Powell River Homeless Outreach Services
4752 Joyce Ave V8A 3B6 Powell River, BC, Canada

ISO: QF/PAPER BAGS with handles! Do you have a bundle waiting to go to the recycling? Give to us instead! We can pick up or you can drop off! We also gratefully accept new hygiene items and socks, gently used or new towels, cash/cheque, and gift cards. We are so grateful for your generosity . Pick up: Text/call Jessica 604-223-9487 or PM Lift Community Support Network Drop off: Community Resource Centre - let them know it is for the CARE project! (open Mon-Thurs 12-3 at 4752 Joyce Ave).

SPRING SOCK DRIVE! DROP OFF/PICK UP Last day is March 17th! Help us stock up our hygiene kits with socks! All colours and styles are welcome. *New only* Drop off at the CRC 4752 Joyce Ave or DM / text /call for pick up 604-223-9487. Lift Community Support Network We also ALWAYS accept new toiletries, gift cards, and cash donations to support the CARE Project - Compassionate Access to Resources for Everyone ... Thanks for your generosity!

Today! And every Tuesday from 10:20-12 at 4640 Manson Ave. Drop in Mothers for Recovery support + activity groups. Chat, snacks, and connect with us. Children are welcome. You define recovery for yourself - all are welcome here. Transportation supports available - text/call Carlie at 604-223-9497 .

We are all stocked up with new CARE packages - available for anyone in need! Toiletries, mask, hand sanitizer, and more! Let us know if you would like a few at your location or would like to donate to our cause (we take cash, gift cards, or brand new items). Big thanks to the team who helps to put these together!

CAAFC has partnered with the Safespace Network pilot project to give Indigenous patients across BC the ability to submit their positive and negative healthcare experiences, with the first pilot being focused on the experiences of racism in healthcare. There are resources to support you after you’ve shared your experience that can be found below. Crisis Lines & Support Resources for Mental Wellness KUU-US Crisis Lines... Adult Crisis Line: 250-723-4050 Youth Crisis Line: 250-723-2040 BC wide: 1-800-588-8717 youthspace.ca youthinbc.com Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266 First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Mental Wellness and Counselling Guide to Mental Health Counselling Services Telehealth

Updated Jan 2021 * Free + Low-Cost Food Supports in Qathet Regional District + City of Powell River

Hey Friends! Let's talk about Crystal meth! What is important? What do we want to learn + share? Let's chat, create, and chill together. Let's work together, through a creative advocacy process, where you make you own life-size body map + collaborate to create resource for other peers - No art experience required!! Space limited to 4 peers who commit to the 8 week program. 8 week group | 2 hours per week Honorarium ($) + Snacks *not drop-in... FOR: Folks with lived/living experience with meth use (19 years or older) To learn more + apply please connect with me before Jan 30th via PM or phone/text 604-223-8497. Your stories + experiences matter . Supported by Lift Community Services as part of my Social Work practicum. This is a pilot project - I am creating a frame but we will be working alongside each other to make this meaningful + supportive.

We are looking for donations of QF paper bags for Lift Community Support Network and the CARE Project. Do you have a stack that you would like to donate? Thank you

LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES - Contact for Holiday Information Powell River Food Bank| 604-485-9166 Texada Island Food Bank ... 604-483-1219 | [email protected] Tla'amin Nation 604-483-9646 ext 143 | [email protected] The Salvation Army Powell River | 604-485-6067 Seventh Day Adventist Church | 604-485-7106 Community Resource Centre| 604-485-0995 Lift Food Security Project Overdose Prevention Site 4752 Joyce Avenue | 7 days a week | 4PM-8PM Housing Hope | 604-223-2853 The CARE Project (Lift Community Support Network) Jessica: 604-223-9487 | Carlie: 604-223-9497 Métis Nation Powell River (Métis Nation Powell River E: [email protected] Lift Community Services

HOLIDAY HOURS FOR LOCAL FOOD RESOURCE PROGRAMS Overdose Prevention Site OPEN 4-8PM | 7 Days a week | 4752 Joyce ... The Salvation Army Powell River Wed Hot Meal Food Truck 5-5:45PM @ Joyce & Glacier 6-6:30PM @ Life Cycle Housing on Ontario 6:300-7PM @ Westview Motel on Marine Wed Soup Kitchen CLOSED Dec 16 -Dec 30 (open on Jan 6) Mondays & Fridays | Food Pick-Up | Arrive around 12:10 Seventh Day Adventist Church 4880 Joyce Avenue | 604-485-7106 Free clothing store by appointment | Free food distribution Sundays The CARE Project (Lift Community Support Network) Program Line: 604-414-4915 (May take up to 5 days to respond) Community Resource Center - CRC | CLOSED: Dec 24-Jan 4 Powell River Food Bank | CLOSED: Dec 24 - Jan 4

HOLIDAY MEALS Thurs, Dec. 17 @ The Salvation Army Powell River 11:30-1PM | Take-away Dinner 4500 Joyce Ave | 604-485-6067... Thurs, Dec 24 | Made by Living Water Foursquare Church Order In Advance for Drop-off Dinner for 1-2 604-485-6116 | [email protected] Tues, Dec 29 @ Community Resource Center - CRC 12-2 | To Go Meals + Light Pantry Goods 4752 Joyce Ave | 604-485-0995 Lift Food Security Project Lift Community Services

We are gathering info about holiday food resources and will be creating a poster to be sent out on Friday, December 11th. Do you know of anything? Please DM me or Lift Community Services or email me at [email protected] by end of day TODAY (December 9th). Thank you!! If you post below, please tag me so I see it? Thank you!

Check us out at Lift Community Support Network for more info about free + low-cost food-in-our-community services, housing/rental lists, and more <3

Lift Community Support Network has just shared a list of rentals updated October 20, 2020. If you are looking for housing, we hope this list can help. Reach out to us for support and we will try to assist you however we can. Take good care out there <3