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District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS)

Provides a variety of services to the community, including recreational/social gatherings for seniors, families, children, and youth; advocacy and information and referral for seniors; basic tax preparation assistance; educational workshops for tenants; financial assistance for child and youth recreation; and tutoring services for grades 6 to 12. Emergency Assistance and Advocacy provides grocery store vouchers, limited support with prescription medications, clothing, thrift shop vouchers for household items and furniture, assistance with filling out government paperwork, and referral to community services. The Shower Program provides free access to a shower and towels, toiletries, and hygiene items to local residents on a first come, first served basis; hours are 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm Monday to Thursday. Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.

Website

sosd69.com

Contact

Phone 1: 250-248-2093
Fax: 250-248-8433
Email: sos@sosd69.com

Address

245 West Hirst Avenue
Parksville, BC

Mailing Address

PO Box 898
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9

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Better at Home - Qualicum Beach/Oceanside

Provided by District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS)
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Assists seniors ages 65 and over who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities.

Assists seniors ages 65 and over who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Free services include friendly visits, transportation and a grocery bus service. Partially subsidized services that involve a fee paid for by the recipient include light housekeeping, yard work, and minor home repairs. Serves Oceanside (Bowser, Coombs, Errington, Nanoose, Parksville, and Qualicum). Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Program hours vary; office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; lunch hour varies, but is usually from 12 noon to 1 pm. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Website

sosd69.com/oceanside-better-at-home
Address

245 Hirst Avenue West
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9
Free services include friendly visits, transportation and a grocery bus service. Partially subsidized services that involve a fee paid for by the recipient include light housekeeping, yard work, and minor home repairs. Serves Oceanside (Bowser, Coombs, Errington, Nanoose, Parksville, and Qualicum). Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Program hours vary; office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; lunch hour varies, but is usually from 12 noon to 1 pm. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way British Columbia (UWBC).

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Mailing Address

PO Box 898
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9

Contact

Phone 1: 250-248-2093 Local 248

Fax: 250-248-8433

Email: betterathome@sosd69.com

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Children, Youth, and Family Programs - Parksville

Provided by District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS)
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Offers social and recreational program drop-ins for families, youth, parents with infants, and children.

Offers social and recreational program drop-ins for families, youth, parents with infants, and children. Programs include parent-child activity groups, a variety of recreational activities for children, drop-in groups for youth, tutoring for children in grades six to 12, and recreation expense assistance for children up to age 18. See website for program hours. Registration is required for all child and family programs. Gradwear program offers formalwear for youth for $10; offered from January to July by appointment.
Website

sosd69.com
Address

245 West Hirst Avenue
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9
Programs include parent-child activity groups, a variety of recreational activities for children, drop-in groups for youth, tutoring for children in grades six to 12, and recreation expense assistance for children up to age 18. See website for program hours. Registration is required for all child and family programs. Gradwear program offers formalwear for youth for $10; offered from January to July by appointment.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 898
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9

Contact

Child and Family Programs: 250-248-2093 Local 249

Cell (call/text): 250-228-4066

Youth Programs: 250-248-2093 Local 232

Cell (call/text): 250-954-9035

Phone 5: 250-248-2093 Local 241

Email: cyfcoordinator@sosd69.com

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Children, Youth, and Family Programs - Qualicum

Provided by District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS)
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Offers social and recreational programs for families, youth, parents with infants, and children.

Offers social and recreational programs for families, youth, parents with infants, and children. Programs include parent-child activity groups, a variety of recreational activities for children, and drop-in groups for youth. See website for program hours. Registration is required for all child and family programs. Gradwear program offers formalwear for youth for $10; offered from January to July by appointment.
Website

sosd69.com
Address

SOS Community Services Centre, 245 West Hirst Avenue
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9
Programs include parent-child activity groups, a variety of recreational activities for children, and drop-in groups for youth. See website for program hours. Registration is required for all child and family programs. Gradwear program offers formalwear for youth for $10; offered from January to July by appointment.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 898
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9

Contact

SOS Community Services Centre: 250-248-2093

Child and Family Programs: 250-248-2093 Local 249

Cell (call/text): 250-228-4066

Youth Programs: 250-248-2093 Local 232

Phone 5: 250-954-9035

Email: sos@sosd69.com

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Christmas Program

Provided by District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS)
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Families who are in need can collect free items at Christmas time including groceries, clothes, and toys.

Families who are in need can collect free items at Christmas time including groceries, clothes, and toys. Accepts toy and monetary donations at office and via SOS Angel Trees located at various participating businesses. Registration required, with photo identification for each adult, identification for minor children, proof of residency, and proof of income. Registration is from 9:15 am to 11:30 am and 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

sosd69.com/christmas
Address

245 West Hirst Avenue
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9
Accepts toy and monetary donations at office and via SOS Angel Trees located at various participating businesses. Registration required, with photo identification for each adult, identification for minor children, proof of residency, and proof of income. Registration is from 9:15 am to 11:30 am and 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm Monday to Friday.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 898
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9

Contact

Phone 1: 250-248-2093 Local 229

Email: coordinator@sosd69.com

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Counselling Referral

Provided by District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS)
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Offers referrals to short-term individual counselling for low-income individuals and couples.

Offers referrals to short-term individual counselling for low-income individuals and couples. Solution-focused sessions are led by local contracted professional counsellors; fees are determined on an individual basis. Personal Growth Group is a 10-week program that covers topics such as self-esteem, personal boundaries, communication, healthy relationships, forgiveness, conflict resolution, and problem solving; held twice a year with required registration and a nominal charge. Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

sosd69.com/counselling
Address

245 West Hirst Avenue
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9
Solution-focused sessions are led by local contracted professional counsellors; fees are determined on an individual basis. Personal Growth Group is a 10-week program that covers topics such as self-esteem, personal boundaries, communication, healthy relationships, forgiveness, conflict resolution, and problem solving; held twice a year with required registration and a nominal charge. Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 898
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9

Contact

Phone 1: 250-248-2093 Local 246

Fax: 250-248-8433

Email: counselling@sosd69.com

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Homeless Prevention Program (HPP) - Parksville

Provided by District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS)
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Aims to prevent homelessness by working with clients to address issues including health concerns, employment, and life skills.

Aims to prevent homelessness by working with clients to address issues including health concerns, employment, and life skills. Provides qualifying clients with rental subsidies to assist them in managing housing costs. Serves youth transitioning out of foster care, women who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence, individuals leaving the correctional or hospital systems, and individuals of Indigenous descent. Registration required.
Website

sosd69.com/homeless-prevention-program
Address

245 West Hirst Avenue
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9
Provides qualifying clients with rental subsidies to assist them in managing housing costs. Serves youth transitioning out of foster care, women who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence, individuals leaving the correctional or hospital systems, and individuals of Indigenous descent. Registration required.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 898
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9

Contact

Phone 1: 250-248-2093 Local 234

Fax: 250-248-8433

Email: homelessness@sosd69.com

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Meals on Wheels - Parksville

Provided by District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS)
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Supports health and independence by delivering hot, nutritious meals to caregivers; housebound clients; Arrowsmith Lodge residents unable to cook for themselves, concerned about their nutrition, or recovering from surgery; and postnatal women.

Supports health and independence by delivering hot, nutritious meals to caregivers; housebound clients; Arrowsmith Lodge residents unable to cook for themselves, concerned about their nutrition, or recovering from surgery; and postnatal women. Meals are delivered at lunchtime on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday. Cost is $14 per meal; subsidies may be available. Registration required.
Website

sosd69.com/meals-on-wheels
Address

245 West Hirst Avenue
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9
Meals are delivered at lunchtime on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday. Cost is $14 per meal; subsidies may be available. Registration required.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 898
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9

Contact

Phone 1: 250-248-2093 Local 225

Fax: 250-248-8433

Email: mow@sosd69.com

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Medical Appointment Transportation Service

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Volunteer drivers offer safe and courteous transportation for community residents to and from medical appointments, within District 69.

Volunteer drivers offer safe and courteous transportation for community residents to and from medical appointments, within District 69. Drivers will pick passengers up at their residences, take them to their appointments, and return them back to their residences. Registration required. Once registered, a minimum of two full business days' notice is required (although more notice is recommended) to book a ride. Medical appointments may include family doctor, dentist, and physiotherapy. Program hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, subject to volunteer driver availability. Donations are accepted.
Website

sosd69.com/medical-appointment-transportation-service
Address

245 Hirst Avenue West
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9
Drivers will pick passengers up at their residences, take them to their appointments, and return them back to their residences. Registration required. Once registered, a minimum of two full business days' notice is required (although more notice is recommended) to book a ride. Medical appointments may include family doctor, dentist, and physiotherapy. Program hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, subject to volunteer driver availability. Donations are accepted.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 898
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9

Contact

Phone 1: 250-248-2093 Local 248

Fax: 250-248-8433

Email: mats@sosd69.com

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SOS Thrift Shop

Provided by District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS)
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Offers furniture, household items, linens, clothing, shoes, toys, books, jewelery, and antiques at low prices.

Offers furniture, household items, linens, clothing, shoes, toys, books, jewelery, and antiques at low prices. Hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Saturday. Donations are accepted at the back drop-off zone from 10 am to 2 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; pickups are available by request.
Website

sosd69.com/thrift-shop
Address

188 West Hirst Avenue
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9
Hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Saturday. Donations are accepted at the back drop-off zone from 10 am to 2 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; pickups are available by request.

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PO Box 898
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G9

Contact

Phone 1: 250-248-2532

Email: thriftshop@sosd69.com

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District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS)

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9 services offered by: District 69 Society of Organized Services (SOS)

Better at Home - Qualicum Beach/Oceanside

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Children, Youth, and Family Programs - Parksville

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Mailing Address

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Children, Youth, and Family Programs - Qualicum

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Mailing Address

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Christmas Program

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Mailing Address

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Counselling Referral

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Homeless Prevention Program (HPP) - Parksville

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Mailing Address

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Meals on Wheels - Parksville

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Mailing Address

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Medical Appointment Transportation Service

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Mailing Address

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SOS Thrift Shop

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