FOOD CO-OP IN SQUAMISH

Coming soon! Food co-op in Squamish! Barclay and Mary Mayo are situated now in Squamish and getting work space organized for a food co-op and other services in that area. They've been with us several times in the past few weeks working hard to prepare for a post-Olympics launch. You can contact them for more information at:
http://www.mountainvalleymission.ca/events-calendar/food-co-op/

DENTAL SERVICES - FREE AND LOW COST

Our good friend Dr. Alex Yule works tirelessly to arrange for free and low-cost dental help for people in need. He was the force behind the free clinic on Hastings Street in Vancouver as well as supporting the efforts that have a clinic up and running in the Food Bank in Abbotsford. Dr. Yule continues to advocate for more dental services, more free clinics, more services made available free or at affordable rates.

Initially the main focus was on removing pain and infection from mouths. We've also come to realize that challenges to self-esteem and the ability to find employment are significant issues as well when people are missing teeth or are having significant dental issues.

Listed below is contact information for free and low-cost service we are aware of in the Vancouver area. The best first emergency contact will be the walk-in clinic on Hastings Street.

From time to time, through the generosity of various dentists, we are able to offer a free dental clinic. As we have those dates available, we make them available to you. (NOTE: February 2010 - No special clinics are organized at this date.) When they are, we will post the information here, on Twitter and Facebook etc. so keep linked to us.

In the meantime, we are also glad to make available the following information about ongoing help in the area of dental health and thank all these providers for their assistance.

Downtown Eastside Walk-In Dental Clinic

Vancouver Native Health Society

449 East Hastings Street

Vancouver, BC V6A 1P5

telephone: 604-254-9949

This clinic offers free dental care to the residents of the Downtown Eastside. The clinic's focus is primarily on the relief of pain. The clinic is staffed with volunteer dental professionals and the hours vary. Please call to inquire about hours.

Mid-Main Community Health Centre

3998 Main Street

Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2

telephone: 604-873-3602

The clinic accepts dental insurance. If a patient does not have dental insurance, the patient will be charged 10% below the fee guide. Please call for hours.

Vancouver Community College - Dental Clinic

City Centre Campus

250 West Pender

Vancouver, BC

V6B 1S9

telephone: 604-443-8499

A low cost dental service. Patients are screened by the dentist. Six appointments are required. The clinic runs from September through to June. Please call for hours and to make an appointment.