Social Services - Service Available in: English Language

The Campbell River Hospice Society exists to provide compassionate support and companionship to meet the needs of individuals facing death, their families and their friends, and to those grieving a loss due to death. We are a dynamic non-profit society that offers end-of-life care and bereavement (grief) support services to the people of Campbell River and surrounding area free of charge. more info

The Campbell River Volunteer Society works with volunteers and non-profit organizations to enhance community engagement. more info

For women of all ages and their children, we promote equality and respect for all people in our community through education, support, communication and empowerment of women in a safe and unique environment. Our goal is to value women’s history and celebrate our accomplishments.more info

handyDART is an accessible, door-to-door shared transit service for people with permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent them from using fixed-route transit without assistance from another personmore info

The Immigrant Welcome Centre assists immigrants and their families to settle and adapt to our community. Our services include assistance with access to government and social services, citizenship applications and English language classes. We work towards the elimination of racism and promote inclusion.more info

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We offer free clothing and hygiene supplies to all women from our community. Some supplies we offer are: Toothbrushes Toothpaste Sanitary Pads or Tampons Shampoo Conditioner Body Wash or Bar Soap Body Lotion Depending on donations from our community we may have the following available: Laundry Soap Pillows and Sheets/Blankets Deodorant Hand Soap Pregnancy Tests Incontinence Pads Cotton Balls Q-Tips Hair Styling Products Sunscreen more info

The Strathcona Food Security Network is a network of organizations and community members that are working towards enhancing food security in the Strathcona Regional District by ensuring that everyone has access to healthy and nutritious food that is produced sustainably. more info

For those in need of emergency assistance, a safe and friendly place to be at mid-day for a hot meal and those needing referral assistance for A&D treatment.more info

The Lighthouse Centre serves approximately 20,000 hot meals a year Monday through Friday. We offer showers, personal hygiene supplies, laundry, and referrals to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse on a daily basis.more info