Resources


Housing, Rental and Healthcare Support


Comox Valley Ad Hoc Emergency Resources Organization (AHERO) Guide

Full Guide | Short Guide

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
🔗 Learn more about the Rent Bank

  • Short-term, interest-free loans for rent, utilities, and security deposits

  • Support for those at risk of eviction or utility disconnection


Tenant & Rent Support

🔗 Find help here

  • Resources for tenants facing housing insecurity

  • Advocacy, dispute resolution, and referral services


Street Survival Guide

🔗 Access the guide

  • 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
    View guide

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)


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