Comox Valley Resource Guide
Stressed out? Confused? Sick? Broke? Wondering where to turn next?
Here's a basic list of the front line services available in the Comox Valley; all are located in Courtenay
Would a free haircut cheer you up?
Comox Valley Beauty School 250-338-9982
911 McPhee Avenue
Mondays from 9am 12pm
for everyone, first come, first served.
WHERE TO GET FREE FOOD
Sonshine Lunch Club 250-334-4961
505 6th Street St. Georges United Church
For everyone : free lunch & food to take.
Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri from 11:30am 12:30pm
St Georges Pantry 250-334-4961
505 6th Street St. Georges United Church
For everyone: once every 4 weeks free canned food.
Tuesday and Thursday from 9 11am
ID required for all family members
Food Bank 250-338-0615
1755B 13th Street (corner of 13th & Burgess)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 9am 12pm
Thursday Distribution Day from 9:30am 1pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
ID required for all family members
*Please bring your own grocery bags*Good Samaritan Kitchen 250-334-2727
1640 Burgess Road - Northgate Foursquare Church
Soup & Sandwich: Saturday from 11:30am 1pm
Salvation Army 250-338-5133
1580 Fitzgerald Avenue Salvation Army Church
Bagged Lunch Program: Tuesday from 12 12:30pm
Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry 250-338-9515
495 Fitzgerald Avenue for aboriginal children & families
Free Lunch Program: Tuesday from 11:30am 1pm
Comox Valley Transition Society 250-897-0511
202 576 England Avenue - Women ONLY
Provides light lunches every Tues from 11:30am 1:00pm
and also provides free hygiene products (toothpaste, pads,
shampoo). They also have free clothing.
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter 1-866-866-0800
Ministry for Housing & Social Development
After hours: 1-866-660-3194
For men, women and their partners/ families.
Bed for up to 3 nights, with referral.
Shelter available from 6pm 8am
Lilli House (24 hours) 250-338-1227
For women and their children needing shelter from abuse.
Provides shelter and support.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Salvation Army Family Services 250-338-5133
2966 Kilpatrick Avenue
Food, emergency shelter, clothing, furniture and other emergency aid.
Office hours: Monday Thursday from 9am 4pm
(Closed 12 1pm) Appointments needed. ID and proof of residence is required.
St. Vincent de Paul Society (leave msg) 250-334-0070
For everyone: food and other emergency aid.
Ministry For Housing & Social Development
730 Grant Avenue 1-866-866-0800
After hours: 4:30pm 12:30am 1-800-660-3194
12:30am 8am 1-800-663-9122
Where to go INSIDE for a Cup of COFFEE
AIDS Vancouver Island 250-338-7400
355 6th Street for registered clients only
Lounge, free coffee, needle exchange & condoms, peer support, counselling and referrals.
Monday Thursday from 9am 4pm
No public washrooms available.
Alano Club 250-338-0041
543 6th Street for members and the general public
Drug/alcohol free social environment, inexpensive hot meals and daily AA meetings.
Monday Friday from 8am 7:30pm (kitchen closes at 6pm)
Saturday & Sunday from 8am 4pm (kitchen closes at 3pm)
Head Injury Society 250-334-9225
99 1742 Cliffe Avenue for adults and their families affected by head injury
Monday Thursday from 10am 3pm
Womens Resource Centre 250-338-1133
1 1491 McPhee Avenue
Support, resource & referral information, volunteer opportunities, basic advocacy, memberships, washroom, free coffee, workshops, groups and condoms.
Monday Thursday; 10am to 3pm
NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL:
Washington Park Medical Clinic 250-334-9241
757 Ryan Road - for everyone with a BC Care Card
Walk in: Mon Fri from 8am 9pm, Sat Sun from 9am 7pm
CARE-A-VAN (Dawn to Dawn)
Free healthcare services by professionals, hygiene supplies,
health information and referral. All services are confidential
and you do not need a health care card.
MON: 6 6:40pm: Behind Driftwood Mall (2751 Cliffe Avenue)
6:45 7:30pm: Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
7:45 9pm: Maple Pool Campsite (1R 4685 Headquarters)
WED: 6 6:40pm: Courtenay Courthouse Parking Lot
6:45 7:30pm: Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
7:45 9pm: Maple Pool Campsite
FRI: 12 1:30pm: St. Georges United Church (505 6th Street)
1:45 2:45pm: The Cabins (Headquarters Road)
CV Walk In Clinic (information line only): 250-898-0202
12 1599 Cliffe Avenue (near Safeway) for everyone with
a BC Care Card. Walk in: 7 days a week from 9am 8pm
CV Nursing Centre (VIHA) 250-331-8502
615 10th Street, Courtenay for everyone
Nurse assessment and help finding the right resource,
information, referral & support.
Drop in: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri from 9am 3pm
Wednesdays from 11am 4pm
Closed between 12 1pm
Public Health (Community Health Centre) 250-338-1711
961 England Avenue, Courtenay
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30
Maternal Infant Child Health- Prenatal classes, Breastfeeding support, support and guidance for parents on newborn and young children's health, nutrition, growth and development, baby blues/postpartum depression, community resources and referrals
Information and testing on STD's, Hepatitis & HIV, follow-up and referrals, some STD treatment offered
- Communicable disease information, prevention and follow-up
- Immunizations: Children & Adults. Travel health
- Speech, hearing & dental services; 338-6555 - 104-501 4th Street
- Handicap parking permit forms available
AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) 250-338-7400
355 6th Street for persons affected or at risk of HIV/HepC
Crisis support available Monday Thursday from 9am 4pm
Free acupuncture following Tuesday lunch at 11:30am.
Needle exchange is available through the alley during regular
business hours and Fridays from 11am 3pm
Nursing services available on Wednesday from 2 4pm
Where to get help with MENTAL HEALTH and/or ADDICTIONS
CV Mental Health & Addiction Services 250-338-9777
941C England Avenue for adults 19 years +
Counselling, therapy, referral and support groups.
Monday Friday from 8:30am 12pm / 1 4:30pm
Terrific programs for both addictions and mental health concerns
Self referrals are fine, you don't need a doctor's referral
Eureka Clubhouse 250-334-4035
280 4th Street admission by referral. Phone for info. Support for adults with mental illness and addictions.
John Howard Society 250-338-7341
1455 Cliffe Avenue for youth and their families
Assessment, support, treatment and one to one counselling.
Monday Friday from 8:30am 12pm / 1 4:30pm
Substance Abuse Intervention Nurse 250-339-1573
St. Josephs Hospital for everyone
Counselling and referral. Pager: 250-703-9102
Mon Fri from 9am - 4pm & Sat Sun from 9am - 3pm
FREE CLOTHING
Good Samaritan Free Store 250-334-2727
1640 Burgess Road - Northgate Foursquare Church
For everyone free clothing or exchange.
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 10:30am 2pm.
Courtenay Fellowship Baptist Church 250-334-3432
2963 Lake Trail Road
Free clothing room. Tuesday from 1 3pm and Sunday from 10:30 11am.
Where to get INFORMATION, SUPPORT or help with a CRISIS
AIDS Vancouver Island 250-338-7400
355 6th Street for persons affected or at risk of HIV/HepC
Crisis support available Monday Thursday from 9am 4pm.
Public Health Nurse every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from
10 11am: available for STD testing and immunization.
Crisis Intervention Nurse: St Josephs 250-334-2455
For everyone. Crisis intervention and short term support.
Mon Fri from 8am 6pm, Sat & Sun from 9:30am 5pm.
Crossroads Crisis Line (24 hours) 250-334-2455
For everyone. Support and referral, suicide assessment,
Crisis Intervention Nurse access.
CV Nursing Centre (VIHA) 250-331-8502
615 10th Street, Courtenay
Nurse assessment and help finding the right resource,
information, referral & support.
Drop in: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri from 9am 3pm
Wednesdays from 11am 4pm
Closed between 12 1pm
CV Understanding Men 250-338-7623
615 10th Street, Courtenay
Drop in mens support group every Wednesday from 6 8pm
One-on-one peer support available Friday from 1 5pm
Help Line for Children (24 hours) 250-310-1234
For children and youth who feel they are in danger.
Lilli House (24 hours) 250-338-1227
For women, crisis line for women in abusive situations.
RCMP: Non-Emergency 250-338-1321 Emergency: 911
VictimLINK (24 hours) 1-800-563-0808
For everyone. Help and information for victims of family sexual violence and other crimes.
Wachiay Friendship Centre 250-338-7793
1625B McPhee Avenue for off-reserve aboriginals
Advocacy, education, employment and recreation.
Monday Thursday from 9am - 4:30pm & Friday 9am - 4pm
Youth Against Violence Line 1-800-680-4264
Youth Suicide Outreach Pager: 250-702-6880
This information was compiled by the Comox Valley Ad Hoc Emergency Resources Organization (AHERO), and is updated monthly by the Crossroads Crisis Centre
www.crossroadscrisis.caAHEROs aim is to identify the need for emergency services, encourage their development, and help coordinate their delivery. If your church or community group is interested in becoming involved in AHERO, call Crossroads Crisis Centre at 250-338-0512 or the Salvation Army at 250-338-5133