FAMILY SERVICES
Hours of Operation, 09:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Family Services Office, 505 8th St, Nanaimo
Call (250) 753-8834 for more information.
Summer Camp – The Salvation Army Youth Department, 505 – 8th Street, Nanaimo
Each year 12 children ranging in age from 7 – 12 years of age are sent to Holiday Camp at Camp Sunrise located on the Sunshine Coast. Registration includes camp fee, transportation and canteen.
For more information call: (250) 753-8834
Voucher Program
For those in need of clothing and small household items.
Free Income Tax Returns – Family Services Office, 505 8th St, Nanaimo
Free Monthly Tax Clinics will be available to process tax returns by appointment only as follows:
Tuesday 13 June
Tuesday 11 July
Tuesday 8 August
Tuesday 12 September
Tuesday 10 October
Tuesday 14 November
Please call Marie to book at 250 753 8834 extension 409.
Pet Food Program
Access to free dog and cat food. Pet food is donated by generous local donors, including the Nanaimo SPCA and Bosleys.
9-1 Monday – Thursday
Art Therapy
Art studio for persons with diverse abilities – Mondays 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Teen Girls therapy outreach – Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Seniors Art Therapy – Thursdays 9:30 a.m.
Art Therapy and Conversation – Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Busy Bees Family Playgroup
Caregivers and their tots aged 0 – 5 (not yet in kindergarten) are welcome to drop in and play. Please use the gym door entrance on the right side of the building by the portable, look for the balloons.
Tuesdays 09:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Loaves and Fishes Food Bank
Fridays 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.