Geographic Areas Served: West Sechelt

This mobile program provides equipment for injection drug use and crack cocaine use, as well as condoms and other safer-sex items for the entire Lower Sunshine Coast including Egmont, Port Melon, Gibsons, Sechelt, and Medeira Park. We provide free, confidential and non-judgmental harm reduction services, with a particular focus on injection drug users and people who use crack cocaine, to reduce the spread of HIV and other communicable diseases such as Hepatitis. We offer needle exchange services to promote safe recovery and disposal of used needles. We provide education and facilitate access to testing and treatment for communicable diseases as well as referrals to counseling services. We also provides referral to other health agencies for clients seeking drug detox, treatment or counseling.more info

Our Volunteer Programs that are running include; Volunteer Driver’s, Meals on Wheels, Telephone Tree and the Volunteer Income Tax Service. Meals on Wheels: Volunteers deliver nutritious dinner meals to residents who are homebound or find it difficult to prepare meals. These can be delivered up to three times a week in the Sechelt/Halfmoon Bay area and up to four times a week in the Gibsons/Roberts Creek area. There is a meal charge for this service of $7.70 per meal, and 24 hour notice of cancellation is required. Volunteer Driver’s Program is for Medical appointments only, the program is available to those who are unable to access other forms of transport such as private, public, handidart or taxi services, clients must be capable of transferring themselves to and from vehicles and walking into the appointments. There is a charge for km driven, meal for the driver (if trip to Vancouver), parking and reservations. Volunteer Driver’s will NOT use a client’s car. Notice is required especially for Vancouver trips and all trips are subject to the availability of volunteers. Telephone Tree: This volunteer service offers a daily, friendly, reassuring phone call. It is available to residents who live alone and would benefit from social contact. Volunteer Income Tax: Volunteers prepare your income tax return for free. Clients must meet certain eligibility requirements based on income and simplicity of tax return. We currently have the capacity to take new clients. Also, if you would like to volunteer or know of anyone who would like to assist with any of these programs, please contact us at 604-885-8517 or scvolunteer@vch.ca Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pmmore info

If you require help getting active, whatever your current level of fitness, whatever your goals, we can help with an individualized program in our private studio in Gibsons. We offer one-on-one or your small group; in your home or care facility.more info

We are an inclusive practice offering counselling and psychotherapy for adult individuals, couples and groups who are in need of support for relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, sexuality, and grief / loss etc. We offer clients an accepting presence that is wrapped in warmth, understanding, compassion, and sincerity. Within a safe, stable relationship the seeds of healing and growth reside, thus our theoretical approach is relational, experiential, and emotion-based. We draw from attachment theories, emotion focused theories, mindfulness and neurobiology. We have experience in trauma-informed care, and work to undo aloneless one person at a time.more info

Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.more info

Vanessa is accredited as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.) by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She holds a Master of Counselling degree, as well as a B.A., B.Ed., and an M.A. in Social Justice Education. She is currently also a school counsellor in the School District 46, and has also worked as a women's counsellor with the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society. At Wavelengths Counselling, she works with older children, adolescents, adults, and seniors on a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-worth, trauma, relationship concerns, and gender/sexual identity. more info

WeBookCare is a Mobile & Web App for Caregivers to market their home care services for Care Seekers to book, improving access to affordable, quality home care. WeBookCare has a distinct appeal over traditionally favored nursing agencies because families often end up saving money because they do not have to pay an agency mark up fee on top of caregiver wages, and the caregiver still earns more. With the advent of modern internet technologies, we help Care Seekers to find local, trusted care the way they like it. Detailed profiles, reviews, basic background checks, online payment services and direct communication with the Caregiver even if the Care Seeker is miles away are just a few benefits we offer so families have peace of mind in choosing the best care available. This structure helps save up to 50 percent versus traditional agencies, while caregivers earn up to 40 percent higher wages. With no monthly subscriptions to use the app., Care Seekers pay a per home care visit booking fee. Overnights, live-in, medication reminders, dressing & grooming, personal care, housekeeping, companionship, meals, exercise, transportation, pet care & shopping are all home care services that can be booked on a regular basis or just one time. more info

Hair loss we can help! West Coast Wigs & Real Hair has been designing wigs and hair pieces for over 35 years. We specialize with medical related hair loss chemo, alopecia, lupus, medication and thinning hair. Serving the Sunshine Coast and North Vancouver.more info

Offering a wide range of donated wigs, headwear, permanent prostheses and bras to cancer patients throughout BC who have undergone surgery and cannot afford the cost of a wig or prosthesis.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