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CowichanValleySurvivalGuide

2019

CowichanValley–SurvivalGuide

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MEALSBethelBaptistChurch463YpresStreet-Duncan250.746.7432Providesbreakfastofthe1stSaturdayofeverymonthfrom9-11amCowichanNeighbourhoodHouse9806WillowStreet–Chemainus250.246.3203LunchservedMonday–Thursday12:30–2:30,Friday11:30-2:30CowichanLakeCommunityServices121PointIdealRoad–LakeCowichanFreebreadusuallyavailableMondays(butnotalways)CowichanTribes–OutreachLunch5574RiverRoad–Duncan2ndThursdayofeverymonth11am-1pmCowichanValleyBasketSociety5810GardenStreet–Duncan250.746.1566SoupkitchenMonday-Saturday10am-4pm.ClosedtheThursdayafterPWD/SAchequeseachmonthDuncanChristianReformChurch930TrunkRoad-Duncan250.748.2122ProvidesdinneronthelastSaturdayofeverymonth,doorsopenat5pmDuncanUnitedChurch246IngramStreet-Duncan250.746.6043Providesdinner3ndSundayofeverymonth,doorsopenat5pmHouseofFriendshipBreakfastProgram–FirstNationsonly5462Trans-CanadaHwy–Duncan250.748.2242BreakfastservedMonday–Friday6-9amHulhetunHealthFoodfortheSoulLadysmithTableCommunityDinner


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314BullerStreet–LadysmithProvidesdinneronthe3rdFridayofeverymonthLRCASoupKitchen@BethelChurch1149-4thAvenue(sidebottomdoor)–LadysmithProvidesahotmealTuesdayandThursday2-4pmMealsontheGround246IngramStreetUnited–DuncanMealsareMon,Wed,Friat5:00pmOpenDoor(Youthages12-24only)371FestubertStreet–Duncan250.732.2395Coffee&muffinsonTuesdaysandThursdaysbetween8am-12pm.SundaySandwiches51TrunkRoad–DuncanServeluncheverySundayfrom1-2pmWarmlandShelter2579LewisStreet–Duncan250.715.1132Providesbreakfastanddinnertoshelterclients,7daysaweek.ServeslunchonthedaysthattheCowichanValleyFoodBasketisclosed(dayafterchequedayandstatutoryholidays).BBQevery2ndSundayofthemonthatnoonhostedbytheKnightsofColumbus.Women’sNightShelters2003UniversityWay–Duncan250.466.9492Providebreakfastanddinnertoshelterclients,7daysaweek.

SHELTERSLadysmithColdWeatherShelter(Nov-Maronly)631-1stAvenue–Ladysmith250.246.7941(6pm-7am)250.245.3079(otherhours)7daysaweek,6pm-7am10-bedshelter,sixmen’sand4women’s–firstcomefirstserve.Hotmealbetween7-8pmand6-6:45am).Laundryandshoweravailableonfirstcomefirstservebasisuntil10pm.WarmlandHouseShelter2579LewisStreet–Duncan250.715.1132


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Two-pointsign-up–firstthinginthemorningbeforeleavingandthenagainat5pmonafirstcomefirstservebasis.Ifyoudon’tmakethelist,youareguaranteedabedthenextnight.19+,Co-edWomen’sNightShelter2003UniversityWay–Duncan250.466.949215bedwomen’sshelter.Youcancallortexttobeputonthewaitlistorshowupanytimeafter5:30pm.Ifyoustaythenightyouareautomaticallypencilledinforthefollowingnight.Bedsarehelduntil6:30pmandthenitbecomesfirstcomefirstserve.

HARMREDUCTIONRESOURCESI.D.A.–IslandPharmacy138SouthShoreRoad–LakeCowichan250.749.3141Monday–Friday9am-6pm,Saturday9:30am-5pmLadysmithCommunityHealthCentre1111-4thAvenue–Ladysmith250.739.5777Monday–Friday7:30am-3:30pm,Saturday8-11amMargaretMossHealthUnit675CanadaAve–Duncan250.709.3050Monday–Friday8:30am-4:30pmOverdosePreventionSite221TrunkRoad–Duncan250.597.77797daysaweek1-7pmTs’ewulhtunHealthCentre5768AllenbyRoad–Duncan250.746.6184Monday–Friday8:30am-4:30pm*PrescriptionsfornasalnaloxoneprovidedtopeoplewithStatusCardNARSFMobileOutreachTollFree1.844.482.4239ortext250.510.3637Freeandconfidentialsafersexanddrugusesupplies,HIVtesting,overdosepreventionandharmreductionsupplies.


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CowichanLake,Cowichan–Tuesdays1-8pmLadysmith–Friday2-9:30pmandSaturday6-9pmWarmlandHouseShelter2579LewisStreet–Duncan250.715.11327daysallhoursexceptbetween1-7pmwhentheOPSisopen

OVERDOSEPREVENTIONSITESOverdosePreventionSite(OPS)221TrunkRoad–DuncanEntranceonYpresStreet250.597.7779Consumptionbooths,post-useareas,naloxonekits,education&support1-7pm7daysaweek

NEEDLEDISPOSALBOXESMeadeCreekRecyclingDrop-offDepot8855YoubouRoadPeerlessRoadRecyclingDrop-offDepot10830PeerlessRoadEvansParkBallField6257SomenosRoadShermanRoadSoccerPark3272ShermanRoadCanadaAvenuePublicRestroom100BlockCanadaAvenue(TrainStation)MentalHealth&SubstanceUse3088GibbinsRoadCentennialPark325FirstStreetTs’ewulhtunHealthCentre5768AllenbyRoadRotaryPark545AlWilsonGrove

HeiwaParkCanadaAvenue(besideCO-OPgasstation)MargaretMossHealthUnit675CanadaAvenueCowichanValleyBasketSociety5810GardenStreetCowichanAquaticCentre2653JamesStreetWarmlandHouse2579LewisStreetMcAdamPark820WharncliffeRoadDuncanPublicWorksYard1091MarchmontRoadSomenosCreekDogPark2355BeverlyStreetKinPark5801AlderleaStreet

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AlcoholicsAnonymousCowichanStation2375KoksilahRd@TheHub-ThursDuncan201-107EvansStreetAlanoClub–everyday3045GibbonsRd@CDHLectureRoom–Tues246IngramSt@UnitedChurch–Wed/Fri/Sat1839T’zouhalemRd@NewLifeBaptistChurch-ThursLadysmith630-2ndAve@ResourceCentre–Mon/Wed/Sat232HighSt.@TheFirstUnitedChurch–Tues/Thurs/Fri1644MacMillanRd@CedarHeritageCentre–Thurs/SatLakeCowichan121PointIdealRd.@CowichanLakeCommunityServices–Mon,55CoronationRd@Senior’sCentre-Thurs Chemainus9814WillowSt@UnitedChurch–Wed/Sun

Crofton1507JoanAve@Senior’sCentre-TuesCobbleHill3141Cameron-TaggartRd@TheShack–Mon/Thurs/Fri3565WatsonAve@CobbleHillYouthHall-WedMillBay2744LashburnRd@MalahatLodge–Tues

Al-AnonAgroupforpeoplewhoareworriedaboutsomeonewithadrinkingproblem.Al-Anonmemberscometounderstandproblemdrinkingasafamilyillnessthataffectseveryoneinthefamily.BylisteningtoAl-AnonmembersspeakatAl-Anonmeetings,youcanhearhowtheycametounderstandtheirownroleinthisfamilyillness.Thisinsightputtheminabetterpositiontoplayapositiveroleinthefamily’sfuture.

Duncan246IngramSt@UnitedChurch–Mon,Wed,FriLadysmith630-2ndAve@ResourceCentre–Tuesday


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ShawniganLake985Shawinigan-MillBayRoad@SylvanUnitedChurch–Tues

CanadaAvenueClinic–Dr.Fofie715CanadaAvenue–Duncan250.597.1184Wednesday8:30am–2pmIslandHealth-MentalHealthandSubstanceUse3088GibbinsRoad–Duncan250.709.3040Intakeprovidesatimely,singlepointofentryforalladultMentalHealthandAddictionServicesintheCowichanValley.Intakestaffwillconnectindividualswiththemostappropriateservice.Referralscanbemadebyyourfamilydoctor.NarcoticsAnonymous

Duncan:107EvansStreetAlanoClub–Sun/Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat71GovernmentStreet–Tues/Thurs2579LewisStreet–Tues/ThursCobbleHill3565WatsonAvenue–Thurs

PhoenixWellnessClinic#301-5878YorkRoad–DuncanCallorText604.260.7252Dr.HarrisMonday–Thursday8-11:30Dr.LeaMonday&Wednesday1-3pm,Friday9am-3pmSobering&AssessmentCentre2579LewisStreet–Duncan(WarmlandHouse)A6-bedprogramthatprovidesindividualswhoareundertheinfluenceofdrugsoralcoholandanopportunitytouselaundryandshowerfacilities,receiveahealthysnackandasafeplacetosleepwithinasecureenvironmentthatismoresuitablethanpreviousalternatives,suchastheemergencydepartmentorpolicestation.Open7daysaweek,24hoursdaily.

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CowichanMaternityClinic3045GibbonsRd(CowichanDistrictHospital)250.737.2066AninitiativeoftheCowichanValleyDivisionofFamilyPractice.Itisanimportantpartofourplantoensureallwomenintheareahaveaccesstogood,regularmaternitycareandthattheregionhasaprimaryhealthcaresystemthatmeetstheneedsofallofitsresidents.TheCowichanMaternityClinicisstaffedbyateamofexperiencedlocalfamilyphysicians,nurses,andcaringofficestaffthathascometogethertoprovidecomprehensivematernitycareintheCowichanregion.Theclinicwillprovide:

§ Completecareforwomenthroughouttheirpregnancies,birthsanduptosix-weekspost-partum

§ Convenientaccesstootherhospitalserviceslikelabsandultrasounds§ Helpconnectingtootherservicesincludingpublichealthandbreastfeedingsupport§ Pregnancyandparentingrelateddiscussionsandeducation§ Opportunitiestomeetandconnectwithotherexpectantparents

CowichanMidwiferyCollective#100-394DuncanStreet-Duncan250.748.8088Midwivesrecognizebirthasanormalphysiologicprocesswithaprofoundimpactonallaspectsofaparent’slife.Weknowyouaretrustinguswithoneofthemostimportanteventsofyourlifeandthereforeweprovideaclient-centredmodelofcareassessingphysical,socialandemotionalneeds.Midwivesworkcollaborativelywithotherhealthcareprovidersincludingyourfamilydoctorforissuesnotrelatedtopregnancyandwithotherspecialistssuchasobstetricianandpediatriciansifyoudevelopanycomplications.HouseofFriendship5462Trans-CanadaHwy–Duncan250.748.2242 HealthiestBabiesPossibleProgram

§ Tohelpyouhaveahealthybabythroughnutritionalcounselling,prenataleducation,referralstootherservicesandone-to-onesupport

§ Meetone-to-onewithanOutreachWorker,Nurse,orDietitianinyourhomeorlocationofyourchoice

§ Foodvouchersandvitaminsprovided§ Groupsessions–Thursday10am-1pmfeaturingspeakersfromthecommunity,

transportation,childcare,andlunch.Parentsandsupportpeoplearewelcome!


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MargaretMossHealthUnit675CanadaAve–Duncan250.709.3050IslandHealthYouthClinic:provideconfidentialservicestoclientsunder25yearsofagethatincludeeducation,counselling,resourcesandreferralsfor:lowcostbirthcontrol,emergencycontraception(PlanB),STItestingandtreatment,pregnancytestingandcounselling.sexualdecision-makingandrelationships,immunizations.MatraeaMidwives170CraigStreet–Duncan250.746.1999Yourmaternity,Matraea’ssupport.Througheducation,services,classesandtrustedresources,Matraeaoffersguidancefrompregnancy,tobirthandintomotherhood.

LGBTQ2SSUPPORTCowichanValleyYouthServices554TrunkRoad250.748.0232Providesfreecounsellingandvariousoutreachandsupportservicesforyouthage13-19andtheirfamiliesintheCowichanValley.

TRANSPORTATIONHandyDart1KennethPlace–Duncan250.748.1230ProvideswheelchairfriendlytransportationthroughouttheCowichanValley.Callfirsttoregisterforthisservice.FreemasonsCancerCarProgram250.668.5585PassengersmustbeundergoingcancertreatmentinVictoriaandbecompletelyambulatorytotakepartintheprogram.It’spreferredthatpassengershaveafamilymember,neighbourorfrienddrivethemtothevan’spick-upplacesinthearea,whicharealongtheIslandHighwayatChemainus,DuncanandMillBay.Contactthevandispatcherinadvanceforaridetoandfromtreatment.Theserviceisfree,donationsaccepted.LadysmithResourceCentre630-2ndAvenue–Ladysmith


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250.245.3079ProvidestransportationtomedicalappointmentsforresidentsofLadysmith.SupportedTransportation“Door-to-Door”250.715.6481TransportationforCancerPatients250.668.5585WheelsforWellnessSociety1894BoltAvenue,Comox250.338.0196OfferstransportationtomedicalappointmentsinVictoria(bydonation)

FOODBANKSCMSFoodBankSociety2740LashburnRoad–MillBay250.743.5242ProvidesfoodhampersforresidentsofCobbleHill,MillBay,andShawniganLakeeveryTuesdaybetween10:00amand2:00pm.BreadisalsoavailableeveryTuesday.CowichanValleyBasketSociety5810GardenStreet–Duncan250.746.1566Monday–Saturday10am-4pm,SaturdayJune–September10am-2pmClosedThursdayafterPWD/SAeachmonthandstatutoryholidaysMonthlyhamperdistribution–Mon/Wed/Fri10am-1:30pm(bringBCCareCard)–applyatCowichanLakeCommunityServices.ChemainusHarvestHouseFoodBank9814WillowStreet(basement)–Chemainus Fridays11:30am–1:00pm1586JoanAvenue–CroftonMonday9:30-10:30amLadysmithResourceCentre630-2ndAvenue–Ladysmith250.245.3079Tuesdays9-11:45amLakeCowichanFoodBank205SouthShoreRoad–LakeCowichan


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250.749.4802Handsouthampersonthe2ndWednesdaywithintheLakeCowichan,HoneymoonBay,andYoubouregionbetween1-2pm

WASHROOMSArtMannPark5990IndianRoadCentennialPark325FirstStreetDawntoduskCharlesHoeyMemorialPark130CanadaAvenue-DuncanOctober–AprilMonday–Saturday8am-5pm,Sunday8am-4pmMay–September&DecemberMonday–Saturday8am-9pm,Sunday8am-4pmChemainusBallFieldsDocLewisPark–Chemainus9am-8pmCowichanAquaticCentre2653JamesStreet-DuncanMonday–Friday6am–9:30pm,Saturday7:30am–9:30pm,Sunday11am-6pmCowichanCommunityCentre2687JamesStreet–Duncan7daysaweek6:30am-10pmCowichanLakeSportsArena311SouthShoreRoad–LakeCowichanMonday–Friday9:30-5:30,Saturday–Sunday9:30-4:30CowichanNeighbourhoodHouse9806WillowStreet–Chemainus250.246.3203Monday–Wednesday1-5pm,Thursday&Saturday7-9pm,Friday11:30am-5pmand7-9pmCowichanSportsplex5847ChesterfieldAvenue–Duncan7daysaweek8am–9:30pmCowichanValleyBasketSociety


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5810GardenStreet–Duncan250.746.1566Monday–Saturday10am-4pm,SaturdayJune–September10am-2pm.ClosedThursdayafterPWD/SAeachmonthandstatutoryholidaysCroftonPool1668RobertStreet-CroftonDuncanUnitedChurch246IngramStreet–Duncan250.746.6043Monday–Friday9am-12pmEvansPark6257SomenosRoad–Duncan24hoursdailyFullerLakeParkPoplarRoad–Chemainus8am-10pmFullerLakeArena2876FullerLakeRoad–Chemainus250.246.3811Monday–Friday9am-4pmKinsmenBeach(Chemainus)PineStreet–Chemainus8am-11pmdailyLRCA630-2ndAvenue–LadysmithDawntoDuskMcAdamPark820WharncliffeRoad-Duncan8am-10pmTransferBeachCaptainTristandeKonnickWay-LadysmithDawntoDuskWarmlandHouse2579LewisStreet–Duncan


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WaterwheelPark3828CroftStreet–Chemainus7am-11pmdaily

DAYUSESTORAGEWarmlandHouse2579LewisStreet–Duncan250.715.1132*MinimalstorageavailableWomen’sNightShelter2003UniversityWay–Duncan250.466.9492

FOOTCAREWarmlandHouse2579LewisStreet-DuncanThirdTuesdayofeverymonth9am-1pmTs’ewulhtunHealthCentre5768AllenbyRoad–Duncan250.746.6184

EMPLOYMENTCowichanLakeCommunityServices250.749.6822EmploymentservicesareavailableatCLCSthroughEthosCareerManagement.CowichanValleyYouthServices–YouthEmploymentMentorshipProgram250.748.0232TheYouthEmploymentMentorshipProgramisaimedtohelpyouth(15-30)gainskillsandconfidencetoentertheworkingworld.Throughworkshopsandjobcoachingwemeetyouwhereyouareandhelpyougettowhereyouwanttogo.The1st5weeksofthe12-weekcommitment,participantsreceivepaidlife/jobskillstraining.Thelast7weeksofthe12-weekcommitment,participantswillcontinuereceivingsupportintheirnewlyacquiredpositionorcontinuedjobsearch.EmployerswhohireaYEMPgraduateareeligibletoclaimawagereimbursementofaminimumof50%ofmin.wage(12.65/hour).


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CowichanWomenAgainstViolence–HorizonsPre-EmploymentProgram250.748.7000ext.113Horizonsprovidespre-employmentservicesforwomenwhofacebarrierstoemploymentrelatedtopastexperiencesofabuseortrauma.TheHorizonsPre-EmploymentProgramispartoftheEmploymentProgramofBritishColumbiaandisfundedbytheGovernmentofCanadaandtheProvinceofBritishColumbia.CowichanTribes–Quw’utsunEmploymentandTraining5744AllenbyRoad250.715.1022QETprovidesCowichanTribesmembers,15yearsandolder,witheducationandtrainingthatenhancestheiremployability.MusthaveavalidSIN,ID,andbeseekingfull-timeemploymentORupgradingminimumgrade9level.QETprovideshelpwithupgrading/certificatecourses(includingtuition,books,supplies),EITopup,workgear,gascard/busspass,post-secondarycourses,driver’slicense,employmentassistedservices.ETHOSCareerManagement301-80StationStreet–Duncan250.748.9880EmploymentandcareerprogramsandcorporateHRandsmallbusinesstraining.

FREELAUNDRYHouseofFriendship(FirstNationsOnly)5462Trans-CanadaHwy–Duncan250.748.2242LadysmithColdWeatherShelter(Nov-Maronly)631-1stAvenue–LadysmithOpenDoor(Youthages12-24only)371FestubertStreet–Duncan250.732.2395WarmlandShelter2579LewisStreet–Duncan250.715.1132Women’sNightShelters2003UniversityWay–Duncan250.466.9492

HAIRCUTS


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VancouverIslandHairDressingProgram5265BoalRoad–Duncan250.746.3520*Calltomakeanappointment

FREEPHONECowichanLakeCommunityServices121PointIdealRoad–LakeCowichanCowichanNeighbourhoodHouse9806WillowStreet–ChemainusDuncanUnitedChurch246IngramStreet–DuncanLRCA630-2ndAvenue–LadysmithWarmlandShelter2579LewisStreet–Duncan

FREEINTERNETLRCA630-2ndAvenue–LadysmithVancouverIslandRegionalLibraryLibrarycardsarefreeandallowyoutogoonlineatthelibrary.ComputersandfreeWi-Fiisavailableatallbranches CowichanLibrary-2687JamesStreet ChemainusLibrary–2592LegionStreet LakeCowichanLibrary–68RenfrewRoad LadysmithLibrary-#3-740FirstAvenue MillBay/ShawniganLakeLibrary-#310-2720MillBayRoadWarmlandShelter2579LewisStreet–Duncan250.715.1132

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CowichanNeighbourhoodHouse9806WillowStreet–Chemainus250.246.3203Wednesday11amHouseofFriendship(FirstNationsonly)5462Trans-CanadaHwy–Duncan250.748.2242Monday–Friday6-9amLRCA630-2ndAvenue–LadysmithOpenDoor(Youthages12-24only)371FestubertStreet–Duncan250.732.2395TuesdaysandThursdaysbetween8am-12pm.SoberingandAssessmentCentre(Clientsusingfacilityonly)2579LewisStreetWarmlandShelter2579LewisStreet–Duncan250.715.1132Women’sNightShelters2003UniversityWay–Duncan250.466.9492CowichanLakeCommunityServices121PointIdealRoad–LakeCowichan

HEALTH&DENTALBeverlyMedicalClinic2763BeverlyStreet–Duncan250.597.3390Monday–Friday9am-6pm,Saturday/Sunday10am-1pmChemainusHealthCareCentre9909EsplanadeStreet


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250.737.20407:30am–10:30pm7daysaweekChemainusMedicalClinic9892EsplanadeStreet–Chemainus250.246.3261Monday–Friday8:30am-4:30pmCowichanDistrictHospital3045GibbinsRoad–Duncan250.737.203024hoursaday,7daysaweekHeatherTaylor,NursePractitionerMonday: 2daysamonthinDitidahtTuesday: 8am-12pmOpenDoorYouthClinic@371Festubert 2-6pm341FestubertofficeWednesday: 8:30am-6pm341FestubertOffice(Closed1-2pm)Thursday: 8:30am-6pm341FestubertOffice(Closed1-2pm)Friday: 8:30am-12pm341FestubertOffice 2-6pmWarmlandShelterLakesideMedicalClinic138SouthShoreRoad–LakeCowichan250.932.9011*CalltoaskaboutwalkinhoursPhoenixWellnessClinic3rdFloor5878YorkRoad–DuncanCallorText604.260.7252Dr.HarrisMonday–Thursday8-11:30Dr.LeaMonday&Wednesday1-3pm,Friday9am-3pmPrimacyCowichanWayClinic291CowichanWay–Duncan(insideSuperstore)250.856.0560Monday–Thursday9am-9pm,Friday&Saturday9am-4pmSouthCowichanMedicalClinicUnitA-845DeloumeRoad–MillBay250.929.0197Monday–Friday9am-5pm(Closedforlunch12-1pm),Saturday&Holidays10am-1pmTs’ewulhtunHealthCentre(Health&Dental)5768AllenbyRoad–Duncan


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250.746.6184Monday–Friday8:30am-4:30pm(Closedforlunch12-1pm)ValleyviewCentre27-1400CowichanBayRoad–CobbleHill250.743.9395Monday–Friday9am-6pm,Saturday9am-3pm,Sunday10am-3pm

PETCARECowichanValleyCatRescue250.743.6500(leaveamessage)[email protected]&neuterprogramrunsaslongasthereisfunding.ThisprogramisopentothosewholivewithintheboundariesoftheCowichanValleyRegionalDistrict,includingtheMunicipalityofNorthCowichan,Malahat,Ladysmith,LakeCowichan,Youbou,andHoneymoonBay.SPCACowichan&DistrictBranch7550BellMcKinnonRoad–Duncan250.746.4646

THRIFTSTORESChemainusThriftShopHealthCareAuxiliary9867MapleStreet–Chemainus250.246.2476GoodNeighbours5825YorkRoad-DuncanHospitalAuxiliaries79StationStreet-DuncanLadysmithHealthcareThriftStore910-1stAvenue–Ladysmith250.245.5225Missions5777Trans-CanadaHwy-DuncanNewtoYouCommunityThriftStore1606JoanAve–Crofton


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250.324.4499SalvationArmy280TransCanadaHwy-DuncanSassyLion164KennethStreet-DuncanSteve’sPlace865ShawniganLakeMillBayRoad–MillBay250.929.6655ThriftyTown531CanadaAvenue–DuncanTheSalvationArmyThriftStore855ShawniganLake–MillBayRoad250.743.2123

CLOTHING&HOUSEHOLDITEMSCowichanValleyBasketSociety5810GardenStreet–Duncan250.746.1566DuncanUnitedChurchThriftStore246IngramStreet-Duncan250.746.6043Friday9am-1:30pmProvidenceFarm–FarmFashions1843TzouhalemRoad–Duncan250.746.4204Monday–Friday9:30am–12:30pmWarmlandShelter2579LewisStreet–Duncan250.715.1132Women’sNightShelters2003UniversityWay-Duncan250.466.9492

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CowichanIndependentLiving#103-121FirstStreet,Duncan250.746.3930Theyprovidemedicalequipmentloans,parkingplacecards,andservices(peersupport,advocacy,employmenthelp)forthosewhoarelivingwithadisability.Callforanappointment.CowichanSeniorsCommunityFoundation135ThirdStreet,DuncanIncludedintheirservicesaretransportationforseniorstoappointments(refertothesectionontransportation)andbrainfitnessclasses.TheypublishaSeniorsResourceGuidewhichisupdatedeveryyear.GrandparentsSupport1.877.345.9777Meetwithothergrandparentswhoareraisingtheirchildren’schildrenforsupport,information,andresources.TofindoutabouttheCowichanValleygroups,callSandiat250.468.9658LadysmithResourceCentreAssociation630-2ndAvenue–Ladysmith250.245.3079TheyofferawidevarietyofsupportservicestothoselivingintheLadysmitharea.Thisincludespeercounselling,grocerydelivery,friendlyvisitors,incometaxassistance,medicaltransportation,andmuchmore.MentalHealth&SubstanceUse3088GibbinsRoad,Duncan250.709.3040TheSeniorsOutreachTeam(GeriatricSpecialtyServicesMentalHealthandSubstanceUse)attheDuncanMentalHealthofficeworkswithseniorswhohaveconcernsabouttheirmental,emotional,andphysicalwell-being.Areferralisneededfromyourdoctor.VolunteerCowichan,BetteratHomeProgram#1-KennethPlace,Duncan250.748.2133Helpsseniorswithsimplenon-medicaltasksnotcoveredbyIslandHealth.Thismayincludelighthousekeeping,yardwork,friendlyvisitors,shopping,snowremoval,minorhomerepairs,andtransportationtoappointments.Thecostisdependentonincome.VolunteerCowichanalsoprovidesregistrationformsandticketsforHandyDarttransportationservices.


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YOUTHSERVICESBeConnectedSupportServices202-321FestubertStreet–Duncan250.748.3858PeoplearereferredtoourservicesbyCommunityLivingBritishColumbia(CLBC)andtheMinistryofChildrenandFamilyDevelopment(MCFD).CanadianMentalHealthAssociation371FestubertStreet–Duncan250.732.2395Drop-incentreforyouthbetweenages12-24.Coffee,Muffins,Shower,Laundry,Nurse,OutreachTeam.Comesayhelloandgrabasnack.TuesdayandThursday8am–12pm.Callortext250.732.2395ifyouhaveanyquestions.CowichanLakeCommunityService121PointIdealRoad–LakeCowichan250.749.6822ProvidingcounsellingandprogramstopeopleinCowichanLakeCowichanNeighbourhoodHouse9806WillowStreet–Chemainus250.246.3203TheCowichanNeighbourhoodHouseisavolunteerruncommunitycentre,providingfreeeducationalandrecreationalactivitiesforfamilies,youth,andindividuals,aswellasdailyfoodandresourcestothoseinneed,includingthehomeless.Allservicesandactivitiesareprovidedfreeofcharge,includingworkshops CowichanTribesYouthCentre5526RiverRoad-Duncan250.746.0607TheCowichanTribesYouthCentreprovidesYouthwithasafeandpositiveenvironmenttohangout,havefunandlearn.Youthareabletoparticipateincommunityevenplanning,joinYouthgroups,studyandinteractwithotheryouth.Hours:Tues/Wed/Thurs3-9pm

Fri3-8pm(CookNight)Sat3-11pm(GymNight8-11pm)

Ridesforyouthtoandfromtheyouthcentreareavailableon

Wednesdays4:00-8:00pmSaturdays7:00-11:00pm


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CowichanValleyYouthServices554TrunkRoad250.748.0232Providesfreecounsellingandvariousoutreachandsupportservicesforyouthage13-19andtheirfamiliesintheCowichanValley.DiscoveryYouth&FamilySubstanceUserServices371FestubertStreet250.737.2029Offersfreecommunity-basedcounsellingservicesandaccesstoresidentialcareandtreatmentforyouthages13-19.HouseofFriendship5462Trans-CanadaHwy–Duncan250.748.2242PromotingwellnessandunityaddressingneedsandaspirationsofAboriginalpeoplebyprovidingholisticprogramsandservices.LadysmithResourceCentreAssociation–YouthProgram630-2ndAvenue–Ladysmith250.245.3079Thisprogramoperatesonanoutreachbasisforyouthbetweenages13-18whomaybeexperiencingproblemsathome,inschool,orareexperiencingconflictintheirlives.MargaretMossHealthUnit675CanadaAve–Duncan250.709.3050IslandHealthYouthClinic:provideconfidentialservicestoclientsunder25yearsofagethatincludeeducation,counselling,resourcesandreferralsfor:lowcostbirthcontrol,emergencycontraception(PlanB),STItestingandtreatment,pregnancytestingandcounselling.sexualdecision-makingandrelationships,immunizations.NARSFProgramsLtd.1A-170WallaceStreet–NanaimoYouthWithdrawal&StabilizationProgramTransitionsisdesignedtohelpyouthandtheirfamilieswithproblematicdrugandalcoholuseachievetheirgoalofabstinenceorreductionofharmfulconsequencesofsubstanceabuse.Theprogramisvoluntary,andoffersnon-medicalsupporttoyouthbetweentheagesof12-19yearsinaprivate,safe,chemical-freeandsupportivecarehomesetting.


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COUNSELLING&SUPPORTCanadianMentalHealthSociety371FestubertStreet–Duncan250.746.5521CowichanLakeCommunityServices121PointIdealRoad–LakeCowichan250.749.6822CowichanWomenAgainstViolence246EvansStreet–Duncan250.748.7000CowichanValleyYouthServices554TrunkRoad–Duncan250.748.0232DiscoveryYouth&FamilySubstanceUserServices–IslandHealth250.519.5313-SouthIsland250.739.5790-Central/NorthIslandHouseofFriendship5462Trans-CanadaHwy–Duncan250.748.2242Kwun’atsustulCounsellingServices200CowichanWay–Duncan778..422.3122LadysmithResourceCentreAssociation630-2ndAvenue–Ladysmith250.245.3079

LEGALSUPPORTAboriginalCommunityLegalWorker-LegalServices200CowichanWay–Duncan250.748.1160


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CowichanValleyRegionalRCMPVictimServices250.746.2160Monday–Friday8:30am-4:30pm.Freeandconfidentialservicestovictimsandwitnessesofcrimeandtraumaticevents.Theirgoalistoempowervictimsandtheirfamiliesthroughouttheirparticipationinthecriminaljusticesystem.(NorthCowichan,Duncan,LakeCowichan,andShawniganLakeRCMPdetachmentareas)FamilyJusticeCentre5785DuncanStreet-Duncan250.741.5447Providesfreelegalserviceonfamilyrelatedmatters.Makeanappointmentbycalling.LegalAid238GovernmentStreet–Duncan250.753.4396Tues/Wed/Thurs9-11:30am&1-3:30pmLakeCowichanFirstNation313bDeerRoad–LakeCowichanCallNanaimolegalaidofficeforoutreachhours(250.753.4396)PivotLegalSociety121HeatleyAvenue–Vancouver604.255.9700Worksinpartnershipwithcommunitiesaffectedbypovertyandsocialexclusiontoidentifyprioritiesanddevelopsolutionstocomplexhumanrightsissues.Ourworkisfocusedinfourpolicyareas:policeaccountability,healthanddrugpolicy,homelessness,andsexworker’srights.

MEDICALEQUIPMENTLOANSCowichanIndependentLiving103-121FirstStreet–Duncan250.746.3930TheCanadianRedCross#2-5855YorkRoad,Duncan250.748.2111MondaytoThursday10am-2pm121PointIdeal,LakeCowichan250.749.6822


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1111ForthStreet250.245.9791Callforanappointment

INCOMETAXHELPCowichanIndependentLiving103-121FirstStreet–Duncan250.746.3930Monday–Friday9am-4pmCowichanNeighbourhoodHouse9806WillowStreet–Chemainus250.246.3203DuncanUnitedChurch246IngramStreet–Duncan250.746.5577Monday–Friday9am-12pmLRCA630-2ndAvenue–LadysmithSalvationArmyFamilyServices280Trans-CanadaHighway–Duncan250.746.8669WarmlandShelter2579LewisStreet–Duncan250.715.1132

IDREPLACEMENTServiceCanada211JubileeStreet–DuncanMonday–Friday8:30am–4pm(closedfrom11:30am-12:30pmandholidays)

SOCIALASSISTANCE&DISABILITYASSISTANCEMinistryofSocialDevelopmentandPovertyReduction205BoundaryStreet–DuncanMonday–Friday9am-4pm


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BYLAWCityofDuncan–BylawEnforcement250.746.6126Apersonmaytakeupovernightaccommodationanderectoroccupyatemporaryshelterinapark,betweenthehoursof7pmand9am.FormoredetailscalltheCityofDuncanorcheckoutthepolicyonline.CowichanValleyRegionalDistrict250.746.2620MunicipalityofNorthCowichan–BylawEnforcement250.746.2620Apersonmaytakeupovernightaccommodationanderectoroccupyatemporaryshelterinthepark,betweenthehoursof7pm-9am.FormoredetailscalltheMunicipalityofNorthCowichanorcheckoutthepolicyonline.

FILEACOMPLAINTBCOmbudsperson2ndFloor947FortStreet250.387.5855ortollfree:1.800.567.3247Mon-Fri8:30-4:30pmInvestigatecomplaintIfyouthinkaprovincialgovernmentministry,localgovernment,orotherprovincialpublicauthorityhastreatedyouunfairly–wemaybeabletohelp.TheofficeoftheOmbudspersonimpartiallyinvestigatesindividualcomplaintsaboutunfairadministrativeactionsinmorethan2,800localandprovincialpubicauthorities.

MYRIGHTS

1. Icanrefusetotalktopoliceoranswertheirquestions,unlessIaminabaroracinema,drivingacar,ortheysayIbrokethelaw.Inthosecases,Imustgivemyname,birthdateandaddress,orshowmyID,butIdonothavetosayanymore.

2. Icansay“NO”ifthepoliceasktosearchmeormythings.Saying“NO”doesnotmeanIhavesomethingtohide.

3. IcanleaveunlessIambeingdetainedorarrested.4. IfIambeingdetainedorarrested,Ihavearighttoknowwhy,andarighttospeak

privatelytoalawyer–withoutdelay–evenifIcan’taffordtopay.5. Icanonlybestrip-searchedinprivateandbyofficersofthesamesex.6. Ihavearighttoknowapoliceofficer’snameandbadgenumber.7. Icanreportapoliceofficerwhoabusesme,swearsatme,orviolatesmyrights.

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