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FREE OR LOW COST GOODS "Wben I give food to the poor, they eaU me a saint.

Wben I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist."

- Dom Helder Camara

FOOD FREE FOOD Carrall Street Church 684-3097 331 Carrall St. Service and Meal TITHIF 6:30pm. Families only: Sun 12:30pm.

Door is Open 669-0498 255 Dunlevy, Lunch MIT/ThIF/ Sat llam. Sun 12pm. (Seniors only W 1:30) DTES Neighbourhood House 215-2030 573 E Hastings. Breakfast MIW 10-11 :30am. Lunch W 11:30-2.

(Families only dinner Th 3:30-6:30pm) DTES Women's Centre 681-8480, 302 Columbia St. (Women only). T/Th Breakfast lOam, M-F Lunch 12:30pm The Dugout 685-5239, 59 Powell: Coffee, soup, bun at 7:30am (8:30am Sun) Bread, snacks 9-12 $Eggs.

DURC 678-8278 412 E Cordova. M-F Breakfast 1O:30am.

Lunch 12pm, Snacks/Coffee 11&2:30pm First United Church 681-8365, 320 E.Hastings 7 days/week: Breakfast 8:30am, Lunch 12:00 pm, M-F: Snacks 2pm, Fridays: Dinner 6pm Harbour light 119 E.Cordova: Lunch 10:30-11 :30am weekdays; supper nightly at 4:00pm except Tues & Thurs. No meal on cheque issue day Mission Possible 253-4469 543 Powell: Drop-in Tues-Fri, I-3:30pm coffee/snack. Sat 9-10 Potters Place Service & Breakfast daily l lam, Service & Dinner daily at 9pm except Friday. *Union Gospel Mission Drop in.601 E Hastings. Enter on Princess St. Lunch daily 12:30-3pm. Dinner daily 5:307pm.

Pet Food 253-4469, 543 Powell: 10-2, Thursday Food Banks Call 876-3601 for locations.

INEXPENSIVE

MEALS AND FOOD

Carnegie Centre 665-2220,401 Main: Concessionlkitchen; prep & operation by staff & volunteers. Breakfast 9-11am $2. Lunches 12-4pm $2.25. Dinners 5-8pm $3.25.

Downtown Community Health Clinic Food Services 609-7372 79 E Hastings. Weekdays. Sells low cost groceries to low-income residents.

Gathering Place 665-2391 609 Helmcken: Cafeteria.

Breakfast 10-llam $2. Lunch 12-1.25pm $2.75. Dinner 45:25pm $3.25/$3/75.

Evelyne Sailer Centre 320 Alexander, 665-3075: Cafeteria; breakfast, 10-12, $2.00; lunch, 11-3, $2.00; supper 35:50pm, $2.00.

FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS Coast Club House 872-3502,295 E.llth: Lunch noon, M-F, $1 Members only.

Kettle Friendship Society 251-2854, 1725 Venables: Lunch at 11:30am, $1 1

MPA Resource Centre 482-3712 2275 Fir Street M-F: Breakfast 10-11am $0.50, Dinner 4-5PM $2; Sat/Sun: Breakfast 12-1pm $0.50, Dinner 4-5pm $2 ORGANIC, WHOLE FOODS

Sweet Cherubim, Choices, East End Food Co-op 1000-block, Commercial Drive.

Small Potatoes 215-7783,1660 E.Hastings Order by phone, home delivery with minimum order.

FREE CLOTHING Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 681-8480,302 Columbia: Women & children.

First United Church 681-8365, 320 E.Hastings: Emergency clothing only.

UGM-Cornerstone 253-3323, 601 E Hastings

INEXPENSIVE CLOTHING, FURNITURE &. HOUSEHOLD

GOODS

Salvation Army 874-4721 261 E.12th A ve: Beds, furniture, appliances, household, clothing, reconditioned items UGM Thrift Store 254-8721 671 E Hastings Clothes, blankets, dishes, furniture.

Value Village 254-4282 1820 E.Hastings: New, used furniture, clothing, household goods, shoes.

Fantabulous Thrift 428-1334,2915 Cambie: Clothes are $5. Worth the trip.

ACCOMMODATION. SHELTER & HOUSING Carnegie Outreach 665-3318,360 Jackson: Call or drop-in for help with housing, inc & med serv. Office Hours M-F 9am-4pm.

Neighbourhood Housing Society 331-8757 40 E.Hastings, 380 Main, 668 Powell PHS Community Services Society (Portland Hotel) 683-0073, 20W.Hastings: Residential hotels.

Vancouver Native Housing 320-3312, 1726

E. Hastings: Part of Skookum Hub

EMERGENCY SHELTER Days & Nights: 211 Aboriginal Shelter 682-5556, 201 Central: 4:30pm-lOam. Pets OK, carts OK, wheelchairs OK Beacon 646-6846 138 E Cordova Intake time varies. Men Catholic Charities 443-3292, 828 Cambie: Men Crosswalk 136 E Cordova 9:30p Women & Men 2

First United Church 681-8365, 320 E. Hastings Sleeping accommodations available 2417 Haven 646-6806, 128 E.Cordova: Overnight 40bed shelter. Men. Lookout 681-9126,346 Alexander St: Women & Men.(19+) Accommodation for about 46 people.

2417 Small pets ok. Wheelchairs ok.

Triage 254-3700, 707 Powell: 28 beds (W&M)

CRISIS SHELTER FOR WOMEN 872-7774 (Emergency) Kate Booth House 872-0772: For domestic violence victims (women & children). 24-hr crisisline, but stay is short-term.

Helping Spirit Lodge 872-6649: House for women and children. 2417. Wheelchairs ok.

Powell Place 606-0403,329 Powell.

Rape Relief 872-8212 (24-hourphone): Counselling, shelter.

HOUSING: PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS Coast Foundation 872-3502,293 E.11th: Operates mental health community homes. Mental health enhanced housing available, referrals from BC Housing, Fraser Health. Supportive housing available, referrals from Mental Health & Addictions Housing Services (VCRA).

Lookout 681-9126,346 Alexander Street MPA Resource Centre 482-3712, 2275 Fir Street: Outreach workers available. Call for info.

MEDICAL HEALTH SERVICES

EMERGENCY Ambulance, Inhalator, Fire - 911 Psychiatric - 874-7307 (Police - Car 87) HOSPITALS Vancouver General 875-4111, 855 W.12 St.Paul's 682-2344, 1081 Burrard Burnaby General 434-4211, 3935 Kincaid Lion's Gate 988-3131, 15th & St.George UBC Hospital 822-7121, Psychiatric Unit, 2255 Wesbrook Mall 822-7549 Riverview 524-7000, 500 Lougheed

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CRISIS SERVICES Crisis Centre 872-3311: Emergency phone for emotional crisis, family violence, prevent suicide Rape Relief 872-8212: 24-hour phone; shelter Women Against Violence Against Women/ Rape Crisis Centre 255-6344, 412 E.Cordova: 24-hour line for victims of sexual assault and violence. Workshops, Medical & Legal support Free Rape Crisis Line: 1-877-392-7583 Drug & Poison Information Centre 682-5050: Poison LD. Venture 879-8222 220 E.13th Av Victims' Services 717-2737, 2120 Cambie FREE/LOW COST MEDICAL SERVICES Bridge Health Clinic 872-2511 3425 Crowley Dr.: Immigrants & refugees; services and interpretation daily. M-F 8:30-4:30PM. Bute St. Clinic 684-5307 ext. 100, 1170 Bute.

(GLBT) M-F 11-6:30.

Downtown Community Health Centre 2553151, 569 Powell: Basic health care, mental & addiction treatment, counseling, podiatry, on-site pharmacist,. 8:30-57 days/week The Kettle Clinic 251-5237, 1725 Venables Street, No Care Card required. Mon 9:30-4:30 Wed-Thur 9~30-3. Closed 12-1. Call reception at251-2801, Native Health Walk-In Clinic 255-9766, 449 East Hastings (ChildrenIY outh (under 25)/HIV patients). M-Th 9:30AM-8:30PM F 9:30AM4:30PM ClosedI2:30-1:30 M-F. Sat 9:30-2:30.

Sun 9:30-12 Pender Community Health Centre 669-9181 59 W.Pender: A&D counselling, basic services, methadone, specialists for infections, podiatry, alternative therapies. 8:30-4:30, M-F Raven Song Community Health Centre (Youth) M-F 8:30-8:30 Sat & Sun 10-6 Drop-in.

Reach Community Health Centre 251-3000, 1145 Commercial Drive.

Wome,n's Health Collective 736-5262, 29 W Hastings: Nurse hours: Mon 9:30-4:30pm, TIW/Th I-4:30pm, Fri 9:30-lpm V.D. Clinic 707-5600,655 W.12th Make Appt

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ALCOHOL & DRUG OUTPATIENT SERVICES Avalon Women's Centre: 263-7177 ODYSSEY 11 (Youth): 879-8853 A&D Day Treatment: 638-3390 FREE OR LOW COST DENTAL SERVICES Portland Community Dental Clinic:

778-371-0060, 12 E Hastings: Low cost service for D.E. residents; Appts. Mon-Thur, 9-5pm, closed 1-2 Eastside Walk-In Dental Clinic 254-9900,455 E Hastings: Emergency pain relief, non-profit.

Mon and Fri 9-12:30 [VCC 443-8499 cleanings$30] Reach Dental Clinic 254-1331,1145 Commercial Welfare 1-866-866-0800 for information.

FREE SHOWERS,

LAUNDRY,

DE-LOUSING

Evelyne Sailer Centre 320 Alexander: Laundry taken at 9-11am M-F,(daily limit); showers, de-lousing, first aid...

First United Church 320 E.Hastings: Showers available for men and women SHOWERS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS Coast Foundation 872-3502,295 E.llth:

Showers at the clubhouse, 8-4 daily.

MPA Resource Centre 482-3712,2275 Fir Street: Showers for members, lOam-6:30pm M-F, 12-6 Sat & Sun HEALTH & WELLNESS Karma Teachers Yoga 700-6489,45 W Has-

tings: Call/drop in for details + class times. By donation.

Carnegie Centre Yoga 665-2220, 401 Main: Free for members ($1/year) COUNSELLING, SUPPORT, INFORMATION Drug Users Resource Centre 678-8278, 412

E.Cordova: Free showers, lunch, coffee, movies, LD phone programs for women & men. Mon-Fri, 10-4.

PSYCHIATRIC Strathcona Mental Health Team

253-4401,330 Heatley, Suite 201.

Coast Foundation 872-3502, 295 E.11 Ave Kettle Friendship Society 251-2801, 5 1725 Venables Street.

Community Care Teams 874-7626: Referrals, counselling; boarding homes & rehab programs.

Dual Diagnosis 255-9843, 255 E.12th Ave: Outpatient and treatment options. 8:30-5, M-F DRUG USERS VANDU (VancouverArea Networkof Drug Users) 683-6061,380 E.Hastings: Peer support, harm reduction, education, narcan training.

Safe Injection Site 687-7483,139 E.Hastings Supervised by Health personnel; clean rigs. Drugs are not supplied. Referrals for treatment HIV/IDU Consumer Board 688-6241,105177 E.Hastings. Information and advocacy.

SEX-TRADE WORKERS PACE (providing Alternatives Counselling & Education) 872-7651,148 W Hastings: Help with housing, detox, welfare, food, clothing, shelter.

Support services also provided. Drop in M-Th 10:30am - 4:30pm (Founded by former pros).

WISH Drop-In Centre 330 Alexander: Safe place for women working the streets. Shower facilities, food, relax with various ongoing programs.

6pm-12pm everyday; 681-9244 for info.Intercom! entrance is in the alley south of Alexander *[Office at 334 Alexander; 669-WISHJ* Some helpful phone numbers

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YOUTH DETOX........

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BATIERED WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERViCE....

786-5437 669-WISH 660-4927 872-4349 660-9376 .685-7474 660-5216 687-1867

CHILDREN'S HELP LlNE:.Dial0 ask for Zenith 1234 WOMEN Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 6818480, 302 Columbia: Counselling, free clothes, showers, laundry, workshops, programs, welfare & housing, advocacy. Safe, confidential. .

Crabtree Corner 216-1650,533 E.Hastings: Emergency daycare, babysitting, Single Moms Support Group. Free phone, condoms. Resource & referrals.

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Sheway Program (POP) 216-1699, 533 E.Hastings: Pregnancy outreach program, maternity clinic, counselling and nutrition info, housing advoc, donated kids' clothing often available.

Vancouver Status of Women 255-6554, 2652 East Hastings: Excellent resource.

Battered Women's Support Services 687 -1868(business ),687 -1867( counselling) lO-week & drop-in group for heterosexuals & lesbians who've been emotionally and/or physically abused; counselling, legal advocacy. Date violence program for teens.

Vancouver Women's Health Collective 736-5262,29 W Hastings: Women only space. Services include resource centre, nurse practitioner clinic, yoga, and art therapy. Our hours are Mon 9am-5pm, Tues - Thurs 12pm-5pm, Fri 9am-2pm.

NATIVE PEOPLE Helping Spirit Lodge 872-6649, 3965 Dumfries: Native family violence counselling.

Native Courtworkers & Counselling Association 985-5355, 1999 Marine Dr. Aboriginal Friendship Centre 251-4844, 1607 E.Hastings: 9am-lOpm. Vancouver Native Health Society 254-9949, 449 E.Hastings: Walk-in clinic. Physician service for all with or without medical coverage. daily; evenings (4:30-8:30) Mon-Thur. Referrals and other services. Clinic # is 255-9766.

Aboriginal Child & Family Services 872-6723: Counselling for Native families. Advocacy and assistance with foster situations & apprehensions.

DISABLED BC Paraplegic Association 324-3611: Resource centres for people with disabilities.

Disability Alliance BC 872-1278, 204 - 456 W. Broadway: Help with disability benefits and appeals. Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm

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SENIORS Downtown Eastside Centre (Vancouver Second Mile Society) 254-2194,509 E.Hastings: Services include social, housing, referrals, advocacy, help. [Neighbourhood Helpers Project (254-6207).]

Continental Seniors Centre 1067 Seymour (3rd floor): Cafeteria, TV room, cards, pool table, outdoor deck.

Strathcona Community Centre 713-1838, 601 Keefer: Offers a wide range of social & recreational activities.

411 Seniors' Centre 684-8171,333 Terminal Counselling on Pensions, Social Assistance, Housing, etc. Mon-Fri,8:30-4pm South Granvile Seniors Centre 732-0812: Information on services available for seniors.

OTHER COUNSELLING SERVICES WATARI Youth/Family Alcohol&Drug Service 254-6995, 200-678 E.Hastings,: Free confidential counselling, education, referrals and prevention programs. Offers encouragement through training and skill development Family Services Association 731-4951, 201-1638 E Broadway: Low fees according to income; marital/family/group counselling. t Harbour Light Detox 646-6844 119ECordova ACCESS Central Detox line: 866-658-1221 Alcohol & Drug Detoxes 660-9382: Run by Ministry of Labour & Consumer Services John Howard Society 872-5651, 763 Kingsway: Support and services for those in contact with the criminal justice system.

LEGAL Legal Services Society 601-6206, 4th floor, 510 Burrard: Legal aid services available; must have proof of income. M-F 8:30-3:30pm except W 8:30-12:30 only. The Law Line 601-6100 PIVOT 255-9700, 121 Heatley: Non-profit legal advocacy; local legal clinics. Does not provide any drop-in services. Phone or go online.

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Law Students' Legal Advice Program 822 -5791: Students under the supervision of lawyers help with advice & assistance.

U.B.C. Legal Clinic 822-5791 Provides free advice & assistance. 9:30-4:30,M to F (Seasonal) Vancouver Community Legal Assistance Society 685-3425,300-1140 W. Pender Street: Programs, services in Disability, Mental Health and Community law.

Residential Tenancy Branch 660-1020,390 Main and 520 Richards: Rights and possibilities with landlords.

ADVOCACY

RESOURCE LIST

Disability Alliance BC 875-0188, 204-456 W.Broadway: PWDIPPMB, access, housing, employment, rights, mental &physical disabilities .(Advocates: 872-1278) First United Church 681-8365, 320 E.Hastings Welfare, RTA, Mon-Wed-Fri 9-11am; Tuesday, Thursday 12:30-2:30.

Mental Patients Association 482-3700, 122 Powell Street (Court Advocacy).

Advocate for Children & Youth, Toll-Free: 1-800-476-3933 PIVOT 255-9700: Non-profit legal advocacy.

The Kettle Advocates 251-2801, 1725 Venab1es Street: income assistance, tenancy issues, debt, child protection, mental health.

Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services 872-6723, Counselling for Native families. Advocacy and assistance with foster situations & apprehensions.

BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre 687-3063,208-1090 W.Pender.

Better Busines Bureau 682-2711,Mon-Thurs 9-3 in LANGUAGE & LEARNING Learning Exchange 408-5164; 612 Main: UBC outreach. Internet, resources ...

FRENCH La Boussole 683-7337, 651 E Broadway: Social activities, advocacy with housing, employment, income assistance, counselling & more.

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Carnegie Learning Centre 665-3013,401 Main: GED (Grade 12 equivalent), ESL (English as a Second Language) one-to-one tutors, reading!writing!math, resumes, computers ...

First United Church 681-8365,320 E. Hastings SPANISH Servicios de Orientacion (SOS) 255-1881, 2610 Victoria Dr. Immigration counselling, advocacy, emergency aid. English classes, Referrals.

9am-4:30pm, Mon to Fri, call first.

5.0.5.: Chinese settlement worker for advocacy & immigration counselling. 255-1881

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. DROP-IN AND RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTRES Carnegie Community Centre 665-2220, 401 Main: Open daily 9am-11 pm. Food services & kitchen, library (Native, French, Spanish, Chinese collections) cards, board games, Seniors Lounge, gym, learning centre with tutors, a pool room, weights, theatre, poetry, music, computer room, art gallery, haircuts ... (newsletter!)

Gathering Place 665-2391, 609 Helmcken Low-income Community Centre with library, a pool room, various fitness classes, food services, music, poetry, laundry, computers ...

Evelyne Sailer Centre 665-3075, 320 Alexander: Cafeteria, tv lounges (TSN), pool table, cards & board games, showers, laundry, crafts.

Ray-Cam Co-op Centre 257-6949,920 E. Hastings: Full-sized gym, variety of recreational programs. Kid's Club.

MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS C.M.H.A. Recreation 872-4902 MPA Resource Centre 482-3712, 2275 Fir St.: Drop-In Centre lOam-7:30pm, Mon to Fri; 127:30pm Sat & Sunday.

The Living Room 255-7026, 528 Powell: Drop-in, recreation. People with a mental health history welcome.

Kettle Friendship Society 251-2801, 1725 Venables: Recreation, social activities, meals, showers, life skills, etc.

W Coast Mental Health Network 778-323-0825 88 W Cordova Peers. Shared resources.

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WOMEN Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 681-8480, 302 Columbia: Drop in or call for information. Variety of services Single Moms 533 E. Hastings (Crabtree Corner): Call 216-1650 for information.

SENIORS 411 Seniors Centre 684-8171333 Terminal Membership $lO/yr for 55+; pool table, cards, crafts, woodworking, thrift shop, library.

Downtown Eastside Seniors Centre 254-2194,509 E.Hastings: Cards, TV, pool table, talk, companionship, outings Continental Seniors Centre: 1067 Seyrnour, Cards, TV, pool table, cafeteria.

South Granville Seniors Centre 732-0812, 1420 West 12th Ave: Information, services available for seniors. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm NATIVE GATHERINGS Cultural Sharing 665-3317,401 Main (Camegie): Mondays, 5 pm in the Theatre.

Vancouver Aboriginal Centre 251-4844, 1607 E. Hastings: 9am-l0pm YOUTH ARIES Project (Urban Native Youth) 255-1326, 1607 E.Hastings: "Street involved" Native youth aged 14-19. Counsel/life skills, health info, arts & crafts, Recreation/culture.

OTHER SERVICES Drug Users Re~ource 678-8278, 412 E.Cordova Free -showers,lunch,coffee,movies, LD phone; programs for women & men. Mon-Fri, 10-4 Co-op Radio 684-8494, 360 Columbia St: Local music, ethnic issues, political commentary.

Global audience. (100.5 FM).

Tenants Rights Advisory Centre 255-0546: Excellent resource - information & aid 11

INFORMATION FREE/LOW COST COMPUTER SERVICES Carnegie Centre Computer Room, 401 Main Street, 3rd Fl. 665-2220: 7 days, 10am-1Opm Camegie membership required ($1/yr). 3 60 mini day. Learning Centre (M-Th, 9-5, Fri 9-1) Intro Courses, tutors; Library 10-10, 2 30rnlday. Oppenheimer Park 1 pc & Wi-Fi Open Door Social Services (Work BC), 112 W Hastings, 872-0770: M-F 8-4:30pm. Priority to jobseekers. Free Computers/Internet/Fax! Telephone ACCESS (ACE) 687-7480,390 Main: For Aboriginal people seeking employment Ray-Cam Co-op Centre, 920 E Hastings, 2576949: M-F am-6pm. Sat to 5pm. Public has 20 minute time limit. 10 computers for members M-F, 93 (2-hr sign-up) UBC Learning Exchange, 612 Main. 408-5164: Computer drop-in hours Tu-F 1-5pm. Free public access & Wi-Fi. Tutors Union Gospel Mission, 601 E Hastings 253-3323: Free Drop-in use. M-F 9:30-12pm, 1:3-45pm 411 Seniors Centre, 704-333 Terminal Ave, 6848171: M-F 9:40-4pm Vancouver Community Network 778-724-0826, 280-111 W Hastings: M-F, 10-4, free drop-in help.

Free Geek Contmunity Tech Centre 879-4335, 1820 Pandora: Tue-Sat 11-6. Free access for public in 1 hr increments. Free wifi access for volunteers.

VPL Central Branch, 350 W Georgia, 331-3603: M-Th 1O-9pmF-S 10-6, Su 11-6 Free Comp/Internet with Library card. 2 hrs/day FREE PHONES Camegie Centre 401 Main: 9-9 daily. Members only (Membership:$1/yr) Crabtree/Sheway 216-1650, 533 E Hastings Drug Users Centre 412 E Cordova: M-F 10-3:30pm.

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Gathering Place 665-2391,609 Helmcken Women's Centre 302 Columbia: M-F 10-5pm, S & S 12-5. Women only.

UBC Learning Exchange 612 Main: Tu-F 1-5pm 12

EMPLOYMENT Tradeworks 253-9355, 882 E Cordova: Training in construction, computers, home imp, etc. Internet access, job search & resumes, email,other help.

WorkBC Employment Services 872-0770, 112 W Hastings: Referrals and training, job placement and creation, economic & business enhancement aid, Call or drop in. 8:00am-4:30am M-F except first and third Thursdays 8am-2pm Work Resource Ctr: 253-4469, 659 E Hastings Megaphone 255-9701, 121 Heatley: Training to sell Vancouver's streetpaper. First 10 copies free.

Mon. to Fri. 9-4pm, Aboriginal Connections to Employment 687-7480,390 Main: Free access to resources-Inter net, job board, phone & message service- for employment purposes. Counselling, case management" action plans, referrals.

Bladerunners 688-9116, 390 Main: Skills, etc. placement on construction. Call first: 8:30-4:30, M-F. IDENTIFICATION Birth Certificate 660-2937, 250-605 Robson BCID/Driver's Licence 661-2255, 254-800 Hornby or 2750 Commercial Passport 800-567-6868 200-757 W.Hastings Care Card (MSP-BC) 683-7151, 8-4:30pmM-F Indian Status 666-2059, 601-1138 Melville S.I.N. Card 681-8253,415-757 W Hastings INFORMATION Police Information 717-3321 Court Information 660-4200, 222 Main: To fmd out coua appearance dates & times for Provincial Court on Main.

Transit Information 953-3333 bus routes, schedules; 953-3334 for lost bus passes.

General Information 875-6381: Greater Vancouver Information & Referral.

Alcohol & Drug referral: 660-9382 Victim Services: 1-800-563-0808 Problem Gambling: 1-888-795-6111 Youth Against Violence: 1-800-680-4264 13

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NEIGHBOURHOOD ....

Neighbourhood Housing Society 331-8757, Call for information.

DTES Neighbourhood House 215-2030, 573 E.Hastings: Volunteers welcome. Programs, activities for moms+tots, others. Mon-Sat. Neighbourhood Helpers Project 254-6207, 509 E.Hastings: Connects volunteers with isolated seniors & persons with disabilities.

Pigeon Park Savings 678-8276,92 E Hastings Banking services to low-income residents. Flat rate cheque cashing. Mon-Thur 11-5 Fri 12-6.

BC Men's Resource Centre 878-9033

MOVING FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE Two Nice Movers 781-0297 Two Small l\Oenwith Big Hearts 436-3338 Lara Transport 778-323-0466 RECYCLING United We Can 681-0001,449 Industrial Ave: 7am-6pm, Fri+Sat -8pm : [Also bike repair and street/alley cleaning.]

Electronic Recycling Association 2154483 : Non-profit; focus on reuse ofIT equipment.

Donates various hardware items to charities and low-income people.

GET INVOLVED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY ...

THE FIGHT FOR A SENTIENT PEACE. carnegienewsletter.org carnnews@vcn.bc.ca carnnews@shaw.ca www.povnet.org www.prout.org www.proutistuniversal.org

Carnegie Community Action Project Research, public education and direct action. Focus on issues that affect Downtown Eastside neighbourhoods: housing, gentrification, homelessness, drug policy, and poverty.

604-665-2105 info@carnegieaction.org http://www.carnegieaction.org/ Chinatown Concern Group A division of CCAP consisting mainly of Chinese residents of Chinatown and DTES that works with others in Chinatown to get more housing that lowincome Chinese seniors can afford and to preserve Chinatown businesses that cater to the low income Chinese community.

ChinatownConcernGroup@gmail.com

Raise the Rates A group workifJiJ with other community groups and organizations in DTES and Vancouver in general to advocate for the rights and interests of the poor. Activities include the Welfare Food Challenge and a petition to raise the wettere rates in BC. 778-871-0141 https:llraisetherates.org/ Contact: Kell Gerlings Raise.the.rates17@gmail.com 15

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PovertyFreeBC A coalition of community and non-profit groups who want to see the BC government put in place a poverty reduction plan that would include legislated targets and timelines to significantly reduce poverty and homelessness. http://bcpovertyred uction. cal Contact: Trish Garner 604-877 -4553 trish@bcpovertyreduction.ca

POOR-BASHING ...

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It's immoral It hurts people It helps justify policies which widen the gap between rich and poor It must be stopped

.So many issues, so little time Thanks for funding, past & present: Camegie Assoc, First United Church, PLURA, Four Sisters Ci)-OP, DERA, Legal Services Society, Rotary Club of China town, VanCity, MHR, Dr.Soma, City of Vancouver, BCGEU, BCTF, VCCFA, CUPE 15, Simon Fraser University, Portland Hotel Society, Great Beginnings, Neighbourhood Small Grants, UBC Library

NOTE: If you know of any changes to this information, or have ideas on how to keep with stuff like this, call 604-665-2289. If you need more info on agencies or services listed, CALL THEM.

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HIV+/ AIDS AIDS Vancouver 893-2201 803 East Hastings This is the Pacific AIDS Resource Centre, connected to international network of AIDS research and support services.

Healing Our Spirit 879-8884, 100-2425 Quebec: Care, support for Aboriginal People infected and affected by this disease.

Positive Living BC 893-2200, 803 East Hastings:.Lounge, iCaf6, support groups, peer counseling, assistance with legal and housing issues, and complementary health services such as massage and dental clinic for people living with HIV. Free membership required. 10 am to 4 pm, Mon-Fri Positive Women's Network 692-3000, 6141033 Davie: Supports women living with HIVI AIDS in making their own choices about HIV related care, including treatments, reproducetion, and advocacy. Mon-Fri, 9-4; drop-in 11:30am - 4:30pm Vancouver Native Health Society 2549949,449 E.Hastings: Positive Outlook - dropin, outreach, medical, social services.

Immigrant Services ISS Settlement Services 684-7498, 530 Drake:Housing, jobs, social services, translation.

ISS Languag~Instruction: 684-2561,501333 Terminal: Classes. All welcome.

MOSAIC 254-9626, 1720 Grant: Services in 22 languages translation. Settlement & aid.

Bridge Clinic 872-2511 3425 Crowley Dr.: Immigrants & refugees.

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"If certain preconditions are necessary for the use of magic, those preconditions will inevitably arrange themselves." - Stephen King 18

MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS Informal: You are in hospital because you requested admission.

- you can accept Irefuse specific treatments.

You must agree first.

- you must consent without ultimatums or threats being put to you.

- you will be discharged within 72 hours unless status is changed to involuntary.

Involuntary: POLICE say you act in a way likely to endanger yourself and/or another's safety.

A JUDGE believes you are a mentally disordered person ..and/or dangerous to be at large ..and/or that usual procedure causes a dangerous wait; A DOCTOR determines you are mentally disordered ..require treatment (care, control, supervision) ..for your own or others' safety. * 2 doctors have to fill out forms * You can appeal admission on 1st day. * Admission as an involuntary patient can be good for 30 days. * Unless a doctor reports that you should (have to) stay in hospital, you must be let go after 30 days. * If a doctor reports that you have to stay it can be for 90 days.

IF YOU ARE IN A PROVINCIAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, CONTACT THE MENTAL PATIENT'S ADVOCATE. IT'S FREE. MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES CLAS 685-3425; BCCPD 872-1278 Kettle 251-2801; MPA482-3700

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