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FREE 0R LOW-COST GOODS ...... 1 SHELTER a HOUSING ...,........ 2
FREE 0R LOW COST IVIEDICAL .... 4
COUNSELLING, SUPPORT, lNFO LEGAL & ADVOCACY ......
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LEARNING/SOCIAL/COMMUNITY...10 FREE COMPUTER/PHONE ..........
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EMPLOYMENT, lD, INFORMATION
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COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT .... 15.16 HIV/AIDS, lMMIGRANT SERVICES
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MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS .... 19
f;i,i.+ CARNEGIE NEWSLETTER carnegieliews@shaw.ca 604-665-2289
FREE 0R LOW COST GOODS
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foal) FREE FOOD Door is Open 604-669ro498 255 Dulilev}. W"I,I Th'Fr'Sat -11 am lumh. wild-8:30am \Vo"cn:s breakfast.1l:30am Women.s lunch. S\iri-I:pin ltmch
DTES Neighbourhood House 604-215-]030 573 E Halstings. Oatmeal iv"I;'W I Oam I lot LLincb M,'W 12,-i0pm
DTES WoiTien's Centre 60L}-681 -8J80. :`02 C`t+ Iuiiibia S1. (Women iinly)` Brcal\fdst loam (not Wed), Lunch I?pin Sr`acke .ipm. The Dugout 6()4rfj85-5239. 5') Poucll; Coffee_ H()t lneal 7.30un dail}',
First United Food Truck 6o4-68l-8365` 309 I IIasllngs (acr(t``` from old i`huri`h) M-F 12i)in
*Halbour Light 604-646-68001 [9 E.C`iirdova' lunch 1 lam M-F; Sat-Sun food at 3.45pm
Aboriginal Front Door 604it97~5662 38i Main Sl,
Heart Tattoo Society 604-679-4() 19, outside 3tyo llain: BBQ Mon,1b & first Wednesday at 3pm Mission Possible 604-253+4ct9 6i8 I Hastings: Breat`1`ast. Sat 9-10 (TicLcts at 8am.)
*Potters Place 2` i Ilast]ngs Service R BrEat`rast tlaily I lan
Service/Diiiner 8pm daily except Frida}`
J[Union Gospel Mission Drop in. col E Hasting`, I.:nteT on Princess St. L\inch I lam Daily Dinner 6: 15pm Mon-FrL 4pm .Sat-S`m
Powell Getaway 60<+-255-7026 450 L I[astings: Bre:iLfast 10 50. Lunch I 2._?(J DinTrer 4pm daily
Charlie's Pot Foocl 6un-879-7721: 543 Powen: 1012,i hursda} s
Food Banks (`all 6()4-876-3601 for lttcation`. *
Rel lgious `er\.ice' hc`!icN..> )7ii[Il.
INEXPENSIVE MEALS AND FOOD Carnegie Centre 6"-665-2220. 401 Mail`: Coliiessitm/kiti`hen; r)rep a opertatioli by slalT & voluii{eer`. Breakfast 9-llam S2 25 Lunches 124r7m $2.75. Dinners 5-8T)in S3 50.
Gathering Place 604-66`123ql 609 tlelmcken' C`areteria. Breakfast `)-11 :30arn $2.25 I,uni`Ii
4.3Upm $2,75
11.io-
Diiiner 4.30-7pm S3.50.
Evelyne Saller Centre 6U4-665-3075, i04 ^li`.\ander .
Cnreteria. breakfast` 10-lz` $2.(rI; lunch.
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$2_00: silpper _3-5:50prii. S=.00.
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FOR PSYclllATRIC CLIENTS Coast's Resource Centre 604-683-37871225 Seymon St. Tues-Sat. 8:30-4.30 Breakfast sl/Lunch $2 Mcmbi`rs onl}'.
Kettle Friendship Society 604-251-2854,1725 Venablcs:
I,umhat ll:30tim,SI
MPA Resource Centre 604-482-3712 2275 Fir St. M-F: Breakfast 10-llam $0.50, Diniier 4-5PM $2; Sat/Sun: Breakfast 12-lpm sO.50 , DinTicT 4-5 $2
ORGANIC, WlloLE FOODS Sweet Cherubim, Choices, 1000-block, Commercial Drive. SsmallPotatoes604-215-7783,166E.Hastings Order by phone, home delivery with minimum order.
FREE CLOTHING Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 604681-8480, 302 Col`rmbia St.
WISH 604-669-9474, 334 Alexander St. : Identify Lrsirsw'omcn
UGMtomerstone 604-253-3323, 601 I, Hastings. M-I: 24:30pm
INEXPENSIVE CLOTl+ING, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS Ssalvation Army 604-8744721261 E. I 2th Ave: Beds, furniture, appliances, household, clothing, reconditioned items3 etc...
UGM Thrift Store 604-254-872167] I, Hastings Clotties, blankets, dishes, sma]] furniture ....
ACCOMMOIIATION. SHELTER & HOUSING Carnegie Outreach 604-665-33J 8, 392 Powell St: Call or drop-in for help with hoirsing, & med scrv. C)fficc Hours M-F 9am4pm. Neighbourhood Housing Society 604-3318757, 40 E.Hastings. 380 Main, 668 Powell
PHS Communfty Services 604-683-0073, Vancouver Native Housing 604-320-3312, 1726 I. Hastings: Part of Skoofum Hub
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Days a Nights: C.all 211 Aboriginal Shelter 604fo82-5556, 201 Central: 4:30pm-loam. Pets OK, carts OK. wlieelchairs OK Klflhowya Tillicilm Lalum 236-484-0544` 875 Terminal: 24 hrs, carts/pets ok Aborigiiial Youth Safehouse 604-254-7811. 1618 E.I]astings:
16-18 yrs
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Beacon/Haven/Crosswalk 604-669-3287108 F, liastings; Intake tiine varies. Men aird WoiTicn Catholic Charities 604-443-3292. 1056 Comox
(Opens 4pm.): Men WISH 604-558-4031. 340 Alexander St. (entrance in alley): For street-bat;ed sex \+`(trkcrs. Laundry. showers, meals. First United 604-839-6880` 467 Alexander St. 60
beds -40 men. 20 women available 24/7 The Osborn 604-681-2806. 27 W Hastings: Up to 60 people. Lc)okout 604-681-9126, 346 Alexander St: ±4±n.
( 19-) Accommodation for about 46 people. 24/7 Small pets ok. Wlieelchairs ok. Trlage 6Cli-=5i-3700, 707 Powell: 28 beds i G}I + 11-:_i_i-3=`:3 601 F, Hastings: Overnight `.``J-i
T-I.`its
`J+\ailable
at 5pm
c_EEf#zs.F7E7L4TFCRnFsfsF`L#n#, Kate Booth House 60i-873-()772 : For domestic \'io[ence ` ictims (\\omen & children). .
Helping Spirit Lodge 604-874-6629: Transition hsng v`iomen and children. 24/7. Wheelchairs ok. Powell Place 604-606,0403, 329 Powcll. Rape Relief 604-872-8212 (24-hour phone): Counselling. shelter* (* rrtz77s /`r7f/it,wt cJ)
DTES Womens Emergeni`}' 604-423-4807 412 E C`oTdova: For \\'-c)men addicted, homeless, hard-tohouse. at risk of \''iolence
go°a¥tsF[oNu::a?.:¥=o¥_#2T3R5:g,2Cgt[EE,¥t=S ;i\ i` Operates mental health community homes. Lookout 604-681-9126 346 Alexander Street MPA Resource Centre 604-482-3712, 2275 I.-ir Street: Outreach workers zivailable. Call for info.
REEDICAL HEALTH SERVICES EMERGENCY Ambulance, lnhalator,
F.ire - 911 Psychiatric -604-874-7307 (['olit.c - Car 87)
HOSPITALS Vancouver General 604-875-4111 ` 855 W.12 St.Paul's 604-682-2344.1081 Burr{ard Burnaby General 604-434-4211. 3935 Kincaid Lion's Gate 604-988-3131` 23115th St I. N . Vancouver
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UBC Hospital 604-822-712 I , Psychiatric Unit` 2255 Wesbrook Mall 604-822-7549
CRISIS SERVICES Crisis Centre 604-872-3311 : Emergenc,v phone for emotional crisis, family violence, prevent suicide
Rape Relief 604-872-8212: 24-liour phone; shcltcr* (* rm77s ci.¥c'/zt.`t.t7"ci7).)
Women Against Violence Against Women/ Rape Crisis Centre 604-255-6344, 24-hour l].ne for victims of sexual assault and vio]ence. Workshops, Medical & Legal support
Free Rape Crisis Line: I-877-392-7583
Drug & Poison Information Centl.e 604-682-5050:
Poison I.D. Venture 604-675-3620 220 E.13lhAv Victims' Services 604-717-2737, 3585 Gravely
i:aF:4::#6:::2T#o?:#pLo:ei,RX::E-s nous Elders partner w ith medical professjolials to i`nhance physical. mental, emotional, splrit`lal u'ellbeing thru cultural programs. primary L`are, case management, rcsezirch, ed`]cation & training. 9 30-4pm` 7 days/wk
Downtown Community Health Centre 604-255 -3151, 569 Powc]] : Basic health care. mental &
addiction treatment. coiinse] ing` I)otlidtry, pharmaGist,. 9am-6pm. Women 5-8 Tues The Kettle Clinic 604-251-5237,1725 Venables: ivo C(7re Cwrc/ rc'(/I//r€c/ Mon 9: 30-4:30 Wed-Thur 9:30-3. Closed 12-I. Call reception at 251-2801
Native Health Walk-ln clinic 604-255-9766. 449 East Hastings (Children/Youth (under 29)/HIV patients). M-TIT 930-830, +` 930-430, Sat 930-230, Sun 930-1230
Pender Community Health Centre 604-6699181 59 W.Peiider: A&D couTiselling, basic services, methadonc, Specialists for infectious, podi:itry` a]terTiative therapies. 8:30-6, M-F
Raven Song Community Healtli Centre(Yituth) 604-709-6400, 2450 Ontario: M-F 83()-430 Dropin.Anibu]atory c{iri`, meTital health, immunif,ation
Reach Community Health Centre 604-2513000,1145 Conimcrcia[ Drive.
Women's Health Collective 6{)4-736-5262, 29 W Ilastings: 11-7 M-F
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 a DRUG OUTPATIENT SERVICES Avalon Women's Centi.e: 604-263-7177 ODYSSEY || (Youtti): 604-879-8853
A&D Day Treatment: 604-675-2455
FREE OFt LOW COST DENTAL SERVICES Portland Community Dental Clinic: 778-371-00cO,12 E Hastings: I.ow cost service for r).I. residents; Appts. Mom-Thur, 9-5pm, closed I-2
Eastside Walkln Dental Clinic 604-254-9900, 455 E Hustings: Most dental services, non-profit. Mc>n&rri 9ul4 IVCC 604-443L8499 Gleanings -$30 Strathcona Clinic 604-7134485 601 Keefer t I- a in i 1 i e s \)
Reach Dental Cl 60J-254-1.'>31,1145 Commercial
Welfare 1-866-866-0800 for information.
FREE SHOWERS. LAUNDRY. DELOUSING Evelyne Saller Ctre 604-665-3075 404 Alexander Laundry taken at 9:45am M-F,10:30an S&S (dally limit); showers, dc-1ousing. first aid. . .
Gathering Place 604-665-2391. 609 IIelmcken 9-8 Showers, laundry
Powell St Getaway 604-255-7026 450 E Hastings 9:30-7 Showers,laundry. clothing and food First United 604-839rf;880, 467 Alexander St
SHOWERS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS MPA Resource Centre 604482-3712, 2275 Fir St: Showers formembers,10amJ5pmM-F, 12nd Sat & Suli Laundry to 4pm Kettle Society 604-251 -2801. I 725 Venables: Shower 830-7 M-F, 10-4 S&S
COuNSELLING, SUPPORT, lNFORl\/lATION PSYCHIATRIC
Strathcona Mental Health Team 604-253-440 ] , 330 Hcatley, Suite 201.
Coast Foundation 604-872-3502` 295 E.I I Aye Kettle Friendship Society 604-251-2801. 1725 Venables Street. Pit`r Ilealth Resource Ctre 604-891 -1480 233 Main .Med management & outreach. deliver}' ti} disabled
8-5 Daily, 8-2 Stat holidays
Vancouvel. Urban Health Centre 604-4288932, 231 Maili:
Wound & :]t)scess care, testing
I:mergenc}r Access & ass.ssmcnt: 604-675-3700, 8(,t3 W 12 ^\Je.
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Community Care Teams 604-874-7626: Referrals'
cc)unselling; I)c)arding hoTTics & rehdb progr{uns.
DRUG USERS VANDU (Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users) 604-683-6061, 380 E.IIastillgs: Peer support` hanTi reductioll, education, TiaTcan IIiiining.
Overdose Prevention Society 778-952-2015, 166 E Hastings(alley) 7am-11 pin; 24 hrs chcquc week. I 77 E Hastings(alley) 24 hrs for supplies. Site riext door to I]isite at 141 E [Iastings
Safe lnjecticm Site 604-687-7483,139 E.Hastings Supervised by Health personnel; clean rigs. Drugs are !!g!£ supplied. Referrals for treatlTient
Powell St Getawaytl50 E. I Iastings
*Get your drugs tested-880 E.Hastings
SEX WORKERS PACE (Providing AlterTiatives Coiinselling & Education) 604-872-7651,148 W Hastings: Help with housing, detox. welfare, food, clothing, shelter. Support scrvices also provided. Drop in M-Th
I Oam - 4pm ffounded by former pros). WISH Dropln Centre 334 Ale:`cander: Safe
place for women arid genderdi\'erse pec)plc working the streets. Shower facj]ities, food, relax with various ongoing programs. 6pm-12pm everyday; 6604-669-9474 for info. Intercom/cntrancc is in the
alley soith of Alexander Some hclDfuL Dlione numbers PACE Cellular
604-786-5437
W.I.S.H
604-669-WI SH
CHILD PROTECTION ......
604-6604927
YOUTH DETOX ADOLESCENT SERVICES UNIT . COVENANTHOUSE .
604-8724349 .604i385-7474
BATTEREDWOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICE.„.
604i587-1867
604J560L9376
CHILDREN'S HELP LINE:.Dial 0 ask for Zenith 1234
WOMEN
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 604681-8480, 302 Columbia(10-5)&25 E.Hastings (12:30-10): Counsclling, free clothes. showers, laundr}`, v.Jorkshops, prograins, welfare & tiousing,
advocacy. Safe` confidential. Crabtre`e Corner 604-216-1650` 533 I;.Hastmgs.
Emergenc}' daycare, Sing]c Moms Siipport Group.
Resource & refenals. Atira Women`` Resoilrce 604-331-1407101 E
Cordova: Stopping the Violoncc counsclling` le-
gal, housing
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Sheway Program (POP) 604-216-1699, 533 I. Hastings: Pregnancy oiitreach program, maternit} clinic. counselling and nutrition info, housing
advoc. donated kids` c]ottiing onen available.
Battered Women's Support Services 604-687-1868(business),604-687-1867
(counselling) 10-week & drop-in group for heterosexuals & lesbiaiis urho.ve been emotiona]],v and/or physically abused; counselling, legal advocacy. Date violence
ram for teens.
Vancouver Women's Health Collective 604-736-5262, 29 W Ilastillgs: Woinen only space. Services include resource centre, nurse practitioner clinic, yoga, and art therapy.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Helping Spirit Lodge 604-874-6629, 3965 Dumfries: Native family vjolence counselling.
Native Courtworkers & Counselling Association
604-660-1101222 Main St
Aboriginal Friendship Centre 604-251 -4844. 1607 E.Hastings:
9am-10pm.
Vancouver Native Health 604-254-9949, 449 I.T]astiiigs: Walt(-in clinic. Physician service for
.aH with or without medical coverage. daily; evenings (4:30-8:30) Mon-Thur. Rcfcrrals and other seri'ices. Clinic # is 604-255-9766.
Aboriginal Child & Family Services 778-3314500: Counselling for Native families.
^dvocacy and assistance with foster situations & appreheusious.
Aboriginal Front Door 604i597-5662, 384 Main: Mon to rri 8:30-2:30. Restoring respect, dignity & pride to Aboriginal Pec>p]es. Healing circles, worksho|)s, street outreach. 205 E Haslings has storage. Residential School Survivors 6()4-985-4464 Counselling, services for those affected
DISABLED Spinal Cord Injury BC 604-324-3611: Resource centres for people with spinal cord injuries, and related disabilities` adjust. adar>t. and thrive.
Disabilfty Alliance BC 6()4-872-]278, 1450Robscin: llelp with disability benefits and appeals. 605
SENIORS
Downtown Eastside Centre (Vancouver Second Mile Society) 604-254-2194, 5()9 E.Hastings. M-F, 9-2. Services jncliidc social, housing, ret`errals` help.
Strathcona Community Centre 604-7131838, 601 Kccfcr: Ot`t.ers a wide range ot`social & recreational activities.
411 Seniors Centre 604-684-8171. 3502 Frascr St.
Counsclling on Pensions, Social Assistaiice,
Housing, etc. Mom-Fri, 9am-4pm
South Granville Seniors Centre 604-7320812: ]11fo oll services available for seniors.
OTHER COUNSELLING SERVICES WATARI Youth/Family Alcohol&Drug Service 604-254-6995, 200-678 I,.I Iastiiigs,: I`ree confideiitial coiinselling. ediic:ition, referrals and pre-
vcntioii programs. Offers encouragement through trainmg and skill developliieiit. M-F 94:30
Family Services of Greater Vancouver 604 •731 -4951. 201-163 8 E Broadway: Low fees according to incoTTie; iiiarital/famil}J/groiip coiinselling.
Harbour Light Detox 604-646-6844 I 19ECordova ACCESS Central Detox line: 1-866-658-]221 Alcohol & Drug Detox line: 1-855-964-5521 Connective 604-872-565 I . Support and services for those in contact with the criminal justice system.
Vancouver Recovery Club 604-708-9955 2775 S(tphia St. 24/7 drop-in with daytime pro-
grams
LEGAL Legal Aid BC 604-601-6000 (general in(iuiries), 604-408-2 I 72 (call ccntrc) M/Tu/Thu/F t)-4, Wed 9-2:30, 400-510 Burrard St. Dial-A-Law 1-800-565-5297 PIVOT 604-255-9700.12 I I leatley: Non-profit legiil iidvocacy; local legal cliiiics. Docs !±!2± provide c#i,`r` dropili services. Phone or go online.
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Law Students' Legal Advice Program 60J-822-5791 : Students under the supervision of k`\\ } ers help with advice & assistance. Help gctti,,g lD
Vancouver Community Legal Assistance Society 604-685-3425. 300-1140 W. Pender Street:
Programs, services in Disability. Mental Health and C`ommunity law.
Residential Tenancy Branch 604-660-1020` Rights and possibilities with landlords.
ADVOCACY RESOURCE LIST Disability Alliance BC 604-875-0188 (general inquiries).1450-605 Robsom PWD/PPMB, access, liousing, employment, rights> mental &physical disabil ities .(Advocates: 6048721278)
First United 604-251-3323 542 E.Hastings: Wel-
fare El, RTA, tenancy issues. MWF 9-I I, T-Th I 2:30-2:30
advocacv@fii.stunited.ca
Mental Patients Association 604-482-3700; (Court Advocacy).
Advocate for Children & Youth, Toll-Free: 1-800-476-3933
PIVOT 604-255-9700; Noli-profit legal advocac}.`.
The Kettle Advocates 604-251-2801.1725 Veiiables Street: income assistance, tenalicy issues, debt, chilcl protection, mental health.
Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services 604-872-6723, Counsc:lung for Native families. Advocacy and assisttlnce with foster situations & apprchcnsjons.
BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre 604-687-3063, #803-470 Granville St.
Better Business Bureau 604-682-27113 MttnI.`ri 9-4
ADVOCACY in LANGUAGE & LEARNING Learning Exchange 604-827-2777 612 Maiii: UBC outreach. In`L`mct, resources. . . Tues 9-12, 1-4:30, Vv'ed-Th I-4:30
FRF,NCII La Boussole 604-683-7337, 312 Main-2nd floor: Sot:ial activities, advocac}r with housing, eniployment. income assistance. counselling &
more.
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Carnegie Learning Centre 604-665-3054, 401 Main: GED (Grade 12 equivalent), Eslj
(Eiiglish as a Second I,anguage) one-to-olic tiitors, reading/writing/math3 resumes, i`omputers. . .
M-Th 10-3
SPANISH Servicios de Orienfacion (SOS) 604-684-2561. 2610 Victorid Dr. Immigration citunselling, advocacy, emergeiicy aid. English classes` Refen-als. 9am-5pm, Mom to Fri` call rirst.
LATIN AMERICAN YOUTII PROGRAM 604.718.5800: 1661 Napicr (13ritannia Commuriity Centre): Opportunities for youth 11 to 18 years ol-
age, from orgamsed recreation lo advocacy and referral services. Call for info.
esgirAIUANCE+v7Tc7cEsffiEgrAIDRECREAnow Carnegie Community Centre 604-665-22203 401 Main: Open daily 9am-11 pin. Food services & kitchen, library (Native. Fronch` Spaiiisli. Chinese collections) cards, board games. Scnjors Lounge,
g}Jm` leaning celltre with tutors` a pool room, \\eiglits, theatre. poetry, music. art galler}', haircuts... (nc'tt',7/crfL'/.!)
Gathering place 604-665-2391, 609 Hclmchen Low-income Community Centre with library. a pool room. various fitness classes, food scrvices, music, poelry3 laundry, computers...
Evelyne Saller Centre 604-665-3075. 404 Alexander: Cafeteria. TV lounges (TSN), pool table, cards & board games. showers. laundry. crafts.
Ray-Cam Co-op Centre 604-257-6949. 920 I. Hastings: Full-si7,ed g.vm, variety of rccreational programs. Kill.s Club.
cTMF#TRHOECEAreLreaThtlTho:°#SBU7¥E#2 MPA Resource Centre 604-482-3712` 2275 Fir: Drop-In Centre I0am-7:30pm. Mon to Fri:
Powell St Getaway 604-255-7026. 450 E. I-lastings:
Drop-in. rccTeation. I'eople with ca mental health and sut)stance use history welcome. Meal/snacks
Kettle Friendship Society 60il-251 -2801. 1725 Venablcs.. Recreation. social activities` meals. `howers. life skills. c`c.
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WOMEN
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (>lJ+-68l -8480, 302 Columbia: WTu/Th-Sun 10-
5. Wed I I-5 *closed once per moi`th on income iissistancc paymciit da},'s
YWCA Crabtree Corner 604-2 I 6-1650. 533 I Hastings St.
SENIORS 411 Seniors Centre 604-684-81713502 Ii`raser Membership Sl 0/yr for 55+; pl)ol table. cards, crafts, woodworking, thrift shop, library.
Downtown Eastside Seniors Centre 604-254-2194, 509 E.Hastings: Cards, TV` pool table` talk. companionship, outings
South Gi.anvil[e Seniors Centre 604-7320812` ]420 West 12th Aye: Information, services' available for scliiors. Mon-Fri `)am-4pm
INDIGENOUS GATHERINGS Culture Saves Lives 604-683-0073(services, ^borigiiial)` 1 East IIastings: Daily 10-2 for In-
digenous progl-ams, knowledge aiid help. Coffee and drumming. Cultural Sharing 604,665-3317, 401 Main
(Came.gie): Moiidays. 5 pin in the Thcatrc.
Vancouver Aboriginal Centre 604-251 4844, 1607 E. Hastiiigs: 9am-10pin
YOUTH Urban Native Youth 604-254-7732. 1618 E.I Iastings: .`Street in\'olvcd" Native youth aged
14-19. CounseLJlife skills,
health info. arts & crafts. Recreation/ci]1ture.
OTHER SERVICES Co-op Radio 604-684-8494, 370 Columbia St: Local music. ethnic issues. political commentary.
G]obal audience. (100.5 FM).
Tenants Rights Advisory Centre 604-2550546:
Excellent resource -information & aid
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FREE/LOW COST COMPUTER SERVICES Carnegie Centre i(}1 M:]m Learl]in Centre (M-Th 1 ()-3) TIllro Coursc`s` tutors: Ijhra_r`' 9-9. 1 hr/da}'.
Open Door Social Services (Work BC). 1 I 2 W 1 Tastings` 6()+-872-0770. j\l+` 8-Lt:30pm. Priority lo
jobsct`kers free (-`ompiitcrs/Internet/FavTelephorii` +`CCESS (ACE) 604-688-91161848 C`omniercial
Dr: 1`itr Indigenous pei)plc seeking employment
ltay-Cam (`o-op Centre, 60i-257-6l)49, 92rt E I Tastings , : M-F am-6pm. Sat to 5i)in. 11 BC I,earning Elchange3 612 M{iin. (t04-827-
3777 Compilter drop-in hour` W-Th I-5pm free public :iccess & Wi-Fi, Tutors Uliion GospL.I Mission. 604-253L3323. ()01 E Hastings . Tree Dropin `]se. M+` 9:30-12,1.30+|itn 11 I Seniors Centre, 604-684-817 lT 3456 Fraser St` : M-F 9:4()-4pm
Vancou`'er Community Network 778-724-0826, 280-111
W Hastings: M-F`` 10-1, free drop-in ticlp.
Frt.a GeL`k Commiinit}. Tecli Centre 60/+-87{)4335, I 820 Pandora: Tue-Sat 11 -6. Free access for
public in 1 hr mcre]iients. Free wifi access for \'olunteers. VPL Central Branch, 60.1-33 ] -3603. 350 W Georgia. _ M-Th lo-`)pin f-S 1()-6. Su 11-(I r`ree CoTTi|)/1iitt'met \+'ith Librar}' card. 2 hi i/da,v
FREE PHONES UGM 601 E H`stings: M-F 8-9am. 2-4 30pm Gathering Place 60Ll-665-2391. 609 Helmcken
UBC Learning F,xcli:`nge 612 Main . W-Th 15pm VANI)U 604-68J-6061380 E H`isting`
10-10` 7
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(wiost free phones have either time limits or are restrictecl to local calls cir both.) PAY PHONES Carnegie Centre 401 Maiii: 9-10pm` 7 da}i Gc)(tgle Map of pa}phones in V.iiii.ouver
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EMPLOYMENT Tradeworks 604~253-9355. 882 I Cordo\'a: Trdinin`e in colistructioTi. computi.rs. home Imp,
etc.
Inlemet ace.ss,job si`arch & resijmes` eniail.
I,ther help.
Embers 604-6`)2-()78 I . ]JO-Ill W I Iastiligs: I.`lcx-it)1e opps` thiining, s`Ipport M-l`h 9-4:`.to. F 95:30
Eastsicle Works 604-6:()-4587` 57 E Hasl]ngs: 1 ()-i` L\l-I Ti`fo & help
WorkBC Employment Services 604-8720770, 250 W PeT`dl`r: Refemtls and lraiTiing. Job place-mcnt and c.reiition. economic &' busincs` enhance-ment aid, Call or droi) in. 8:0()iim-4:30am
M-F except first and third \\`'i`dneqda} s 8am-2|`m
Work Resource Ctr: 604-253-4461)` 659 E I ]astin.L:s
3-da.v. workshc>p then opportuiilties,
Megaphone 604-255-9701. i 12 Maiii: Training to si.II Vancollver's 51reet papi`r. I irst I 0 Copie`` t`ree. Mom. to Fri. 9-4TJm,
Aboriginal Connections to Employment Ilo-1607 I I lastiTigs: Free acci`ss lo resolirces-
lnternet` job hoard, p]ione & message si`rvice-foi` emp]O.yTr]ent Purposes. counscllin8, case mana8i`mentT action plans, refi`ml5, l'ndi`r Al`CESS BIaderunners 604-6`Y8-9116. 1848 CiiTnmercial : Skills` placemi`nt on constructioii, Call : 8:30-4:3()
IDENTIFICATION Birth Certificate 250-952-2681, 250-6()5 Robson BCID/Driver's Licence 604-6(j I-2255, 1055 Georgia or 2750 C`omiiiercial
Passport I-8()1)-567-6868 200-757 W.Histings Care Card (lvISP-BC) 604-683-7151, 8-.I:30 M-
F Indian Status
1-8()0-567-C)60+, (>C)1-1138 Mel-
\ille S.I.N. Card I-8()0-622-6:32, 415-757 W I Icisting`
p,laces ltj go forJidr Carnegie Outreach 604-665-3318, 39? Pc)well 9-4 M-F Kettle ID Bank 604-215-54941725 Venables.9:30MTT
INFORMATION Police Information 604-7 I 7-332 I Court Information 604-6(to-4200` :22 Main: To Jind out court aT)pearani`i. tlates & times for Pro`'iiici[]1 Couil on Mi]in.
Transit lnfoi.mation 604-t)53-_3333 t>`Is rouli`i. sctledules;
604-953-3334 for lost but |ia`se5,
General Information ca)1211 Cjri`@`er V.ini`ouvel lli formation & Reti`rral.
Alcohol & Drug referral: (_i04-660-.)382 Victim Services:
1-8()()-Sos-08C)8
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NEIGHBOURHOOD....
Neighbourhood Housing Society 604-331-8757,
Call for iiiformation.
DTES Neighbourhood House 604-215-2030` 573 E.Hastings: Voluliteers welcoiT`e. Programs. ai`ti\ itiL`s for moms+ tots` others. Mom-Sat.
Neighbourhood Helpers Project 604-254= -_ Oi` `<r)9 F Hastiiigs Coiinects volunteers with
isi`lated >enii`r> cl pi`rsons u ith disabilities.
Pigeon Park Savings 60J-678-8276. 346 I. Hastings: Banking ser`-ices to lov`-inL`omc resi-
dents. Flat rate cheque i`ashirig. Mon-Thur 11-5 Fri 12-6.
BC Men's Resource Centre 604-878-9033
ftyLT-i--I_ii.¥ng MOVING FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE Two Nice Movers 604-78lJ)297 Two Small Men with Big Hearts 604-3243333
Lara Transport 778-323-0466
RECYCLING United We Can 604-68lroool, 449 industrial Aye: 730dm-6Dm : [Also bike repair and street/ alley cleaning.]
Electronic Recycling Association 604-2154483 : Non-profit; focus on reuse of lT equipment. Donates various hardware items to charities and low-income people.
First Nations Health Benefits 778.806.6993,122 E Hdstings: Help w-ith accessing and navigating the liefllth care systein. Feet, e}Jes, tec`th. mediciiie.
Mon-Fri` 1 I-5pm
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THE FIGHT FOR A SENTIENT PEACE
Carnegie Housing & Income Advocacy Research, public education and direct action. Focus on issues that affect Downtown Eastside nelghbourhoods housing, gentrlflcatlon, homelessness, drug pollcy. and poverty. 604-671 -9309 carnegiehousingproject@gmail.com
Raise the Rates A group worklng wl[h other communlty groLJps and organlzatlons in DTES and Vancouver in
general to advocate for the rlgh[s and Interests of the poor. Activltles include the Welfare Food Challenge and a petition to ralse the welfare rates in BC;.
https.//raisetherates.c)rg/ Raise.the.ratesl7@gmail.com
NOTES:
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vcn.bc.ca
camegienews@shaw.ca www.Dovnet.ora www.prout.org ww\^/.proutistuniversal.org
GET INVOLVED IN
THE FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY...
THE FIGHT FOR A SENTIENT PEACE.
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PovertyFreeBC A coalltlon of communi[y anc! non-r)roflt groups who want to see the BC i5c)velnment put ln place a poverty I-eduction plan that would include legis-
lated targets and tlmellnes lo signlflcantly reduce
poverty and homelessness htlp-//bcpovertyreductic)n.ca/ 312 Main St
rowan@bcpDvertyreduction ca
POOR-BASHING... lt's ilnm''ral Ith,,rlspeople
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coriili.ILnit-}fi=owni`i`atiGri NOTE: lf you know cjf any changes to (hls infor-
mation, or have ideas on how (o keep with stuff like this, call 604-665-2289 lf you need more Info on agen-
cies or services listed, CALL 7tJEM
Other resource guides: Google linkvan and bc211
PHS Community Services: 604-683-0073, 9 E Hastings 16
HIV+ ' AIDS
AIDS Vancouver 604-893-2201 I lol Se\''Iiiour St.
Tliis is tile Pacific
AIDS Resource Centre, connected to illtermitional ]ietwork ot` AIDS research and suppoii services.
Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society 6()4-254-9949, 449 E.Hastings: l'ositive Outlook -drop-in, oiitreach, medical, social services.
rant Services lss of BC 604-684-256 I ` 26 ] 0 Victoria Dr, •.()ilr Vaiicoiiver imniigr(in( servic.es lulb (Id-
dresses esselil i(}I iiewconier need`s inclildiiig
free Ellglish classes and settlemelt( ancl elnploymen{ services I MOSAIC 604-254-9626`
Call for liearest ]oca-
lion: Services in 22 Ialiguages translation. Settlement & aid.
Evergreen Community Health Centre 604872-25113425 Crowley Dr . lmmi'grants &
refugees.
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MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS ]')rl)rmal: You are in hospital becau±i` you reiiiit`sled admission. -you i`an accept /re+`u.sc specific tretitmi`nts.
You miist agree first` -yoii liiilsl ccinsen(
\` itlio`lt ultimati]ms \)I.
threats t)i`]ng put to } oil -.\i->`i u ]11 be discl]argc(I \` ]th in 72 hours iiTi-
less slatiis is changed to involuntary.
Involuliturv: Pot/CE sa.\ .\'oti ai`t in zi w a} I ikely to eiidaligcr }'ourse 1±-£ind/or anotlier.s
safet\,. A JUDGE hLIIcves you are zi melitally d]sordered pi`rson. aiid/or daii|crous to bc at large..aiid/or tliat i]sui]l procetlure causes a daii-
gero,]s wi,it: A DOC7-OR di`tcrmilles .\rou iire l1`entally diiordered ri`qilire treatment (call..> control,
supcr\ islon) for }'our owii or olhL`rs' safety. * 3 doctors ha\'i` to fill out I.c)rms * Ycm can appe{il admisc;ion on I `t day.
f Admissioli as :in invo]untar}' patient call bc
good for 3 0 dci} s,
+ I,lr`li`s5 a doi`tor repolls that }'ou `liou]d (have
to) sta} ln hc`splt.il` lou miist be li`1 L!o after 30 llit\ s ,
* l'r a doctor I-eports that yoLi liave to `t.ay it can
be rt`r 90 tldys.
IF YOU ARE IN A PROVINCIAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, CONTACT THE MENTAL PATIENT'S ADVOCATE. IT'S FREE.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES CLAS (185-3425; BCCPD 872-1 ]78 Kettle 251-2801 : MPA .182-.?700 Coast Foi]iiclatioli 872-35()2
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