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Community Resources
Clothing & Household Needs
Big Deals Boutique:
Low cost clothing for adults & children.
Salvation Army Voucher Program: For emergency need of clothing and household items please visit the S.A. office and speak to Marie, Yvonne or Thomas.
Salvation Army Thrift Store:
Low cost clothing and furniture.
Once Upon A Child: A consignment store for gently used children's clothing, toys and gear.
Diapers
Canadian Cloth Diaper Movement:
A facebook group dedicated to education about cloth diapering and buyer/seller marketplace.
Flipp.com/App:
this website/App searches all store flyers in your area for the best prices. Search items like "Diapers" and "Formula"
Women In Crisis
Cedar Woman House:
Safe House for Women
Island Crisis Care Society:
Crisis accommodation & support
VictimLink BC:
24/7 Free phone service for information and referrals for all victims.
Haven Society:
Support for Women & Children experiencing violence.
Nanaimo Women Helping Women:
Community Support Network
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre:
Support and services for survivors of Sexual Assault.
Childcare
PacifiCare:
Childcare Information & Resources
My ChildCareServices BC:
Apply for & Manage your childcare funding from the Provincial Government
Equipment
Carseats, Strollers, Bassinets, Cribs etc.
Mamas for Mamas Facebook Group: A community group where families give away, share and acquire free resources.
Facebook Marketplace:
Buy and sell used goods.
Once Upon A Child: A consignment store for gently used children's clothing, toys and gear.
Salvation Army Thrift Store:
Often has gently used baby equipment for a low cost.
Borrowing Equipment: Consider reaching out to your friends and personal network to inquire about borrowing baby equipment for temporary use.
Health Services
Dental Hygiene:
VIU Dental Program
IRIS Optometrists:
Children's eye Exams fully or partially covered by MSP
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Child Development Centre:
Development services for infant-preschool aged children
Island Health
Housing & Transportation
BC Housing:
Housing Assistance Programs
Island Crisis Care Society:
Crisis accommodation & support
Children's Health Foundation:
Transportation support for travel due to children's medical appoimtments
Pacifica Housing
Non-profit provider of affordable housing,
Nanaimo Youth Services:
Housing Support Programs for ages 16-29
Hope Air:
Travel Support for medical Appointments requiring air travel.
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