RESOURCES
If you need help filling out paperwork, replacing identification, or getting rides to any appointments in order to access the following services, phone CEDAR Outreach at 604-835-5225 and we can gladly assist!
Hotlines
BC 211
Dial or text 2-1-1 to connect with social, governmental, and community resources within your region.
Phone lines open 24/7
HealthLink BC
Dial or text 8-1-1 to access free, non-emergency health information.
Phone lines open 24/7
Suicide Prevention Hotline
24/7 help if you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who might be
Fraser Health Crisis Line
Provides immediate, free, and confidential emotional support, crisis intervention and community resource information 24/7.
BC Coronavirus Information Line
Provides BC residents with non-medical information about COVID-19.
Mental Health Support
For emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health. Open 24 hours a day.
Kids Help Phone
Provides referrals and professional counselling to children and youth ages 5-20.
Victim Link BC
Provides free, confidential, multilingual phone information and referrals about community resources for victims of crime.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Provides support from culturally competent counsellors for Indigenous people 24/7.
1-855-242-3310
Fraser Health Aboriginal Health Referral Line
Reach the Indigenous Health Liaison, available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. excluding holidays.
1-866-766-6960
Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service
Provides free, confidential information and referral services for people in need of support with any kind of substance use issues. Available 24/7.
National Overdose Response Service
Overdose prevention hotline connecting anyone who is alone and using drugs with a peer who can quickly call for help if needed.
Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society
Provides crisis services for Indigenous people across B.C.
One Line Referral
Connecting Abbotsford residents with necessary social services.
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Supports former Residential School students, providing emotional and crisis services 24/7.
1-800-663-1441
604-660-9382
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line
Open 24/7 for anyone requiring emotional assistance regarding missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Housing
Fraser Valley Rent Bank
Provides one-time emergency loans and grants for families and individuals who are at risk of losing their homes.
For Abbotsford and Mission: 604-851-7726
For Chilliwack to Hope: 778-771-1071
Residential Tenancy Branch
Information, education and dispute resolution services for landlords and tenants.
Rental Assistance Program
Provides eligible low-income working families with monthly assistance to help with their monthly rent payments.
Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters
A program that helps make rent affordable for seniors with low to moderate incomes.
Residential Tenancy Branch
The government department that deals with tenancy law in BC.
Subsidized and Affordable Housing
BC Housing has listings of affordable, subsidized, and Indigenous housing options for people who qualify.
Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre
Providing information, referrals, advice, summary service and full representation to tenants and advocates across BC in residential tenancy law.
Shelters
Salvation Army Centre of Hope
Abbotsford shelter that provides beds, showers, laundry, and other services to those experiencing homelessness.
34081 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, V2S 2E8 BC
The 5&2 Ministries
A shelter for men above 50 years of age.
1661 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1B8
Riverside Shelter
A 40-bed shelter open year-round.
1640 Riverside Road Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 8J2
Abbotsford Transition House
Provides safe, secure, temporary shelter and support for women, with or without children, who are escaping violent relationships and other abusive situations.
Gateway Church Extreme Weather Shelter
A 30-bed shelter offering laundry services and showers on Monday nights. Only open between Nov.1 to Mar 31 during extreme weather warnings or when the temperature dips below zero.
2884 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3Y2
Misc. Resources
Archway Food Bank
Providing monthly food hampers, free dental care, christmas hampers and more.
Food for the Soul Project Society
Provides a variety of services for at-risk individuals, including addictions counselling, primary care, Opioid Agonist Treatment programs and more.
2564 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, V2T 2Y5 BC
Abbotsford Community Hub Centre
HIV outreach services, harm reduction services, and drop-in services including daily bagged lunches, food bank, shower and laundry facilities, assessment, referrals, access to on-site medical care, peer counselling, on-site supervised consumption site, and connections to shelters.
Unit #108A – 32883 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC
Homelessness Prevention Program
Provides individuals at risk of homelessness with rent supplements and support services.
604-859-7681 (ext. 707)
Homelessness Prevention and Outreach Program
Meals and access to portable showers available at the MCC Centre from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays.
Meals, free clothing, and toiletries are available from 3:30 - 5:30 pm on the second and last Sunday of the month.
201-33933 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, V2S 2E8 BC
Take-home Naloxone Site Finder
A directory for where to find take-home naloxone kits, harm reduction sites, safe sex supplies, and overdose prevention sites in your area.
Connective Community Services
The Abbotsford Community Service Office connects people to resources including: housing, addiction services, educational upgrading, income tax resources, assistance with release planning, legal concerns and referrals, support with parole applications, and more.
Abbotsford Options for Sexual Health Clinic
The Abbotsford Community Service Office connects people to resources including: housing, addiction services, educational upgrading, income tax resources, assistance with release planning, legal concerns and referrals, support with parole applications, and more.
First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day
Enables First Nations people in BC with limited or no access to their own doctors to make virtual appointments to primary healthcare providers.
Substance Use Needs
123 Walk-in Clinic
Medical clinic offering outpatient services, including withdrawal management, counselling, and Opioid Agonist Therapy.
108-2777 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4V1
Abbotsford Addictions Centre
Free alcohol and drug outpatient services, including counselling support groups.
Abbotsford Mental Health and Substance Use Centre
Provides services such as: assessment, treatment, counselling, education, and referrals to community resources for adults with mental health and/or substance use issues.
Abbotsford Opioid Agonist Treatment Centre
Provides methadone and suboxone treatment, as well as referrals to other community services and primary care physicians.
Rapid Access to Addiction Care Clinic
Provides addiction medicine assessment, treatment support, and harm reduction services.
102-32463 Simon Avenue, Abbotsford, V2T 5E3 BC
Lifeguard App
A free app that can link drug users to emergency responders if an overdose occurs.
Youth Specific Resources
Short Term, Assessment, Response, Treatment (START) Team - Fraser East
Provides mental health crisis intervention services for children and youth ages 6-18 who are experiencing a rapid onset in extreme mental health symptoms
1-844-782-7811
Abbotsford Youth Commission
Runs drop-in programs at Matsqui and Abbotsford Recreational Centres for youth ages 12-18.
Youth Unlimited
Offers recreational and social activities, mentoring, and support services for vulnerable and marginalized youth ages 10-24.
Cyrus Centre Abbotsford
A youth shelter, youth drop-in centre and extreme weather shelter. Open 24/7
2616 Ware Street, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3E1
Youth Resources Centre
Outreach support, crisis intervention, supported independent living, and life skills classes for youth ages 12-18.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley
Providing mentoring and support for children and youth.
Foundry Abbotsford
Youth referral service, drop-in centre, counselling services, health clinic, and group activities.
101 – 32555 Simon Avenue
Abbotsford, BC V2T 4Y2
Legal Aid
Restorative Opportunities Program
Offers people who have been harmed by a crime a chance to communicate the the offender who caused the harm.
restorativejustice@csc-scc.gc.ca
Family Law Act Online
Allows users to complete and file provincial court family law act forms online.
Abbotsford Justice Access Centre
Offers assistance in family justice matters, provides help with referrals, resources and information for civil law processes.
Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association
Facilitating honest dialogue to resolve conflict, repair harm, restore relationships, rebuild trust and transform community.
Access Pro Bono
Provides quality pro bono legal services for low-income people and non-profit organizations.
Community Legal Advocacy Centre
Provides information, referrals, and representation on a variety of issues, including: income assistance, housing, employment issues, and Canada Pension Plan.
Legal Aid BC
Provides eligible low-income people with a lawyer, under certain circumstances.
BC Human Rights Clinic
Provides free legal services to people who need help with a provincial human rights complaint.
Community Legal Assistance Society
A non-profit law firm providing legal assistance and work to advance the law to address the critical needs of those who are disadvantaged or face discrimination.
Employment Services
WorkBC Centre Abbotsford
Access job search resources, employment planning, skills assessment, training, work experience opportunities, and more.
#103 - 33255 S Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC, V2S 2B2
Skilled Trades Employment Program
Connecting job seekers with opportunities with skilled trades and construction.
C – 2309 McCallum Rd Abbotsford British Columbia V2S 3N7
STRIDE for Older Workers
Skills training and employment supports for people over 55 years of age.
Triangle Community Resources
Employment services, skill training, and work experience or youth, people struggling with mental health, addiction, and/or learning disabilities, and facing other barriers to employment.
101-2296 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3P4
Stó:lō Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training
Provides employment training and skills assessment and development to Indigenous persons.
EMBERS Staffing Solution
Short-term and long-term job placements in construction, warehousing, administration, and special events.
Support Groups
Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends supports individuals and families transitioning from homelessness and shelter living back into the Abbotsford/Mission community
Friends and Family Support Group
Virtual and in-person support groups for those who have friends and family members impacted by mental health or substance use concerns.
Women’s Support Groups
Provides education and support to women who have experienced various forms of trauma and/or abuse in relationships
Alcoholics Anonymous
12 step group for individuals who want to stop drinking or are recovering from alcoholism.
End Abuse Programs
Offering support for men and women in or recovering from abusive relationships.
Narcotics Anonymous
Meetings and support for those experiencing problematic substance use.
Counselling
Stopping the Violence Counselling
Free counselling available for women who have experienced violence, abuse and/or trauma.
Contact Abbotsford:
Trauma Counselling Program
Offers up to 20 free weekly counselling sessions for women who’ve experienced trauma.
Cares Counselling Society
Counselling services for individuals, couples, families, and children at subsidized rates.
Please note, these resources are primarily based in our service area of Abbotsford.
If there is a resource missing on here you think should be included, contact us at admin@cedaroutreach.com