Useful Links and info
PEMBERTON COMMUNITY LINKS
Village of Pemberton
www.pemberton.ca
Pemberton Chamber of Commerce
www.pembertonchamber.com
Pemberton Food Bank
Open every other Monday, starting Sep 13, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
1357 Aster St. Pemberton
For info call Shannon or Louise 604 894 6101
Pemberton Job Search
pembertonjobsearch.synthasite.com
Pemberton Public Library
pemberton.bclibrary.ca
WHISTLER COMMUNITY LINKS
THE 411 - The Whistler Community Services Society has produced a little booklet called the Whistler Survival Guide. You can find a PDF copy of this booklet a little further down this page. However, the back page has an excellent page called The 411 which has a whole bunch of useful telephone numbers and links. Click here to see a jpeg version of this great page
Resort Municipality of Whistler
www.whistler.ca
Whistler Chamber of Commerce
www.whistlerchamber.com
Whistler Community Services
Food bank, Youth Outreach, ReUseIt Centre, more ...
www.mywcss.org
2008 The Whistler Survival Guide
Essential information for newcomers and visitors. Lots of information, phone numbers, links and more.
Download PDF document, click here
Whistler Emergency Social Services
Provides short-term assistance to Whistler residents during emergencies.
www.ess.bc.ca/index.htm or ESS Coordinator (604) 935-8473
Whistler for the Disabled
Provides access to information for people with disabilities on accessible accommodations, restaurants, nightlife, recreation and tour adventures. www.whistlerforthedisabled.com
Whistler Animals Galore (WAG)
is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to protecting and enhancing the lives of lost, unwanted and homeless animals. Call 604-935-8364.
Get Bear Smart Society
People and Bears Living in Harmony. Learn more about co-existing with bears in your backyard. Call us at 604-905-4209 or at
www.bearsmart.com
Pearl's Safe Home
Provides temporary shelter in a safe, supportive environment for women and their children experiencing abuse in relationships. Locations in Whistler and Pemberton. Services avail 24 hours a day. All services are free. Call 1-877-890-5711 or 604-892-5711.
Whistler Housing Authority
Provides long-term rental and ownership housing for Whistler residents. The WHA also provides free rental listings for landlords and a free Accommodation Seeker profile page matching landlords with potential tenants.
www.whistlerhousing.ca
Whistler Food Bank
The Whistler Food Bank is available to Whistler residents in need. Food is distributed on the first and third Monday of every month from the trailer behind the Catholic Church on Lorimer Road from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
For more urgent inquiries please phone (604) 935-7717 and speak to coordinator Sara Jennings. Confidentiality is assured.
Other
BABY/CHILD HEALTH CLINICS Free routine immunizations and newly licensed vaccines for purchase, growth and development assessments and plenty or age appropriate resources available. By appointment, call (604) 932-3202.
CHILDREN WHO WITNESS ABUSE COUNSELLING Free support service for parents and youth (ages 3 to 18) who have been exposed to abuse. For more information call Lindsay at (604) 935-8534.
DRUG/ALCOHOL INFORMATION & COUNSELLING Do you experience difficulties related to your drug/alcohol use? Call for information and counselling; youth and adults welcome. Call (604) 894-6101 in Pemberton.
EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP A group is forming for individuals and families dealing with epilepsy. E-mail eswhistler@gmail.com.
HEALTHY PREGNANCY OUTREACH PROGRAM Prepare healthy affordable meals at this outreach program. Also includes guest speakers and discussions on a variety of topics about pregnancy. Call Sea to Sky Community Services Society 604-6101
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS Fellowship based on the twelve-step recovery model. Two meetings every week in Whistler. All take place at the Whistler Health Care Centre, 2nd floor, Room 15. For more information call (604) 815-4085.
OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP Would you like to become part of a support group to deal with osteoporosis? Call Morgan (604) 935-1947 or email morganj@telus.net
SAFE HEALTHY SEXUALITY CLINIC Sexual health services at a reduced cost such as birth control counselling, STD testing, counselling and referral. Free HIV tests. Clinics at Health Care Centre, second floor on Tues. 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Confidentiality assured.
SEA TO SKY CORRIDOR MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES The Services are organizing an advisory committee and anyone interested is asked to call
(604) 815-8030.
SUPPORT COUNSELLING For women regarding abuse and relationship issues. Call (604) 894-6101, no charge.
VICTIM SERVICES Assists victims, witnesses, family members or friends who are directly affected by any criminal act or traumatic event. The staff and volunteers provide information on the rights of the victim and offer emotional support. Call (604) 905-1969.
WHISTLER HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION Raises funds and awareness in support of capital equipment, facilities and services for the Whistler Health Care Centre. There is an ongoing need for volunteers in the Foundation. For info call Donna (604) 932-1987.
WHISTLER MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES If you or someone you know needs help with a mental health issue or substance misuse or addiction problem, we can assist Mon. to Fri. 9-5. Call (604) 698-6455.