Works to lessen the impacts of poverty on individuals and families by supporting individuals through improved food security and increased access to childcare. Provides groceries, meals, cooking classes, community kitchen, as well as a community garden. Daycare...

Receives, reviews, and responds to suggestions, compliments, and complaints about Service Canada's delivery of services. Acts as a neutral organization without access to client files. Clients should first try to resolve their issue(s) with the responsible Serv...

Provides one-to-one, client-centred support service for newcomer LGBTQ+ convention refugees and protected persons in the Lower Mainland to help them to settle into their new community. Services include needs assessment to assist participants to successfully na...

Offers emotional support, information, and tools for individual newcomer adults and youth who experience multiple barriers to settlement. Provides an outlet for individuals to openly share their concerns in a non-judgemental, non-shaming, and non-blaming envir...

Provides acute care services to assess and treat medical conditions. Provides 24-hour emergency services, diagnostic services, intensive care, convalescent care, and rehabilitation services. Also offers specialty outpatient clinics and educational programs for...

Provides driver licensing; for knowledge tests, arrive at least one hour before closing. Hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Saturday.

Firefighters respond to fires and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment. Services include firefighting, emergency medical response, emergency rescue, and the inspection of buildings to ensure they meet the fire code and bylaws. Ind...

Provides non-perishable food hampers on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Hamper distribution is from 10 am to 2 pm. Identification is required to receive a hamper. Also provides perishable food items on weekdays from 10 am to 12:30 pm, except on hamp...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Offers in-depth reference and information, in person and via telephone or email. Hours are 10 am to 8 pm Tuesday to T...

Serves victims of all types of crime, including those injured and bereaved by accused that have not been identified or charged. Provides emotional support, advocacy, court orientation and accompaniment, form completion assistance (including victim impact state...

Provides public transit services for 100 Mile House Region. Fixed route buses have lifts or low floors to help passengers with mobility issues get on and off. See website for fare, schedule, and route information. Serves 100 Mile House, 103 Mile House, 105 Mil...

Promotes literacy by delivering books for babies and toddlers to homes in the Greater Victoria region. Donations of books are divided into three age categories to ensure children receive developmentally and age-appropriate books. Gift bags of books are distrib...

Provides shared accommodation units of low-cost housing for up to seven men age 19 and up who are able to maintain independent living. Also provides five units for men that are released into the community on conditional release, statutory release, provincial p...

Volunteer firefighters respond to fires and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment. Services include firefighting, emergency medical response, emergency rescue, and the inspection of buildings to ensure they meet the fire code and b...

Provides 28 self-contained supportive housing units. The goal is to provide safe and affordable housing, together with necessary support services to individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Apply through BC Housing. In part...

Privately run medical clinic which provides a supportive, multidisciplinary, outpatient methadone treatment program for adults age 20 and older who use heroin or other opiates; youth accepted with parental consent only. Offers long-term stabilization on methad...

Volunteer firefighters respond to fires and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment. Services include firefighting, emergency medical response, emergency rescue, and the inspection of buildings to ensure they meet the fire code and b...

An ongoing drop-in empowerment group for self-identified women who have substance use issues, and/or are seeking more empowerment in their lives, and/or are on a journey of self-discovery, and/or are interested in exploring healthier relationships. Group promo...

Support group welcomes women who have been affected by violence and have a desire to address mental, physical, and spiritual well-being in a holistic way. Not focused solely on drug and/or alcohol addiction. Group is LBTQ2S+ inclusive.

Provides year-round, low-barrier, 24-hour emergency housing, with 100 beds for all genders, ages 17 and up. Services include breakfast and dinner, onsite showers, personal hygiene products, first aid, and access to local calling. Can also act as a mailing addr...

The Detox Program provides young people ages 13 to 19 with a comfortable, home-based setting to withdraw from harmful substances and transition to a healthier lifestyle. Youth reside in John Howard Society Family care homes. Accepts self-referrals. The Support...

Provides a confidential, 24-hour crisis line, seven days a week, for people who are suicidal, are concerned for someone who might be suicidal, or have lost someone to suicide. Connects callers to the first available network partner. Callers may also be referre...

Provides semi-independent living and support services to people who are managing a mental illness and/or disabilities. Offers apartment-based living and group homes. Clients are referred through Vancouver Coastal Health.

Offers support and encouragement to custodial and non-custodial single parents through free individual counselling, information and referral, support groups for single mothers and single fathers, and a volunteer program. Mentoring and education programs suppor...

Provides mobile alcohol and drug programs for youth age 25 and under. A biopsychosocial treatment plan utilizes a harm reduction approach and includes services such as individual, family, or group counselling; workshops; substance use education; relapse preven...