Housing, Rental and Healthcare Support

Comox Valley Ad Hoc Emergency Resources Organization (AHERO) Guide

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Comprehensive listings of emergency services and supports available in the Comox Valley.

Regional Rent Bank

📞 250-703-1876
📧 cvrrb@shaw.ca
🌐 Visit: Comox Valley Affordable Housing Society
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Short-term, interest-free loans for rent, utilities, and security deposits
Support for those at risk of eviction or utility disconnection

Tenant & Rent Support

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Resources for tenants facing housing insecurity
Advocacy, dispute resolution, and referral services

Street Survival Guide

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Local resources for unsheltered individuals
Includes food, shelter, healthcare, and crisis support info

Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction (MSDPR)

📞 1-888-866-0800

Income Assistance and general financial support services
Apply for basic needs, shelter support, and hardship assistance

Financial Crisis Support (MSDPR – Local Office)

📞 250-702-5134

Emergency financial support for individuals in crisis
Support with unexpected needs such as food, transportation, or urgent shelter expenses

Wachiay Friendship Centre

1625 McPhee Avenue
📞 250-338-7793

Housing, homelessness, and tenancy support
Assistance with forms, survival gear, and referrals
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Closed for lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 PM)
Wachiay Friendship Centre Program Guide
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Comox Valley Transition Society

625 England Avenue
📞 250-895-0511

Housing support for women and children
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Closed for lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 PM)

Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society

📞 250-650-6488

Transitional housing and case management services
Programs for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Health navigation, housing placement, and wraparound support
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Emergency Shelter Services: Comox Valley

Pidcock Shelter (Ages 19+)

Operated by: Salvation Army
632 Pidcock Avenue
📞 250-338-2533

Low-barrier emergency shelter for adults
Beds: 24 male, 6 female
Transitional Units: 6 units (3 men, 3 women) for those seeking stable housing
Substance Use: Not permitted; individuals who appear intoxicated will be asked to leave
Mobility: Not suitable for individuals with mobility issues
Hours: Open 24/7
Intake Cut-off Time: 3:00 PM
Free Service

Connect Centre

Operated by: Comox Valley Transition Society
685 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay
📞 250-218-3975

Provides short-term shelter for individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness
Beds: 22 available
- Check-in: Between 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Regular check-ins may help secure a reserved bed
Overflow Mats: 10 available, first come, first served
Day Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Night Shelter: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Service Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free Service

Lilli House

Operated by: Comox Valley Transition Society
📞 250-338-1227
📞 24-Hour Crisis Line: 250-338-1227
📱 Text Support: 250-218-4034

Emergency shelter for women and children fleeing abuse
Support: Safe space and assistance transitioning into a life free from violence
Beds: 14 available
Substance Use: Not permitted; guests cannot appear under the influence
Staffed: 24/7
Free Services

Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Resources

Island Health – MHSU – Support Schedule (Comox Valley)
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Food & Clothing Resources – Comox Valley

Comox Valley Food Bank

1255 McPhee Avenue
📞 250-871-7577

Food pickup once per week
Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

St. George’s United Church – Sonshine Lunch Club

505 6th Street, Courtenay

Free daily lunch
Monday–Friday: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Northgate Church – Saturday Lunch

1640 Burgess Road

Free lunch
Saturday: 11:30 AM

Sunday Station – Hot Meal

Old Train Station (Cumberland Road)

Free hot meal
Sunday: 4:30 PM

St. Vincent de Paul

1599 Tunner Drive
📞 250-334-0070

Monthly food hamper + $50 grocery gift card
Delivery available

St. Peter’s Anglican Church – Blessings Boutique

218 Church Street, Comox

Clothing & Household Items:
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Food Hamper (1×/month):
- Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Free Community Lunch:
- 1st Friday of each month

St. John the Divine – Blessings Boutique

5th Street, Courtenay

Clothing & Household Items:
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Community Fellowship Baptist Church – Free Clothing

2963 Lake Trail Road

Clothing Support:
- Thursday: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- (Closed during July & August)