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FREE 0R LOW COST MEDICAL„... 4 COUNSELLING, SUPPORT, lNFO
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LEGAL & ADVOCACY „ .......... 8-9
LEARNING/SOCIAL/COMMUNITY. „ 10 FREE COMPUTER/PHONE ,..........
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EMPLOYMENT, lD, INFORMATION
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CARNEGIE HOUSING PROJECT .... 15-
OVERDOSE PREVENTloN SITES ..., 15 HIV/AIDS, IMMIGRANT SERVICES
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MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS .... 19
f5®c6 CARNEGIE NEWSLEITER carnegienews@shaw.ca 604-665-2289
FREE OR LOW COST GOODS
"\\'lien I givc too(I fo the pool.. the} call me a !iaint.
Wlieli I asl` wh}' the poor have no food. the}. call me a communlsl."
- Don Hctder Camara
FOOD FREE FOOD Door is Open 604-669-0498 255 Dunlevy. M/T/ Th,Tr,rsat -I lam lunch. Wed-8:30an Women's tircakfasl. I I `3()ain Women's lunch Sun-12pm lunch
DTES Neighbourhoocl House 604-215-2030 573 E Hastings` ()almcal MIT/W I Oam. Ilot Lunch M/W 12:-xpm
DTES Women's Centre 604rd81 -8480, 302 Columbia St. (Womeli oT]ly). I]Tcakfast I Oam (not Wed),
Lunch 12pm Snacks 3pm. TThe Dugout 604-685-5239, 59 Pov+ell. Coffee, Hot meal 7:30am daily. First United Food Truck 604-681-8365` 309 E Hastings (aoross from old church) M-F 12rim *Harbour Light 604-646-6800119 E.Cordova. lunch 11 am M-F; Sat-Sun food at 3:45pm
AAboriginalFrontDoor604rd97-5662384Main Heart Tattoo Society 6o4-6794019, outside 390 Main: 13r}Q Mom/Th & first Wednesday al 3T)in
Mission Possible 604-253-4469 648 I-, Hustings: Breakfaist. Sat 9-10 (Tickets at Sam)
*Potters Place 21 E Hastmgs Service & breakfast daily I lam. Scrvict=/Dimer 8pm daily excapl Friday.
Union Gospel Mission Drop in. 601 I HasLings Enter on Princess St. Lunch I lam Dally Diimer 6|)in Miin-Fri, 4i)in Sat-Sun
Powell Getaway 604-255-7026 450 I IIastiiigs: Breakfast 10:30, I,unch 12.30 Diniier 4pm dally Charlie's Pet Food 604-879-7721, 543 Powcll.10-
I 2. Thursdays Food Banks Call 6()4-!!7dr360l for locations. * Religious sen.ice before Illeal.
INEXPENSIVE MEALS AND FOOD Carnegie Centre 604-665-2220, 401 Main: Conccssion'kitchen, prep & operation by staIT & volunteers` Breakfast 9-I lam $2 251,uni`hes 124pm S2 75. Dinners 5-8pm $3 50.
Gathering Place 604-665-2391609 Helinckeii: Cafet€na. BI.cakfast 9-11 :30am $2 25 Lunch 11 -304:30pm $2.75. Itinncr 4:30-7pm $3.50.
Evelyne Salter Centre 604-665-3075. 404 Alexander :
C`afeteria; breakfast`
10-12` $2.00, lunch.11-3,
S2.00: supper 3-5.50pm, $2 00.
Quest Market 637 E Hastings Non-pTorit +Itii`iety with low{ost food and groceric:s
#oEs#.``E#€u"TcoC#nTtBtr®NT6S6"83_?787i22s Sevlliour S1. Tues-Sat. 8:3()-4.30
Breakfast $1/Lunch $2 MeinbeTMuly Kettle Friendship Society 604-251-2854,1725 Venables:
I,unchat ll _loam, SI
MPA Resource Centre 604482-3712 2275 Fir Si M-F Breakfast 10-11 am $0.50, Dirmer 4-5PM $2; Sat/Sun-Breakfast 12-I pin SO.50 , Dinner 4-5 $2 ORGANIC, WHOLE FOODS
Nesters 100-block w.Hastings Sweet Clierubim, Choices` uemal Abundance I 000-block` Commeri`ial [)five
Small Potatoes 60J-I 15-7783` Gcogle Spul) ()rder b}T phone` home dclivel|' with minimum rtrder.
FREE
LOTHING
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 6(fr 681-8480, 302 Columbia St WISH 604-669-9474, 334 Alexander SL . Identify as female sex-trade \\ orkers
UGM€omerstone 604-253-3323, 601 E Hasings. M-F. 24:3opm
INEXFngNslvE CLOTHING, FLJRNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS Salvation Army 604-874-4721261 I.12th A\.e: Beds, fumiturc` appliances. household` clothing, recondi:ic]ned Items, cto,..
UGM Thrift Store 604-254-8721 fi7l E Hastings C`lothes, blankets` dishcs, small furmture ....
ACCOMMODATION SHELTER & HOUSING Carnegie Outreach (;(J4-665-3318` 392 Powe]I St, Call or drop-in rrtr help with housing, & med
son. Office Hours M-F 9am4pm. Neighbourhood Housing Society 604-3318757, 40 E.Ilastings, 3*r) Maint 668 Powell
PHS community services 604-683-0073, Vancouver Native Housing 604-320-33 I 2, 1726 E Hustings; Part of skookum Hub
EMERGENCY SHELTER I.ays a NIgl\ts: C.erNl 21\ AAboriginalShelter604-682-5556,201Central: 4:30pm-10ani. Pets OK. carts OK, wlieelcha]rs OK
KKlahowyaTmcumLalum236-484-0544,875 Terminal; 24 hrs. carts/pets c)l{
Aboriginal Youth Safehouse 604-254-5147, 1618 EHastings: 16-18 ys
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Beacon/Haven/Crosswalk 604-(146-684ri 108 I IIastings: Intake time varies Men and Women Catholic Charities (`04443-32`J2` 1056 C.omox |Opens 4pni`): Men Bclkin House 604-(t8l-3405 555 Homer (M&W) WISH 604-558-4031, 340 Alexander St. (entrnnce in alley) For street-based sex workers. Laundrty , showers, mc.als. First United 604-83`)-6880, 4(`7 Alexander St, (;0 beds -40 men, 20 women a\i'ailable 24/7
The Osborn 604-681-2806, 27 W Hastings: Up to 6() people. Lookout (t04-68] -9126, 346 Alexander St: M+s3E.
Men#,
( 19+) Accommodation for about 46 people. 24/7 Small pets ok Wheelchairs ok` Triage 604-254-3700, 707 Po\\rcll. 28 beds LTGM 604-253-3323 r7()I I Has`ings: Overnight
Kate Booth House (`(W-872-0772 : For domestic violL`nce victims (women & children). .
Helping Spirit Lodge 6U4-874-6629: Transition hsng \vomen and childreii. 24/7. Wheelchuirs ok. Powell Place 604-606-0403` 32tJ Powell. Rape Relief (104-872-8212 \24-hour phone): Counselling, shelter*.(* Z`J¢#5 ere/"decD
DTES Womens Emergciicy 604-4234807 412 I Cordova. For \`romen addicted, homeless, hard-tohouse. al risk of `iiolence
g¥F[oNu:aa?i:¥€oT.[8?2T3R5.o€,£gEIT ave Operates mental health community homes Lookout 604-681 -9126 34(1 Alexander Street MPA Resource Centre rt04-482-3712, 2275 Fir Street: Outreach u/orkers available Call for Info.
MEDICAL HEALTH SEFIVICES
===u=acn:¥,==halator, F'lre - 91, Psychiatric -604-874-7307 (Police - Car 87)
V#Seneral604no754Hl,855W.I] St.Paul's 604-682-2344,1081 BurTard Bumaby General 604-434-4211, 3935 Kincaid Lion's Gate (;04-98*3131, 23115th St E, N.VancouvcT
UBC Hospital 6()4-822-7121,
Psychiatric Unit, 2255 Wesbrook Mall 604-822-7549
CRISIS SERVICES Crisis Centre 604-872-3311 : Emergcney phone for emotional crisis, family `iolcncc, prevent suicide Rape Relief 604-872-8212: 24-hour phone; shelter* (*rro#f arc/z{fto#fl®t)
SsalalSexualViolenceSupportCentre 604£55rd344, 24-hour line for victims of sexual assault and violence. Workchops, Medical & Legal support Free Rape Crisis Line: lno77-392-7583
Drug & Poison Information Centre 604-682-5050:
Poison I.D.
Venture 604-675-3620 220 E.13thAv Vlctims' Services 604-717-2737, 3585 Gravely
FREE/LOW COST MEDICAL SERVICES Kilala Lelum 604-620-4()10, 626 Powcll: Indigenous Elders partiier with medical prol`essionals to enhance physical` mental emotional, apiritual welLbein.g thin cultural I)rograms` primary care, case minagemeiit, researi`h` edur`a[ion & lraming. 9'30-4pm. 7
days/wk
Downto\^/n Community Health Centre 604-255 -3151, 569 Powell: Basic health care, mental &
addiction treatment, counseling, podiatry, pharmacist,. 9amrdpm Women 5-8 Tues Tlie l{ettle Clinic 604-251-5237,1725 Venalilcs: IVo f4rc CTt7r<J rcg7rirt>J. Mom 9 304:30 Wed-lhur 9:30-3, Clttsed 12-I
Call reeaption at 251-2801
Native Health WalkJn Clinic 604-255-9766, 449 East Hastings (Children/Youth (under 29)/HIV pationts). M-Th 930-830, F 930430: Sat 930-230, Sun 930-1230
Ponder Community Hearth Centre 6()4-669918159 Wpender: A&D counselling, basic serviccs, mcthadone, specialists for infectious. podiatry, alternative therapies. 8:30-6, M-F
Raven Song Community Health Centregvouth) 604-709-6400, 2450 Ontario. M-I 830430 Drop-in Ambula{ory care, mental healtli, immunization
Reach Community Health Centre 604-2513000, 1145 Commercial Drive. Women's Health Collective 604-736-5262. 29 W Hastmgs: 11 -7 M-I`
V.D. Clinic 604-707-5600, 655 W.12th Make Appt
First Nations Health Benefits Go to Page 14 in this booklet
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ALCOHOL & DRUG OUTPATIENT SERVICES Avalon Women's Centre: 604-263-7177 oDyssEy || Q'outh): 6o4-879ng853 Daytox: 604-675-2455 1669 E.Broadway Intensive outpatient day program for adults. Includes educational and counselling groups, acupuncture
FREE OR LO\^/ COST DENTAL SERVICES Portland Communfty Dental Clinic: 778-371-0060,12 E Hastings: Low cost service
for D.I. residents; Appts. Mom-Thur, 9-5pm, closed 1-2
Eastside Walkln Dental Clinic 604-254-9900, 455 E IIastmgs: Must dental services, non-profit. Mon&Fri 94 IVCC 6(t4-443-8499 clearings -$30 Strathcona Clinic 604-713-4485 601 Keefer ffamilies) Reach Dental CI 604-254-1331,1145 Commercial
Welfare 1 -866-866-0800 for information. FREE SHOWERS. LAUNDRY. DE-LOUSING Evelyne Saller Ctre 604-665-30T5 i04 Alexander Laundry taken at 9 45am }I-F` 10.3nam S&:S (daily limit)` shou-ers, dc-lousing. first aid . .
Gathel.ing Place 604-665-2391. 609 Helmckcn 9-8 Showers, laundry
Powell St Getaway 604-255-7026 450 I IIastings 9:30-7 Shov,,crs. laundry, clothing and food First United 6()4-839rf 880, 467 Alexander St Hub 236-236-1434, 320 Alexander
SHOWERS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS MPA Resource Centre 604482-3712, 2275 Fir St: Showers for members,loam-6pm M-F, 12rfe Sat & Sun Laundry to 4pm Kettle Society 604-251 -2sO I, 1725 Venat>1es: Shower 8:30-7 M-F,104 S&S
COUNSELLING, SUPPORT, lNFORMATION PSYCHIATRIC
Strathcona Mental Health Team 604-253-4401, 330 Heatley` Suilc 201.
Coast Foundation 604-872-3502, 295 E.I I Ave Kettle Friendship Society 604-251 -2801, 1725 Venables StTcct.
Pier Health Resource Ctre 604-891 -1480 233 Main .Med management & outreach, delivery lo disabled. 8-5 Daily, 8-2 Slat holidays
Vancouver Urban Health Centre 604-4288932, 23 I Main: Wc)und & abscess Gal.c, testing
Emergency Access & assessment: 604-675-3700, 803 W 12Ave. 5
Cummuniti Czire Teams 6r)4-t{74- 762 6, Referrals. counse]]ing-. boardin: homes & rehab pl.ogrm.
DRUG USERS VAl\lDU ovancouver Area Network of Drug Users) 604-683-60(il ` 380 E.Hastmgs. Peer support, hann reductic)n, cducatron` narcan tramjng.
Overdose Prevention Society 778-952-2()15` 166 E Hastings(alley) 7am-I lpm` 24 hrs cheque week. 177 E Hastings(alley) 24 hrs for supplles.
Site next door to lusite at 141 I Hastmgs Sate lnjectionsite 604-687-7483,139 EHastirigs Supervised by Health personnel; clcan rigs. Drugs are Eg! supplied. Referrals for treatment
Hope to Health: Supervised Consumption Site 604-416-287 I , 611 Powell Street, 9-7 daily` fu] I
rrange of harm reduction services. Low-banner
Po\^/ell St Getaway450 E` Hastings
*€et your drugs testedH80 E.Hastings
*See page 15 in this guide for listing Of consumption &
overdose proven tion s ites
SEX WORKERS PACE ¢roviding Alti`matives Counsc]ling & Education) 604-872-7651.148 W Hustings: Help with housing` deiox, \\clfare, food, clothing` sheltei`. Support ser\'ices alsc\ pro\'ided. Drop in M-1 h I Oam -4pm (Founded b}' former pros).
WISH Drop-ln Centre 334 Alexander Sole place for women and genderrdiverse people working the streets. Sho\\-er racilities, food, relax with
various ongoing programs. (pin-12pm c\'eryday; 604-660-9474 for info. Intercom/entrance is in the alley south of Alexander Some helpful nlione nu mbers PACEceHufaL._
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W.I.S.H
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604-786-5437 604-669-WISH
CHILD PROTECTION
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YOUTH DETOX
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BATTEREDWOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICE.„,
604-687-1867
CHILDREN'S HELP LINE. Dial 0 ask for Zenith 1234
WOMEN
Downtown Eas(side Women's Centre 6()4(t8 I-848(J, 302 Columoia( 1 ()-5) & 25 E.Hastings (2:30-10,);
C`ounselling` free clothes, showers,
laundry, workshops, progi.ams` welfare & housing. advocacv. Safe` ci)nfidential. Crabtre.e Comer 604-2 lo-1650` 5331-, IIasting`
Emergency daycare, Single Moms Support Group, Resource & TeferTals. Alira Women's Rt.source r]04-33 I -1407101 E Cordo`i.a: Stopping the violence counselling, ]e-
gul. housing
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Sheway Program (POP) 604-216-169g. 533 E Hastings Pregnancy outrcach program` lnaterni•T.` clinLc_ counse]]ing and nutrition Info, housing
ad.` oc, donated kids' clothii`g often available.
Battered Women's Support Services 604-687-1868(business),604-687-1867 (counsclling)
10-weck & drop-in group for heterosexuals & lesbians who've been emotionally and/or physicau}i abused; counselling, legal advocacy. Date violence
pmam for lccns. Vancouver Women's Health Collective 604-736-52ft2, 29 W I lastings: Women only space. Services include rcsourcc centre` nurse practitioner clmre, yoga, and an therapy.
FTTRiFnENs3rrit:LP££:LLx74.6t`:g3065 Dumfries: Nativc faiiuly violcnce counselling
Native Courtworkers & Counselling Association
604-66(J-I 101222 Mmn St
Aboriginal Friendstiip Centre 604-2514844, 1607 E.Hastings:
9am-10pm.
Vancouver Native Health 604-254-9949. 449 E_Hastings Walk-in clinic Physician service for all with or without medical covcrage. daily; evenings (4,30-8 30) Mon-Thur. Referrals and other services. Clinic # is 604-2S5-9766
Aboriginal Child & Family Services 778-331 J500. Counselling for Native ramilies. Aclvocacy and assistance with foster sittiations & upprehensious.
Aboriginal Front Door 604-697-5662, 384 Main: Mon to Fri tt:30-2:30. Restctring respect.
dignity & pride to Aboriginal Peoples. Healing c]rcles` workshops, street outreach 205 E Hastings
hisstornge. Residential St:hool Survivors 604-985-4464 C`ounsclling, services for those affected
_DISABLEl) Spinal Cord Injury BC 604-324-3611 Resourci` centres for people with spiml cord injuries, and related disabilities7 adjust. adapt, and thri\'c. Disabilfty AIliance BC 604-!i72-127R, 1450605 Robson: Help with disability benefits and
appeals-
SENIORS
Downtown Eastside Centre (Vancouver Second Mile Society ) 60i-:54-2194, 509 E Hastings, M-F` 9-I SerT`ices Include social,
housing, referrals. help
Strathcoma Community Centre 604-7131838, 601 Keefer. Offers a \` ide range of social & recreational acti\ itics 411 Seniors Centre 6l'L+.68i-8171, 3502 Fraser
Counselling on Peusious. Social .issistancc,
Housing, etc. Mon-Fn` 9a.mJpm
South Granville Seniors Centre 604-7320812: Info on services a`-ai]able for seniors. Senior Abuse and Information Line ( SAIL) I -86(L43 7-1940
OTHER COUNSELLING SERVICES WATARI Youth/Family Alcohol&Drug 604-254-6995, 200rd78 E Hastlngs`: Free confidential counselling. education. referrals and prevention programs Encouragement thrciugh train-
ing and skill de\elopment \I-I 94:30 [See page 17 for W-ellncss hub Info.]
Family Services of Greater Vancouver 604 -7314951 ` 20 I -1638 E Broadway: Low fees
accordmg to Income. nrmtal, family/group counselllng. ACCESS Central Detox line: I-866-658-1221 Inclucles "Road to Reco\.er\. . detox,J'withdrawal nraii-
ngement beds at St Paul`s iloapital
Alcohol & Drug Detox line: I-855-964-5521 Rapid At`cess Addiction LILmc
604-806-8867,1181
Burrard: Low bamcr r>u[patiei]t clinic for people wwh sut]stanee use dis{)rder or lcl]ance includi[ig alcohol, stimulant, and opiold use disorder.
Open 7 days/week 9am4pm. i`losed 12-lpm
Connective 604-872-5651, Support and scrvices for those in cc)ntact with the crimim,I jusrice system
Vancouver Recovery Club 604-708-9955 2775 Sophia St 24/7 drop-in with daytime pro-
grams
LEGAL Legal Aid BC 604-60lrdooo teeneral inqurries), 604-408-2172 (call centre) M/Tu/Thu/F 94, Wed 9-2:30. 400-510 Bunard SI DialALaw I-8()0-565-5297 PIVOT 604-255-9700,121 Heatley: Non-profit legal advocacy, local legal climcs. Does Eg± provide c7#+I drop-in serviccs. Phone or go online.
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Law Students' Legal Advice Program 6\-`J-8:2-5 791 : Students under the supervision of
law } crs help with ad` lee & assistance. Help get'jng ID
Vancouver Community Legal Assistance Society 604-685-3425, 300-1140 W. ponder Street: Programs, services in Disability` Mental Health and Community law.
Residential Tenancy Branch 604-(t60-1020, Rights and possibilities with landlords.
ADVOCACY FtES0uRCE LIST Disability Alliance BC 6()4-875-0188 (general
:neg:,TT:Su):]i::8,-n6:'i5o#::?,nr,a#sTipc`Pn¥ap' ac&physical disabilities .(Ad\'ocatcs: 6()48721278 )
First United r`r)4-251-3323 542 E.Htistings: Welfare ET, RTA. [cnanc}. isstlcs. MWF 9-11, T-Th 12:3()-2:30 advocacy@firstunited cL£
Mental Patients Association 604482-370(), (Court Advocacy),
Advocate for Children & Youth, Toll-Free: 1-8()()-476-3933
PIVOT 604-255-9700: Non-profit legal advocacy.
The Kettle Advocates 604-251 -2801.1725 Vcnables S[rcet: iiicomc assistance, tenanc}' iss`ii`s, debt. child protection, mentzil hcalth.
Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services (i04-872-6723. Counselling for Native families Ad\ocacy and assistai`ce with foster situations & apprchetisions.
BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre (t04-687-3063. #803-470 Granvine St.
Better Business Bureau 6()4-ri82-2711 ` MomFrl 9-4
A_9VOCACYinLANGUAGE&LEARNING Leaning Exchange 604-827-2777 612 Main: UBC outreach. Intcmet, resources. . . Tues 9-12, I-4:30. Wed-Th 1-4:30
FRENCEI La Boussole 604-683-7337. 312 Main---2nd floor: Soclal activities, advocacy with housing. emplo}rment, income ass]stance, counselling & more.
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Carnegie Learning Centre 604-665-3054, 401 Main: GED (Grz`de 12 equi\.+a]elit), ESL
(English as a Second Language) one-to-one tutors, reading''wr]tingivmath, resumes, computers. . .M-Th 10-3
SPANISH Servicios de Orientacion (SOS) 604-684-2561. 2610 Victoria Dr. Imrnigration counselling, ad\.ocacy, emergency aid. English classes` Referrals. 9am-5pm, Mom to Fri, call first.
I.ATIN AMERICAN YOITH PROGRAM 604.718.5800,1661 \'apicr (Britaunia Community' CenlTc): Opporfunities fcir }'i}uth 11 to 18 years of
age, from organised rccr[ation to advocacy and referral services. Call for info. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. DROP-IN AND RECREATION
COMMUNITY CENTRES
Carnegiecommunitycentre604-66j+222r)` 4()I Main: Open dally 9am-I lpm Food ser'\.lees &
kitchen, library (Nati\'e. French, Spanish` Chinese collcctious) cards, board games. Seniors Lounge,
g}rm, leaning centre u i:h ni`ors` a pool room ueights` theatre` poclry. music, art gallery, haircuts . . , ( „c,\I , \ /tJ''c,r! )
Gathering Place 604-665-2391, 6(t9 Helmcken Low-income Communlt},' Ccntrc wilh I]brary, a pool room` vallous fitness classes, f(`od ser\ices, music, poetry. laundry. conapuLcrs...
Evelyne Saller Centre 604-665-3075` 404 Alex. ander: Cafcti`ria. TV lounges (TSN)` pool table, cards & board games. showers` laundr}'T cmfls.
Ray€aim Co-op Centre 6\)4-257-6949. 920 E. Hastings: Full-sized g}m` \.ariety ctf recrcatioiial
pngraus.Kid'sclub` MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS
C.MHA Recreation 604-8724902 MPA Resource Centre 604-482-3712, 2275 Fir: Drop-In Centre I()am-7:30pm, Mom to Fri;
Powell St Getaway 6()4-255-7026, 450 E. Hastings: Drop-in, recTcdtion. People with a mental health and substance use histor\. \\relcome. Meal/ snacks; laundry/showers 9arn-bpm Kettle Fri-endship Society 6()4-251-2801,1725 Venables: Recreation7 social acuvities, meals, shoui€rs` life skills+ ctc,
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WOMEN
Downtown East§ide Women's Centre 604-681-8480, 3()2 Columbia: M/Tu/Th-Sun 105, Wed 11-5 *closed once per month on income
assistance payment days YWCA Crabtree Corner 604-216-1650. 533 E Hastings St.
SENIORS 411 Seniors Centre 604-684-81713502 Fraser Membership S I 0/yr for 55+; pool table, cards, crafts, woodworking, thrift shop, library.
DDowntownEastsideSeniorsCentre 604-254-2194, 509 E.Hasrfugs: Cards, TV, pool
table, talk, companiouship, outings
South Granville Seniors Centre 6()4-7320812,1420 West 12th Avc: Information, ser-
vices available for seniors. Mon-Fri 9am4pm
INDIGENOUS GATHERINGS Culture Saves Lives 604-683-0073(services, Aboriginal).1 East Hastings: Daily 10-2 for In-
digenous programs, knowledge and help. Coffee
and drumng. Cultural Sharing 604-665-3317, 401 Main (Carnegic): Mondays, 5 pin in the Theatre.
Vancouver Aboriginal Centre 604-251 4844.1607 E. Hastings: 9ain-10pm
YOUTH Urban Nfltive Youth 604-254-7732, 1618 E.Hastings: `Street involved" Native youth aged 14-19. Counsel/life skills,
health iiifo, arts & crafts, Rccrcatlon/culture.
OTHER SERVICES Co-oP Radio 604-684-8494, 370 Columbia St: LLocalmusic,ethnicissues,politicalcommentary. Global auc[ience. (100.5 FM).
Tenants Rights Advisory Centre 604-2550546:
Excellent resource -infomation & aid
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FREE/LOW COST COMPUTER SERVICES Carnegie Centre 401 Main: Le!irlninE! Centre (M-Th 10-3) Intro Courses, tutors; Lilirarv 9:30-8:30 M-Th 9:3015 F, lord Sat, I ltd Sun 1 hr/day.
Open Door Social Services (Work BC), 112 W Hastings, 604-872-0770: M-F 8-4:30pm Prionty lo j obseckcrs. Free Conxputers/Internet/Fax/Telephone ACCESS (ACE) 604-688-91161848 Commercial Dr: For Indigenous people seeking employment UBC Learning Exchange, 612 MairL 604-8272777 Computer drop-in hours W-Th I -5pm. Free public access & Wi-Fi. Tutors Union Gospel Mission, 604-253-3323, 601 E Hastings : Free Drop-in use. M-F 9:30-12, I :3()-4pm
Gathering Place 609 Helmcken and its Library Tui`-Sdl 9am-5pm (closed 12-lpm) I hr/
day 411 Seniors Centre, 604J584-8171, 3456 Fraser St, : M-F 9:40-4pm
Vancouver Community. Network 778-724-0826, 280-Ill W Hastings. M-F,10-4, free drop-in help.
VPL Central Brancl]` 604-33 I-3cO3, 350 W Georgia, : M-Th 9.30-8:30pm F-S 10-6, Su 1 lto
Free Comp,`Inteme[ u ltd Library card. 4 hrs/day
FREE PHONES Carnegie Centre 401 Main. 9-10pm, 7 days UGM 601 E Hastmgs. M+I 8-9am, 24'30i)in Gathering Plflce 6()4-665-2391: 609 Hclmcken
UBC Learning Exchnnge 612 Main:W-Th I-5pm VANDU 6()4-683-6061380 E Hastings: 10-10, 7ds
(Most free phones have either time limits or are restricted to local calls or both.) PAY PHONES Carnegie Centre 401 Main: 9am-10pm, 7 days Google Map of payphones in Vancouver
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EMFULorMian Tradeworks 604-253-9355, 882 I Cordova: Tri.ning in constniction, computers, home Imp, ::: Imemet access, Job search & resumes, email, -her h€1p-
Embers 604-692-0781, 240-Ill W Hastings: Fl:\-ible opps, training, support M-Th 94:30, F 9i il`l
Eastside Works 604-620-4587, 57 E Hastings: I ri+, M-F hifo & help
Work.BC Employment Services 604-8720-TOT 250 W Pcnder: Referrals and training, job
place-ment and creation, economic & business enhance-ment aid, Call or drop in. 8:00am-4:30am \1-I except first and third Wednesdays 8am-2pm
Work Resource Ctr: 604-2534469, 659 E Hastings 3-day workshop then opportunities. Megaphone 604-255-9701` 312 Main: Training :o sell Vancouver's street paper. First 10 copies
free. Mom to Fri. 94pm,
Aboriginal Connections to Employment I 10-1607 E Hasti.ngs: Free access to resources-
Internet, job board, phone & message service- for employment purposes. Counselling, case rmnagement, action plans, referrals. UndcT ACCESS Bladerunners 604-688-9116, 1848 Commercial: Skills. placement on construcuon. Call : 8:30-4:30 lDENTIFICATIQH
Birtli Certificate 250-952-2681, 250-605 Robson BCIDroi.iver's Licence 604-661 -2255, 1055 Georgia or 27sO Commercial
Passport I -800-567rfs68 20()-757 W.Hastings Care Card (MSP-BC) 604-683-71513 84:30 MF Indian Status lngoo-567-9604, 601-1138 Mel\ille S.I.N. Card I-800-622rd232, 415-757 W Hastings places ici Ro for kelp.;
Carnegie Outreach 604-665-3318, 392 Powell 94 M+ Kettle ID Bank 604-215-54941725 Venables:9.30MIT
INFORMATION
Police Information 604-717-3321 Cou rt Information 604-660-4200, 222 Main: To find out court appearance dates & times for Pro\incial Court on Main. Trallsit Information 604-953-3333 bus routes, schedules;
604-953-3334 for lost bus passes.
General Information call 211 Greater Vancou\'er Information & Referral. Alcohol a Drug referral: 604-660-9382 Victim Services: I-800-563-0808
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NEIGHBOURHOOD....
Neighbourhood Housing Society 6()4-331-8757,
Call for information.
DTES Neighbourhood House f.04-215-2030, 573 E.Hastitigs: \'olunteers welcome. Programs, acti`/'ities for iT`oms+tots. others. Mom-Sat.
Neighbourhood Helpers Project 604-2542194, 5()9 E Hastings' Corrects \ olun{eers \`rith isok`tcd seniors ct persolis u lth disabilities.
Pigeon Park Savings tii)i-678-8=76, 346 I Hast]ngs: Banliing ser\ices tct lo\\ -Income resi-
dents rlai ra:: :h-::|€ cashirHi lion-I hur 11-5 rri 1=-(`
BC Men's Resource Centre 6CL1-S78-9033 DUDES Club Society 6(16 Po\`.ell St lnd]±cnous -led society building suppon groups and acn\-it]es
fcjr both older (DUDES) and younger {T\-exup)
men, masculine folk. Email
'`d du d i` sc i u b c a
for info, Food & activities a[wavs available
MOVING FOR LOW [NCOME PEOPLE Two Nice Movers 604-78lJ)297 Two Small Men with Big Hearts 6()4-3243333
Lara Transport 77*-323-0466
RECYCLING United We Can 6()4-68l-0o0] . 449 Indusinal A\ie: 730amrf;Din : [A]so bike repair and stTcet/ allcy cleaning.]
Electronic Recycling Association o04-21544H3 . h'oi`-profit; focus on reuse of lT equipment. Donates various hardware items to char]Lics and low-income pi`ople.
First Nations Health Benefits 778.8o6.6993.122 I Hastings: Help with acces`ing and m\'igating the health care syslcm. Feet, eyes, teeth. medicine. Mon-Fri,I I-5pm 14
GET INVOLVED IN
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THE FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY...
THE FIGHT FOR A SENTIENT PEACE.
gr.DOvnet.Ore
www.prout.erg www.proutistuniversal.erg
Carnegie Housing & Income Advocacy Resealrch,publiceducationand__dire_ct
action, Fo-cus on issues that affect Downtown Eastsjde neighbourhoods: rlouslng, gentrification,homeless_n_e.SSLqry9.P^OIicy, ant/ poverty. 604-671 -9309 carnegiehousingproject@gmail.com
CONSUMPTloN & Overdose Prevention Overdose Prevention Society: 141 E Hastings Jnc[iides inhala[ion
Moisonops.16£OEc.,H„a:;£r„gcs,z?#:]%}fl77t7n lnsite SCS: 139 E Hastings St Does nol include ink(ilalion
VANDU: 380 E Hastings St Doe.s not include inhcllalion.
Powell Street Getaway: 45() E Hastings St Inchide`s inhalation
Sister Square Tent: Jackson and Powell St Women only, Iraris women welcome
Ill)Pe to Health.. 6J / Po"'c// bT/ Does riol include inhala[ion Astoria Tent: 369 fJattJfrs' ,4vc Include.s inhalalion
GctYonrDDrarg"chsefke]Snrfegdon:,::nEo:oans:#m8;i::n
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PovertyFreeBC A coalition of community and non-profit groups who want to see the BC gclvemment put in place a poverty reduction plan that would Include legislated targets and tlmellnes to significantly redLlce
F)overfy and homelessness. http://bcpovertyreducticm.ca/ 312 Main St
rowan@bcpovertyreduction.ca
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Thanks for funding, past & present: Camegii` Assoc` F]r5t LTnited (`hurch` PLIRA` Four Sisters Co-op_ DER.i. Li`=1] S:r` '.ci`s Societ}'.
Rotarv Club L`r C`himt`:\ \\.n. \ ancn . \IHR` Dr.So'm. I`it`. of \ Li.nco.ji` €r. BCGEL-` B(.TF`
Vccfl C`li'E : 5 _`lmJr, Ffis3r L`ni\-ersir\'. Portland Hotel So::`Tt:I. , C.I:al Bi`girmings.
Neighboiirh.i`|`d S=.i_: G'r3..i.,s. I BC Librar}
farmer Famil\ . \-a`...::.. Conrmunit\' Foundation
This edition generou`l.` fundetl I).` :
Communit\ Action Team +`OTE: lf you know cif a-, :,ranges to this informaaon or have ideas cri rcw to keep with stuff like this, call 604-665-2289 1` _i,3u need more info on agen-
cies or services llsted CALL 77JEM
Other resource guides: Google linkvan and bc211
PHS Community Services: 604-683-0073, 9 E Hastings 16
HIV+ / AIDS AIDS Vancouver 604-893-2201 1 10 1 Seymour St.
This is the Pacific AIDS Resource Centre, connected to intemational network of AIDS research and support services.
Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society 604-254-9949, 449 E.Hastings: Positive Outlook - drop-in, outreach, medical, social services.
##rf8t6%:.%#56i,26|0VictonaDr, "Our Vancouver immigranl services hub addresses essential newcomer needs includinF[
free Enghsh classes and selllement and em-
Pnd°8'gife\9:gr4'.C2e;i'.'9626,caiifornearestiocation Services in 22 languages translation. Settlement & aid.
Evergreen Community Health Centre 604872-2511 3425 C`rowley Dr.: Immigrants & refugees.
WATARI DTHS Food & Wellness Hub 32o Alexander. 236-235-1434.
Accessible, iiiulti-I)uxpose community hub witli food and culmre I)r{tgrainming. laundry and shower serviL`es, on-si[e counselling and Elder support, and other coimprehensivc wraparound supports. Wliile Watari manages the overall operations, tliis is a collaboraL]ve conmunity space ruTi in partnerchip with Heart Tattoo Sttciety, Mclccasin Mafia, and Uya'am Gaak. Ctimlnunity groups Lotus ljife aiid 13e[ter Life Foundation access our kiti`hen space to i.upport fciod sccunty in the neighborh(tttd O`ir low barrier |icer elnploymcnt program directly engages the t`ominunity wc serve to support with rcnuva-
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MENTAL I+EALTII CONSUMERS Informal: You are in hospital because you requested admission. - you can accept /refuse specific treatments. You must agree first. - you must consent without ultimatums or
threats being put to you - you will bc discharged within 72 hours un1css status is changed to involuntary.
Involuntary. Pot/CE say you act in a way likely to endanger yourself and/or anothcr's safirty.
A JUDGE believes you are a mentally disordered person..and/or dangerous to be at large. .and/or that usual procedure causes a dan-
gcrous walt; A DOCTOR determines you are mentally disordered..require treatment (care, control, supervision)..for your own or others' safety. * 2 doctors have to fill out fomis * You can appeal admssion on lst day. * Admission as an involuntary patient can be
goes for 30 days. * Unless a doctor reports that you should (have to) stay in hospital, you mirst be let go after 30 days-
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be for 90 days.
IF YOU ARE IN A PROVINCIAL MENTAL
HEAL" FACILITY, CONTACT "E IVIENTAL PATIENT'S ADVOCATE. lT'S FREE.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES CLAS 685-3425; BCCPD 872-1278 Kettle 251-2801 ; MPA 482-3700 Coast Foundaticin 872,35()2
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