Emergency Resources

 

The Emergency Resource Program, funded by staff donations and contribution from the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, serves persons in need in the Prince George area. It includes emergency food hampers, which are provided based on completion of an emergency needs assessment, and, when funds allow, support for other emergency needs such as medically-required travel. It also includes activity at the Queensway Garden, a large shared garden space use for growing food crops.

 

The program strives to address other emergency needs including clothing through the provision of a clothes closet, which is stocked by individual donations, and contributions from local businesses.

 

Services:

 

Emergency Food Hampers:

(Mondays to Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm - bring a current piece of mail, i.e. bank statement and utility bill showing your address) The hamper room is located in the basement of the Friendship Centre at 1600 3rd Avenue. Any resident of Prince George is eligible to apply. Application forms are available at the door of the food hamper room.

 

Clothes Closet:

Clothes closet can be opened on request during regular business hours for individuals seeking emergency clothing. During the winter months, emergency winter clothes (gloves, toques etc. can be accessed by talking to the program coordinator).

 

Emergency Travel Assistance:

(within province only) - When funds allow, emergency assistance to help with unexpected costs is available. This can range from assistance with costs associated with glasses, and prescriptions, to costs that arise as a result of the need to travel to another community for family or medical emergencies.

For February and March 2015, due to limited funding, we will be unable to offer this service

 

Community Gardens:

Since 2002, many community agencies, including the Prince George Native Friendship Centre, have been fortunate to be part of the Queensway Community Garden: this peaceful shared space, established on land donation by Ed and Lynn Gilliard, has provided countless hours of sun, fresh air, and exercise, and large volumes of fresh produce to the community of Prince George.

 

 

Pivotal to this our emergency services existence is the countless hours of time and effort put in by volunteers to organize clothes, stock shelves, pack hampers, and maintain the garden. Many thanks to those who give willingly to this program. For more information please contact Emma Faulkner, Program Coordinator.

 

 

For more information, please contact

 

Prince George Native Friendship Centre

Emergency Resources and Volunteer Program

Emma Faulkner, Coordinator

 

1600 Third Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3G6

Phone (250) 564-3568, Ext. 261 and Fax (250) 563-0924

 

Email: efaulkner@pgnfc.com

 

 

 

Funded by the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch

SHELTERS

 

 

Emergency Services:

 

Ketso Yoh – Men’s Shelter

Phone (250) 563-1982

 

Tse' Koo Huba Yoh – Women’s Shelter

Phone (250) 564-6454

 

House of Friendship – Women's and Men's Shelter

Phone (250) 563-0895 or (250) 563-0849

 

Reconnect Youth Village – Youth Shelter

Phone (250) 562-2538

 

For other resources and services contact (250) 564-3568

 

Prince George Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic

 

About Our Clinic:

 

This clinic is for those who are:

 

• Not able to afford treatment;

• Experiencing pain or infection;

• Willing to have their tooth removed;


Times of Operation:

The Clinic is held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.


Booking Protocol:

The clinic is back to a drop in, first come first serve. Doors open at 3 pm to secure a spot. The clinic starts at 6 pm.


• Care Card or Status Card is appreciated;

• Clients will not be accepted if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol or are disrespectful to staff or others.

 

Location:

Access the clinic at 1600 3rd Avenue by using the right back doors, closest to 2nd Avenue


This Clinic is non-profit:

Dentists, Certified Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists are volunteering their time; and through donations, the Clinic is able to provide services to those less fortunate.  Therefore, any donations are appreciated.

 

For more information, please contact:

Prince George Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic

1600 - 3rd Avenue (lower level), Prince George, BC V2L 3G6

Phone (250) 613-7246

 

 

 

The Prince George Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic is a partnership with Northern Health and the Prince George Native Friendship Centre.