Burnaby Community Connections Community Resource Guide 2011

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Burnaby & New Westminster
Community
Resource
Guide 2011
Burnaby Community Connections: 204-2101 Holdom Ave, Burnaby BC
ph: 604-299-5778 www.BurnabyCommunityConnections.com
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Welcome to the 2011 edition of the Community Resource Guide for Burnaby and New Westminster. This
year we have substantially increased the size of this very popular publication. New categories have been
created and others expanded as we continue to broaden the range of information about services and resources
available to our communities.
Every efort was made to ensure the accuracy of our information at the time of publication. However, we
always strongly recommend that you use the contact numbers and websites to verify the details of the
listings, including days and times of operation or fees for services. As we continue to improve and
enhance the Guide, we encourage your comments and suggestions for future inclusions, changes or deletions.
Disclaimer
The inclusion of agencies in the Community Resource Guide does not constitute endorsement, nor does
omission constitute disapproval.
Distribution
The Community Resource Guide is being delivered by the Burnaby Now and the New West Record to
select neighbourhoods. The Guide will also be available for pick-up at various locations
throughout Burnaby and New Westminster, including public libraries, recreation and community
centres, career centres, government and non-proft agencies. Copies can also be ordered online by
visiting our website at www.burnabycommunityconnections.com or by calling our ofce at 604-299-5778.
Printable versions are also available on our website.
About Burnaby Community Connections
Burnaby Community Connections is a local non-proft society which has been serving our
community since 1971. Our mission is to enhance lives by connecting people to services and
fostering connections in our communities. We help people access community resources and services; create
opportunities for stakeholders to directly help those in need; and facilitate community-based
solutions to address complex social issues. Last year we provided support to people 76,204 times.
Burnaby Community Connections would like to thank the following community partners for their generous
contributions:
Connecting People, Services and Community
Information Services
Marney Godkin
Joyce Jones
Elizabeth The - Seasonal
Community Relations
Teresa Li - Seasonal
Claudine Souza
Family & Senior Services
MJ Buck
Justine Marshall
Sue Spencer
Administration
Stephen DSouza
Na (Rita) Li
#204 - 2101 Holdom Avenue
Burnaby, B.C. V5B 0A4
604-299-5778
Publisher
Brad Alden
Director of Sales and Marketing
Lara Graham
Sales
Cynthia Hendrix, Cam Northcott,
Marney MacLeod, Terri Rodger,
Ruth Lumsden, Debbie English
Graphic Design / Layout
Helen-Louise Kinton, Kirill Teterine
We are located at:
#201A - 3430 Brighton Avenue,
Burnaby, B.C. V5A 3H4
604.444.3451
www.burnabynow.com
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Making a difference in
your community
Richard T. Lee, MLA
Burnaby North
Phone: 604.775.0778
Fax: 604.775.0833
richard.lee.mla@leg.bc.ca
www.richardleemla.bc.ca
Harry Bloy, MLA
Burnaby Lougheed
Phone: 604.664.0847
Fax: 604.664.0815
harry.bloy.mla@leg.bc.ca
www.harrybloymla.bc.ca
Food....................................................................................................5
Community Kitchens & Food Co-ops
Food Banks & Free Meals
Food Delivery Programs
Community Gardens/Container Programs
Farmers Markets
Health & Wellness Resources..........................................................6
Counselling Resources..................................................................11
Family Resources............................................................................13
Seniors Resources..........................................................................16
Youth Resources.............................................................................24
Immigrant/Newcomers Resources..............................................25
Resources For Persons With Disabilities.....................................26
Aboriginal Resources.....................................................................28
Gay Community Resources...........................................................28
Housing Resources.........................................................................29
Low Cost Clothing & Household Items......................................31
Transportation Resources.............................................................31
Employment & Financial Assistance Resources.......................32
Legal/Advocacy Resources...........................................................34
Education Resources......................................................................35
Recreation/Community Resources.............................................36
Information
Drop-In Clinics
Hospitals
Addiction Information & Resources
Dental Health Resources & Low-Cost Clinics
Medical Equipment & Supplies
Mental Health Resources
Sexual Health Resources
Health Organizations/Societies
Mediation Services
Victim Services
Childcare Resources & General Information
Pregnancy Resources
New Parenting Programs & Support
Parenting Programs & Support
Families with Low Income
Meal Programs/Food Delivery Services
Health & Wellness
Private Home Support Services
Counselling/Advocacy & Support Groups
Financial Assistance & Pension Information
Housing Information/Modifcations & Repairs
Social & Recreation
Continuing Education/Seniors Study Programs
Transportation
Publications
Information & Support Lines
Youth Health Clinics
Youth Employment Centres/Training Programs
Youth Centres
Emergency, Transitional & Supportive Housing
Housing Information & Services
Housing Modifcations & Repairs
Consignment/Thrift Stores
Information
Programs
Government Services
Career Services/Resource Centres
Publications
Financial Assistance & Tax Services
Legal Information
Advocacy Groups
School Districts
Post Secondary Institutions
High School Completion/Continuing Education
ESL Resources
Literacy
Recreation & Community Centres
Government Elected Ofcials
Libraries
Tourism Ofces
Art Galleries/Museums/Theatres
Environmental & Recycling
Volunteer Opportunities
Consumer Protection Services.....................................................33
Table of Contents
604-299-5754 www.mealsonwheels-burnaby.com
Delivering Food for a Healthy and Independent Life
Our Home Delivery Meal program provides nutritious,
hot and frozen meals to people who are unable
to prepare meals for themselves.
Community Kitchens Program
www.communitykitchens.ca
Provides information and locations of community kitchens in BC.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver 604-525-9144
www.fsgv.ca
Holds community kitchens in New Westminster once a month.
South Burnaby Neighbourhood House 604-431-0400
www.sbnh.ca
Holds community kitchens in Burnaby at Maywood School
and Edmonds Resource Centre during the school year.
Burnaby Food Co-op
www.burnabyco-op.ca
An online co-op shopping site.
FOOD BANKS & FREE MEALS
Greater Vancouver Food Bank 604-876-3601
www.foodbank.bc.ca
Provides food assistance to the working poor, single parents, new
immigrants, and elderly on fxed incomes. Call for locations.
Community Meal Programs
Holy Trinity Cathedral 604-521-2511
514 Carnarvon St, New West
Provides a free breakfast every Thurs, 8-9am.
West Burnaby United Church 604-434-4747
6050 Sussex Ave, Burnaby
Provides a free/by donation lunch Tues,12-1pm.
Queens Avenue United Church 604-522-1606
529 Queens Ave, New West
Provides a free lunch every Wed, 11:30am-1pm.
St. Barnabas Anglican Church 604-526-6646
1010-5th Ave, New West
Provides a free lunch every Thurs, 11am-12pm.
Emergency food cupboard open on Fri, 10am-12pm.
Salvation Army Family Services 604-521-2421
325-6th St, New West
Provides a free lunch on Sun, 12:30pm. Emergency food
cupboard available Sat/Sun (by appt). Mobile soup
kitchen operates Mon at 7pm, Skytrain at Dow Ave and
8pm, at Southside Church, 7135 Walker Ave, Burnaby.
FOOD DELIVERY PROGRAMS
These programs deliver nutritious meals to residents who are
unable to cook due to age, illness, or disability. Call the agency
in your community for meal costs and delivery days.
Burnaby Meals on Wheels 604-299-5754
www.mealsonwheels-burnaby.com
New Westminster Meals on Wheels 604-520-6621
www.seniorsservicessociety.ca/smow.htm
Better Meals 604-299-1877
www.bettermeals.com
Ofers a wide selection of afordable, nutritious and
ready-to-eat full course meals and la carte food items.
Gold Card Catering 604-594-5520
www.goldcardcatering.com
Ofers delivery of individually portioned homestyle meals.
Dairyland Home Service 604-421-4663
www.morethanmilk.ca
Ofers regularly scheduled delivery service for over 700
products including dairy products, organic produce,
groceries, fresh baked goods, beverages, and desserts.
Call for more information.
COMMUNITY GARDENS/CONTAINER PROGRAMS
Burnaby & Region Allotment Gardens 604-842-8571
www.baraga.ca
7450 Meadow Ave, Burnaby
Heights Neighbourhood Garden hall2797@telus.net
3897 Pender St, Burnaby
Union Gospel Mission 604-525-8989
658 Clarkson St, New West
Provides a free breakfast 8:30-9:30am, and soup
11am-12pm, Mon-Fri.
Edmonds Youth Resource Centre 604-522-2327
7443 Edmonds St, Burnaby
Provides free meals to youth at 7pm every Fri.
Progressive Housing - Outreach Resource Centre
Southside Church: 7135 Walker Ave, Burnaby
Thurs, 9-11:30am. Ofers meals, clothing, shelter info,
and outreach support services. Mobile outreach units
operate in several locations. Call for more info.
COMMUNITY KITCHENS & FOOD CO-OPS
FOOD
Specializing in Osteoarthritis and Ligament braces
Custom-made foot orthotics
Full range of custom and off-the-shelf knee, ankle,
and back braces
Large selection of Sports Medicine Bracing
Osteoporosis back braces
Compression stockings (Sigvaris & Valco)
Wide range of Amoena & Trulife breast prosthetics
Custom made and off-the-shelf lymphedema sleeves
Registered with Pharmacare online!
Providing service in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
ORTHOPAEDIC and MASTECTOMY PRODUCTS
604-436-6092
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#302 - 4900 Kingsway, Burnaby
(Located near Metrotown at Kingsway & Nelson)
www.burnabyorthopaedic.com
HealthLink BC 811
www.healthlinkbc.ca
24-hr resource for non-emergency health information and referral;
speak with a nurse, pharmacist or dietitian. Over 130 languages.
INFORMATION
10th Street Medicentre 604-526-3308

Brentwood Medical Clinic 604-294-8540
www.brentwoodwalk-inclinic.com
38-4567 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
DROP-IN CLINICS
BC Health and Seniors Information Line 1-800-465-4911
www.gov.bc.ca/seniors
Ofers a single source of information about all government
services, including health services and resources.
Fraser Health Authority
www.fraserhealth.ca
Public Health General Information
Burnaby: 604-918-7605
New West: 604-777-6740
Home Health Care & Assessments
Burnaby: 604-918-7447
New West: 604-777-6700
Community Care Licensing 604-918-7683
(Care Complaints)
Health Insurance BC 604-683-7151
www.hibc.gov.bc.ca
Provides information on Pharmacare, Fair Pharmacare, and
Medical Services Plan.
Ambulance Billing Service 1-800-665-7199
Provides information on ambulance fees and billing.

BC Womens Hospital & Health Centre 604-875-2424
www.bcwomens.ca
Provides information on hospital services, research studies, and
pamphlets on a broad range of health topics.
Screening Mammography Information Line 604-877-6187
www.smpbc.ca
Provides information and booking for breast screening
programs for women 40-79.
College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC 604-733-7758
www.cpsbc.ca
Provides contact information for doctors accepting new patients.
Northeast Burnaby Organic Community Garden 604-664-8852
www.nebca.org
Stoney Creek School: 2740 Beaverbrook Cres, Burnaby
Port Royal Community Garden 604-525-7388
c/o Queensborough Community Centre
(garden location: Star Cres. at foot of Ewen Ave, Queensborough)
New Westminster Community Gardening 778-372-1333
www.nwcgs.com
Biggest Little Garden in Town 604-522-3722x117
www.biggestlittlegarden.com
New West residents with low income living in apartments and
townhomes may be eligible for a free vegetable container
program. Available to others for a fee. Call for more information.
Please confrm locations and times for these seasonal markets.
Burnaby Farmers Market lynhainstock@hotmail.com
www.artisanmarkets.ca
Deer Lake Park: 4949 Canada Way (City Hall)
Saturdays, 9am-2pm, from May thru October.
Royal City Farmers Market 778-928-7236
www.rcfm.ca
Tipperary Park, (end of 4th St, of Royal Ave)
Thursdays, 3-7pm, from June thru October.
SFU Pocket Market 778-782-8763
www.sfulocalfood.ca/pocket-farmers-market
Cornerstone Town Square (by upper bus loop)
Wednesdays, 12-6pm, from May thru October.
FARMERS MARKETS
HEALTH &
WELLNESS RESOURCES
Voted Best Hearing Centre for 12 years in a row!
Your hearing is a priceless gift. Dont take it for granted.
Call us today to book your free consultation.
Metrotown Centre 604-434-2070
Guildford Town Centre 604-583-1316 Coquitlam Centre 604-464-8090
Comprehensive testing and consultation
Custom noise protection and swim molds
Batteries and accessories
Quality products sensibly priced
Latest digital technology
All make repair service
BC Womens Hospital & Health Centre 604-875-2424
www.bcwomens.ca
4500 Oak St, Vancouver
Burnaby Hospital 604-434-4211
3935 Kincaid St, Burnaby
BC Childrens Hospital 604-875-2345
www.bcchildrens.ca
4480 Oak St, Vancouver
HOSPITALS
ADDICTION INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral 604-660-9382
Addiction support workers provide 24-hr information and
referral to counselling, detox, residential treatment centres,
and self-help groups.
Alcohol-Drug Education Service
www.ades.bc.ca
Site ofers factual, research-based information to help parents
and teachers inform youth about alcohol and other drugs.
Access Central - Detox Referral Line 1-866-658-1221
Provides adult and youth detox referral services.
BC Smokers Helpline 1-877-455-2233
www.quitnow.ca
Provides free, confdential information and support about
quitting smoking.
Burnaby Addiction Services 604-453-1910
Free, confdential counselling for all persons concerned about
their own or anothers alcohol and drug use.
Creekside Withdrawal Management Centre 604-587-3755
Provides withdrawal management services including
assessment, counselling, medical and nursing care.
Creekside Youth Detox Program 778-241-7597
Residential medical withdrawal program for youth ages 14-18.
All admissions are based on self-referral.
Last Door Recovery 604-525-9771
Provides long-term 20-bed residential treatment program for
men who are experiencing problematic substance misuse.

Last Door Youth Program 604-520-3587
Residential program for male youth ages 14-18 who are
experiencing problematic substance misuse.
Perspectives Adult Addiction Services 604-522-3722x101
www.fraserside.bc.ca
Free counselling services available to anyone who is afected,
either directly or indirectly, by the misuse of alcohol or other
drugs. Prevention services are available for persons at risk.
Columbia Medical Walk-in Clinic 604-522-7363
107-301 E Columbia St, New West
Heights Medical Centre 604-298-4491
4446 Hastings St, Burnaby
Highgate Medical Centre 604-517-1003
7188 Kingsway, Burnaby
Kensington Childrens Walk-In Clinic 604-299-9769
www.kensingtonmedicalclinic.com
6548 E Hastings St, Burnaby
Lougheed Medical Clinic 604-421-2555
145-9855 Austin Ave, Burnaby
Metrohealth Clinic 604-433-8888
Middlegate Medical Clinic 604-522-1886
Old Orchard Medical Clinic 604-431-6585
11-4429 Kingsway, Burnaby
Station Square Medical Clinic 604-438-8288
146-6200 McKay Ave, Burnaby
New Canadian Clinic 604-412-6580
204-7315 Edmonds St, Burnaby
Clinic for government-assisted refugees. Provides primary health
care to the New West, Burnaby and Tri-Cities communities.
Welcome Medical Clinic 604-526-8905
7885-6th St, Burnaby
Royal Columbian Hospital 604-520-4253
330 E Columbia St, New West
SALES RENTALS I NSTALLATI ON REPAI RS
4437 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC
604 434-1383
Fax: 604 435-8150
Hours of Operation:
Mon.-Wed. & Fri. 8:30am to 5:30pm
Thurs. 8:30am to 7:00pm Sat. 9:00am to 4:00pm
Physician/Nursing Supplies
Incontinence
Bathroom Safety
First Aid & Wound Care
Ostomy Supplies
Mobility/Seating & Rehab
Lift Chairs
Lifts & Transfer Devices
Compression Stockings
Orthopedic & Supports
Therapeutic Footware
Sports Athletic Products
Aids to Daily Living
Nutrition & Wellness
50 Free Parking Spaces
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Medical Supplies
Phoenix Centre Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education
www.phoenixsociety.com 604-583-7166
Ofers residential addictions services, transitional housing
programs, education programs, and employment assistance.
Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-795-6111
www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca
Provides 24-hr information and referral to community
resources, counselling services, prevention resources,
and self-help resources.
Problem Gambling Counselling Program 604-726-7693
Provides counselling and therapy to individuals and families
with gambling problems in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Support Groups
The following anonymous groups are comprised of a fellowship
of men and women who help each other by sharing
experience, strength, and hope. Call for meeting dates/times.
Alcoholics Anonymous (24-hr) 604-434-3933
www.vancouveraa.ca
Cocaine Anonymous 604-662-8500
Crystal Meth Anonymous 778-371-1380
Gamblers Anonymous 604-878-6535
Narcotics Anonymous (Info & Helpline) 604-873-1018
www.vascna.ca
Overeaters Anonymous 604-878-4575
www.oa.org
Support group of men and women in recovery from
compulsive overeating or other food problems, such as
bulimia or anorexia.
Shoplifters Anonymous 604-520-1166
Al-Anon/Alateen 604-688-1716
www.bcyukon-al-anon.org
Support groups for people afected by the alcoholism of
friends and family, children of alcoholics under 19 and
adult children of alcoholics.
Nar-Anon 604-878-8844
www.members.shaw.ca/naranon/meetings.html
Support groups for family and friends of drug users.
Parents Forever 604-524-4230
Support groups for parents of addicted children.
DENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & LOW-COST CLINICS
British Columbia Dental Association 1-888-396-9888
www.bcdental.org
Provides contact information for dentists accepting new patients.
Child Dental Care Information & Resources
www.kidsmiles.ca
CDI College 604-437-8585
Certifed Dental Assisting Program
Students ofer free dental hygiene services (polishing, sealants,
radiographs and fuoride treatments) to the public.
Douglas College Dental Assisting Clinic 604-527-5464
www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/dental-assisting/partnership.html
Provides preventive dental service to children from families of
low-income. Referral is required from a local public health unit.
East Side Walk-in Dental Clinic 604-254-9900
455 E Hastings St, Vancouver
Connected to Vancouver Native Health Society. May provide
discounted emergency dental care. Call for more information
and an assessment.
Mid-Main Community Health Centre 604-873-3602
www.midmain.net
Provides family dental services at discounted rates.
MTI Certifed Dental Assisting Program 604-437-6030
Students ofer free dental hygiene services (polishing, sealants,
radiographs and fuoride treatments) to youth 18 and under.
Reach Community Health Centre 604-254-1331
www.reachcentre.bc.ca
Ofers non-insured patients discounted dental care.
UBC Dental Clinic 604-822-2112
www.dentistry.ubc.ca/treatment
Students provide a range of dental services at reduced rates.
Also ofers pediatric clinics for children under 15. Seasonal -
call for more information.
VCC Dental Assisting & Hygiene Program 604-443-8499
Call for current program details on services, discounted fees
and times of operation.
VCC Denture Clinic 604-443-8500
Clinic makes full and partial dentures at a reduced rate.
Dr. Angie Chan
Dr. Neeta Popat
cleaning lling childrens dentistry whitening invisalign
endodontics (root canals) periodontics (gums) & general dentistry
BURNABY DENTAL CENTRE
Thank you for your continued support in voting us Best of Burnaby - Dental Clinic
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For appointment: 604-294-3271 www.burnabydentalcentre.com
OPEN EVENINGS & WEEKENDS
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Canadian Red Cross Society - `
HELP - Health Equipment Loans Programs
www.redcross.ca/lowermainland
Referrals are required by a health professional.
Health Equipment Loans 604-522-7092
Edmonds Resource Centre
105-7355 Canada Way, Burnaby.
Short-term medical equipment loans to all ages and
income levels.
Aids to Independent Living 604-709-6600
Long-term medical equipment loans to eligible continuing
care clients.
Childrens Medical Equipment Loans 604-709-6600
Recycles and loans medical and therapeutic equipment
to eligible children and youth up to age 19.
BCITS - Technologies for Independent Living 604-326-0175
www.bcits.org
Equipment loans assist severely disabled persons with
electronic control of lights, tv, and phone. A range of
communication aids are also available. Applicants must
qualify for the program.
Medical Equipment Registry 604-324-3670
www.vcn.bc.ca/svsn
Referral service operated by South Vancouver Seniors Network
links people with used medical equipment for purchase or sale.
Fraser Health Lifeline 604-517-8617
www.fraserhealth.ca
(Your Care > Home Health > Care In Your Home > Lifeline)
Ofers a personal 24-hr emergency response service that
assists individuals to remain independent and safe in their
own homes.
Comfort Classics Clothing 604-984-8211
www.comfortclassics.ca
Clothing and footwear for seniors in care facilities or at home,
and adaptive wear for persons in wheelchairs.
Disabled Services Clothing 1-800-817-4365
www.disabledservicesclothing.com
Provides dressing solutions and products for persons with
special needs. Custom altering, adaptations, and specialized
clothing design available.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Suicide/Crisis Line 604-872-3311
www.crisiscentre.bc.ca Toll free: 1-866-661-3311
Fraser Health Crisis Line (24-hr) 604-951-8855
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information
www.heretohelp.bc.ca 24-hr: 310-6789
Fraser Health Mental Health Centres
Burnaby: 604-453-1900
After hours: 1-877-384-0862
New West: 604-777-6800
Child and Youth Mental Health Services
Provides community-based specialized mental health services.
102-4430 Halifax St, Burnaby 604-660-0602
201-1065 Columbia St, New West 604-660-9495
Early Childhood Mental Health Program 604-660-5722
102-4430 Halifax St, Burnaby
Provides community-based specialized mental health services
to children under 5.
Early Psychosis Intervention 604-777-8386
www.psychosissucks.ca
Kelty Resource Centre 604-875-2084
www.bcmhas.ca/keltyresourcecentre
Provides information and resources on mental health and
addictions for children, youth, and their families. Also ofers
resources for youth and adults dealing with eating disorders.
SEXUAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Rape Crisis Lines (24-hr)
Vancouver Rape Relief: 604-872-8212
WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre: 604-255-6344
Sexually Transmitted Disease Info www.stiresource.com
Regency Medical Supplies 604-434-1383
www.regencymed.com
Large supplier of home health care products and rehabilitative
equipment; shop on-line services available.
PrimeCare Medical Clinic
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Autism Society of BC 604-434-0880
www.autismbc.ca
Ofers information and referral, support groups for families
and caregivers of children and adults with Autism Spectrum
Disorder, an online discussion forum, library and resource
centre, newsletter, social events, and workshops for parents
and service providers.
BC Epilepsy Society 604-875-6704
www.bcepilepsy.com
Ofers education and support services for persons living with
epilepsy.
BC Lung Association 604-731-5864
www.bc.lung.ca
Provides information and assistance to persons with asthma,
emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and other lung problems.
BC Schizophrenia Society 604-270-7841
www.bcss.org
Provides information, education and support to families with
relatives who have schizophrenia or other serious persistent
mental illnesses. Also provides advocacy and support for
research.
Family Respite Services 604-608-0477
Provides respite services for family and caregivers of
people with serious mental health issues. Services may
be available in other languages.
Canadian Cancer Society Info Line 1-888-939-3333
www.bc.cancer.ca
Ofers support to cancer patients and their families. Provides
information, public education, fnancial aid, health advocacy,
prevention initiatives, support services, and support groups.
Canadian National Institute of the Blind 604-431-2121
www.cnib.ca
Ofers those afected by vision loss with independent living
skills training, safe travel techniques, support groups, library,
individual counselling, career and employment counselling.
Cerebral Palsy Association of BC 604-408-9484
www.bccerebralpalsy.com
Provides information and assistance to persons living with
Cerebral Palsy.
Sex Sense Line 604-731-7803
Provides free, confdential information and referral for sexual
health issues including sexuality, birth control, STIs, and
pregnancy options.
Options for Sexual Health Clinic 604-731-4252
www.optionsforsexualhealth.org (Clinic Services)
Provides a range of free, confdential services including STI
testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and counselling,
physical examinations, afordable birth control, and more.
No age restrictions.
*Please see Clinics under Youth Resources for more options, page 24.
Specialized Sexual Assault Services
Provides 24-hr care for survivors (aged 13 and over) up to 7
days (VGH) and 5 days (SMH) after a sexual assault. Specially
trained female examiners and nurses provide sensitive health
care which may include medical treatment, and forensic
sample collection, if requested.
Vancouver General Emergency Dept 604-875-2881
920 W 10th Ave, Vancouver
Surrey Memorial Emergency Dept 604-585-5688
13750-96th Ave, Surrey
HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS/SOCIETIES
Allergy/Asthma Information Association 1-877-500-2242
www.aaia.ca
Provides information and advocacy support services for
persons with allergies and asthma. Ofers cookbooks and
products for purchase.
Alzheimer Society of BC - 604-681-6530
Dementia Helpline
www.alzheimerbc.org
Provides information and assistance to family and friends of
persons with Alzheimers disease and related dementia.
Arthritis Society 604-875-5051
www.arthritis.ca/bc
Provides information and educational material about arthritis,
and events and programs in various communities.
Individual Couple Family Counselling in Burnaby
Please call now to see if we can help you.
Mario Testani, MPS, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Couples/Relationships
Parent Child Confict
Depression
Anxiety
604.639.3236 www3.telus.net/cfsg
OFFICES CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN BURNABY AND WEST VANCOUVER
206-5050 Kingsway Burnaby 208-585 West 16th Street West Vancouver
Mens Issues
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Separation and Divorce
Pre-Marital Issues
Family Stress
Addiction Issues
Same Sex Relationships
Anger Management
Burnaby Counselling Group 604-430-1303
www.counsellinggroup.org
Provides individual, child, marital, and family therapy, working
with a comprehensive range of issues.
Burnaby Family Life Institute 604-659-2200
www.burnabyfamilylife.org
Provides individual counselling and group sessions for both
adult women survivors of sexual abuse and children who
witness abuse.
Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society 604-291-2258
www.bsoss.org
Ofers free, confdential peer counselling services and group
support.
Fraserside Community Services 604-522-3722
Perspectives Youth & Family Outreach Program
Provides outreach counselling, referral, and support
services to children, adolescents and their families who
are experiencing substance misuse difculties or are
afected by another persons substance misuse.
Children Who Witness Abuse
Provides group and individual counselling to children
who have been afected by witnessing the abuse of their
mothers or caregivers.
COUNSELLING
Diabetes Information and Support Centre 1-800-226-8464
www.diabetes.ca
Provides diabetes related information and referral services.
For service in Chinese, call 1-888-666-8586.
Down Syndrome Research Foundation 604-444-3773
www.dsrf.org
Conducts research and develops innovative programs and
interventions for people of all ages with Down Syndrome and
other intellectual disabilities. Ofers referral and reference
services through a resource library, workshops for families and
professionals. Programs include: infant development, early
foundations preschool, computer and employment training,
speech and language development.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC 604-736-4404
www.hsf.ca
Provides heart disease and stroke related information.
Kidney Foundation of Canada 604-736-9775
www.kidney.bc.ca
Provides information about kidney and related diseases.
MEFM Societies of BC 604-878-7707
(Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia)
www.mefm.bc.ca
Provides information, referrals to self-help groups, educational
material and quarterly newsletters to the public.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 604-689-3144
www.mssociety.ca/bc
Provides information, referral and support services to persons
with MS.
Muscular Dystrophy Canada 604-732-8799
www.muscle.ca
Provides information and assistance to persons with MD.
Osteoporosis Canada 1-800-463-6842
www.osteoporosis.ca
Provides information and referral to support groups. Also ofers
educational videos, books for sale, and a small lending library.
Parkinson Society of BC 604-662-3240
www.parkinson.bc.ca
Provides info, lending library, newsletter and counselling for
persons with Parkinsons Disease and their families.
Stroke Recovery Association of BC 604-688-3603
www.strokerecoverybc.ca
Provides information to assist stroke recovery. An information
kit and quarterly newsletters are available.
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
www.widhh.ca 604-736-7391
TTY: 604-736-2527
Trained staf provide advice and hearing tests. Centre has
recycled hearing aids and special equipment for the deaf and
hard of hearing. Sign language and interpreting services are
available. Services are also available in Cantonese, Mandarin,
and French.
RESOURCES
Dental Assisting Early Childhood Educator
Did You Know?
MORE MTI Trains Early Childhood
Educators than any other college in BC
Did You Know?
BEFORE
100% of our Dental Grads had
employment they graduated
Financial Assistance may be
available to eligible students. 604 437-6030
Suite 100 - 6446 Nelson Ave Burnaby
www.fsgv.ca
Ofers afordable counselling programs and other support
services to families, individuals, and youth throughout the
Lower Mainland.
New Westminster UBC Counselling Centre 604-525-6651
Provides free counselling to adults, adolescents, and families.
Marriage Project 604-202-3393
www.themarriageproject.com
Provides pre-marriage counselling and workshops.
Atira Womens Resource Society 604-331-1407
www.atira.bc.ca
Provides housing, counselling, advocacy and support to
women experiencing abuse, violence, drug and alcohol or
mental health issues.
Battered Women Support Services 604-687-1867
www.bwss.org
Provides counselling, support, and advocacy for women who
have experienced abuse.
The Bridging Employment Program 604-431-6894
www.success.bc.ca
Program is directed at women who have experienced violence
or abuse. Individualized plans are created for each participant
that include employment counselling, clinical counselling,
skill-building workshops, practicum placement, and participant
supports, as needed.
Christian Advocacy Society 604-525-0999
Operates several programs serving women in crisis.
Crisis Pregnancy Centre
Ofers counselling, instruction and support services.
Burnaby Safe House
Second-stage accommodation for vulnerable pregnant
women, or abused women and their children.
Post Abortion Community Services
Provides non-judgmental post abortion counselling.
Rape Victims Support Network 778-886-7001
Provides counselling, advocacy, referrals, and practical
support to victims of rape.
Covenant House Crisis Shelter 604-685-7474
www.covenanthousebc.org/crisis_shelter
575 Drake St, Vancouver
Provides safe housing, food, clothing, and counselling for
youth in crisis aged 16-23 on a frst-come, frst-served basis.
Elizabeth Fry Society 604-520-1166
www.elizabethfry.com
Provides housing, support and counselling for women,
children, and youth.
Lookout Emergency Outreach Team 604-523-9126x101
www.lookoutsociety.ca
Ofers shelter and support services for men and women.
Dixon Transition Society Crisis: 604-298-3454
www.dixonhouse.ca
Provides temporary shelter and support for women and their
children directly feeing abuse.
Monarch Place Transition House 604-521-1888
www.monarchplace.org
Provides emergency shelter and support for women and their
children feeing domestic abuse.
Chrysalis Place Second Stage Program
12-bed residential program for women and children
feeing intimate partner abuse.
WINGS Outreach Program
Relocation and multicultural support for women and
children feeing domestic abuse.
Servant Anonymous Society 604-590-2304
www.sasurrey.ca
Residential programs for sexually exploited women and youth.
AGNES Program: Two beds for homeless female youth
aged 16-18 who are exiting the sex trade.
Shimai Transition House 604-581-9100
30-day program provides shelter to women with addictions
who are feeing violence. Must be on income assistance or
willing to apply.
BC Mens Resource Centre 604-878-9033
www.menbc.webs.com
Ofers individual, couple, and family counselling, a variety of
support groups, and a comprehensive library including books,
articles, tapes, and videos on a variety of mens issues.
MEDIATION SERVICES
Family Justice Centre 604-660-8636
www.familieschange.ca
Provides information and assistance to families that are
considering or experiencing separation or divorce.
Free and confdential. Interpreters can be arranged.
Parent/Teen Mediation Services 604-525-9144
www.fsgv.ca
Ofers free parent-teen confict mediation for residents of
Burnaby and New West. Referrals are made through the
Ministry of Children and Family Development.
VICTIM SERVICES
Burnaby/New West Victim Service Program 604-525-9144
www.fsgv.ca (Individual & Family Counselling)
Provides community-based support services for victimized
adults.
MADD Canada 1-800-665-6233
www.madd.ca
Provides support and services to victims of impaired drivers.
YMCA - 604-294-1109
BC Child Care Resource & Referral Program
www.ccrr.bc.ca
Provides parents and childcare providers with information and
referral services from a childcare registry.
The Shorty List
www.theshortylist.ca
New website helps parents throughout Metro Vancouver fnd
the best daycares and schools for their children. Parent
comments and reviews along with up-to-date government
statistics including school test scores, demographics,
satisfaction surveys and daycare sizes will be posted.
Kids In Burnaby
www.kidsinburnaby.ca
Provides information and resources for families of young
children in Burnaby.
Kids In New West
www.kidsnewwest.ca
Provides a bridge to events and information for families with
young children in New West.
CHILDCARE RESOURCES & GENERAL INFORMATION
FAMILY RESOURCES
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
www.bc-malesurvivors.com 604-682-6482
Ofers individual and group therapy for males who have been
sexually abused. Individual support is also available for family
members and signifcant others of male survivors. Fees on a
sliding scale.
Burnaby Hospice Society 604-520-5087
www.burnabyhospice.org
Provides compassionate support during the end of life process.
Memorial Society of BC 604-733-7705
www.memsoc.org
Provides information services and support for persons dealing
with the death of a loved one. Also provides information on
funeral pre-planning.
BC Bereavement Helpline 604-738-9950
www.bcbereavement.com
Provides information, referral and support for the bereaved
via phone and email.
Police Victim Assistance
Provides persons afected by a crime or tragedy and their
families with information, emotional support, and practical
assistance.
Burnaby RCMP 604-294-7602
New Westminster Police 604-529-2525
www.nwpolice.org
Specialized Victim Assistance Program 604-520-0009
Provides free support services to victims, their families, and
witnesses of crimes who are under 19. Also provides court
accommodation and preparation.
VictimLINK 1-800-563-0808
www.victimlinkbc.ca
Provides assistance to victims of sexual violence, family
violence, and all other crimes. Also assists the families of
victims. 24-hr multilingual support available.
South Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
School age childcare and programs Family drop-in and events
Youth leadership (grade 8 to 12) Community dinners Community outreach
Multi-lingual support Seniors Together group
ESL conversation Income tax clinics
Building Welcoming and Inclusive Neighbourhoods
Join us for:
We welcome your support
4845 Imperial St., Burnaby
604-431-0400
info@sbnh.ca www.sbnh.ca
Volunteer opportunities and so much more
Information Children 778-782-3548
www.sfu.ca/infochild
Provides information, support and referrals to parents and
anyone involved in the care of children.
PREGNANCY RESOURCES
Pregnancy Options Phone Line 604-875-3163
Provides information about pregnancy options.
Crisis Pregnancy Centre 604-525-0999
7416 Edmonds St, Burnaby.
Ofers counselling, support services, maternity clothing,
clothing for infants, and parenting courses.
Pregnancy Outreach Program 604-659-2226
Edmonds Resource Centre: 7355 Canada Way, Burnaby
Free support groups for pregnant women including
education, support, lunch, vitamins and more.
NEW PARENTING PROGRAMS & SUPPORT
Newborn Hotline 604-737-3737
Community health nurses provide information about children
from newborn to age 2.
La Leche League 1-800-665-4324
www.lllc.ca
Provides breastfeeding support and referral services.
Pacifc Post Partum Support Society 604-255-7999
www.postpartum.org
Ofers phone support to women, and their families, who are
experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety, and to
women who are pregnant and experiencing distress.
Basics for Babies 604-876-3601
www.foodbank.bc.ca (Programs > External)
Provides food, formula, and diapers for young infants. Call for
details and distribution locations.
Baby & Me 604-659-2226
Free weekly educational support group for moms with babies 6
months and under. Ofers discussion, support and childcare.
Baby & Me Second Stage 604-659-2230
Free weekly support group for moms with babies from 6-18
months. Ofers discussion, support, snacks and childcare.
Parent & Baby Drop-in 604-918-7605
Coordinates drop-ins where parents can meet other parents,
get answers to questions, and learn about community services.
Burnaby Infant Development Program 604-299-7851
www.idpofbc.ca/parents.html
Provides family centred services to support families who are
raising young children at risk for or with developmental delay
or disabilities.
SMILE 604-298-6245
www.stleo.ca/programsmile.html
Provides support and education for young parents under 23.
Strong Start Centres
Ofers free drop-in for children 0-5 yrs and parents/caregivers.
Promotes early learning and supports caregivers with
information, outreach, networking and learning opportunities.
Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm, unless noted.
Burnaby Locations:
Cascades Heights Elementary School 604-664-8645
Chafey-Burke Elementary School 604-664-8652
Edmonds Community School 604-257-4456
Forest Grove Elementary School 604-664-8690
Kitchener Elementary School 604-664-8727
Lochdale Community School 604-664-8825
Maywood Community School 604-664-8207
Morley Elementary School (8:45-11:45am) 604-664-8774
Second Street Community School 604-664-8821
Stoney Creek Community School 604-664-8845
Stride Avenue Community School 604-664-8853
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School 604-664-8870
New West Locations:
Connaught Heights (12:30-3:30pm) 604-517-6010
Queen Elizabeth Elementary (T-Th, 4-7pm) 604-517-6080
Richard McBride Elementary 604-517-6090
PARENTING PROGRAMS & SUPPORT
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Provides support services to families and investigates child
protection.
102-4430 Halifax St, Burnaby 604-660-0602
101-7645 Kingsway, Burnaby 604-660-9494
201-1065 Columbia St, New West 604-660-9495
Burnaby Family Life
A place to go... a place to grow!
www. burnabyf ami l yl i f e. org
Hel ping chil dren, parent s, f amil ies and t hose in need,
we of f er 101 programs and services f or you. Cal l 604-
659-2205 f or more inf ormat ion or see our new websit e.
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FAMILIES WITH LOW INCOME
Child Care Subsidy 1-888-338-6622
www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare
Monthly subsidy to help low income families pay for childcare
is available through the Ministry of Children and Family.
Burnaby Community Connections 604-299-5778
www.burnabycommunityconnections.com
Burnaby Christmas Bureau
Burnaby families of low income or on income assistance
can register to receive gifts during the holiday season.
Burnaby Camping Bureau
Burnaby families of low income can register to receive
summer camp subsidies for their children.
Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services -
Recreation Credit Program
Burnaby families with low income can apply for credits
to be used at most Burnaby recreation facilities.
Applications available at any facility.
Parenting Support Services of BC 604-669-1616
www.parentsupportbc.ca
Provides efective parenting workshops and coordinates free,
anonymous parent support circles where parents can meet
weekly and learn new ways to nurture and protect their
children.
Parents Together 604-325-0556
www.bgc-gv.bc.ca (Parent Support Services)
Ofers an education and group support program for parents
of teens who wish to develop new skills to help end confict in
their homes. Efective strategies are taught to improve
relationships, develop positive communication skills,
practice self-care and help parents regain control of their lives.
Burnaby Family Life Institute 604-659-2200
www.burnabyfamilylife.org
Provides pre and post natal support, family life and parenting
education, cross-cultural relations, childcare and childrens
programs, life skills, womens support groups, and community
building.
Cameray Child and Family Services Burnaby: 604-436-9449
www.cameray.ca New West: 604-520-0009
Provides counselling, education, outreach and advocacy for
families in Burnaby and New West.
www.fsgv.ca
Provides social services to children, youth, adults, and families
across the Lower Mainland.
Purpose Society Parenting Programs 604-526-2522
www.purposesociety.org
Provides a variety of parenting programs, family therapy and
support groups for building healthy, strong families.
St Leonards Youth and Family Services 604-524-1511
www.stleo.ca
Ofers a range of services and programs to strengthen children,
youth and families, including counselling, assessment,
mediation, life skills training, parent and teen support groups.
www.sbnh.ca
Provides support and services for individuals and families,
including new immigrants, seniors, and youth.
East Burnaby Family Place 604-444-1090
www.ebfp.ca
9528 Erickson Dr, Burnaby
Neighbourhood facility provides a resource library, toy
lending library, volunteer opportunities, ECE teacher and
clothing exchange. (Tues, Wed, Fri, 10am-1pm).
New Westminster Family Place 604-520-3666
www.nwfamily.bc.ca
101-93-6th St., New West
Drop-in program for families with children aged 0-5, ofers
scheduled programs for children to learn, play and socialize.
Also ofers parenting education, and family counselling.
Adoptive Families Association of BC 1-877-236-7807
www.bcadopt.com
Provides information about adoption through BCs waiting
child program and BCs licensed adoption agencies. Ofers
education, support networks and groups to prospective and
adoptive families.
North Fraser Resources - 604-520-2900
Vancouver Coastal Region
www.fraserregionfostering.com or www.fosterthefuture.ca
Provides information about fostering, support services and
resources for foster parents currently in the network.
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For information or to book an appointment please call:
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Debbie Clarke at 604.524.6100
New Westminster Camping Bureau
New Westminster residents receiving low income and
income assistance should call to check eligibility for
camping subsidies.
New Westminster Recreation Pass Program
Provides eligible low-income families with recreation pass
subsidies.
Salvation Army - 604-521-2421
New Westminster Christmas Bureau
New Westminster families with low income can register to
receive gifts and food vouchers for their families during the
Christmas season.
Athletics for Kids 604-221-7529
www.a4k.ca
Provides fnancial support for children to participate in
entry-level sports. To qualify, one parent or guardian must be
receiving social assistance or child must be in foster care.
Burnaby Kidsport Fund 604-294-7111
Provides grants to help pay for sports registration fees for
children ages 6-18 living in Burnaby.
BC Hydro - 604-431-9463
Energy Conservation Assistance Program
www.bchydro.com/powersmart
Provides qualifying low income households (using over
8000 kWh/yr) with a home energy evaluation, the installation
of energy saving products, and personalized energy efciency
advice, all free of charge. Call for eligibility and application
information.
BC Health and Seniors Information Line 1-800-465-4911
www.gov.bc.ca/seniors
Ofers a single source of information about all government
services, including health services and resources.
ElderPost
www.elderpost.com
Free online marketplace, bazaar, community forum, and
listing service for caregivers, seniors, and providers of services
and products.
SENIORS RESOURCES
MEAL PROGRAMS/FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
Burnaby Meals on Wheels 604-299-5754
www.mealsonwheels-burnaby.com
Delivers nutritious hot meals, frozen meals, and bagged
lunches to Burnaby residents. Call for meal costs and
delivery days.
New Westminster Meals on Wheels 604-520-6621
Delivers meals daily to New West residents who are unable to
cook due to age, illness, or disability. Call for meal costs.
Better Meals 604-299-1877
www.bettermeals.com
Ofers a wide selection of afordable, nutritious and
ready-to-eat full course meals and la carte food items.
Gold Card Catering 604-594-5520
www.goldcardcatering.com
Ofers delivery of individually portioned homestyle meals.
Lunch Program @ Century House 604-789-7942
Provides New West seniors with transportation to and from
lunch at Century House. Call for more information.
Seniors Lunch Program 604-294-7980
Provides housebound Burnaby seniors with transportation
to and from local seniors centres for a weekly lunch. Call for
more information.
Seniors Services Dining Club 604-789-7942
Provides New West seniors with transportation to and from a
meal on Tues., Wed., and Thurs. evenings.
RenColl Seniors Society 604-430-1441
www.rencollseniors.ca
Ofers afordable, nutritious, home-cooked frozen meals to
seniors. Must be picked up. Call for more information.
Grocery Shop-By-Phone 604-294-7998
Provides Burnaby seniors with grocery home delivery service.
Dairyland Home Service 604-421-4663
www.morethanmilk.ca
Ofers regularly scheduled delivery service for over 700
products including dairy products, organic produce, groceries,
fresh baked goods, beverages, and desserts. Call for more info.
COUNSELLING/ADVOCACY & SUPPORT GROUPS
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support 604-437-1940
www.bcceas.ca
Ofers advocacy, support and referral services for seniors;
abuse information and assessment.
BC SAN - BC Seniors Advocacy Network 604-684-8171x239
www.411seniors.bc.ca
Trained volunteer Advocates assist seniors to access various
services and programs that could beneft them. Multilingual
Advocates are also available upon request.
Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services 604-291-2258
www.bsoss.org
Ofers support services and peer counselling programs for
seniors.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Fraser Health Authority
www.fraserhealth.ca
Public Health General Information
Burnaby: 604-918-7605
New West: 604-777-6740
Home Health Care & Assessments
Burnaby: 604-918-7447
New West: 604-777-6700
Community Care Licensing 604-918-7683
(Care Complaints)
Seniors Wellness Programs @ Burnaby Community Centres
Programs include: blood pressure monitoring, height and
weight monitoring, gentle massage, refexology, light exercise,
health info and presentations, housing counselling, listening
post/peer counselling, friendship corner, reiki, and footcare.
Health Alert Bonsor: 604-439-1456
Health Focus Cameron: 604-415-3555
Seniors Active in Living Confederation: 604-294-1936
Health Watch Edmonds: 604-524-9060
Alzheimer Society - Dementia Helpline 604-681-8651
Stroke Clubs
North Burnaby: Confederation 604-461-1860
South Burnaby: Edmonds 604-688-3603
YMCA Healthy Heart Program 604-521-5801
(Cardiac Prevention & Rehabilitation)
www.vanymca.org
YMCA ofers supervised exercise programs for persons with
heart disease or who are at risk of developing it. Doctors
referral is required. Reduced monthly fee for seniors.
VCC Denture Clinic 604-443-8500
Clinic makes full and partial dentures at a reduced rate.
TTY: 604-736-2527
recycled hearing aids and special equipment for the deaf and
hard of hearing. Sign language and interpreting services
available. Services are also available in Chinese and French.
* Please see Health & Wellness Resources for more options, page 6.
PRIVATE HOME SUPPORT SERVICES
Provides home support services to seniors who do not qualify
for Fraser Health Home Care or wish to retain additional
services for a fee.
Bayshore Home Health 604-739-7454
www.bayshore.ca
Classic Caregivers Ltd 604-263-3621
www.classiccaregivers.com
Comcare Health Services 604-520-3813
www.comcarehealthnetwork.ca
Driving Miss Daisy Seniors Services 1-866-351-9696
www.drivingmissdaisy.net
Full Spectrum Senior Services 604-616-8401
www.ssac.ca
Home Instead Senior Care 604-267-6742
www.homeinstead.com
Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services 604-268-6262
www.nursenextdoor.com
We Care Home Health Services 604-264-9003
www.wecare.ca
Fraserside
Community Services Society
Building stronger communities by creating opportunities and
partnerships that make a difference in peoples lives
www.fraserside.bc.ca 604-522-3722 (101)
Caregivers Support Groups
Provides information to alleviate caregiver stress and improve
the quality of life for the care recipient.
Burnaby (BSOSS) 604-291-2258
New Westminster (Century House) 604-519-1066
Senior Citizen Support Services 604-294-7980
www.burnaby.ca/residents/services/vlntro.html
Provides Burnaby seniors with a range of support services,
including shop-by-phone, shopping buddies, home visits,
support calls, recreational bus trips, and more.
Seniors Services Society 604-520-6621
www.seniorsservicessociety.ca
Provides New West seniors with a range of support services,
including housing info, seniors transport, volunteer tax clinics,
form completion, meal programs, support calls, and more.
BC Old Age Pensioners Organization
Organization aims to promote the best interests of pensioners.
Edmonds Br#12 604-451-0567
7282 Kingsway, Burnaby (Edmonds Community Centre)
Meetings held 1st Monday of month at 1pm.
Queensborough Br#149 604-522-0112
920 Ewen Ave, New West (Queensborough)
Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of month at 1pm.
Sapperton Pensioners Association 604-522-0280
318 Keary St, New West
Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of month at 1:30pm.
New West Police Service & FSGV - 604-529-2459
Elder Abuse Team
Provides elder abuse response and coordinated follow-up
services.
Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre 604-408-7414
www.nidus.ca
Information and referral services for representation
agreements, living wills/advance directives, and enduring
powers of attorney.
Public Guardian & Trustee of BC 604-660-4444
www.trustee.bc.ca
Provides services to vulnerable adults or their families who
need help managing fnancial or legal afairs; assesses and
investigates abuse complaints.
Burnaby Hospice Society 604-520-5087
www.burnabyhospice.org
Provides compassionate support during the end of life process.
Memorial Society of BC 604-733-7705
www.memsoc.org
Provides information services and support for persons dealing
with the death of a loved one. Also provides information on
funeral pre-planning.
BC Bereavement Helpline 604-738-9950
www.bcbereavementhelpline.com
Provides information, referral and support for the bereaved
via phone and email.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & PENSION INFORMATION
Service Canada 1-800-277-9914
CPP, GIS, OAS, Spouse Allowance, Survivor Allowance, and
Veterans Benefts.
Service BC 604-660-2421
Seniors Supplement and Property Tax Deferment Program.
Home Owner Grants 1-888-355-2700
Seniors Housing Services 604-520-6621
Provides seniors with information on housing and
one-to-one support for seniors who are homeless or at risk
of homelessness. Also provides assistance completing all
government forms, including the SAFER application.
SAFER - Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters 604-433-2218
www.bchousing.org/programs/SAFER
Provides fnancial assistance for eligible renters over 60.
HASI - 1-800-668-2642
Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
(Consumers > Programs & Financial Assistance)
Provides forgivable loans to landlords or low-income seniors for
minor home modifcations allowing seniors to live independently
in their homes.
HOUSING INFORMATION/
MODIFICATIONS & REPAIRS
* Seniors Housing Information listings continued on page 23.
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4506 Dawson St., Burnaby, BC V5C 4C1
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7615 6th St., Burnaby, BC V3N 3M6
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1116 Austin Ave., Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5
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5234 Rumble St., Burnaby, BC V5J 2B6
604-660-7301
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737 Sixth St., New Westminster, BC V3L 3C6
604-775-2101
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www.dawnblack.ca
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PrimeCare Medical Clinic
Open for your convenience
Weekdays until 8pm
Weekends and holidays to 2pm
Walk-in patients welcomed
No appointment necessary
201-7315 Edmonds Street, Burnaby
Parking at Rear www.primecaremed.ca 604-519-3767
SENIORS
LEARN FOR FUN/TEACH FOR PLEASURE
AFFORDABLE COURSES FOR SENIORS
including computing, digital photography, art, music, languages, creative
writing, bridge, genealogy, and more. New course is Multimedia Slideshow.
College for the Retired
6650 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby 604.517.8732 cccr@telus.net
SOCIAL & RECREATION
Seniors Centres specialize in programs for adults 55+. Socialize,
learn new skills and enjoy creative leisure time. Call for more
information on fees and activities.
Burnaby: Bonsor Complex 604-439-5510
Cameron Complex 604-415-3555
Confederation Centre 604-294-1936
Edmonds CommunityCentre 604-525-1671
New West: Century House 604-519-1066
CONTINUING EDUCATION/
SENIORS STUDY PROGRAMS
College for the Retired 604-517-8732
www.cccrburnaby.org
6650 Southoaks Cres, Burnaby
SFU Seniors Programs 778-782-5212
www.sfu.ca/seniors
Ofers intellectually stimulating courses for adults 55+.
TRANSPORTATION
PUBLICATIONS
Burnaby Seniors Transportation 604-299-5778
Provides Burnaby seniors with transportation to their
medical related appointments for a small fee. Advanced
booking is required.
New Westminster Seniors Transportation 604-520-6621
Provides New West seniors with transportation to their medical
and other appointments. Call for fee details and to book a ride.
Freemasons Cancer Clinic Transportation 604-872-2034
Provides cancer patients with free transportation to and from
their cancer related visits to clinics and doctors.
Handycard/Taxisavers 778-452-2860
www.translink.ca (Rider Info > Accessible Transit)
Discounts for persons with permanent physical and mental
disabilities.
HandyDART Applications: 778-452-2860
www.translink.ca (Rider Info > HandyDART)
Provides customized transit for seniors and people with
disabilities. Advanced booking is required.
For booking, call 604-575-6600.
BCAA Trafc Safety Foundation Mature Drivers Program
www.tsfbcaa.com
Workshops are ofered for mature drivers.
BC Seniors Guide 1-800-465-4911
Guide to programs and benefts in British Columbia.
Burnaby Senior Citizens Telephone Book 604-294-7980
Book contains information about programs, benefts,
agencies, and services available to seniors in Burnaby. Copies
can be picked up at Burnaby seniors centres and libraries.
Healthy Eating for Seniors 1-800-663-6105
www.publications.gov.bc.ca
RRAP - 1-800-668-2642
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Provides low-income homeowners with grants for home
repairs.
Mobile Work Crew 604-723-3439
(Employment Services > Mobile Work Crew)
Supervised workers with physical or mental challenges ofer
commercial/residential landscaping, property maintenance,
recycling, and general labour services, including small moving jobs.
Neighbours Helping Neighbours 604-764-6601
www.larchevancouver.org
Supervised team of persons with developmental disabilities assist
seniors and others with basic gardening and light home repairs.
Senior Citizens Repair Service 604-529-1100
Provides low-cost, minor house repairs and maintenance to
seniors 55+ and low-income persons with disablilities living in
their own homes.
UBC Continuing Studies 604-822-1444
www.cstudies.ubc.ca/ahp/index.html#seniors
* Seniors Housing Information listings continued from page 18.
*Please see general Housing Resources for more options, page 29.
*Please see general Transportation Resources for more options, page 31.
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Legal Services Society 604-601-6000
www.lss.bc.ca (Our Publications > Search by Title)
Publishes When Im 64 and Benefts and Services for Seniors
guides for people aged 60 and over. Available online.
Services for Seniors Guide
www.seniors.gc.ca (For Seniors > Services for Seniors Guide)
Guide to Government of Canada services for seniors and their
families. Only available online.
Youth in BC www.youthinbc.com
Helpline for Children 310-1234
After hours: 604-660-8180
IRAYL SkyTrain Outreach 604-999-8180
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
www.kidshelpphone.ca
Non-judgmental, anonymous support for children and youth.
D-Talks (Youth Detox Line) 1-866-658-1221
After hours: 604-872-4349
Sex Sense Line 604-731-7803
Provides free, confdential information and referral for sexual
health issues including sexuality, birth control, STIs, and
pregnancy options.
Youth Against Violence Line 1-800-680-4264
www.youthagainstviolenceline.com
Safe and confdential way to prevent and report incidents of
youth violence or crime, or seek assistance from local police.
INFORMATION & SUPPORT LINES
YOUTH RESOURCES
Options for Sexual Health Clinic 604-731-4252
www.optionsforsexualhealth.org (Clinic Services)
Provides a range of free, confdential services including STI
testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and counselling,
physical examinations, afordable birth control, and more.
No age restrictions.
YOUTH HEALTH CLINICS
Burnaby Youth Clinic 604-293-1764
4740 Imperial St, Burnaby
Mon/Tues/Thurs, 11am-3pm. Youth under 25.
New Westminster Youth Clinic 604-329-1875
38 Begbie St, New West
Tues, 2:30-6pm and Thurs, 4-8pm. Youth 21 and under.
East Van Youth Clinic 604-675-3986
1669 E Broadway, Vancouver
Mon-Wed, 3-6pm and Fri, 2-5pm. Youth under 25.
Knight Street Youth Clinic 604-301-2227
6405 Knight St, Vancouver
Mon, 2-4:30pm and Thurs, 5:30-8pm. Youth under 25.
Service Canada Centres for Youth
www.jobbank.gc.ca Centres are open May-Aug. Call for times.
4279 Canada Way, Burnaby 604-437-4761x224
101-624 Agnes St, New West 604-526-4511x550
CAVE Employment Centre 604-438-3045
www.cave-employment.com
Free employment/career drop-in centre for 15-30 year olds.
Computer lab is available. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm.
New West Youth Employment Centre 604-540-2250
www.pcrs.ca
336 Columbia St, New West
Aunt Leahs Retail Training Programs 604-376-7238
www.auntleahs.org/retail-training-program.html
Ofers three month employment training programs to youth
aged 13-21. Participants must commit to four hours of
training per week. Programs incorporate classroom and
hands-on learning.
UFCW Local 247 Training & Education Centre 604-523-5410
www.ufcw247trainingcentre.com
Programs require referral from an employment centre.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CENTRES/
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Burnaby Multicultural Society 604-431-4131
www.bby-multicultural.com
Provides newcomers with a range of services, including
information provision, ESL classes, advocacy, short-term
counselling, and more.
Centre of Integration 604-759-0240
www.centreofntegration.com
Helps immigrants acquire the skills, knowledge, and experience
necessary to assimilate into Canadian culture. Ofers assistance
with immigration, job search, counselling, translation and
language training.
Hospitality Project Shiloh-Sixth Ave United 604-522-3443
Community Resource Worker assists with housing, government
forms and general information. A drop-in operates on food bank
days ofering clothing exchange, Family Place childrens programs,
resources and more.
Immigrant Services Society of BC Burnaby: 604-395-8000
www.issbc.org New West: 604-525-9144
Provides newcomers with a range of settlement services,
including community settlement counselling in various
languages, community bridging, multicultural peer support,
career services, and more.
International Credential Evaluation 604-432-8800
www.bcit.ca/ices
Evaluates the credentials of people who have studied outside
the province/Canada and compares them to BC and Canadian
standards.
Journey Home Community Association 604-568-4892
www.journeyhomecommunity.ca
Provides refugee claimant families in the Metro Vancouver area
with housing assistance and basic needs, resettlement
resources, and assistance establishing a support network.
Newcomer Youth Connection Program 778-397-1971
Ofers a program for new immigrant youth between 15-24
years who are living in New West and Burnaby.
IMMIGRANT/
DTA - Discovery to Apprenticeship
Ofers a trades exploration program for unemployed
youth15-30 yrs old. Program provides a hands-on
opportunity to try various trades such as carpentry,
painting and decorating, masonry trades,
transportation and the metal/welding trades.
Skills Link Hospitality, Tourism, Retail
Ofers programs that prepare youth 15-30 yrs old for
opportunities in high growth, high demand industries.
These centres ofer recreation services and a variety of programs
to teens and/or pre-teens, including day trips, leadership
development, tournaments, games, computers, and counselling
on relevant youth issues. Centres operate year-round.
Call for hours. Some centres require a yearly membership.
Creekside Youth Centre 604-415-7607
2720 Beaverbrook Cres, Burnaby
K.R.I.B. Youth Centre 604-524-6359
7015-14th Ave, Burnaby
South Central Youth Centre 604-433-6032
6749 Nelson Ave, Burnaby
Summit Youth Centre 604-268-1369
200 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby
Edmonds Youth & Family Resource Centre
7443 Edmonds St, Burnaby 604-522-2327
Ofers drop-in support services to youth in a safe and
welcoming environment for youth to hang out in.
Moody Park Youth Centre 604-515-3801
www.nwpr.bc.ca
620-8th St, New West (@ Century House)
Ofers a social drop-in, recreation, life skills training,
computer labs and more. Mon-Thurs, 3:15-9pm;
Fri/Sat, 3:15-11pm.
The Edge: New West Youth Drop-In 604-618-4408
Ofers a social drop-in and support services for at-risk
and high-risk youth aged 13-18. Thurs, 3:30-9pm;
Fri, 3:30-10pm.
Youth Source 604-526-2522
38 Begbie St, New West
Youth Resource Centre for those aged 13-21.
Tues/Thurs, 2-8pm.
YOUTH CENTRES
NEWCOMERS RESOURCES
* UFCW training programs continued from previous page.
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For more information contact:
Yasmin Juma 604.473.9363 ext. 127
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MOSAIC Settlement Services 604-636-4712
www.mosaicbc.com
Provides newcomers with a range of support services, including
settlement services, employment services, family services,
interpretation and translation, language instruction, legal
information, and counselling services in over 20 languages.
Newcomers Centre for Children & Families 604-254-9626
Family-friendly drop-in space for refugee parents, caregivers
and children new to Canada. Support workers help families
access support programs and community services.
Pacifc Immigrant Resources Society 604-298-5888
www.pirs.bc.ca
Ofers programs for immigrant women and their children.
Progressive Intercultural Community Services 604-596-7722
www.pics.bc.ca
Provides a variety of comprehensive programs and services to
assist new and recent immigrants with their transition within
Canada.
SUCCESS 604-438-2100
www.successbc.ca
Provides a wide range of services to newcomers including
social services, language services, health services, employment,
business, and economic development, training and education
services.
Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural 604-436-1025
Family Support Services
www.vlmfss.ca
Provides free, confdential, culturally sensitive services to
immigrants and visible minority women and their families
who are experiencing family violence. Services are provided
in over 20 languages.
Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion 604-299-7851
www.gobaci.com
Ofers a range of programs and services to children, youth, and
adults with developmental disabilites and their families.
RESOURCES FOR PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES
BC Centre for Ability 604-451-5511
www.centreforability.bc.ca
Provides services to children, youth, and adults with
neurological, physical, and developmental disabilities
and their families.
BC Coalition for People with Disabilities 604-875-0188
www.bccpd.bc.ca
BC-wide, self-help umbrella group representing people with all
types of disabilities. Publishes Transition Magazine.
Advocacy Access Team 604-872-1278
Provides group and individual advocacy, information
and referral. Assists people with disabilities in applying
for BC and Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefts. Also
provides support to clients regarding appeals, tribunals
and other disability-related issues.
BCITS 604-326-0175
www.bcits.org
Technologies for Independent Living
Equipment loans assist severely disabled persons with
electronic control of lights, tv, and phone. Communication
aids are also available.
Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program
Provides equipment and supports to persons who use
ventilators and other respiratory equipment. Applicant must
qualify for programs.
BC Paraplegic Association BC Info Line: 1-800-689-2477
www.bcpara.org
Provides information services for people with spinal cord
injuries and other physical disabilities. Ofers peer counselling
and support groups, rehabilitation counselling, vocational and
employment services, community advocacy, injury prevention,
and case management.
Canadian National Institute of the Blind 604-431-2121
www.cnib.ca
Ofers those afected by vision loss with independent living
skills training, safe travel techniques, support groups, library,
individual counselling, career and employment counselling.
Community Living Society 604-451-8699
www.cls-bc.org
Provides both residential and vocational services to adults
with developmental disabilities in the Lower Mainland.
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the art dental clinic. Besides providing beautiful cosmetic and family dentistry, we
are continuing our work of dedicated service of excellence to you and your family.
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Creating Beautiful Smiles
Down Syndrome Research Foundation 604-444-3773
www.dsrf.org
Conducts research and develops innovative programs and
interventions for people of all ages with Down Syndrome and
other intellectual disabilities. Ofers referral and reference
services through a resource library, workshops for families and
professionals. Programs include: infant development, early
foundations preschool, computer and employment training,
speech and language development.
Family Support Institute 604-540-8374
www.familysupportbc.com
Provides support services to families of persons living with a
disablility. Ofers information and referral, workshops and
training, a lending library, and opportunities to network with
other families in similar circumstances.
IAM Cares Society 604-990-0800
www.iamcares.ca
Ofers a full range of free employment assistance and support
services to people with all types of disabilities and/or chronic
conditions who live in the Lower Mainland. No medical
documentation is required.
Monarch House 604-205-9204
www.monarchhouse.ca
Provides inter-disciplinary services to individuals of all ages
diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other
developmental disabilities.
Neil Squire Society 604-473-9363
www.neilsquire.ca
Provides education, technology, and career development for
people with physical disabilities through complete end-to-end
services.
Open Door Group (formerly THEO BC Aim) 604-434-0770
www.opendoorgroup.org
Provides specialized, professional job search services for
individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment.
Opportunities for the Disabled Foundation 604-437-7780
www.oftdf.org
Provides persons with physical challenges with recycled
medical equipment and computers; also publishes a disability
resource guide.
Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network 604-439-9566
www.plan.ca
Provides advocacy services and current legal information on
wills and estates, trustees, and fnancial planning for people
with disabilities. Works with families in developing personal
support networks.
Polaris Employment Services 604-430-1557
Provides employment counselling and job placement for
people with a developmental disability. Supports job
seekers through information, resources, and access to
computers, phones, and fax.
posAbilities (formerly MAPCL) 604-299-4001
www.posabilities.ca
Ofers customized services supporting persons with
developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum
Disorder, physical disabilities, mental health or
syndrome-based behaviour challenges.
Laurel Behaviour Support Services
Provides behaviour consultation for persons of all
ages with Autism or other developmental disabilities.
Training and support for families, educators and
other professionals.
Progressive Housing Society 604-522-9669
www.progressivehousing.net
Provides afordable housing options and support services to
persons living with mental illness. A homelessness outreach
program also operates with a mobile unit bringing supplies and
services to the homeless at various locations around Burnaby.
Spectrum Society for Community Living 604-323-1433
www.spectrumsociety.org
Provides a wide range of services to persons with disabilities,
enabling them to live independently and more productively
in the community.
TTY: 604-736-2527
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available. Services are also available in Cantonese, Mandarin,
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Benefts, Services, and Resources for Aboriginal Peoples
www.lss.bc.ca
Booklet ofered through Legal Services Society provides
information about resources available to registered Aboriginal
Peoples who live on or of reserve and explains how to apply
for these benefts.
Aboriginal Child, Youth, & Family Services Team (Circle 6)
Provides support services for Aboriginal children and families,
and conducts child protection investigations.
201-7645 Kingsway, Burnaby 604-660-9544
201-237 E Columbia St., New West 604-660-9710
Aboriginal Wellness Program 604-875-6601
Provides free, culturally safe mental wellness and addictions
programs to Aboriginal adults.
BC Aboriginal Childcare Society 604-913-9128
www.acc-society.bc.ca
Ofers early childhood programs and workshops.
Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents 604-291-7091
www.fafp.ca
Provides support and services to Aboriginal foster families
providing care in a culturally appropriate environment.
Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Centre of SACS 604-584-2008
www.sacsbc.org
Supports the preservation of Aboriginal culture, languages,
and traditions. Provides education, employment, social,
and recreation services for Aboriginal peoples of all ages.
Metis Family Services 604-584-6621
www.metisfamilyservices.com
Provides supportive information and services to nurture,
promote and protect balance in Metis families.
NEC Native Education College 604-873-3772
www.necvancouver.org
Private college provides culturally appropriate and supportive
learning environment for Aboriginal learners.
Pacifc Association of First Nations Women 604-872-1849
www.pafnw.ca
Assists Aboriginal women and their families with health,
education, and social services issues. Also provides services
to Aboriginal elders 55+.
Spirit of the Children Society 604-524-9113
www.spiritofthechildren.ca
Supports and strengthens Aboriginal families by providing
information, resources, various programs and services.
ABORIGINAL RESOURCES
PUBLICATIONS
Urban First Nations Learning Centre 604-517-6191
district.sd40.bc.ca
(Programs & Services > Urban First Nations Learning Support)
Provides First Nations students aged 19 and over with
educational programs aimed towards Grade 12 acquisition.
Urban Native Youth Association 604-254-7732
www.unya.bc.ca
Ofers a wide range of programs for Native youth in the areas
of education and training, mentoring and personal support,
residential programs, sports and recreation. Also publishes
Helping Hands: Empowering Native Youth, a manual listing
programs, services, and resources for youth and their families
in Metro Vancouver.
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre 604-251-4844
www.vafcs.org
Provides programs on health and welfare, social services,
human rights, culture, education, recreation and equality for
Aboriginal peoples.
Vancouver Native Housing Society 604-320-3312
www.vnhs.ca
Provides safe, secure and afordable housing, as well as
programs and services for Aboriginal individuals and families.
Prideline BC 1-800-566-1170
Support, information, and referral phone line for the
gay community.
Prism Alcohol & Drug Services 604-658-1214
Ofers counselling and support groups for substance-use
afected lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and
two-spirit people.
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Ofers a variety of services and groups for the gay (LGTB)
community, including peer support, information and referral
services, coming out groups, social support groups, free
short-term counselling, legal clinic, health clinic, and social
activities.
GAB Youth Services 604-684-5307
Generations Project (Older Adults) 604-684-8449
Out on Campus 604-291-5933
www.sfu.ca/out-on-campus
Campus centre is a welcoming, safe, and all inclusive space for
SFU students, staf, faculty, and alumni of any sexual orientation
or gender identity. Volunteers operate a peer support program
and plan educational and social events and activities.
PFLAG Canada - Vancouver Chapter 604-626-5667
www.pfagvancouver.com
Ofers support, education, and resources on issues of sexual
orientation and gender identity to individuals, their families
and friends.
EMERGENCY, TRANSITIONAL &
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Shelter & Street Helpline (24/7) 211
Referral service for all Lower Mainland shelters, including
emergency accommodations, transition houses, food and
clothing services, low-cost goods and more.
Covenant House Crisis Shelter 604-685-7474
www.covenanthousebc.org/crisis_shelter
575 Drake St, Vancouver
Provides safe housing, food, clothing, and counselling for youth
in crisis aged 16-23 on a frst-come, frst-served basis.
Cynthias Place 604-582-2456
Provides shelter for women based on a harm reduction model.
Elizabeth Fry Society 604-520-1166
www.elizabethfry.com
Provides housing, support and counselling for women,
children, and youth.
HOUSING RESOURCES
12 beds for homeless families and single parents
(men or women) and their children.
Lookout Emergency Outreach Team 604-523-9126x101
www.lookoutsociety.ca
Ofers shelter and support services for men and women.
Dixon Transition Society Crisis: 604-298-3454
www.dixonhouse.ca
Provides temporary shelter and support for women and
their children directly feeing abuse.
Monarch Place Transition House 604-521-1888
www.monarchplace.org
Provides emergency shelter and support for women and
their children feeing domestic abuse.
Chrysalis Place Second Stage Program
12-bed residential program for women and children
feeing intimate partner abuse.
WINGS Outreach Program
Relocation and multicultural support for women
and children feeing domestic abuse.
Salvation Army Shelter Services 604-521-0363
325-6th St, New West or 604-521-2421
Extreme Weather Mats (self-referral), Nov 1-Mar 31. Availability
is dependent on the calling of an Extreme Weather Alert.
Stevenson House (self-referral on a frst-come basis)
32 Elliot St, New West
14-bed emergency shelter for men.
Union Gospel Mission 604-253-3323
616 E Cordova St, Vancouver
Ofers emergency shelter and meal programs.
HOUSING INFORMATION & SERVICES
BC Housing 604-433-1711
www.bchousing.org
Provides subsidized housing for low-income people.
Housing Registry 604-433-2218
www.bchousing.org/providers/registry
Provides housing related information for housing
providers and applicants seeking afordable housing.
SAFER - Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters 604-433-2218
www.bchousing.org/programs/SAFER
Provides fnancial assistance for eligible renters over 60.
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Please call or visit our resource centres. We look forward to meeting with you.
Afordable Housing Society 604-521-0818
www.afordablehsg.com
Provides rentals at market and subsidized rates.
Co-operative Housing Federation of BC 604-879-5111
www.chf.bc.ca
Publishes a list of housing co-ops accepting applications.
Greater Vancouver Housing Corporation 604-432-6300
www.metrovancouver.org/services/housing
Provides subsidized housing for families, seniors, and persons
with mental or physical disabilities. Also ofers low-end market
rent programs.
Lower Mainland Community Housing 604-633-1355
www.afordablehousingnetwork.ca
Provides updated lists of afordable housing to providers,
community groups, and service agencies.
New Chelsea Society 604-874-6255
www.newchelsea.ca
Provides low-cost housing to seniors, veterans and low-income
families in the Lower Mainland.
New Vista Society Housing Ofce 604-525-3288
www.newvista.bc.ca/housing.htm
Provides housing to families of varied incomes and subsidized
housing to low-income people who are 55+.
Progressive Housing Society 604-522-9669
www.progressivehousing.net
Provides afordable housing options and support services to
persons living with mental illness. An outreach program also
operates with a mobile unit bringing supplies and services to
the homeless at various locations in Burnaby. Call for more info.
Seniors Housing Services 604-520-6621
Provides seniors with information on housing and one-to-one
support for seniors who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness. Also provides assistance completing all
government forms, including the SAFER application.
Vancouver Native Housing Society 604-320-3312
www.vnhs.ca
Provides safe, secure and afordable housing, as well as
programs and services for Aboriginal individuals and families.
Residential Tenancy Ofce 604-660-1020
www.rto.gov.bc.ca
Provides landlords and tenants with information on their
rights and responsibilities, and dispute resolution services.
TRAC - Tenant Rights Action Coalition Hotline 604-255-0546
www.tenants.bc.ca
Provides tenants with information on their rights. Available in
16 diferent languages. The Tenant Survival Guide can also be
accessed online.
HOUSING MODIFICATIONS & REPAIRS
HASI - 1-800-668-2642
Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Provides forgivable loans to landlords or low-income seniors for
minor home modifcations allowing seniors to live independently
in their homes.
RRAP - 1-800-668-2642
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Provides low-income homeowners with grants for home
repairs.
Mobile Work Crew 604-723-3439
(Employment Services > Mobile Work Crew)
Supervised workers with physical or mental challenges ofer
commercial/residential landscaping, property maintenance,
recycling, and general labour services, including small
moving jobs. Ofers discounts to seniors.
Neighbours Helping Neighbours 604-764-6601
www.larchevancouver.org (Day Programs)
Supervised team of persons with developmental disabilities
assist seniors and others with basic gardening, lawn
maintenance, and light home repairs. No fees, but donations
are gratefully accepted.
Senior Citizens Repair Service 604-529-1100
Provides low-cost, minor house repairs and maintenance to
seniors 55+ and low-income persons with disablilities living in
their own homes.
NEW WESTMINSTER CHILDRENS CENTRE
If you live in New Westminster and are concerned about your childs development,
Call 604-521-8078
www.sharesociety.ca and www.sfscl.org
Our services are free of charge. Call us for more information.
A joint initiative of and
INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - SUPPORTED CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - KEY WORKER SERVICES
EARLY INTERVENTION THERAPY SERVICES - SCHOOL AGE THERAPY SERVICES
Helping Families in Need Society 604-294-3087
www.helpingfamiliesinneed.org
Collects used household items (furniture, mattresses, dishes,
clothing, and toys) and distributes them to families in need.
New West Cobbler Homeless Shoe Program 604-526-6926
642-6th St. New West
Mon-Sat, 9:30am-5pm.
Salvation Army Emergency Clothing 604-521-2421
Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm, 1-3:30pm.
LOW COST CLOTHING &
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Consign Home 604-320-3337
6628 E Hastings, Burnaby
Furniture and home dcor.
Grand Central Consignment 604-524-4095
www.grandcentralconsignment.com
46-6th St, New West
Ladies clothing in sizes 10+.
Burnaby Hospice Society Thrift Store 604-520-5082
Burnaby Hospital Thrift Store 604-434-6959
3185 Kingsway, Vancouver
Canadian Mental Health Thrift Store 604-516-8080
Orphan Aid Thrift Store 604-521-1013
Royal Columbian Hospital Thrift Shop 604-515-4815
416 E Columbia St, New West
St. Barnabas Thrift Shop 604-526-6646
1010-5th Ave, New Westminster
CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT STORES
St. Stephens Anglican Church Thrift Shop 604-421-0472
9887 Cameron St, Burnaby
Opens on the 3rd Sat. of each month, 10am-2pm.
Salvation Army Thrift Stores
4099 E Hastings St, Burnaby 604-299-0264
5665 Kingsway, Burnaby 604-433-6550
774 Columbia St, New West 604-521-0319
Second Chances Thrift Shop 778-397-3331
South Burnaby United Church Thrift Shop 604-434-8323
7591 Gray Ave, Burnaby
Opens every Thurs.,10am-2pm.
SPCA Thrift Shop 604-540-7722
Value Village 604-540-4066
Translink Customer Information 604-953-3333
www.translink.ca
Provides bus, skytrain, and seabus schedules and information.
Dial-A-Claim 604-520-8222
www.icbc.com/claims
Road Condition Reports 1-800-550-4997
www.drivebc.ca
Gas Buddy
www.gasbuddy.com
Compare local gas prices anywhere in Canada.
BC Ferries 1-888-223-3779
www.bcferries.com
Vancouver International Airport 604-207-7077
www.yvr.ca
TRANSPORTATION
RESOURCES
INFORMATION
PERSONAL I ZED SERVI CE
DE NT URE S
OP EN MON. - F RI . 9AM- 5P M, SAT. 9AM- NOON
New Dentures Partial Dentures Relines & Repairs
Francisco Gino, RDM
NEW LOCATION - 4653 E. Hastings, Burnaby 604.294.6911
Bus Pass Program 1-866-866-0800 (press 4, 3)
www.eia.gov.bc.ca/programs/other.htm
Provides a discounted annual transit pass to low-income
seniors and persons with disabilities.
The Car Co-op 604-685-1393
www.cooperativeauto.net
Coordinates a co-operative car sharing network.
Freemasons Cancer Clinic Transportation 604-872-2034
Provides cancer patients with free transportation to and from
their cancer related visits to clinics and doctors.
Handycard/Taxisavers 778-452-2860
www.translink.ca (Rider Info > Accessible Transit)
Discounts for persons with permanent physical and
mental disabilities.
HandyDART Applications: 778-452-2860
www.translink.ca (Rider Info > HandyDART)
Provides customized transit for seniors and people with
disabilities. Advanced booking is required.
For booking, call 604-575-6600.
Jack Bell Rideshare Program 604-879-7433
www.ride-share.com
Provides info on vanpooling, car sharing, and ride matching.
SPARC - Parking Permit Program 604-718-7744
www.sparc.bc.ca/parking-permit
Provides parking permits to people with disabilities.
PROGRAMS
Ministry of Housing & Social Development 604-664-0135
(Employment & Income Assistance Ofces)
www.gov.bc.ca/eia
2-4603 Kingsway, Burnaby (Metro Point)
202-1015 Columbia St, New West
Employment Standards Info Line 604-660-4946
Service Canada Centre 604-526-4511
CAREER SERVICES/RESOURCE CENTRES
AWARE Society 604-525-0294
www.awaresociety.bc.ca
228A-610-6th St, New West
Ofers job search, career planning, employment counselling
workshops and programs. Referrals from an employment
resource centre are required.
Wage Subsidy Program 604-525-4325
Wage subsidy program for job search participants who
are on EI or have been on EI in the last three years.
The Bridging Employment Program 604-431-6894
www.success.bc.ca
Program is directed at women who have experienced violence
or abuse. Individualized plans are created for each participant
that include employment counselling, clinical counselling,
skill-building workshops, practicum placement, and
participant supports, as needed.
CAVE Employment Centre 604-438-3045
www.cave-employment.com
Computer lab is available.
Employment drop-in centre ofering individual employment
counselling and career information. Computer and internet access.
Landell & Associates 604-434-2644
www.landell.com
Provides unemployed individuals with free career planning
programs and job clubs.
New West Youth Employment Centre 604-540-2250
www.pcrs.ca
Free employment/career centre for 15-30 year olds.
Open Door Group (formerly THEO BC AIM) 604-434-0770
www.opendoorgroup.org
Provides specialized, professional job search services for
individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment.
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT & FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
Brentwood Presbyterian Church
1600 Delta Ave in Burnaby
Welcoming fellowship - provocative preaching - inspirational
music - all to nourish souls to ourish in the grace of Jesus Christ
Find out more at www.brentwoodpc.ca then
come and see for yourself on Sunday at 9:45
Polaris Employment Services 604-430-1557
Provides employment counselling and job placement for
people with a developmental disability. Supports job
seekers through information, resources, and access to
computers, phones, and fax.
SUCCESS Employment Services Burnaby: 604-438-2100
www.successbc.ca New West : 604-524-2100
Ofers a comprehensive range of employment services and
programs in diferent languages to assist new Canadians
achieve career success.
Training Innovations 604-298-4757
www.training-innovations.com
Assists individuals achieve goals, manage careers, and succeed
at work by delivering community-based employment services
sponsored by the Federal and Provincial governments.
UBC Life and Career Centre (Robson Square) 604-822-8585
www.lifeandcareer.ubc.ca
Provides free career counselling and low-cost career testing.
UFCW Local 247 Training & Education Centre 604-523-5410
www.ufcw247trainingcentre.com
Programs require referral from an employment centre.
DTA - Discovery to Apprenticeship
Ofers a trades exploration program for unemployed
youth 15-30 yrs old. Program provides a hands-on
opportunity to try various trades such as carpentry,
painting and decorating, masonry trades, transportation
and the metal/welding trades.
Skills Link Hospitality, Tourism, Retail
Ofers programs that prepare youth 15-30 yrs old for
opportunities in high growth, high demand industries.
PUBLICATIONS
Welfare Resource Guide for Women 604-255-6554
www.vsw.ca/Documents/WelfareResourceGuide.pdf
Users guide produced by the Vancouver Status of Women.
Your Welfare Rights: 604-601-6075
A Guide to BC Employment & Assistance
www.legalaid.bc.ca (Our Publications)
Users guide produced by the Legal Services Society.
Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC 604-682-2711
www.mainlandbc.bbb.org
Provides consumers with information and advice about
businesses. Also ofers a dispute resolution service.
Business Practice and Consumer Protection Authority
www.bpcpa.ca 1-888-564-9963
Provides education about consumer rights, enforces consumer
protection laws, and operates a toll free complaints line.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre PhoneBusters/SeniorBusters
www.antifraudcentre.ca 1-888-495-8501
Collects information on illegal mass marketing: fraud via mail,
phone, fax, in person or internet, and identity theft complaints.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & TAX SERVICES
Government Programs
There are a number of fnancial programs and benefts for
individuals and families from the government of BC and
Canada. Websites provide access to information and
related application forms.
Service BC 604-660-2421
www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca
Service Canada 1-800-622-6232
www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Tax Information Phone Service 1-800-267-6999
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tips
Canadian Customs & Revenue automated information service.
Refund Inquiries Line 1-800-959-1956
Canadian Customs & Revenue answers refund inquiries.
Volunteer Tax Preparation Clinics 1-800-959-8281 (press *)
Call for clinic locations and dates.
Credit Counselling Society 1-888-527-8999
www.nomoredebts.org
Non-proft organization helps individuals and families in
Western Canada resolve debt and money problems.
Counsellors available by phone, in person, web or email.
CONSUMER PROTECTION
SERVICES
info@volunteerburnaby.ca
604-294-5533
#203-2101 Holdom Ave., Burnaby
Volunteer...
youll be glad you did!
LEGAL INFORMATION
ADVOCACY GROUPS
Clicklaw
www.clicklaw.bc.ca
Website provides legal information, education, and assistance.
Law Matters
www.bclawmatters.ca
Law Matters works with public libraries in the province to
provide all BC residents with local access to basic legal
information. Ask a librarian for more information.
See page 36-37 for local library branches.
Dial-A-Law 604-687-4680
www.dialalaw.org
Ofers 24-hr information on a variety of topics on law in BC.
Law Students Legal Advice Program 604-822-5791
www.lslap.bc.ca
UBC Law students provide free legal advice and representation
from clinics held at various locations. Call for an appointment.
Lawyer Referral Service 604-687-3221
Provides the name and number of a lawyer who will give a
half-hour interview and advise whether client has a legal
problem. Fee $25.
Legal Services Society 604-408-2172
www.lss.bc.ca
Provides subsidized legal aid services for eligible low-income
clients.
Pro Bono Lawyer Consultant Program 604-694-6647
www.probono.ca
Provides free half-hour consultations with lawyers to low
income people who cant aford a lawyer or obtain legal aid.
ACORN - 604-522-8706
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now
www.acorncanada.org
Engages and advocates for low and moderate-income families.
LEGAL/ADVOCACY
RESOURCES
BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support 604-437-1940
www.bcceas.ca
Ofers advocacy and support services for seniors.
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities 604-875-0188
www.bccpd.bc.ca
Provides advocacy for people with all types of disabilities.
BC Human Rights Coalition 604-689-8474
www.bchrcoalition.org
Provides advocacy and education services on human rights.
BC Human Rights Tribunal 604-775-2000
www.bchrt.bc.ca
Provides screening, mediation and adjudication of human rights
complaints.
BC SAN - BC Seniors Advocacy Network 604-684-8171x239
www.411seniors.bc.ca
Trained volunteer Advocates assist seniors to access various
services and programs that could beneft them. Multilingual
Advocates are also available upon request.
Kettle Friendship Society 604-253-0669
www.thekettle.ca
Ofers advocacy services for those living with mental illness.
Legal Advocacy Project 604-254-9626
www.mosaicbc.com
(Programs and Services > Settling in Canada > Legal Advocacy)
Provides legal assistance to low-income immigrants and
refugees in immigration law and poverty law issues.
PovNet
www.povnet.org
A searchable website for people on welfare, advocates, and
community groups involved in anti-poverty work.
Shiloh-Sixth Avenue United Church 604-522-3443x22
www.shiloh6thave.net
Ofers general advocacy services to New West residents.
Wilson Heights United Church 604-325-9944x225
www.whuc.net
Ofers general advocacy services for Lower Mainland residents.
Call for an appointment.
*Please see Counselling Resources for Victim Services listings, page 11.
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Metropolis at Metrotown (Near T&T)
www.sylvanlearning.ca
Burnaby School District 604-664-8441
www.sd41.bc.ca
New Westminster School District 604-517-6240
www.sd40.bc.ca
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION/
CONTINUING EDUCATION
ESL RESOURCES
Burnaby Adult & Continuing Education 604-664-8888
www.burnabyce.com
School District ofers self-paced and class-based courses.
New Westminster Learning Centres 604-517-6191
www.ce40.ca
New Westminster School District ofers self-paced and
class-based courses for high school completion,
university prerequisites, and language skills.
Pearson Adult Learning Centre 604-517-6286
palc.sd40.bc.ca/palc
Columbia Square Adult Learning Centre 604-517-6191
www.sd40.bc.ca/alc
Power Young Adult Learning Centre 604-517-6141
www.sd40.bc.ca/power
A program for 16-19 year olds from any district.
Sigma Young Adult Learning Centre 604-517-6292
district.sd40.bc.ca/programs-services/sigma
A fexible high school completion program for academically
capable students aged 16-18.
Burnaby School District 604-664-8888
Adult and Continuing Education ofers day and evening
ESL classes.
Burnaby Multicultural Society 604-431-4131
www.bby-multicultural.com/program.html
Ofers ESL training, support, and assistance.
Douglas College 604-527-5463
www.douglas.bc.ca
Provides part and full time ESL classes.
ELSA Program 604-639-3230
www.elsanet.org
Provides free basic English training for adult new immigrants
with permanent resident status. Call Western ESL Services for
more information and applications at 604-876-5756.
ESL Outreach Program 604-871-7145
www.eslprograms.vcc.ca
Kingsway Foursquare Church: 4061 Kingsway, Burnaby.
Provides adult literacy to advanced ESL classes.
New Westminster Continuing Education 604-517-6345
www.ce40.ca
Provides daytime, evening, and Saturday ESL classes.
Pacifc Immigrant Resources Society 604-298-5888
www.pirs.bc.ca
Provides ESL classes and programs for women and children.
Purpose Society 604-526-2522
English Made Easy Program free basic English instruction at
Queensborough Community Centre.
www.sbnh.ca/adults.htm
Provides ESL and English conversation classes.
POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS
BCIT 604-434-5734
www.bcit.ca
Douglas College 604-527-5400
www.douglas.bc.ca
Justice Institute 604-525-5422
www.jibc.ca
Simon Fraser University (Burnaby Campus) 778-782-3111
www.sfu.ca
EDUCATION RESOURCES
Purpose School 604-526-2522
www.purposesociety.org/purpose
Independent high school program for students aged 15-19.
Get in. Get Out. Get Working.
Health Care Assistant Program
(Formerly Resident Care Attendant Program)
Resident Care Attendants and Community Health Workers have an
important contribution to make to BCs Health Care system.
The HCA program at Sprott-Shaw is current and relevant to the complex
and changing health practice settings in which graduates will work.
Includes: Crisis Prevention Management & Palliative Care
SMALL CLASS SIZES MONTHLY INTAKES CAREER FOCUSED PROGRAMS
FINANCIAL OPTIONS FREE LIFETIME UPGRADING JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
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Call our
New Westminister Campus
520-3900
(604)
LIBRARIES
Burnaby Public Library
www.bpl.bc.ca
Cameron Library 604-421-5454
9523 Cameron St, Burnaby
Tommy Douglas Library 604-522-3971
McGill Library 604-299-8955
4595 Albert St, Burnaby
Metrotown Library (Main Branch) 604-436-5410
6100 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby
Burnaby Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 604-294-7450
www.burnaby.ca/active
Ofers a variety of leisure services and activities for all ages,
interests, and skill levels. Check the Leisure Guide for info
on courses, events, and schedules for all Burnaby facilities.
Bill Copeland Sports Centre 604-291-1261
Bonsor Recreation Centre 604-439-1860
Cameron Recreation Complex 604-421-5225
C.G. Brown Memorial Pool 604-298-0533
Confederation Community Centre 604-294-1936
Eastburn Community Centre 604-525-5361
Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool 604-298-7946
Kensington Complex 604-299-8354
RECREATION & COMMUNITY CENTRES
GOVERNMENT ELECTED OFFICIALS
Elected ofcials may help residents navigate various
government authorities, advocate on behalf of constituents
to ensure rightful access to government services, and respond
to grievances, questions or concerns about government
decisions.
Mayors
Mayor Derek Corrigan (Burnaby) 604-294-7340
Mayor Wayne Wright (New Westminster) 604-527-4522
Provincial MLAs
Kathy Corrigan (Burnaby Deer Lake) 604-775-2414
Raj Chouhan (Burnaby Edmonds) 604-660-7301
Harry Bloy (Burnaby Lougheed) 604-664-0847
Richard T. Lee (Burnaby North) 604-775-0778
Dawn Black (New Westminster) 604-775-2101
Federal MPs
Fin Donnelly (New West-Coq-Port Moody) 604-664-9229
Bill Siksay (Burnaby Douglas) 604-291-8863
Peter Julian(Burnaby New Westminster) 604-775-5707
RECREATION/COMMUNITY
South Burnaby United Church 604-521-9500 (Janice)
www.sbuc.ca/welcome.html
Provides an ESL class for upper beginner and intermediate
learners.
ReadNowBC
www.readnowbc.ca
Provides information on literacy programs and initiatives,
events and research.
Literacy BC 1-888-732-3234
www.literacybc.ca
Connects adults wishing to improve their literacy skills with
programs.
Literacy BC Directory
www.literacybc.ca/directory
Ofers an online directory of literacy programs in BC.
Online Literacy Library
www2.literacy.bc.ca/catalogue
An online resource catalogue that allows anyone in
BC to borrow books by mail for free.
I-CARE (Douglas College) 604-527-5409
www.douglas.bc.ca/calendar/programs/picare
Helps adults improve basic reading, writing and/or
numeracy skills.
LITERACY
RESOURCES
New Westminster Parks & Recreation 604-527-4567
www.nwpr.bc.ca
Ofers a variety of leisure programs and drop-in services for all
ages. Ofers rentals of gyms, felds, community halls and ice
time. See website for more information (Brochures).
Canada Games Pool 604-526-4281
Centennial Community Centre 604-777-5100
Moody Park Arena 604-525-5301
Queens Park Arena 604-777-5111
Queensborough Community Centre 604-525-7388
Seton Villa (Action Line Housing Society) provides seniors with
affordable supportive housing - your own suite with the support
you need... caring atmosphere, 24 hr. stafng, chef prepared
meals, housekeeping and laundry services, activity programs.
Residents are responsible to direct their own care and mobility
needs. We cannot accommodate wheelchairs or scooters.
Tours held 3rd Sunday each month at 1:30 p.m.
3755 McGill Street, Burnaby (1/2 block off N. Boundary Rd)
604-291-0607 www.setonvilla.com
ART GALLERIES/MUSEUMS/THEATRES
TOURISM OFFICES
Tourism Burnaby 604-419-0377
www.tourismburnaby.com
Tourism New Westminster 604-526-1905
www.tourismnewwestminster.com
Arts Council of New Westminster 604-525-3244
www.artscouncilnewwest.org
Queens Park, McBride Boulevard, New West
Coordinates events and monthly exhibits by emerging and
established artists. Provides info about arts and cultural groups.
Burnaby Art Gallery 604-297-4422
www.burnabyartgallery.ca
6344 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
Presents a variety of exhibitions, programs, and events.
Burnaby Arts Council & Deer Lake Gallery 604-298-7322
www.burnabyartscouncil.org
Presents a range of events and programs from all arts
disciplines. Website provides information on events, galleries
and museums in Burnaby.
Burnaby Village Museum 604-297-4565
www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
Represents a typical tram-stop community with period
costumed staf and a variety of demonstrations.
Irving House Museum & Archives 604-527-4640
www.nwpr.bc.ca
302 Royal Ave, New West
Massey Theatre and Plaskett Gallery 604-517-5900
www.masseytheatre.com
Michael J Fox Theatre 604-664-8875
www.michaeljfoxtheatre.ca
7373 MacPherson Ave, Burnaby
Royal City Music Theatre 604-522-4306
www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com
202-615-8th St, New West
Produces and presents musical theatre for the public and
provides practical experiences in musical theatre for youth.
Samson V Maritime Museum 604-522-6894
Fraser River at Westminster Quay
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 604-291-6864
www.shadboltcentre.com
Ofers programs in fne and performing arts for students of all
ages and abilities. Also presents festivals, performances,
seminars, and workshops.
SFU Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology 778-782-3325
www.sfu.museum
8888 University Drive, Burnaby
Public museum presenting archaeology and cultures of BC
and around the world. Admission by donation.
Open Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm, 1-4pm.
New Westminster Public Library 604-527-4660
www.nwpl.ca
BC Recycling Hotline 604-732-9253
www.rcbc.bc.ca
Provides information on waste reduction, reuse, recycling
and proper disposal of all materials including household
hazardous products.
Burnaby: 604-294-7972
New West: 604-527-4611
Burnaby Recycling & Yard Waste Depot 604-294-7972
www.burnaby.ca/sanitationandrecycling
4800 Still Creek Ave, Burnaby
Accepts household materials, appliances and yard waste.
Hazardous products such as batteries, paints, and pesticides
are also collected.
Burnaby Curbside Appliance Collection
Service for Burnaby residents only. Call for information
about pick-up. Appliances may also be delivered to
the above location.
ENVIRONMENTAL & RECYCLING
Volunteer Burnaby 604-294-5533
www.volunteerburnaby.ca
Promotes volunteerism and citizen participation through
recruitment and referral of volunteers to non-proft agencies
and community services.
Volunteer Community Connections 604-529-5139
www.volunteerconnections.net
Provides a Tri-Cities/New West volunteer opportunities board.
Also ofers supported volunteering for adults with disabilities.
Volunteer Grandparents 604-736-8271
www.volunteergrandparents.ca
Connects generations through two key programs: Volunteer
Grandparent Program and the School Volunteer Program.
Adults 50 years and older are matched with children (3-14 yrs)
who do not have grandparents living locally.
Go Volunteer
www.govolunteer.ca
Online database connects community volunteers to local
non-proft organizations.
Volweb
www.volweb.ca
Web-based registration system designed to connect
volunteers with community event organizers across BC.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
New Westminster Recycling Depot 604-968-4208
www.newwestcity.ca
Sixth & McBride Blvd, New West
(adjacent to the Canada Games Pool)
Kidney Car Program 604-408-2277
www.kidney.bc.ca
Donate unwanted vehicles to the Kidney Foundation.
Receive a free tow and a tax receipt. Call for pick-up.
Electronic Recycling Association 604-215-4483
www.era.ca
38 E 69th Ave, Vancouver
Main warehouse drop for electronics; will also arrange pick-up
of old computers and electronics from home or ofce.
Electronics Recycling Locations
These locations accept computers and peripherals, printers, and
televisions.
Lees Bottle Depot 604-435-3432
7385 Buller Ave, Burnaby
Regional Recycling 604-299-3121
www.regionalrecycling.ca
2961 Norland Ave, Burnaby
Wastech Coquitlam Resource Recovery Plant - 604-521-1715
Recycling & Transfer Station
www.wastech.ca (Recycling & Transfer Station)
1200 United Blvd, Coquitlam
Public hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 6:30am-5pm;
Sat/Sun, 8am-6pm. Statutory holidays, 8am-5pm
(closed Christmas and New Years Days).
Please check website for a full listing of accepted items.
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Laurel Behaviour Support Services
Empowering individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum
Disorder and other developmental disabilities.
To learn more,
call (604) 299-4001
or visit www.posAbilities.ca
A service offered by
Connecting People, Services and Community
204 2101 Holdom Avenue
Burnaby, BC, V5B 0A4
604-299-5778
info@burnabycommunityconnections.com
www.burnabycommunityconnections.com
Whether a young family raising a child or a senior living
independently, each of us will need help at some time in our
lives, for ourselves or for our loved ones. Knowing that your
community will be there for you can make the difference
between remaining lost or finding your way to help.
To make a valuable contribution to your community, please
donate over the phone, securely on our website, or directly
to our office.
With your help we can:
Give a toy to a child through the Burnaby Christmas
Bureau.
Help a senior with a Seniors Christmas Hamper.
Sponsor a family with food and gifts for the holidays.
Provide a camping subsidy to a child so that they can
attend the summer camp of their choice through the
Burnaby Camping Bureau.
Help people find the services they need through a variety
of publications, including our Community Resource Guide.

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