Community Directory

Health & Wellness

Physical and mental health services, coverage, and supports.

Local Facilities

West Coast General Hospital

Port Alberni's local hospital with a 24/7 emergency department. Also provides outpatient adult rehabilitation (referral required), ostomy and wound care services, and diagnostic imaging and laboratory services. Phone: 250-731-1370.

islandhealth.ca

Foundry Port Alberni

Free, confidential wellness centre for young people aged 12–24. Offers in-person mental health and substance use counselling, peer support, physical and sexual healthcare, and youth programs. Virtual appointments available across BC through the Foundry BC app. Hosted by ADAPS at 3819 9th Avenue, Port Alberni. Phone: 250-724-6166. Note: opening soon — check website for current status.

foundrybc.ca

Mental Health & Crisis Support

CMHA Port Alberni

Port Alberni branch of Canada's national mental health charity. Offers peer support from people with lived experience, advocacy, homeless outreach, affordable housing, nutrition programming (Food Matters), and disability parking assistance. Phone: 250-724-7199. Crisis line: 310-6789. Located at 3178 2nd Ave.

cmhaportalberni.ca

ADAPS Youth and Family Services

Port Alberni nonprofit providing free counselling, substance use support, harm reduction services, and youth programming for people aged 12–24 and their families. Runs LGBTQ2+ support groups, peer leadership programs, prevention education, and distributes harm reduction supplies. Located at 3819 9th Avenue. Phone: 250-724-6166.

adaps.org

Help Starts Here

BC government site connecting people to mental health and substance use support. Includes crisis lines (9-8-8 and 1-800-784-2433), a searchable directory of free and low-cost counselling services, and information on anxiety, depression, addiction, and harm reduction.

helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca

KUU-US Crisis Line

24-hour BC-wide Indigenous crisis and support line providing culturally safe mental health and wellness support. Services include urgent needs assistance, housing support, healing circles, and connection to local support teams. Local: 250-723-4050. Toll-free: 1-800-588-8717.

kuu-uscrisisline.com

Port Alberni Shelter Society (PASS)

Registered charity providing housing and wraparound support for people experiencing homelessness in Port Alberni. Offers pet-friendly housing options, an overdose prevention site, a sobering centre, a teaching kitchen, food and clothing assistance, and employment programs. Much more than a shelter — focused on helping people achieve lasting stability.

portalbernishelter.com

Domestic Violence & Survivor Support

Sage Haven Society

24/7 support for women and gender-diverse people experiencing domestic or sexual violence in the Alberni Valley. Services include a crisis shelter, second-stage housing for women and children, sexual assault response, children's counselling (PEACE program), and a drop-in resource centre. Crisis line: 250-724-2223 or text 250-206-1011.

sagehavensociety.org

Westcoast Community Resources Society

Nonprofit serving the Ucluelet and Tofino area providing trauma-informed counselling for individuals and families, domestic violence support and transition housing for abuse survivors, substance use programs, sexual assault response services, and support for neurodiverse individuals.

wccrs.ca

RISEBRIDGE — Separation Support

Trauma-informed separation support for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community members in the Nanaimo area. RISEBRIDGE is a female-led nonprofit offering peer mentorship, mental health support, cultural education, and a free drop-in community space open seven days a week.

risebridgeproject.ca

Specialized Resources

ShapeHub

A Canadian knowledge hub for sexual health and genito-pelvic pain education, developed by SIECCAN (the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada). Provides evidence-based information and resources for people experiencing pelvic pain conditions.

sieccan.org

Lifeline BC

Advocacy organization for BC residents living with complex chronic illnesses. Helps patients navigate the healthcare system and advocate for their care needs — including support you can access from home.

lifelinebc.ca

Disability Services

Port Alberni Association for Community Living (PAACL)

Nonprofit supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Port Alberni for over 65 years. Programs include infant development, supported child development, FASD keyworker services, community integration, employment support, and residential housing. Serves 400+ individuals and families. Phone: 250-724-7155.

paacl.ca

Alberni Valley Citizen Advocacy Society

Port Alberni nonprofit that supports and advocates for individuals with disabilities. Connects people to community organizations, promotes rights and dignity, and works to ensure everyone has access to the resources and support they need. Engages in community events that foster inclusion and social cohesion.

my.charitableimpact.com

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