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FREE OR LOW.COST GOODS ...... 1 SHELTER & HOUSING ......
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FREE OR 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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COMMUNITY ACTloN PROJECT .... 15.16 HIV/AIDS, lMMIGRANT SERVICES
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MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS .... 19
Far.€ CARNEGIE NEWSLETTER carnegienews@shaw.ca 604-665-2289
FF\EE OR LOVV COST GOODS
"When I give food to the [i(Mir, the}r can me a sailit.
W'hen I ask why lhe piittr h!ivc iui food, tliev call me a communist " -Don I Ielder Camzirfi
FOOD FREE FOOD Door is Open 604-669-0498 255 Dunlevy. M/TJ ThJFr/Sat -] lam lunch. Wed-8.30am Women's breakfast. I I :30am Women's lunch. Sun-12pm lunch
DTES Neighbourhood House 604-215-2030 573 F, Hastmgs. Oatmeal MrTMJ' I ()am. Hot Lunch M`W 12:30pm
DTES Women's Centre 604nd8l-8480, 302 Columbia St. (Women only). Breakfast loam (11 Wed), Lunch I 2pm Snacks 3pm. The Dugout 604-685-5239, 59 Powell: Cof``ec, Hot meal 7:30am daily,
First United Food Truck 604rd8]-8365` 309 F, Hastings (across from old church) M-I-` 12pm
*Harbour Light 604-646-68co 1 ]9 E Cordova: lunch 11 am M-F; Sat-Sun food aT 3:45pm
Aboriginal Front Door 6()4rd97-566] 384 Main Heart Tattoo Society 6o4i579-4019` outside 390 Main: BBQ Mon/Th & first Wednesday at 3pm Mission Possible 604-253-4469 648 E Hastings: Breakfast, Sat 9-10 ITickets at 8am.)
*Potters Place 21 E Hastjngs Service & Breakl`ast daily I lam. Service/Dinner 8pm daily except Friday.
Union Gospel Mission Drop in. 601 E Hastings. Enter on Princess SL Lunch I lam Daily. Dinnei. 6pm Mom-Fri` 4pm Sat-Sun
Powell Getaway 604-255-7026 450 E.Hastings: Breakfast 10:30` Lunch 12:30 Dinner 4pm daily Charlie's Pot Foocl 604-879-7721, 543 Powell: 10-
I 2: Thindys Food Banks Cdll 604-876-.3601 for locations. * Religious servlc:e hef()re IIleal,
INEXPENSIVE MIALS AND FOOD Carnegie Centre 604-665-2220, 401 Mam` ConcessiorL/kitchen; prep & operation by staff & volunteers. Breakfast 9-I lam $2.25 Lunches 124piii $2.75. Dinners 5-8pm $3.50.
Gathering Place 604-665-2391609 Helmcken: Cafeteria. Breakfast 9-11 :30am $225 Lunch 11 :30-
4.30pm $2.75. Dinner 4:30-7pm S3 .50.
Evelyne Saller Centre 604-665-3075. 404 Alexander :
Cafeteria; bitckfast.
[0-12t or..00; Iiinch,11-3`
$2.00; supper 3-5:50pm, $2.00.
Quest Market 637 E Has ngs Non-profit society with low{ost food and groceTies
FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS Coast's Resoilrce Centre 604-683-3787 1225 Seymour St. Tues-Sat. 8:304:30 Breakfaist $1/1.unch $2 Members only.
I{ettle Friendship Society 604-251 -2854, I 725 Venables:
Lunch at I I:30aiii, $1
MPA Resource Centre 604-482-3712 2275 FIT St. M-F: Breakfast 10-11 am $0.503 Dinner 4-5PM se; Sat/Sun: Brealrfast 12-lpm SO.50 , Dinner 4-5 $2
Distro Disco (distrulisco 13 ] 2@gmajl.com) Mobile free store redistributing matei.ial resources like tents, sleeping bags, sur\rival and personal care items, etc. 2nd Saturday Crab Park 11 -2 3rd Saturday of the month Grandview Park 3-6pm 4th Saturday of the month Oppenheimer Park 11-2
FREE CLOTHING Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 604681 -8480, 302 Calunbia St. WISH 604-669-9474, 334 Alexander St. : Tdcntify as female sex-trade workers
UGM€ornerstone 604-253-3323, 601 E Hastings. M-F, 24:30pm
INEXPENSIVE CLOTHING, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS Salvation Army 604-874-4721261 E.12th Avi`: Bcds` fumjturc` appliances, household, clotliiiig, reconditioned items, ete„. UGM Thrift Store 604-254-8721671 E Hastings Clothes, blankets, dishes. small furniture ....
ACCOMMOIIATION. SHELTER & HOUSING Carllegie Outreach 604-665-3318, 392 Powell St: I)rop-in for help with housing, & mod scrv.
Office Hours M-F 9am4pm. Neighbourhood Housing Society 604-3318757, 40 E.Hastings, 380 Main, 668 Powcll
PHS Community Services 604-683-0073. Vancouver Native Housing 604-320-3312, 1726 E. Hastings. Part of skookum Hub
EMERGENCY SHELTER na]pe & NISI.ts: cE\xi 2\\ Aboriginal Shelter 604-682-5556t 201 Cenml: 4:30pm-loam. Pets OK. carts OK, wheelchaus OK Klahowya Tilliculn Lalum 236-484-0544, 875 Terminal: 24 hrs, carts/pet.s ok
Aboriginal Youth Safehouse 604-254-78] 1, 1618 E.Iliistiugs: 16-18 yrs
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Beacon/Haven/Crosswalk 604-646-6846 108 E Hastings: Intake time varies. Men and Women
Catholic Charities 604-443-3292. 1056 Cuniox (Opens 4pm.); Men Belhin House 604-681-3405 555 Holner (M&W) WISH 604-558-4031, 340 Alexander St. (entrance in alley): For street-based sex workers. Laundry. showers, meals. First United 604-839-6880` 467 Alexander St. 60 beds -40 men. 20 \voinen available 24/7 The Osborn 604-681-2806. 27 Vv' I Iastings: Up to 60 people. Lookout 604-681-9126. 346 Alexander St: Mfp. ( 19+) Accommodation for about 46 people. 24/7 Small pets ok. Wheelchairs ok. Triage 604-254-3700. 707 Powell: 28 beds UGM 604-253-3323 601 E Hastings: Overnight Men Tickets available at 5pm
=5£E;z.S7H£[T,ECR„.:%R£/Ye°F#N7 Kate Booth House 604-872-0772 : For domestic \Jiolence `Jictims (womeii & children). .
Helping Spirit Lodge 604-874-6629: Traiisition hsiig women ai`d childreii. 24/7. Wheclchairs ok.
Powell Place 604-606-0403` 329 Powell. Rape Relief 604-872-8212 (24-liour phone): counscllil`g. sheller* (* r7.c7„f c,Tc'/2tLq7.c>7icw',``)
DTF,S Womens Emergency 604-423-4807 412 E Cordova: For \vomen addicted, honieless, hard-tohouse, at risk of violence
Eg¥tsF[oNu::a?i:¥:oH.]8?2T3R5:£,2Cot[EE]ttES a\'e: Operates mental health community homes Lookout 604-681 -9126 346 Alexander Street MPA Resource Centre 604-482-3712, 2275 Fir Street: Outreach v,'orkei.s a\/ailable. Call for info.
MEDICAL EALTH ERVICE EMERGENCY Ambulance, lnhalator, F.ire - 91 1 Psychiatric -6()4-874-7307 (Police -Car 87)
HOSPITAI± Vancouver General 604-8754111, 899 Vv'.12 St.Paul's 604-682-2344, I 081 Burrard Bumaby General 604-4344211` 3935 Kincald Lion's Gate
N . Vancoiiver
604-988-3131. 23115th St E`
UBC Hospital 6()4-822-7121, Psychiatric Unit. 2255 Wcsbrook MLill 6(EL822-7549
CRISIS SERVICES Crisis Centre (t04-872-3311 : Frmergency I)hone for emotioml cT isis, famlly violence, T)revent suicide Rape Relief 604-872-8212: 24-hour phone. *helter* (* /rcz/Is e.¥c/„Tz.o77c7/|J)
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre h04-2`55-6344,
24-hour line t`or \'ictims of sexual assault and vio-
lence. Workshops, Medical & Legal support Free Rape Crisis Line. I -S77-.:92-7.i83
Drug & Poison Information Centre 6rtr6t{2-5050.
Poi>iin I.D.
Venture 60If75-3620 220 E.13th Av Victims' Services (io+717-2737, J585 Gra\'ely
FREE/LOW COST MEDICAL SEFIVICES Kilala Lelum 6{)41520-jo]0, rt26 Powell Iirdigenous F,]ulers partner with medical professiomls to erihance physical, mcntal` emotional, spiritual wcll-
being thru cullural progTamst priltiary care, case inan+
agcment` reseLirih` educatlun & mining. I(faiii4pm,
7 days/"k Downtown Community Health Centre 604-255 -3151, 569 Po\\'cll. f}asic liealth cal.e, mental & eddic-
tion treatiiient. counselingt podiblry, pharmacist,
9ani-6pm Women 5-8 Tues The Kettle Clinic 604-251 -5337,17=5 Venables: ji\+; far6J (-.ctrt/ rcq"iri>d. Tue 9:30-4:30 Vv'ed-Thur 9:30-3. Closed
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Call reception at 251-:801
Native Hearth Walkin Clinic 604-255-9766, 449 East Hastings (Children'Yoiith (under 29)'HIV patiems) M-Th 9``0-830, F 930430, Sat 930-230, Sun 9jo-1230
Pender Community Health Centre 604-669918159 W,Pender: A&D coimselling` basic services. methadone` spec ialibts ron ]nfeclions, podiatry'` alter-
mti\. therapics, 9rfe, M-F (4:30-8 Th Women only)
Raven Song Community Health Centre ( Youth) 604-709,6400` 2450 0ntar io: M-F 830430 1)rop-in. Ambulatory' care mental liealth. iunilniz
Reach Community Health Centre 6()4-25130()(}` I 145 lTommercial Dritt:.
Women's Health Collective 604-736-5262. 29 Vi' l[astings:
I-5 Tue-FriT trams ilii.lusive
STI Clinic t>04-7o7-56(ro, 65i W.12th M.T|=,Sa 8'304, W 6:_}0-7:30; Th 9:304. drop-in or appt
First Nations Health Benefits Cio to Page 14 ln this botikLet
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ALCOHOL a DRUG OUTPATIENT SERVICES Avalon Women's Centre: 60+263-7177 ODYSSEY || O'outh): 604-870-8853 Daytox: 60i-675-2455 ]669 F. Broadway: Intensive outpatielit day program J.or adults. Ini'lucles
edui;ational and counseuing groups. acupuncture
FREE OR LOW COST DENTAL SERVICES Portland Community Dental Clinic: 778-37] -(m60,12 E Hastings: I,ow cost service for D.E. residents: Appts. Won-Thur. 9-5pm` closed 1-2` Emergeiicy waH`-in 9am & 2pm
Eastside Walk-ln Dental Clinic 604-254-0900. 455 F, Has{ings: Most (lenta] services. non-prt)tit.
Mon&Frl 94 IVCC 604-443-8499 cleanii`gs -$30 Strathcona Clinic 604-713-4485 6() I Keel'er \Fanulies)
Reach Dental Cl 6()4-:5J-133 I ` 1145 Coii`mercial
`^l®lfdr® 1 -866-866-0800 for ilirt`rmation.
EFalE,En:-g:'T.:Rf|L:u#R6?:JET;RE ander I unndry laLen at 9am M-F (daily liliiit): showels. de-lousmg b}
appt. first aid. . .
Gathering Place 604-665-2391. 609 HelmcLen 9-8 Shttw-ers, ltlundry
Powell St Getaway 604-255-7026 450 I Hastings 9 30-7 ShowersT Iaundr}'. clothmg and fend Wellness Hub 236-235-1434. J20 Alexander St
##E:osuFrcooRcP#CHELR2f37FFE#,r St:
Sliowers f()r membi'rs,10an`rf5pm M-F.12-6
Sat & Sim Lz`undry to +pin Kettle Society 604-251 -2801, I T:5 Venables. Shou'cr 8:304:30 M-F.104:30 S&S
COUNSELLING, SUPPORT, lNFORMATION PSYCHIATRIC
Strathcona Mental Health Team 604-253-44{) 1, J30 Heatle}7` Suite 201.
Coast Foundation 604-872-35(J2. 295 I,11 Aye Kettle Friendship Society 604-251 -28()1. 17:5 Venabl€s St!.eclt.
Pici. Health Resource Ctre(`(_)i-89 I -1480 2]_; Main .Med nianagement & outreach. deliver}' to disabled. 8-5 Dail.\'. 8-2 Sta` holida}/'s
Vancouver Urban Health Centre 604-4288932. 231 Main: Wound & abscess care` testltig Ai'cess & zissessment: 604-675-37(JO` 803 V\' 12
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Community Care Teams 604-874-7626: Referrals, counselling; boarding hollies & rehab progrm.
DRUGUSERS_ VAN DU rvancouver Area Network Of Drug Users) 380 E.Hastmgs: Peer siippor[, haii'n reductlon` edu-
cation, nairm training.
Overdose Prevention Society 390 Columbia 8ani-10pm, 2-7arn. I 77 E Hastings 141 EHastmgs
Safe lnjectionsife 604-687-7483,139 EHastings SLipervised by Health persormcl , clean rigs Drugs are 4gz supplied. Referrals for treatment Hope to Health: Supervised Consumption Site 604-416-2871 ` 611 Powell Street` 9-7 daily, full
range of harm reduction serVlces. Low-bamer
Powell St Getaway-450 E. Hastings roet your drugs tested-880 E Hastings *See page 15 in thro guide for listing of consumption &
overdose prevention sites
SEEwg¥A|tematlvescounselling&Education) 604-872-7651,148 WHastings: Help with housing` detoxT wclfare` food` clothing, shelter. Suppoil services also provlded. Drop in M-Th
loam -4prn (Founded by former pros).
WISH Dropln Centre 334 Alexander: Safe place for women and gender-di\ erse people working the streets. Slrowcr facilities, food, relax witli various ongoing programs. 6pm-12pm everyday: 604-669-9474 for info. Intercom/entrance is in the alley south of Alexander Some helpful nhone numbers PACE Cellular
604-786-5437
W.I.S.H
604-669-WISH
CHILD PROTECTION ......
604-6604927
YOUTH DETOX
604-8724349
BATTERED WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICE ....
604-687-1867
CHILDREN'S HELP LINE:.Dial 0 ask for Zenith 1234
WOMEN
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 604681-8480` 302 Columbia( 10-5)&25 E Hastiligs
(2:30-10). Counscllmg, free clothes` showers,
laundry. workshops, programs. welfac & housing. advocacy. Safe. confidential. Crabtree Corner 604-216-1650, 533 E Hastings. Emergency daycare. Single Moms Support Group.
Resource & referrals. Atira Women's Resource 604-331 -1407101 E Cordova: Stopping t]ie Vio]encc counselling` legal, houLsmg
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Sheway Program (POP) 604-216-1699, 533 E.Hastings: Pregnanc}' outreach program, matemity clinic, counsclling and nutrition info` housing advoc, donated kids' clothing often available.
Battered Women's Support Services 604-687-1868(business),604-687-1867
(counselling) 10-week & drop-in group for heterose.xuals & lesbians who've been emotionally and/or physically abused; counselling3 legal advocacy. Date violence DroEram for teens.
Vancouver Women's Health Collective 604-736-5262, 29 W Ilastings: Women only space. Servlces include resource centre, nurse practitioner clinic, yoga. and art therapy. T-F 1 -5
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Helping Spirit Lodge 604-874-6629. 3965 Dumfries: Native family violence counselling.
Native Courtworkers & Couneelling Association
604-660-1101222 Main st
Aboriginal Friendship Centre 604-2514844` 1607 E.Hastings:
M-I 9-5
Vancouver Native Health 604-254-9949, 449 I.Hastings: Walk-in clinic. Physician service for all with or v.ithoul medical covcrage. daily; evenings (430-8:30 ) Mon-Tliur. Referrals and other
services. Clinic # is 6{)4-255-9766.
Aboriginal Child & Family Services 778-3314500: Counselling for Native families. Advocacy and assistance with foster situatious &
appreheusious.
Aboriginal Front Door 604-697-5662, 384 Main: Mon to Fri 8;30-2:30. Restoring respect, dignity & pride to Aboriginal Pcoples. Healing circlcs, workshops. street outreach. 205 E Hastings has storage. Residential School Survivors 604-985-4464 Counselling, services for th()se affected
DISABLED Spinal Cord Injury BC 604-324-3611 : Resource centres for peaple with spinal cord injuries. and related disabilities. edjusL adapt and thrivc.
Disebilfty Alliance BC 604-872-1278. 1450605 Robson: H€ly with disability benefits and appeals.
SENIORS
Downtown Eastside Centre (Vancouver Second Mile Society) 604-254-2194, 509 E.Hastings. M-F` 8:30-3. Services include social.
housing` referrals, help.
Strathcona Community Centre 604-7131838. 601 Keefer: Offers a wide range of social & recreationa] activities. 411 Seniors Centre 604-684-8171, 3502 Fraser Coiiiiselling on Pensions, Social Assistance, Housing. etc. Mom-Fri, 9am-4pm
South Granville Seniors Centre 604-7320812,1420 W 12: Info on services available for senic)rs.
Senior Abuse and Information Line (SATI,) I -8(]6-437~ 1940
ff:_#_NrfeE:i#E]:EhRoy&cD=g 604-254-(i9t)5, 200-678 E Hastmgs,: Free confideiitial couTisclling` education, refen.a]s and pre-
vention programs. Encouragemeiit through traii]i]ig and skill development. M-F 9-4:30
[See page I 7 for Wel]ness Hub iiifo]
Family Services of Greater Vancouver 604 -731-4951, 201-I 638 E Broadway: Low fees
accordmg to income, i"rital/family/group counselling.
ACCESS Central Detox line: 1-866-658-1221 Alcohol & Drug Detox line. I-855-964-5521 Rapid Access Addiction Clinic: 604-806-8867, I 181 BUITard: Low barrier outpatient clinic for
people with substance use disorder or reliance Including alcohol, stimLilant, and opioid use digorder Open 7 days/week 9-4, closed 12-1pm Connective 604-872-5651, Support and scrvices for those in coiitact with tlie criminal justice system.
Vancouver Recovery Club 604-708-9955 2775 Sophia St. 24,'7 drop-ill wlth daytime pro-
grams
LEGAL Legal Aid BC 604-601-6000 (general inquii.ies), 604-408-2172 (call centre) 400-510 Burrard St M/Tu/Thu/F 9-3:30, Wed 9-2:30. Dial-A-Law I-800-565-5297 PIVOT ft04-255-970(),121 Heatlcy. Non-profit legal advocacy; local legal clii]ics. Docs apt provide c!#)' drop-in services. Phone or go online.
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Law Stndents' Legal Advice Program 604-822-5791 : Students under the supervision of lawyers heto with advice & assistance. Help getting ID
Vancouver Community Legal Assistance Society 604-685-3425, 300-1140 W. Pender Street: Programs, services in Disability. Mental
Health and Community law. M-F 94
Residential Tenancy Braneh 604-66()-1020` Rights and possibilities with landlords.
ADVOCACY RESO_URCE LIST Disability Alliance BC 604-875" 88 (general inquirl-es)` 1450-605 Robson: PWD/PPMB, ac-
cess, housing. employment, riglits, mental &physical disabilities .(Ad\'ocates: 6048721278)
First Unitecl 604-251-3323 542 I.Haistings: Wel-
t`are El, RTA, tenancy issues. MWF 9-1 I ` T&Th 12:3U-2:30
advocac
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Mental Patients Association 604-482-3700. (Court Advocacy).
Advocate for Children & Youth, Toll-riee: 1-800476-3933 PIVOT 604-255-9700: Non-profit legal ad\'ocacy.
The Kettle Advocates 604-251 -2801,1725 Venables Stieet: income assistance, tenai`cy issues` debt child protection. mental health.
Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services 604-872-6723` Counselling for Native families. Advocacy' and assistance with foster situations & apprel]ensious.
BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre 604-687-3063, #803470 Granville St.
Better Business Bureau 604-682-2711, MonFrl 9-3
ADVOCACY in LANGUAGE & LEARNING Leaming Exchange 604-827-2777 612 Main: UBC outreach. Internet, resources. . . Tues 9-12,
i4:30, wed-Th i4:30
FrmNCH La Boussolc 604-683-7337, 312 Main-2nd floor: Social activities, advocacy with housing, employment` income assistance, couiiselling & more.
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Carnegie Leaming Centre 6()4-665-3054. 401 Main: GED (Grade 12 equivalent)` ESL
(English as a Second Language) one-to-one tiitors, reading/whting/math, resumes` computers...M-Th ]0-3, F 10-3 women only
SPANISH Servicios de Orientacion (SOS) 604-684-2561, 2610 Victoria Dr. Immigration counselling, advo-
cacy. emergency aid. English classes. Refen.als. 9am-3pm, Mon to Fri` call first.
LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH PROGRAM 604 718.5800` I 661 Napier @ritannia Community Centre): Opportunities for youth 11 to 18 years of
nge` from organlsed recreation [o advocacy and referral services. Call for int`o.
##uANcr7T7TrmcESNTDflgwAVDRECREAnqu Carnegie Community Centre 604-665-2220`
401 Main: Open daily 9am-I lpm. Food services & kitchen. library (Native, French, Spanish, C'liinese collections) cards. board games. Seniors Lounge`
gym,1eamiiig centre with tutors. a pool room, weights, theatre, poetry` music. art gallery. hairciits... (77Ow;s/e#crl )
Gathering Place 604-665-2391. 609 Hclmcken Low-inconre C`ommuTiity Centre with library. a
pool room` various fitiiess classes, fat)d services, music, Poetry3 laundry. Computers.„
Evelyne Saller Centre 604-665-3075, 404 Alexunder: Cafetcria` TV lounges (TSN), pool table. cards & board games, showers,laundry, crafts.
Ray{am Co-op Centre 604-257-6949, 920 E. Hustings: Full-sized g}'m, variety of recreation.al
progranb. Kid's Club.
CTETTRH®E+nd"onc%#8U7¥4ERf lvIPA Resource Centre 604-482-3712` 2275 Fir: Drop-In Centre 1 Oam-7:30pm, Mon to Fri:
Powell St Getaway 604-255-7026, 450 E. Hastings: Drop-ill. recreation. People with a mental health and substance use history welcome. Meal/
snacks 9an-9pm Kettle Friendship Society 6o4-25 I-28o] ` 1725 Venables: Recreation. social activitiesT meals`
showers. life skills. ctc.
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WOMEN
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 604-68 I -8480, 302 Columbia: MITUITh-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 [`raser Membership Slo/yT for 55+ pool table, cards, crafts, w()odworking, thrift shop, library.
Downtown Eastsjde Seniors Centre 604-254-2194, 509 E.Hastings: Cards. TV` pool table` talk. companiouship` outings
SsouthGranvilleSeniorsCentre604-7320812.1420 West 12th Ave: Tnformation, ser-
vices available for seniors. Mom-Fri 9am-4pm
INDIGENOUS GATHERINGS Culture Saves Lives 604-683-0073(services, Aboriginal), I East Hastings: M-F 104 for In-
digenous programs. knowledge and help. Coffee and drummmg. Cultural Sharing 604-665-3317, 401 Main (Camegie): Mondays, 5 pin in the Theatre.
Vancouver Aboriginal Centre 604-251 4844,1607 E. Hastings: M-F 9am-5pm
YOU" Urban T`'ative Youth 604-254-7732,1618 E.Hastings: "Street involved" Native youth aged 14-19. Counsel/life skills, health info, arts & crafts, RecrealionJculturc.
OTHER SERVICES Co-op Radio 604-684-8494. 370 Columbia St: Local music, ethnic issues, po]]tica] commentary. Global audience. (1100.5 FM).
Tenants Rights Advisory Centre 604-2550546:
Excellent resource - infomiation & aid
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FREE/LOW COST COMPUTER SERVICES Carnegie Centre 401 Main: Learning (Tentre (M-Th I 0-3) Intro Ctiurse!]` tutors: Library 9:30-8:30 M-Th. 9:.io-61.`` 10-6 Sat` 11-6 Sun
1
hr/day.
Open Door Soci;I Ser`'ices (Work BC)` 1 :`J E Hastings, 604-872-0770: M 030-5:30. T 8..304.30, W 11 :304:30. Th 8:30-+30. Priortt}
to
j obsceLers.Free Computers/Inlemet/FaxITelephone ACCESS (ACE) 60irf 88-9116 18+8 Coim`iercial Dr
F`or lndlgenc)iis peitple seeking employment lil3C Liiarnilig Exchange. 6T2 Main, 60i-827:771 C\tmpuii`r urlip-in hours W-Th I-2:30pni: 3-
4:`;0, Fri`e public al`cess & \1''i-F]. Tutors
l'nion Gospel ivlission` 604-253-3.123. 601 E HaslinLus : Free Dropin use. M-F` 9:30-12` 1 :304pi`i
Gatherir`g Place 609 rlclmcken and its Library Tuc-tial 9am-5pm (cltrsed 12-1 pin) 1 hr/
day 41'1 Seniors Centre
6041584-8171` 3456 Fraser
St` : M-F 9-4pni
Vancouver C(immunity Network 778-7=4-0826. 280-Ill
W' Has[ii\gs. M-F`
10J. free drop-in ti€Ip.
VPI. Central Branch 604-331~3603. 350 W Georgia. : M-Tti 9:30-8;30pm F-S 10-6` S`i
11-6
Free Comr`Wntemet with Library card 4 hr`/da}'
FREE PHONES Carnegie Centre 401 Main. 9-10pm` 7 days LTGM 601 E Hastmg`: M-I'' 8-9aln, 2J:30pm
Gathering place 60+665-2391. 6()9 Helmcken UBC Learning Exchange 612 Main:W-Th I-5pm \'ANI)U 604-683~606138t) E IJastiiigs.10a-]Opm
(Most free phones have either time liniits or are restricted to local calls or both.)
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EMPLOYMENT Embers 604-692-078] ` 240-Ill W Hastings: Fle`]blL. o|)ps, training, `upport M-Th 9-4 30. F 95.30
Eastside Works 604-620-4587, 57 F, Ha`tmgs, 10-4, M-r` Info & helii
WorkBC Employment Services 604-872077n` 250 W Pendcr Refelrals and training. lob
place-ment and creation` economic & busini`ss enh2ince-ment aid, Call or drop in
8:30-6 M-I ,11-
4:30 W, 8:30-4:30 Th-F
Mission Possible: 604-25`1-4469. {i48 I IIastings 3-day workshort then opportuiiities, Megaphone (.`04-255-9701. .312 Main: Trainiiig [o sell \ aiic.)u\.er's street papei First 10 Copies
t`ree. Moll, to Thu. 9-5pm,
Aboriginal Connections to Employment Ilo-1607 E TListings; Free access to reso``rceslnterliet, Job b(`iiriL phone &: iiii```age sei\ lee-t`oi
employm¢ii` t)urpiises
C\iul`selling, case maiiagc-
nieiit. dition I)l:nis` referrals.
ITnder AC`CF,SS
Bladerunners /i04-688-9l 16.18+8 Coiiimercial Skills. placemei`1 on constnictioii (-`all I 8:30-4 30
Birth Certificate 250-952-2681. 25(-)-605 R(_`bson BCID/Driver's Licence 604-661-2255> I()55 Gcorgia o 2,7SO (`ommel.cial
Passport 1-800-5(.7-6868100-757 W.Hastings Care Card(lvISP-BC) 604-683-7151. 8-4.30 M-F Indian Status I-8()()-567-9604, 601-1138 Mclvil I c
S.I.N. Card 1,800-622-6232. +15-757 W Hastings
g€04-665-331H92Powell9-4M-F Kettle lD Bank 604-215-54941725 Venables.9.30MTT
INFORM ATI0N
Police Information 604-717-3 321 Court Information 604-660-+:On. ::: r`laiT`. Tii find out c()iirt appeardiiii` ddtes & t]mcs for Priivinclz`1 Court rin Main.
Transit Information 6()+953-3333 bus roiites, schedules`
604-953-3331 for lost bus passes,
General Information call 211 Greater \.' ;incouvcr lnfor["`littn & Referml. Alcohol & Drug referral 6()i-660-lJ38: Victim Services: \ -80()-5(1.i-0808
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NEIGHBOURHOOD....
Neighbourhood Housing Society 604-331-8757,
Call for information.
DTES Neighbourhood House 604-215-2030. 573 E.Hastings: Volunteers welcome. Programs, acli\'ities for moins+tots, otliers. Mon-Sat.
Neighbourhood Helpers Project 604-2542194` 509 E.Hastings: Connects volunteers with isolated se]iiors & persons with disabilities.
Pigeon Park Savings 604-678-8276. 346 E. Hastings: Banking services to low-income residents. Flat rate cheque cashing. Mon-Thur 11 -5 Fri 12-6.
BC Men's Resource Centre 604-878-9033 DUDES Club Society 606 Pov,'ell St: Indigenous -led societ}' buildiiig support groups and activities
for t)oth older (DUDES) aiid }/ounger (Ne.`up) mei`, masculine folk, Eniail nexu dudesclub.ca for info. Food & activities always available.
MOVING FOR LOW INCOIVIE PEOPLE Two Nice lvlovers 604-781-0297
Two Small Men with Big Hearts 604-3243333
Lara Transport 778-323-0466
RECYCLING United We Can 604-681-0001. 449 Industrial Avc: 730amrftDm : [Also bike repair and street/ alley cleaning.]
Electronic Recycling Association 604-2154483 : Non-profit; focus oil reiise of lT equipnrent.
Donates various hardware items to charities and low-income people.
First Nations Health Benefits 778.806.6993, 122 E I Iastiiigs: Ilelp with
accessing and na\/.igating the
health care system. Feet, eyes. teeth, medicine. Mom-Fri,11-5pm
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cameaienewsletter.ora camnews@vcn.bc.ca carmeaienews®shaw.ca
w~.covnet.ora www.prout.org ww\^/.proutistuniversal.org
Carnegie Housing & Income Advocacy Research, public education and direct action. Focus on issues that affect Downtown Eastside neighbourhoods: housing, gentriflcation, homelessness, drug policy,
and peverty.
604€71 -9309
camegiehousingproject@gmail.com
CONSUMPTION & Overdose Prevention Overduse Prcvcntion Sot:icty: 141 E Hastings Includes [nh[il[ition
Mo]son OPS: ] 66 E Hastings St (alley) D()es nt)I ilicluile inhala{i(In
Insite SCS: 139 E Haslings St Dc)es not include ilih[]lation
Powell Street Getaway: 450 E Hastings St Iiicludes iiihaliition
Sister Square Tent: Jackson and Powell St Women onl}I, trams wollien wel(.clme
Hope to Health 611 Powell St Does not include inhalation Astoria Tent: 369 Hawks Ave Includes inhtil{ition
Get Your Drugs Tested: 880 E Hastings St DrLi8 checking only, no colisuii.plioyl
GET INVOLVED IN
THE FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY. ..
THE FIGHT FOR A SENTIENT PEACE.
PovertyFreeBC A coalition Of community and non-profilt groups
who want to see the BC government put ln place a poverty reduction plan that would include legislated targets and timelines to signlflcantly reduce
pclverty and homelessness. http://bcpovertyreduction.ca/ 312 Main St
rowan@bcpovertyreduction.ca
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Thanks for funding, past & present: Carnegie Assoc. First United Chiirch, PLURA, I`our Sisters Co-op, DERA, I.cgal Services Society. Rotary Club of Chiiiatown, Valicity, MHR. Dr.Soma` City of Vailcou\Jer. BCGEIJ. BCTF. VCCFA. CUPE 15, Simon Fraser Uiiiversity, Portlaiid Hotel Societ}i, Great Begiimings, Neighbourhood Simll Grants, UBC Librar}', r`armer Famil}/', Community Action Team
This edition generously funded by:
CUPE 15 NOTE: lf you know of any changes to this information, or have ideas on how to keep with stuff like this, call 604-665-2289. If you need mcire info on agen-
cies or services lis(ed. CALL rHEM.
Other resource guides: Google linkvan and bc211
PHS Community Services: 604-683-0073, 9 E Hastings 16
HIV+ / AIDS
AIDS Vancouver 604893-2201
I 101 Seymour St.
This is the Pacific AIDS Resource Centre, con-
nected to mtemational network of AIDS research and support services.
Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society 6()4-254-9949` 449 E.Hastings: Positive Out-
look -drop-in, outreach. mcdical. social services.
Immiarant Services lss of BC 604-684-2561` 2610 Victoria Dr, "Otir Vum.ou\'ei.1mlmgl.ati{ sel-`Iices hub ad-
di-a.sses esselil[al ne\`,`comer iieed:s i licluding
/ree English cltisse,i and .se[tlemen[ uml einplo)jment Sel+'ices "
MOSAIC 604-254-9626` Call for nearest location: Services in 22 langunges translation. Settlement & aid.
Evergreen Community Health Centre 604872~2511 3425 Cro\\rley Dr. : lmmlgrants & refugees.
WATARI DTES Food & Wellness Hub 320 Alexander, 236-235-1434: Accessible. multi-purpose com-
mLmlty hub witli food and culture programmmg. laundry and c;hower services` on-s]te counsellmg and Elder support` and other comprehenslvc wraparound supperts
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MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS Informal: You are in hoapital because you requested admission. -you can accept /refuse specific treatments. You must agree firsL -you must consent without ultimatums or
threats being put to you. -you will be discharged witliin 72 hours unless status is changed to ii`voluntary.
Involuntarv: POL/CE say you act in a way likely to endanger yourself and/or another's safety. A Jt/DGE believes you are a mentally disordered person..and/or d:iiigerous to be at large .and/or that usual procedure causes a clangerous walt;
A DOC7-OR determines you are mentally disordered„rcquire treatment (care. control` supervision)..for your o\un or othcrs' safety. * 2 doctors have to fill out fomis * You can appeal admission on 1 st day.
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good for 30 days. * Unless a doctor reports that you should (have to) stay in hospital, you must be let go after 30 days. * If a doctor reports that you have to stay it can
be for 90 days.
IF YOU ARE IN A PROVINCIAL MENTAL
HEAL" FACILITY, CONTACT "E MENTAL PATIENT'S ADVOCATE. lps FREE. MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES CLAS 685-3425; BCCPD 872-1278 Kettle 251-2801 : MPA 482-3700 Coast Foundation 872-3502
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