Free drop-in access to food, computers, telephone, tax help, legal-service information, community information and referrals, and laundry facilities.
A community support hub providing free food, computer and telephone access, volunteer tax help, legal services information, community service information and referrals, and laundry facilities. The City lists lunch at 4752 Joyce Avenue at noon until supplies last; its page does not specify lunch days. 211 lists lunch Tuesday through Friday from noon, plus coffee, snacks, take-home meals, a food pantry, free clothing and hygiene supplies. Confirm current availability with the centre.
Service Areas: Powell River, Westview, Wildwood
Location: 4752 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, British Columbia
Food hampers for Powell River residents; listed as available once a month.
The City of Powell River lists a food hamper once a month. The food bank is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 6816B Alberni Street. Call to confirm current registration, eligibility and appointment requirements.
Service Areas: Cranberry, Powell River, Westview, Wildwood
Location: 6816B Alberni Street, Powell River, British Columbia
Citywide firefighting, first response, rescue and hazardous-material incident response.
Powell River Fire Rescue is a composite career and paid-on-call department. The station at 6965 Courtenay Street is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by career firefighters. Services include firefighting, first response, rescue, and response to hazardous-material leaks and spills. Office hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. For emergencies call 911; non-emergency office phone 604-485-4431; fire@powellriver.ca.
Service Areas: Cranberry, Powell River, Westview, Wildwood
24-hour emergency care for major accidents and potentially life-threatening illness, injury or overdose.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Emergency care is available to patients of all ages. Free parking is available. Interpreter services are available at no charge; speak with hospital staff to request assistance. Call 9-1-1 for immediate emergencies.
Service Areas: Cranberry, Powell River, Westview, Wildwood