Employment, Community and Shelter Services

Employment, Financial, and Housing / Shelter

Provided by Lift Community Services

Provides shelter and job support for individuals in need.
The following services are offered:
  • Employment Services: Provides free employment assistance and support for job seekers and employers in the Powell River area and surrounding communities.
  • Emergency Shelter: The Emergency Shelter is a temporary and immediate place to stay for anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness in the qathet Region. The emergency Shelter program is open to all adults ages 19 and over, including seniors. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has 20 beds available on a first-come, first-served basis. Provides basic necessities, like a warm bed, shelter from the elements, temporary storage, meals, and harm reduction services. Staff at the shelter also work to connect individuals with resources and supports that can help them find permanent housing.
  • Community Resource Centre (CRC): A community hub that offers drop-in supports and resources to adult community members, including those that are marginalized and at risk. The centre host a wide range of services and supports, including Legal Aid BC, Public Health nurses, a free tax clinic, a community navigator to help with housing applications and government forms, computer and phone access, daily hot lunches, and more. Home to our qathet Food Hub, the CRC also hosts a bountiful community garden which is open to community participation. All services are free of charge.

604-485-2004

Public email: contact@liftcommunityservices.org

Website: https://liftcommunityservices.org...

#218, 6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, British Columbia

Cost: No cost

Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Lift Community Services:

Availability

Service area: Powell River + show cities

Service area cities: Powell River

Service Types Provided
Employment
  • Employment Support
Financial
Housing / Shelter
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person

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  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
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  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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