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Salvation Army Drop in Center

Our Drop in Center is open to the public Monday to Friday, Offers, Day time shelter and activities, ex, pool, netfles, crib, board games, and tournaments. We have a coffee bar, and canteen, as well as showering services. Monday mornings we offer knitting and Monday afternoon craft classes. Free fitness center, weight and exercise room.more info

Address / Contact Info
Salvation Army, Drop in Center
272 Borland Street
, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1R3
Phone: (250) 392-2423
Fax: (250) 392-6467
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Salvation Army Food Bank

Food Bank Grociers and Food for individuals and low income families. Open for public Monday, Wednesday and Friday By appointment only. Must call in advance.more info

Address / Contact Info
Salvation Army, Food Bank
272 Borland Street
, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1R3
Phone: (250) 392-2423
Fax: (250) 392-6467
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Salvation Army Thift Store

Our store is open to the public for Second hand clothing and household items.more info

Address / Contact Info
Salvation Army, thrift Store
267 Borland Street
, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1Z4
Phone: (250) 392-2423
Fax: (250) 392-6467
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Shelter Services

The Shelter is available 24 hours a day and provides no cost overnight accommodation to transients and those temporarily without housing and in crisis situations. The Shelter has thirty beds including a family unit.more info

Address / Contact Info
Cariboo Friendship Society
99 South Third Avenue
, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1J1
Cariboo Friendship Society Reception: (250) 398-6831
Shelter Cordless Phone: (250) 398-6821
Fax: (250) 398-6115
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Special Transportation Subsidy

Provided to recipients of disability assistance who live in areas where the Bus Pass program is available, but are unable to use public transportation due to their disability or because it would make their disability worse.more info

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BC Employment and Income Assistance Services
Toll-free: 1-866-866-0800
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Supplementary Assistance

A variety of supplementary benefits and supports are available depending on category of income assistance being received.more info

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BC Employment and Income Assistance Services
Toll-free: 1-866-866-0800
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Supported Independent Living Program

Assists clients with mental, physical,developmental disabilities to live successfully in the community. Provides a variety of day to day physical, emotional, and social supports, advocacy, and life skills assistance.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Mental Health Association South Cariboo
555 B South Cedar Ave.
, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0
Phone: (250) 395-4883
SIL: (250) 706-9819
Fax: (250) 395-1183

Travel Assistance Program

Offers travel discounts to eligible BC residents enrolled in the Medical Services Plan who must travel within the province for medical services not available in their community and whose travel expenses are not covered by third party insurance or other government programs.more info

Address / Contact Info
General Inquiries: 1-800-663-7100
Obtain Confirmation Number: 1-800-661-2668
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Travel Treatment Fund

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

Address / Contact Info
Candian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Toll-Free: 1-888-939-3333
Fax (toll-free): 1-888-675-6507
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Women and Girl's Safety, Support, Health and Education

The Women’s Contact Society exists to provide support and services to all women and girls that improves their quality of life and empowers them to change ideas, laws and situations that denies equality in Williams Lake and area.more info

Address / Contact Info
Women's Contact Society
P.O. Box 4094, 51A South Fourth Avenue
, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1J6
Phone: (250) 392-4118
Fax: (250) 392-4145
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