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Family Services - Getting Help

Anger Management

3rd Floor, Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue, V8A 5R3

604 485 3300   After Hours Pager: 604 485 3301
Fax: 604 485 3303
HOURS: 8:30 - 4:30 weekdays

Website

A group that teaches skills for management of reasonable and unreasonable anger, problem-solving and communication skills with a stated goal and expectation that behaviour changes will occur in that anger and problems will be dealt with in a better and more constructive manner.

Meetings:  Weekly 5:30 - 7:00 pm (usually Wednesdays) for 8 weeks
Hospital 3rd floor group room

Change Ways

Mental Health & Addiction Services

3rd Floor, Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue, V8A 5R3

604 485 3300   After Hours Pager: 604 485 3301
Fax: 604 485 3303
HOURS: 8:30 - 4:30 weekdays

Website

An program for those who have been experiencing depression, anxiety or facing distressing situations  teaching participants the skills necessary to manage their future difficulties themselves. Emphasis is placed on the development of personal goals and on the methods of meeting these goals.

Meetings:  Weekly 10:00 - 12:00 for 8 weeks
Hospital 3rd floor group room

Children and Family Development

Powell River Family Services
6944 Alberni Street, V8A 2C1

604 485 0600    Fax: 604 485 5498

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday – Friday

Website

Easter Seal House

3981 Oak Street, Vancouver  V6H 2M7

604 736 3475  Fax::   604 736 3495

Website   Email
Bookings, reservations, cancellations only: 1 800 818 3668

"Home away from home" for families visiting Vancouver to obtain medical treatment. Easter Seal House in Vancouver provides a low cost, caring place to stay. See website for more details. Reservations by phone only.

Employment & Income Assistance

6944 Alberni Street, V8A 2C1

604 485 0633   Fax: 604 485 7962

Provincial Website

Income Assistance, Day Care subsidy, support for persons with disabilities, and Family Maintenance Program.  HOURS: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  Monday - Friday.

Family Justice Services

#13 - 6953 Alberni Street, V8A 2B8
Provincial Courthouse

Marc Lavertu  Family Justice Worker
604 485 3605     Cell: 604 740 1361
1 888 245 1903   Fax:   604 485 3606

Website

A network of programs and services designed to help manage separation and divorce, child custody, guardianship, access and support, and the division of property.

John Howard Society

4695F Marine Avenue V8A 2L2
604 485 2436

Regional Website

Effective, just and humane responses to the causes and consequences of crime, the John Howard Society of Canada is an organization of provincial and territorial Societies comprised of and governed by people whose goal is to understand and respond to problems of crime and the criminal justice system.

See website for list and details of programs.

Powell River Child, Youth & Family Services Society

#202, 7373 Duncan Street V8A 1W6

604 485 3090   Fax: 604 485 4215    Email

Family Preservation & Reunification Services
Parent training & support services for families who are experiencing complex problems that may be multi-generational and include such difficulties as historical abuse, grief & loss, a high degree or conflict &/or substance abuse.  Services are provided in-centre or in the family’s natural setting, as appropriate.  Includes supervised access and homemaker services as directed by the Ministry of Children & Family Development.  Referral through the ministry.

Office Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

Rotary Club

PO Box 74,  V8A 4Z5

National Website  Powell River Website

An organization of business and professional leaders, men and women, united world-wide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all locations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Sponsors an International Youth Exchange Program.

Meetings: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the Town Centre Hotel.

Royal Canadian Legion

Branch #164

6811 Alexander Street, V8A 2A9 (faces Marine Avenue, downtown)

604 485 4870
Bruce Lyster     604 485 4870
Valerie Markle   604 485 4870
Service Officer: Ben Blyth    604 483 2454

Office Hours: 10:00 - 2:00 Monday to Saturday

Branch #232

Legion Road, Van Anda V0N 3K0

604 486 7750
Jamie Mckay    604 486-0049
Mary Gussman     604 486-7435

Hours:  opens 4:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday.
Meetings:  2nd Monday each month 7:00 pm, Texada Legion Hall.

Regional Website

Provides services for veterans and their children and grandchildren, youth activities and sports, as well as scholarships and bursaries.  Darts, shuffleboard, crib, bridge, bingo and carpet bowling.  Dancing and barbeques on special evenings. Visiting Legion members and guests welcome.

Salvation Army

4500 Joyce Avenue, V8A 3A6

604 485 6067 Fax: 604 485 6554
Captains:  Glen and Roseanne Fraser

Website    Email    Services & Programs

A resource for families and individuals in time of need, providing a variety of emergency and on-going services.

Weekly Wellness

Mental Health & Addiction Services

3rd Floor, Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue, V8A 5R3

604 485 3300   After Hours Pager: 604 485 3301
Fax: 604 485 3303
HOURS: 8:30 - 4:30 weekdays

Website

A weekly open group for people who have the need for ongoing support and connection with others. The focus of the group is on maintaining wellness and adapting to life’s stresses.

Meetings: Mondays (except holidays) 10:30 - 12:00
Hospital 3rd floor group room

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