

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• Homeless Prevention Program (HPP) - Vancouver

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  Provides services to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in particular people of Indigenous descent, women who have experienced violence or who are at risk of violence, youth transitioning out of foster care, and individuals leaving the correctional or hospital system.

  Provides services to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in particular people of Indigenous descent, women who have experienced violence or who are at risk of violence, youth transitioning out of foster care, and individuals leaving the correctional or hospital system. Helps individuals access rental housing in the private market, through support services such as referrals to housing options, housing search assistance, tenancy dispute navigation, and rent supplements. Serves Vancouver. Funded by BC Housing.

  Website

  • connective.ca/services/homelessness-prevention-program

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  • 3360 Fraser Street
    Vancouver, BC, V5V 4C1

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• Nanaimo Rent Bank

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  Housing stabilization program for residents age 19 and older who are experiencing challenges with paying their rent and/or essential utilities (gas, hydro).

  Housing stabilization program for residents age 19 and older who are experiencing challenges with paying their rent and/or essential utilities (gas, hydro). Eligible applicants can receive up to $3,500 in financial assistance, with funds paid directly to landlords or utility providers. Loan repayment begins three months after approval, with flexible repayment terms ranging form 24 to 36 months, although renters can choose to repay early. Application process involves completing an online application through the BC Rent Bank (bcrentbank.ca/apply), submitting required documents (including bank statements, ID, and a tenancy agreement), and undergoing an initial screening by a case manager. Once approved, loan processing takes approximately one to two weeks. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or permanent residents. Serves Lantzville, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Tofino, Ucluelet, and area. Funded by BC Rent Bank.

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  • connective.ca/services/rent-bank-bc

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• Northern BC Therapeutic Community

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  Provides a residential program for self-identified males 19 years of age and older who are seeking recovery from problematic substance use.

  Provides a residential program for self-identified males 19 years of age and older who are seeking recovery from problematic substance use. Group-based approach includes health and wellness support, social/recreational and educational programs, life and employment skills training, agricultural activity participation, and connections to community services. Program lasts from six to 12 months, with aftercare service also available. No fees for service. Referral required from approved service provider; see list on website.

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  • connective.ca/services/northern-bc-therapeutic-community

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  • Prince George, BC

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• Outreach and Community Inclusion

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  Provides person-centred, one-to-one services to adults, supporting individuals to live as independently as possible while ensuring opportunities to engage in the community and build healthy relationships.

  Provides person-centred, one-to-one services to adults, supporting individuals to live as independently as possible while ensuring opportunities to engage in the community and build healthy relationships. Community-based outreach supports may include employment, housing, building healthy relationships, and social/recreational opportunities. Serves communities in the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland, and Kamloops. Referral required from Community Living British Columbia (CLBC).

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  • https://connective.ca/services/outreach-and-community-inclusion

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  • No address available

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• Provincial Reintegration Program

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  Provides support to individuals who are incarcerated and nearing their transition to the community.

  Provides support to individuals who are incarcerated and nearing their transition to the community. Reintegration workers assist with release planning, and help individuals identify and connect with services that meet their needs and goals. Also provides information on the rights and responsibilities of people who are incarcerated, and work to reduce the number of barriers faced by individuals before their release. Works in collaboration with BC Corrections staff and resources in the community. Inmates apply by filling out a special request form and submitting it to their Living Unit Officer at NFPC.

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  • https://connective.ca/services/provincial-reintegration

  Address

  • North Fraser Pretrial Centre (NFPC), 1451 Kingsway Avenue
    Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 1S2

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• Reaching Home

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  Aims to prevent and reduce chronic and episodic homelessness among individuals being released from provincial institutions by connecting them to safe, suitable, and permanent housing.

  Aims to prevent and reduce chronic and episodic homelessness among individuals being released from provincial institutions by connecting them to safe, suitable, and permanent housing. Assists with housing search, landlord mediation, navigating tenancy disputes, and accessing community resources that support with legal concerns, substance use, mental health, education, and employment. Can also provide service users with short-term subsidies for rent and housing start-up costs, such as furniture, small appliances, groceries, and other basic needs. Serves the Lower Mainland.

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  • connective.ca/services/reaching-home

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  • 3360 Fraser Street
    Vancouver, BC, V5V 4C1

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• Record Suspension Program

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  Assists individuals with the process of applying for a record suspension (formerly called a pardon), including providing administrative support and financial assistance to cover any application fees.

  Assists individuals with the process of applying for a record suspension (formerly called a pardon), including providing administrative support and financial assistance to cover any application fees. Eligible individuals must have completed all sentences, including fines, probation and/or parole, and the appropriate waiting periods. Call or email for intake. Serves the Lower Mainland; those living outside this area can contact the program to be connected to a partner in their community. Hours vary.

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  • https://connective.ca/services/record-suspension-program

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  • 3360 Fraser Street
    Vancouver, BC, V5V 4C1

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• Restorative Justice Program

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  Offers alternatives to the criminal justice system for youth and adults in Nanaimo who have been impacted by crime or harm.

  Offers alternatives to the criminal justice system for youth and adults in Nanaimo who have been impacted by crime or harm. Facilitates a variety of out-of-court and parallel-to-court processes, including restorative dialogues, resolution agreements, and diversionary programming. Staff work closely with participants to identify the root causes of the harm to put in place preventative interventions and supports, while collaborating with the community victims of crime, and other relevant parties to resolve conflict, promote accountability, and foster healing. Referrals received from self and others such as RCMP, Crown Counsel, schools, and community members.

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  • https://connective.ca/services/restorative-justice

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  • Nanaimo, BC

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• Supportive Housing

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  Provides housing and person-centered community and living skills support for people facing diverse barriers and challenges, including at risk of or experiencing homelessness, Indigenous background, equity-denied populations, older adults, dementia or acquired brain injury, and individuals living with disabilities or mental health challenges, and people with low-to-moderate income.

  Provides housing and person-centered community and living skills support for people facing diverse barriers and challenges, including at risk of or experiencing homelessness, Indigenous background, equity-denied populations, older adults, dementia or acquired brain injury, and individuals living with disabilities or mental health challenges, and people with low-to-moderate income. Supportive housing includes meals, opportunities for recreational and social activities, and individualized supports based on self-identified needs and goals. Housing may be temporary or permanent. Applicants must submit a completed supportive housing registry form to BC Housing. The application can be found online at https://www.bchousing.org/publications/Supportive-Housing-Registry-Application-Form.pdf or at a local BC Housing branch. Units vary depending on the building, with some being temporary and others permanent, some being subsidized, and some being wheelchair accessible. Funded by BC Housing. Buildings operate in Dawson Creek, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Prince George, Surrey, and Vancouver.

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  • https://connective.ca/housing/#housing

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  • Nanaimo, BC

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• Vancouver Island Therapeutic Community (VITC)

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  Residential addiction recovery program for men ages 19 and over who are interested in community-based recovery from problematic substance use.

  Residential addiction recovery program for men ages 19 and over who are interested in community-based recovery from problematic substance use. Services include supportive recovery program activities such as support groups, counselling, and access to goal setting, employment, and educational services. Participatory, group-based approach includes shared responsibility for the daily running of the community. Duration is up to one year, with a minimum four-month commitment required. A minimum of five days of clean time is required for entry, and on-site testing for alcohol and drugs is done regularly. Referral from self or community organizations; applications and consent forms available on website or at the VITC main office, and can be submitted in person (2630 Labieux Road), by fax, or by email. Rate is $575.00 per month, and includes rent, food, and programming. Office and intake hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.

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  • https://connective.ca/services/vancouver-island-therapeutic-community

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  • Nanaimo, BC

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