Community Health and Social Service Programs

Help is Available! We truly are here to listen, here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE), or call your local crisis centre.more info

Sara has over 20 years experience as a registered acupuncturist. Acupuncture is a safe and highly effective solution for pain and treats many other conditions. Curious if acupuncture can help you? Call us!more info

Whether you are thinking about adoption, in the process of adopting, or have adopted, AFABC is here to support you through every step on your lifelong journey.more info

Provides a range of programs for clients, including social stimulation, health promotion and therapeutic recreational activities. These programs are provided in the context of support group settings. The program operates three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Costs involved is $7.00 to cover a hot meal, nutritional snack and the program offered. more info

Provides crisis counselling, advocacy re: social services and other agencies; arranges medical appointments in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo; has an extensive and up-to-date medical library; provides one-on-one counselling for people with HIV, Hepatitis C and their friends and families; and gives talks to schools, hospitals and community groups.more info

Help and support and hope for families and friends of alcoholics. A program of self discovery and fellowship with people who know and understand the havoc, loss, shame and pain of caring about someone who suffers from the disease of alcoholism.more info

A clubhouse where people can socialize without drugs or alcohol. Cost of membership $10/month; people under 60, $5/month. more info

Information and referral. Connects people with drug and alcohol issues to services in their community such as rehab, treatment, AA, counsellingmore info

Dealing with mold illness or sensitivities? Compromised immune system? Using our advanced dry fog technology we deploy a two-step system that kills and provides lasting protection against mold, virus and bacteria. All products used are non-toxic and EPA approved. more info

The ALS Society of BC is dedicated to providing direct support to ALS patients, along with their families and caregivers, to ensure the best quality of life possible while living with ALS.more info