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.
Emergency Resources
Shelters
Dental Clinic