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BC Housing & Housing Registry

Offers supported independent housing single adults with permanent disabilities. Call 1-800-257-7756 for more information.more info

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BC Housing & Housing Registry
Nanaimo, BC
Toll-free: 1-800-257-7756
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bc211

bc211 is a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing free information and referral regarding community, government and social services in BC. Our help line services include 211, the Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service (ADIRS), the Problem Gambling Help Line, VictimLink BC, and the Youth Against Violence Line. more info

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Phone: 2-1-1
TTY Phone #: (604) 875-0885
Phone number (after hours): 2-1-1
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Canadian Red Cross

Medical equipment, loansmore info

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3 - 2525 McCullough Road
, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4M9
Phone: (250) 756-9363
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Cedar Woman House

Cedar Woman House is a 24/7 staffed transition house for women and children who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing violence. Cedar Woman House is designed around Indigenous values, cultural priorities, and programming. Cedar Woman’s House serves the immediate need for emergency shelter and services for all women and children, but are especially dedicated to serving the Nine Member Nations of K'wumut Lelum Child & Family Services. Resident selection is on a first come, first served bases, given that individuals meet our criteria for entry. Please call for more information. more info

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Cedar Woman House
Nanaimo , BC
Phone: (250) 591-5580
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Columbian Centre Society

Provides rehabilitative residences and community oriented support services for adults with a psychiatric disability including those with addictions.more info

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2356 Rosstown Road
, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 3R7
Phone: (250) 758-8711
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Edgewood

Edgewood Addiction and Rehabmore info

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2121 Boxwood Road
, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4L2
Phone: (250) 751-0111
Fax: (250) 751-2758
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Friendship Lelum Youth Safe House

Short-term emergency housing for youth ages 12-18 when at risk. Assists them leave the streets and to learn to live safe, healthy lives.more info

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Nanaimo, BC
Phone: (250) 753-8266
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Habitat Restore

Sells affordable new and used building materials and supplies, with profits going to the Habitat for Humanity Program. Donations accepted with free pick-up available. Please call ahead before making donations.more info

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1 - 4128 Mostar Road
, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6C9
Phone: (250) 758-8743
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Haven House

Provides shelter, food, information and crisis support for women and their children who are experiencing physical, emotional, and psychological violence in their lives. Haven Society 24-Hour Crisis Linemore info

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Nanaimo, BC
Phone: (250) 756-2452
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Haven Society

Haven Society's mission is to promote the integrity and safety of women, children, youth and families and the development of a respectful and healthy community. As a leading anti-violence organization operating from feminist principles, Haven Society achieves this mission by providing a range of services, public education and advocacy.more info

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PO Box 37086, 38-3200 Island Highway
, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 1W1
Toll-free: 1-888-756-0616
Appointments: (250) 756-2452
Fax: (250) 756-2414
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