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Community Resource Centre

The Community Resource Centre (CRC) is open for drop-in Monday to Thursday, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, or by appointment.

Free coffee and snacks are available during drop-in, along with:

Legal Aid support
A public health nurse
Employment services
Income connections such as the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
A seasonal tax clinic
ID and documentation support

Our staff and volunteers are here to help you with housing applications and government forms; accessing our laundry, computer, print and phone services; homelessness prevention supports, and community referrals.

In addition to our drop-in supports, the Community Resource Centre also hosts other programming including SUSTAIN (Substance Users Supporting and Moms Stop the Harm.

Our Supports

Hot meals
We serve a free, hot lunch at 12:00 pm, Monday – Thursday.

Nurse drop-in clinic
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 1pm– 2:30pm, a RN is available on a drop-in basis to assist with public health care needs, such as: immunizations, quitting smoking, chronic health conditions, general health / healthy living, harm reduction, sexually transmitted infections, HIV & Hepatitis, emergency contraceptive pill, pregnancy testing, prenatal care, and baby & child health.

Legal Aid Clinic
Every Wednesday from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Drop in for legal aid referrals and supports; referrals for indigenous justice navigation and outreach; and lawyer support

No-cost Laundry Services
We have two washing machines and two dryers available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. Last load must be started no later than 2:30pm.

Community Referrals
Our staff can help connect you with additional community resources, and assist on applications for housing and benefits.

Donations Fridge
We have a “free fridge” stocked by community members and local businesses. Salads, baked goods, prepared meals and more are often available. First come, first served.

Accessing our Services

Who can access the CRC supports?

Anyone 19 years and older. Younger ages must be accompanied by a guardian.

Is there a cost for the supports?

Our services are free although donations are accepted from those who are able to give.

Can I get my taxes done now?

Taxes may be dropped off year-round.

In the off-season (May through January), taxes are picked up once per month and processed within a week. During tax season they are picked up daily and processed within a few days. Drop-off and pick-up is available between 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm.

Can you provide me with a lawyer?

We provide a direct link to Legal Aid BC, who offer assistance with Family Law, Children/MCFD, Criminal Law, and Refugees and Immigrants.

We do not give legal advice, and we are not paralegals.

Can I volunteer with you?

We’d like that! Please stop by the front desk during drop-in hours and let us know you’re interested. We have a short process to find out if we’ll be the right fit for each other, and all volunteers must pass a criminal record check.