Powell Street Getaway

Provided by: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Service Description

A peer-driven resource centre for adults in the Downtown Eastside that supports people living with chronic illnesses, addictions, and/or mental health challenges. Offers a safe environment and a range of structured and unstructured programs, including public computer usage, karaoke, bingo, meditation, skill development, and education groups. In-house nursing teams provides wound care, foot care, answers to diabetes questions, and referrals for health issues requiring more in-depth care. Offers nutritious snacks daily at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6:30 pm with coffee served daily at 9 am and 4 pm. Laundry and shower facilities are available; sign up is required. Pets are permitted on a leash. Service is provided in English; other languages are available depending on staffing or will usually draw interpretation help from centre users. UBC law students operate an ID Clinic to help replace personal identification free of charge, though does not include picture ID; call for more information. Wheelchair accessible. Centre hours are from 9 am to 9 pm daily.

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