The People's University. Free tuition and text books. Fully accredited in partnership with UC Berkley.
Atira Women's Resource Society
Ambulance, Inhalator, Fire - 911
Psychiatric - 874-7307 (Police - Car 87)
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 Health Services 822-7515,
Psychiatric Unit, 2255 Wesbrook Mall
Riverview 524-7000, 500 Lougheed
Crisis Centre 872-3311: Emergency phone for emotional crisis, family violence, suicide prevention
Rape Relief 872-8212: 24-hour phone; shelter
Women Against Violence Against Women/ Rape Crisis Centre 255-6232, 412 E. Cordova: 24-hour line for victims of sexual assault and/or violence. Workshops, Medical and Legal support
Free Rape Crisis Line: 1-877-392-7583
Drug & Poison Information Centre 682-5050 Poison I.D.
Venture 879-8222 , 220 E.13th Ave: Mobile team providing psychiatric service from 8pm-3am.
Victims' Services 717-2737, 2120 Cambie: Aid.
FREE
OR LOW COST MEDICAL SERVICES: FREE SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, DE-LOUSING,
SHOWERS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS, ALCOHOL & DRUG OUTPATIENT
Downtown Community Health Centre 255-3151, 569 Powell:
Basic health care, mental and addiction treatment, counseling, podiatry, on-site pharmacist,. Hours vary. Call for info. On Tuesdays, 5-8:30pm, women only.
Native Health Walk-In Clinic 255-9766, 449 E Hastings: Services for all every day.
Pender Community Health Centre 669-9181 59 W. Pender: A&D counseling, basic services, methadone, specialists for infections, podiatry, alternative therapies. 8:30-4:30, M-F.
The Kettle Clinic 251-5237, 1725 Venables Street: No Care Card required. Mon 9:30-4:30, Wed-Thur 9:30-3. Call reception at 251-2801.
Bridge Health Clinic 709-6540, 2450 Ontario:
(BHC Hospital at Kingsway & 13th): Immigrants & refugees; services and interpretation daily.
Butte Street Clinic 660-7949, 1170 Butte. (GLBT)
Pine Free Clinic 736-2391, 1985 W4th Youth
Women's Health Collective 736-5262, 29 W Hastings: Nurse hours Mon-Thur 1:30-4:30, Friday 10am-1pm
Reach Community Health Centre 251-3000, 1145 Commercial Drive.
Vancouver General 875-4111, 711 W.12th: Outpatient: Eligible low-income persons.
V.D. Clinic 707-5600, 655 W 12th:, 828 W.10th: Appointment necessary.
Avalon Woman's Centre: 263-7177
Odyssey 11 (Youth): 879-8853
A&D Day Treatment: 638-3390
Portland Community Dental Clinic: 778-371-0060, 360 Columbia: Low cost service for D.E. residents; Appts. Mon-Thur, 9-5pm
Eastside Walk-in Dental Clinic: 254-9900, 455 E Hastings: Volunteer dentists, FREE. Open Mondays 9:30-4pm and Fridays, 9:30-12:30
VGH Dental Clinic 875-4006, 805 W.12th: Cost reduced by 20% if uninsured. 8:30-4pm
Reach Dental Clinic 254-1331, 1145 Commercial Dr: Call ahead.
Vancouver Community College 443-8499 Cleanings -$35
Welfare 1-866-866-0800 for information.
Evelyne Saller Centre 320 Alexander:
Laundry taken at 9am, M-F, (daily limit); showers, de-lousing, first aid...9am-9pm.
First United Church 320 E. Hastings:
Showers available to men and women.
Life Skills Centre 412 E. Cordova: Monday - Friday, 10-3
Coast Foundation 872-3502, 295 E.11th: Showers at the clubhouse, 8-4pm daily.
Mental Patients Association 482-3700, 2275 Fir Street: Showers for members, 10am-7:30pm
COUNSELLING,
SUPPORT, INFORMATION: PSYCHIATRIC, DRUG USERS, PROSTITUTES
Life Skills Centre 678-8278, 412 E. Cordova: Free -showers, lunch, coffee, movies, LD phone; programs for women & men. Mon-Fri, 10-4.
Strathcona Mental Health Team 253-4401, 330 Heatley, Suite 201.
Coast Foundation 872-3502, 295 E.11 Ave
Kettle Friendship Society 251-2801, 1725 Venables Street.
Mental Health Action, Research & Advocacy. 689-7938, 163 W. Pender: Help with housing finance, substance abuse, appeals M-F, 9-4.30
Community Care Teams 874-7626: Referrals, one-to-one counselling; boarding homes & rehab programs.
Dual Diagnosis 255-9843, 255 E.12th Ave: Outpatient and treatment options. 8:30-5, M-F
VANDU (Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users) 683-6061, 380 E. Hastings: Peer support, education, harm reduction.
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, 105-177 E. Hastings. Information and advocacy.
PACE (Prostitution Alternatives Counselling & Education)
872-7651: Help with housing, detox, welfare, food, clothing, shelter, daycare, employment, job training...getting off the street and somewhere safe! (Founded by former pros)
W.I.S.H. Drop-in Centre 330 Alexander:. Safe place for women working the streets. Shower facilities, food; relax with various ongoing programs. 6-10pm, Sun-Fri; 681-9244 for info. [Office at 515-119 W. Pender; 669-WISH]
Everything Good about Everything Good
"There is no way to be pointed out save [except] the 'I AM'
It is the birth of the spirit." - Edgar Cayce Reading 262-10
WOMEN
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 681-8480, 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. Food Bank for single moms on Tues; free soup & bannock Mon/Wed/Fri. Free phone, condoms, clothes. Resource & referrals.
Sheway Project 216-1699, 533 E. Hastings: Pregnancy outreach program, maternity clinic, counselling and nutrition info, housing advocacy, 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) 10-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: Info library/ referral centre on women's health issues, doctor/therapist index, phone counselling, support groups. Monday-Thursday 1-5 pm, Friday 9:30-1:30
NATIVE PEOPLE
Aboriginal Front Door Society 604-697-5666, 384 Main Street: Adult education, arts & crafts, drumming, healing circles. 8-2pm Mon-Friday
Helping Spirit Lodge 872-6649, 3965 Dumfries: Native family violence counselling.
Native Courtworkers & Counselling Association 985-5355, 520 Richards St
Vancouver Aboriginal Centre 251-4844, 1607 E. Hastings: 9am-10pm.
Hey-way-noqu' 874-1831,401-1638 E. Broadway: Healing Circle for Addictions Society.
Vancouver Native Health Society 254-9949, 449 E. Hastings: Walk-in clinic. Physician service for all with or without medical coverage. 7 days/ week; evenings (4:30-8:30) Mon-Thur. Referrals and other services. Clinic # is 255-9766.
Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services 872-6723, 210 W. Broadway: Counselling for Native families. Advocacy and assistance with foster situations + apprehensions.
DISABLED
Downtown Eastside Handicapped Association 704-333 Terminal St: Peer support, counselling; trips.
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities 875-0188, 204-456 W. Broadway: Advocates (872-1278) on access, housing, employment, rights.
Adult Learning Disabilities Association 683-5554, 603-409 Granville: Drop-in resource centre; counselling, referrals
BC Paraplegic Association 324-3611: Resource centres for people with physical disabilities.
SENIORS
Downtown Eastside Seniors Centre 254-2194, 509 E. Hastings: Services include social, advocacy, referrals, housing help. [Neighbourhood Helpers Project is sponsored by DE Seniors (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, 704-333 Terminal: Counselling on Pensions, Social Assistance, Housing, etc. Mon-Fri, 8:30-4pm
Seniors' Well Aware Program (SWAP): 667-9727
Elders Network 732-0812: Information on services available for seniors.
OTHER COUNSELLING SERVICES
WATARI Youth/Family Alcohol & Drug Service 254-6995, 301-877 E. Hastings,: Free confidential counselling, education, referrals and prevention programs. Offers encouragement through training and skill development to address A&D problems.
Family Services Association 731-4951, 616 W.7th: Low fees according to income; marital/family/group counselling.
Detox 646-6844, 119 E. Cordova.
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 Services Society 601-6206, 4th floor, 510 Burrard: Legal aid services available; must have proof of income. 9-12, 1-3 Mon-Fri, closed Wed afternoon.
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.
Law Students' Legal Advice Program 822-5791: Students under the supervision of lawyers help with advice & assistance. At Carnegie Mon & Thur 10-4, Tues. 2-8pm. Legal clinics
U.B.C. Legal Clinic 822-5791: Provides free advice & assistance. 9-4 , Monday to Friday
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.
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities 875-0188, 204-456 W. Broadway: PWD/PPMB, access, housing, employment, rights, mentally & physically disabled. (Advocates: 872-1278)
First United Church 681-8365, 320 E. Hastings: Welfare, RTA, Mon-Wed-Fri 9-11am; Tues-Thur 12:30-2:30; Monday only 6-8pm
Mental Patients Association 738-2811, 2275 Fir Street: 9-4, Monday to Friday.
Mental Health Action, Research & Advocacy 689-7938,163 W. Pender: M-F, 9-4:30
Advocate for Children & Youth Toll-Free: 1-800-476-3933
PIVOT 255-9700: Non-profit legal advocacy.
The Kettle Advocates 253-0669, 1725 Venables: Income assistance, tenancy issues, debt, child protection, mental health.
Vancouver Community Legal Assistance Society 685-3425, 300-1140 W. Pender Street:Frontline advocate's resource for developing & litigating cases on disability, mental health, welfare & unemployment issues.
Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services 872-6723, 210 W. Broadway: Counselling for Native families. Advocacy and assistance with foster situations + apprehensions
United Native Nations 688-1821, 110-23 W. Pender: Employment, Environmental Youth Corps, veterans' affairs, MAMLE (child advocacy), education, housing, status & rights.
BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre 687-3063, 208-1090 W. Pender.
Better Business Bureau 682-2711, 8:30-3:30
Tradeworks 253-9355, 87 E Pender: Training in construction, computers, home imp. Internet access, job search & resumes, email, other help. "Job Shop" program. 8:30-4pm, Mon-Fri
Employment Services Centre 872-0770, 112 W Hastings: Referrals and training, job placement and creation, economic & business enhancement aid, Call or drop in. 9:30-4:30
Megaphone 255-9701, 121 Heatley:Training to sell Vancouver's street paper. First 10 copies free. Monday to Friday 9-5pm; Saturday 10-3pm.
Aboriginal Connections to Employment 687-7480, 390 Main:Free access to resources: Internet, job board, message & phone service for employment purposes. Counselling, case management, action plans, referrals.
Bladerunners 688-9116, 390 Main: Skills, etc. placement on construction. Call first: 9-5, M-F.
ADVOCACY in LANGUAGE & LEARNING
Learning Exchange 408-5164, 612 Main: UBC community outreach. Student volunteer placement, internet coalition, resources, aid.
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
Adult Learning Disabilities Association 683-5554, 603-409 Granville: Drop-in resource centre; counselling for LD adults...
Downtown East Education Centre 101 Powell: Run by VSB
FRENCH
La Boussole 683-7337, 612 E. Broadway: English lessons, GED (equivalency), literacy upgrading. Mon-Thur, 9-4, Fri 9-noon.
SPANISH
Servicios
de Orientacion
(SOS) 255-1881,
207-744 W Hastings: Immigration counselling, advocacy, emergency aid.
English classes, Referrals. 9 am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Call first.
CHINESE
S.O.S.: Chinese settlement worker for advocacy & immigration counselling. 255-4611
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, DROP-IN AND RECREATION
COMMUNITY CENTRES
Carnegie Community Centre 665-2220, 401 Main:
Open daily 9am-11pm. 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...
The Gathering Place 665-2391, 609 Helmcken: Low-income community centre with library, a pool room, various fitness classes, food services, music, poetry, laundry, computers, good company
Evelyne Saller Centre 665-3075, 320 Alexander: Cafeteria, TV lounges (TSN), pool table, cards & board games, showers, laundry, crafts.
La Boussole 683-7337, 612 E. Broadway: "Friendly" coffee, cards, board games; every 2 weeks a different social event/activity. Mon-Fri. 9-4 En francais!
Ray-Cam Co-op Centre 257-6949, 920 East Hastings: Full-sized gym, variety of recreational programs. Kid's Klub.
MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS
C.M.H.A. Recreation 872-3148
Motivation Power Achievement 738-1422 / 738-5177, 2275 Fir Street:.
Drop-In Centre 10am-9:30pm, Mon to Fri; 12-7 Sat & Sun.
The Living Room 255-7026, 528 Powell:
Drop-in, recreation. People with a mental health history welcome.
Kettle Friendship Society 251-2854, 1725 Venables:
Recreation, social contact & activities, meals, showers.
West Coast Mental Health Network 733-5570, 201-1300 Richards:
Peers. Shared resources, self-help groups, newsletter.
WOMEN
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 681-8480, 302 Columbia: Drop in or call for information. Variety of services
Single Moms 533 E. Hastings (YWCA Crabtree Corner): Call 216-1650 for information.
SENIORS
411 Seniors Centre 684-8171 704-333 Terminal: Membership $8/yr for 55+; pool table, cards, crafts, woodworking, library, thrift shop.
Downtown Eastside Seniors Centre 254-2194, 509 E. Hastings: Cards, TV, pool table, talk, companionship, outings
Continental Seniors Centre 1067 Seymour: Cards, TV, pool table, cafeteria.
Elders Network 732-0812: Information on services available for seniors.
NATIVE GATHERINGS
Cultural Sharing 665-3003, 401 Main (Carnegie): Mondays, 5pm in the Theatre.
Vancouver Aboriginal Centre 251-4844, 1607 E. Hastings: 9am-10pm
YOUTH
ARIES Project (Urban Native Youth) 255-1326, 1607 E. Hastings:
"Street involved" Native youth aged 14-19. Counselling/life skills, health info, arts & crafts, Recreational/cultural.
IDENTIFICATION
Birth Certificate 660-2937, 502-605 Robson
BCiD/Driver's Licence 661-2255, 254-800 Hornby or 2750 Commercial
Passport 1-800-567-6868, 250-757 W. Hastings
Care Card (MSP-BC) 683-7151, 8-4:30pm
Indian Status 666-2059, 601-1138 Melville
S.I.N. Card 681-8253, 415-757 W Hastings
INFORMATION
Police Information 717-3321
Jail Information 775-3800: 24-hour phone to see if someone is in jail at Main & Cordova.
Court Information 660-4200, 222 Main: To find out court appearance dates & times for Provincial Court on Main.
Transit Information 953-3333 for bus routes & schedules; 682-7887 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
FREE/LOW COST COMPUTER SERVICES
Carnegie Centre 665-2220, 401 Main: Lab (7 days, 9:15am-9:45pm) 3 sessions(1 hr) per day. Carnegie membership required ($1/year). Learning Centre (M-F, 9-5) Introductory Courses; Library 10-10, 2 30m/day. Oppenheimer Park 1pc & wi-fi
Open Door Social Services (Work BC) 872-0770, 112 W Hastings: Priority to jobseekers. Free computers/internet/fax/telephone M-F, 8-4:30pm
ACE 687-7480, 390 Main: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm. For Aboriginal people seeking employment
Ray-Cam Co-op Centre 257-6949, 920 E Hastings: 10 computers for members. Public has access M-F, 9-3pm. 2-hour sign-up.
UBC Learning Exchange 408-5164, 612 Main: Tuesday-Friday, 1-5pm. Free computer tutoring, Internet, Office Software. Tutors.
Vancouver Community Network 257-3811, 705-333 Terminal: Mondays, 10-4, free drop-in help.
Free Geek Community Tech Centre 879-4335, 1820 Pandora: Tue-Sat 11-6. Free access in exchange for volunteer hours. Ltd. Internet access.
Academy of Older Canadians 681-3767, 411 Dunsmuir: Computer basics & other courses. Cost
Vancouver Public Library
Central 331-3603, 350 W Georgia: M-Th 10-9pm, Fri-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5. Free computer/internet with Library card. 2 hrs/day
Strathcona 665-3967, 592 E Pender: M-F 9-5, Sat 11-4 Free computer/internet with Library card. 1 hour/day.
MOVING for Low-Income People
Ray's Moving 255-1713
AJK Moving 875-9072
RECYCLING
United We Can 681-0001, 49 E. Hastings: 9:30-5 M-F, 9:30-4 S-S: "This is the best in the city - no hassles, no limits and no bullshit." [Also bike repair and street/alley cleaning.]
Electronic Recycling Association 215-4483, 2028 Wall St: Non-profit; focus on reuse of IT equipment. Donates various hardware items to charities and low-income people.
Carnegie Community Action Project 604-729-2380 (Jean Swanson), 665-2105 (office)
HIV+ / AIDS
AIDS Vancouver 893-2201, 1107 Seymour: This is the Pacific AIDS Resource Centre, connected to the international network of AIDS research & support services.
Healing Our Spirit (BC Aboriginal) 879-8884, 100-2425 Quebec: Care, support for Aboriginal Peoples infected and affected by this disease.
Positive Women's Network 692-3000, 614-1033 Davie: Supports women living with HIV/ AIDS in making their own choices about HIV-related care, including treatments, reproduction, and advocacy . Mon-Fri, 9-5; drop-in 11-4.
A.S.I.A. [Asian Society for Intervention of AIDS] 669-5567 210-119 W. Pender.
FREE FOOD
The Dugout 685-5239, 59 Powell: Coffee, soup at 7:15am (8:45am Sun & Hol); Bread, snacks, $eggs..
Mission Possible 253-4469, 543 Powell: Drop-in Tues-Fri, 1-3:30pm coffee & snack. Other programs.
First United Church 681-8365,320 E. Hastings 7 days/week: Breakfast 8:30am, Lunch 12pm, Dinner tickets given out at 5:15pm and 6:10pm.
LUMS on 2nd & 4th Saturdays: homemade meals; doors at 10am, meal at 11am.
Anchor of Hope 134 E Cordova M-F, 1-4pm
Food Banks Call 876-3601 for locations.
INEXPENSIVE MEALS AND FOOD
Evelyne Saller Centre 320 Alexander, 665-3075: Cafeteria: breakfast, 10am, $2.00; lunch, 11am, $2.00; supper til 5:50pm, $2.00.
411 Seniors' Centre 684-8171, 705-333 Terminal, Cafeteria; breakfast to $3, lunch to $3.25; Monday-Friday, 8:15-3pm, Sat. 9-2pm
Carnegie Centre 665-2220, 401 Main: Concession/kitchen: prep & operation by staff & volunteers. Pre-fixed # of breakfasts (45) at 10am. $2.00; Lunches 6 days, noon, $2.75; Dinners (40) 5 nights, 5:00pm, $3.50.
Downtown Eastside Community Store 778-371-0063, 179 E. Hastings: Sells low cost groceries to low-income residents.
FOR PSYCHIATRIC CLIENTS
Kettle Friendship Society 251-2854, 1725 Venables: Lunch at 11:30am, $1
Coast Club House 872-3502, 295 E.11th: Lunch M-F, $1.
ORGANIC, WHOLE FOODS
Sweet Cherubim, Drive Organics, E. E. Food Co-op 1000-block, Commercial Drive.
Small Potatoes 215-7783, 1660 E. Hastings Order by phone, home delivery.
FREE
CLOTHING -INEXPENSIVE CLOTHING, FURNITURE
& HOUSEHOLD GOODS
FREE CLOTHING
First United Church 681-8365, 320 E. Hastings: Emergency clothing only.
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 681-8480, 302 Columbia: Women & children.
Crabtree Corner 216-1650, 533 E. Hastings: Women & children.
INEXPENSIVE CLOTHING, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS
First United Thrift 569-1117, 340 E. Hastings Monday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm
UGM Market 659 E. Hastings:
Clothes, blankets, dishes, furniture.
VG Hospital Thrift 100-block E. Broadway
411 Senior's Centre: 705-333 Terminal, Mon-Fri, 10-2
Value Village 1820 E. Hastings: New & used furniture, clothing, household goods, shoes.
Salvation Army 261 E.12th Ave: Beds, furniture, appliances, household goods, clothing, reconditioned items.
OTHER SERVICES
Co-op Radio 684-8494, 360 Columbia St: Local music, ethnic issues, political commentary. Global audience. (100.5 FM).
Tenants' Resource and Advisory Centre 255-0546
Neighbourhood Housing Society 331-8757
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-Thursday 11-5, Friday 12-6.
BC Men's Resource Centre 878-9033
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
PACE Cellular (weekends & evenings).............786-5437
W.I.S.H.........................................669-WISH
EMERGENCY SERVICES..............................660-4927
YOUTH DETOX.....................................872-4349
ADOLESCENT SERVICES UNIT........................660-9376
COVENANT HOUSE................................. 685-7474
RICHARDS STREET CLINIC..........................660-6776
NEXUS...........................................660-5216
PARC............................................681-2122
BATTERED WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICE..... ...687-1867
AIDS VANCOUVER HELPLINE.........................687-2437
CHILDREN'S HELP LINE..........Dial 0 ask for Zenith 1234
LINKS
The People's University. Free tuition and text books. Fully accredited in partnership with UC Berkley.
Atira Women's Resource Society
Vancouver Women's Health Collective
NOTES
The Ray-Cam Community Centre provides services and programs for children and families, including English as a Second Language classes, seniors programming, singing and sports opportunities, tutoring and computer stations.
Another, the Strathcona Community Centre operated by the Vancouver Parks Board, offers fitness and martial arts classes, special events, a pre-school, after school care, general recreation, arts and crafts programs and free showers.
The Carnegie Centre, located at Hastings and Main Streets, serves food, provides live music several times a week and offers free art sketching opportunities since the early 1980s.
The LifeSkills Centre on Cordova Street across from Oppenheimer Park offers activities such as crafts, sports and special community events and lunches.
The IATSE, Local 118 puts on annual turkey dinners and clothing give-aways at the park just before Christmas.
The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre at 302 Columbia St. at Cordova provides the Relocation Project/Bridge Housing aids women in need of emergency housing.
The Evelyne Saller Centre, on Alexander Street, known to locals as The 44 (from a previous address on E. Cordova St.) provides low cost meals, a TV room, pool table, laundry facilities, showers and out-trips.
WISH, a drop-in centre for female survival sex workers located at 330 Alexander Street, is open Sunday - Friday evenings, and offers a hot meal, showers, a literacy program, makeup, clothing and hygiene supplies, and a safe space for women to gather.
The Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement on E. Cordova St.
Downtown East Side Walking Tour
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