Provides support and education for individuals living with HIV and/or hepatitis C through their Positive Wellness Program.
ALANON
Support for relatives and friends of alcoholics.
(250) 726-7279
ALBERNI VALLEY EMPLOYMENT CENTRE
Port Alberni: 250-724-4560 Fax: 250-724-4565 (4805-B Mar Street) -------------------------------------------------
Ucluelet: 250-726-4243 Fax: 250-726-2975 (101-1801 Bay Street) --------------------------------------------------
Tofino: 250-725-8805 Fax: 250-725-2845 (381 Main Street) ------------------------------------------------------
Alberni Valley Employment Centre is the WorkBC Employment Services Centre for the Alberni-Clayoquot region of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Together with their Service Partners, INEO Employment Services and Community Futures, they are responsible for delivering the Employment Program of BC, providing employment assistance to job-seekers in Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet and surrounding communities.
AVEC provides services for all your employment and career needs, including Job Search Assistance, Career Planning, Training Opportunities, Wage Subsidies and Self-Employment Services to eligible job seekers.
Visit one of their self-serve Resource Centres, where you can find job search information and access computers, phones, fax machines and photocopiers for job search activities. Their helpful staff can assist you with updating your resumé and cover letter, help you with online job applications, and provide up-to-date advice on where and how to apply for jobs.
381 Main Street, Box 1050
Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
101-1801 Bay Street, Box 38
Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
Tofino Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed from 12:00 - 1:00 for lunch) ------
Ucluelet Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed from 12:00 - 1:00 for lunch)
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Call to find meeting times and locations.
(250) 726-2712
(250) 726-4220
AMBULANCE - FIRE - POLICE
Emergengy services
911
CHILD & YOUTH FAMILY ADVOCATE
The Representative for Children and Youth supports children, youth and families who need help in dealing with the child-serving system, provides oversight to the Ministry of Children and Family Development and advocates for improvements to the child-serving system.
1-800-476-3933
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN
Provides mobile Screening Mammography services to communities throughout British Columbia.
1-800-663-9203
HEALTH LINK BC
By calling 8-1-1 you can speak to a health services representative, who can connect you with a registered nurse, registered dietitian, or a pharmacist. They will help you get the information you need to manage your health concerns or those of your family. Available 24 hours. Call to speak to a Nurse 24/7 about non-emergency health concerns. Pharmacists are available 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Dietitians are available 8:00am - 8:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Fridays.
811
CHILDREN WHO WITNESS ABUSE COUNSELLING, WCRS
The Children Who Witness Abuse Counselling Program offers: - Individual or group counselling for the child or youth - Support for the parent or caregivers
(250) 726-2343
CHILDREN'S HELPLINE
When it concerns abuse, anyone can call the Helpline for Children ... anytime, day or night. Simply dial "310-1234 (no area code needed)".
310-1234
COAST GUARD/SEARCH & RESCUE
Marine, Air Search & Rescue (EMERGENCY NUMBER)
1-800-567-5111
COASTAL FAMILY RESOURCE COALITION
The Coastal Family Resource Coalition is an interdisiplinary group of service providers in the West Coast Central Region who meet monthly to plan around child, youth, and family development and health.
(250) 266-2434
Faye Missar
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES - VIHA
(250) 725-4020
VIHA Public Health Nurse
COMMUNITY LIVING BC
Behavioural Consultant Referrals Programming for special needs children/adults
(250) 723-1017
COMMUNITY YOUTH/ FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER, WCRS
The Community Youth Worker Program Offers: Individual or group counselling for the child or youth Support for the parent or caregivers
(250) 726-2343
CRIMESTOPPERS
Anonymous reporting of crimes
1-800-222-8477
NUU-CHAH-NULTH COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES TOFINO OFFICE
Nuu-Cha- Nulth Community and Human Services office for central region.
250-725-3367
fax 250-725-2158
1-866-901-3367
Laverne Frank, Reception Jennifer Touchie, Infant Development Margaret Bird, Counsellor Ed Mack, USMA Family Development Anita Charleson, Child and Youth MH Christine Curley, Ccommunity Health Nurse Laurie Hannah, Aboriginal Supported Child Development Ann Marshall, Quu?usa Program
NUTRITION RESOURCES
(250) 731-1315
Port Alberni Health Unit
FAMILY SUPPORT - NTC
supports at-risk families and youth in making positive lifestyle choices and in strengthening their parenting skills.
250-725-3367
Ed Mack
DIABETES RESOURCES
Contact for diabetes resources.
(250) 731-1315
Port Alberni Health Unit