Where to Get Help

AIDS Vancouver Island

(250) 338-7400
355 6th Street – for registered clients only

• Lounge, free coffee, needle exchange & condoms, peer support, counselling and referrals.

• Mon – Thurs: 9am – 12pm (Closed for lunch from 12 – 12.30 & cheque day) No public washrooms available.

Alano Club

(250) 338-0041
543 6th Street – for the general public.

• Drug/alcohol free environment

• Café open to members and the general public.

• Daily 12 step recovery meetings.

• Open 7 days a week 8am – 3pm. Thursday evening dinner – doors open at 5pm - $11.50 for dinner and dessert. Menu for each week is updated to Facebook each Friday.

Comox Valley Head Injury Society

(250) 334-9225
102 - 254 Simms Street

• For registered program participants: Free coffee and drop in, support groups, referral, practical support and programs for brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers.

• Mon: 10am – 3pm, Tues - Thurs: 9am – 4pm

Comox Valley Transition Society

(250) 897-0511

• (Women Only) Support, counselling, resources, referrals, information and employment program.

• Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm (closed for lunch 12 – 1pm)

St George’s Church – Sonshine Drop in for anyone

506 – 6th Street, Fitzgerald ramp entrance

• Coffee, conversation and snacks.

• Mon, Wed, Fri 9am – 11.30am

The Salvation Army Cornerstone Community and Family Services

(250) 338-5133
#9-468 29th Street

• Food (3-4 times a year), clothing, furniture and other emergency aid.

Salvation Army Programs:

• Professional Development (Employment Skills), Personal Development (Life Skills) and Pastoral Care (Chaplaincy).

• Mon – Thurs: 9am – 4.30pm (closed 12 – 1pm)

• Appointments are required.

• ID and proof of residence is required.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

(250) 334-0070

• For everyone: food and other emergency aid.

Ministry of Social Development

1-866-866-0800
730 Grant Avenue

• Applications for income assistance: To apply online: www.gov.bc.ca/sd/ Office hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm

• Closed between noon and 1pm

• Comox Valley KidSport 250-338-7714 kidsportcomox@gmail.com – supporting kids aged 18 and under by paying for registration and equipment in a sport. (Soccer, tennis, hockey, karate etc)

Lunch Mon - Fri

Sonshine Lunch Club

(250) 334-4961

• 505 6th Street – St. George’s United Church

• For everyone: free lunch & food to take.

• Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri from 11.30am – 12.30pm

Lunch - Saturday

Good Samaritan Kitchen

(250) 334-2727
1640 Burgess Road, Courtenay

• Soup & sandwich: Sat: 11.30am – 1pm

Meal – Sunday

Food not Bombs

• Free hot meal every Sunday 3pm

• 505 6th Street – St Georges United Church.

Comox Valley Transition Society

(250) 897-0511

• Lunch for Women only

• 625 England – Women Only

• Provides light lunches Tue: 11.30am – 1.30pm along with providing free hygiene products.

St George’s Pantry

(250) 334-4961
505 6th Street – St. George’s United Church

• Everyone: once every 4 weeks – free canned food.

• Tue & Thurs: 9am – 11am

Comox Valley Food Bank

(250) 338-0615
#1 – 1491 McPhee Avenue

• Bring your own grocery bags

• Mon – Wed: 9.30am – 12pm, Fri: 9.30am – 11am

• Thurs: distribution day: 9.30am – 1pm

• Baked items and produce available daily

Good Samaritan Free Store

1640 Burgess Rd (trailer at rear)

• Free clothing Tue, Thurs, Sat: 10.30am – 2pm

St. Vincent de Paul Society

(250) 334-0070

• For everyone: food and other emergency aid.

Wachiay Advocacy

(250) 338-7793 ext. 229
1625B McPhee

• Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs & Fri: 9am – 4pm

• Closed between 12 – 1pm

• Advocacy deals with tenancy, disability, CPP, appeals, tribunals, debt counselling and welfare, etc.

Legal Aid

(250) 897-1400
1625B McPhee

• Intake – Tue: 9am – 11am & 1pm – 3pm, Thurs: 1pm – 3pm. Bring proof of income, copy of Charge or Order/Agt.

• Family LawLINE 1-866-577-2525

• Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri: 9.30am – 3pm, Wed: 9.30am – 2.30pm

• Information regarding Family Law

Life-Long Learning Centre
(250) 338-9906
1507a McPhee Avenue, Courtenay

Comox Valley Transition Society

(250) 897-0511
Legal information and support services for women.

Sasamans Society

(250) 650-2547
1625B McPhee Avenue, Courtenay

• Advocacy for families involved with or potentially involved with MCFD.

AIDS Vancouver Island

(250) 338-7400
355 6th, Courtenay

• Persons affected or at risk of HIV/Hep C

• Needle exchange: available through the alley during regular business hours, also available Fri: 10am – 3pm

• Nurse available: Tue: 9am – 11.30am

• Public Health Nurse: Mon: 10 – 12noon for STD testing and immunization.

Better at Home Comox Valley

lori@hornbydenmanhealth.com

• Provides non-medical services to seniors to support them in staying in their own homes. Call for details, services offered on a sliding scale.

Comox Valley After Hours Urgent Care Clinic

Call 250 334 9241 for an appointment after 4:00 pm on weekdays and after 8:30 am on weekends and statutory holidays. Clinic hours are Monday to Friday 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays: 
9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

• Provides after hours access to non-emergency, urgent care for medical concerns that cannot wait to be seen by your family doctor. Care is provided for people who need medical care within 12 to 24 hours, or are hurt and need to see a doctor quickly.

Comox Valley Hospital (24 hours)

(250331-5900

• For everyone with BC or other provincial medical coverage.

• Emergency medical and psychiatric care.

Comox Valley Nursing Centre (VIHA)

(250) 331-8502
615 10th, Courtenay

• Nurse assessment and help finding the right resource, information, referral and support.

• Drop in: Mon, Wed, and Friday 1pm – 4pm

Eureka Support Society

(250) 334-4035
280 4th, Courtenay

• Admission is by referral

Support for adults with mental illness and addictions

Home and Community Care Central Intake (Island Health)

(250) 331-8570 or 1-866-928-4988

• Information on Home Support, Home Care Nursing, Case Management, Ambulatory clinic.

Public Health (Island Health)

(250) 331-8520
961 England, Courtenay

• STD, HIV, Hep C testing, information and some STD treatment offered.

Washington Park Medical Clinic

(250) 334-9241
757 Ryan Road, Courtenay

• For everyone with a BC Care Card.

• Walk in: Mon – Thurs: 8am -9pm, Fri: 8am – 6pm,

• Sat: 9am – 6pm, Sun: 9am – 5pm

• Care-A-Van Comox Bay Care Society

• Mobile free healthcare services by professionals. Confidential services, health care card not needed

One-Stop Drop In

(250) 331-8502
615 10th, Courtenay

• CV Nursing Centre. The 2nd Friday of each month: 1pm – 4pm.

• Connect with food, shelter, advocacy & health care.

Crisis Intervention Nurse

1-888-494-3888

• Access through Crisis line – for everyone

• Mon – Fri: 8am – 6pm, Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 5pm

Vancouver Island Crisis Line

1-888-494-3888

• Support for everyone, suicide assessment and access to Crisis Intervention Nurse.

• Crisis Chat 6pm – 10pm daily www.vicrisis.ca

• Crisis Text 6pm – 10pm daily 250-800-3806

CV RCMP Victim Services

(250) 334-5979

• Support, referral, information for victims of crime and trauma.

CV Understanding Men

(250) 331-8502
615 10th Courtenay

• One on one support available for men.

• Drop in - Thurs and Fri: 1 – 4pm

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 (Women Only)

• Crisis line for women in abusive situations.

RCMP non-emergency: 250-338-1321, emergency: 911

Victim LINK (24 hours)

1-800-563-0808

• Help and information for victims of family sexual violence and other crimes.

Wachiay Friendship Centre

(250) 338-7793
1625B McPhee, Courtenay

• Youth programs, homeless support, advocacy, employment and recreation.

• Mon – Thurs: 9am – 4.30pm & Fri: 9am – 4pm

Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society - Residential Housing Program

(250) 890-9165

• Support Referrals and information about housing for homeless persons.

Youth against Violence Line 1-800-680-4264

Provincial Suicide Distress Line 1-800-784-2433, (1-800-SUICIDE)

Mental Health Support & Info Line 310-6789

AA Answering Service

(250) 338-8042

• AA Meeting times, 12 step calls etc.

Comox Valley Pregnancy Care Centre

(250) 334-0058
NEW ADDRESS: #4-204 Island Hwy North (Braidwood Centre)

• 11am – 4pm Mon – Fri

• Free pregnancy tests and peer options counselling.

• Free clothing room for maternity wear and baby clothes

Comox Valley Peer Counselling Society

(250) 871-5940
491-B 4th Street, Courtenay

• Mon – Fri: 9am – 2pm Peer Counselling, Caregiver Support

The Salvation Army “Pidcock House”

250-338-2533
632 Pidcock Avenue, Courtenay 

• 24/hr. Adult Emergency Shelter

Lilli House

(250) 338-1227

• For women and their children needing shelter from abuse. Provides shelter and support.

Shamrock Vet Clinic

(250) 339-2026