Community Health and Social Service Programs

Run to Quit pairs the quitting expertise of the Canadian Cancer Society with Running Room’s learn to walk or run 5km clinics. The program greatly increases a person’s chances of quitting smoking while encouraging increased physical activity.more info

Telephone-based counselling and psychotherapy specializing in anxiety and depression, grief and loss, relationships and self-esteem. Telephone-based counselling and psychotherapy brings your mental health support to you in a way that is flexible, private, and easily accessible. more info

Provides direct cash assistance to eligible residents of BC who are age 60 or over and who pay rent for their homes.more info

Sunday worship 10:30 AM All are welcome Kitchen, Food Pantry, and Food Basket.more info

WEDNESDAY Everyone Welcome to our safe warm comforting place.more info

Powell River Save-On-Foods Opens In-store Pharmacy The friendly and knowledgeable pharmacy team at the Powell River Save-On-Foods provides: •Medication information •Booster and travel vaccinations •Specialized care for diabetes, asthma, heart health and weight loss •Free sharps disposal •Insulin pump supplies •Quit smoking services •In-store health screening In addition, the pharmacy will carry a wide range of traditional pharmacy and health-care products, including over-the-counter vitamins and natural health products. The Save-On-Foods pharmacy service also includes automated refill reminders and mobile refill ordering. Customers can also book a one-on-one medication checkup with a pharmacist in store to ensure they understand their medications and health conditions, as well as reduce their risk of long-term complications. “Our highly trained pharmacy team in Powell River is focused on always putting the customer first,” said Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones. “They are so excited to be able to offer the great folks of Powell River the convenience of a full-service pharmacy right inside their neighbourhood Save-On-Foods.” more info

The Powell River Branch of the BC Schizophrenia Society is dedicated to alleviating the suffering caused by serious and persistent mental illness by offering information, education and support to families and mental health consumers.more info

Self-Management BC provides support for people living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic pain, cancer, heart, kidney and lung diseases, arthritis, lupus, Parkinson, MS, etc. We offer: - COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS (Diabetes, Chronic Pain, Chronic Conditions, Cancer: Thriving & Surviving) that are led by peer leaders and run for 2.5 hours for 6 weeks. - HEALCH COACH PROGRAM that involves volunteer health coaches providing weekly 30 minutes telephone coaching for 3 – 6 months for individuals wanting to improve their confidence and motivation to become healthier. Individuals are paired with coaches based on gender and possibly shared chronic conditions. - ONLINE WORKSHOPS (Chronic Conditions) that are flexible, self-paced, available 24/7. more info

Our membership is comprised of seniors, retired persons and other citizens interested in the quality of life of Texada’s aging population.more info

Recreation, social events and assistance for senior citizens.more info