Social Services

Police Based Victim Services provides victims of crime and other traumas, their family members and witnesses, emotional support, practical assistance, and appropriate referrals to community resources. Our goal is to reduce further trauma associated with the victimization and to empower the victim.more info

The Ruby Slipper Fund's mission is to provide support to people on the Sunshine Coast who have been affected by cancer. This includes those who are currently living with cancer or have previously had cancer (at all points of the cancer experience). We are also dedicated to supporting family and caregivers of those diagnosed with cancer as we know how much it can affect everyone. more info

Supported by local businesses, the food bank provides a food hamper on the 3rd Wednesday of each month between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Also offers other basic necessities such as toiletries, pet food, and underwear. We have been feeding up to 100 people a month.more info

Is a non-profit society, registered under the Societies Act of British Columbia. As an agency with charitable status, we seek to provide effective, efficient and responsive service to the persons we support. People with developmental disabilities and their families living on the lower Sunshine Coast (Langdale to Egmont) have turned to the SCACL for advocacy and service since its incorporation in 1958.more info

Provides programs for pregnant and new moms, new parents, children, youth, families, adults, and seniors. Also offers community support services such as a thrift shop and food bank. Main office hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 12:30 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday.more info

Volunteers gather, store, and distribute food to community members on a weekly basis. Distribution hours are 10 am to 5:30 pm on Wednesdays. Donations can be dropped off from 9 am to 4 pm Tuesdays and Fridays.more info

The mission of the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society, a community-based, non-profit organization, is to provide support and advocacy and respect the dignity of those in our Coast community who are coping with grief, bereavement and their end-of-life.more info

Provides free information and support for new immigrants on the Sunshine Coast.more info

Works to increase the safety and well-being of women who have been abused or are at risk for abuse, and their children. Provides outreach services, including advocacy, life skills support, assistance navigating the legal system, and information and referral.more info

Provides emergency housing, information and referral, outreach, support, and advocacy for abused women, with or without children, who have been sexually assaulted. Transgender women are welcome. ID is not required. Accepts male children on a case-by-case basis. Also provides public education and a resource library. Available 24 hours a day for crisis calls and shelter. Wheelchair accessible. Funded by BC Housing.more info