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The Vancouver Status of Women Single Mothers Resource Guide
is now online. Check out this excellent reference to advocacy, emergencies, legal assistance, First Nations, Freebies & Cheapies,
Housing, Support Services, Violence, Young Mamas. http://www.vsw.ca
Parents As Teachers Home Visiting Program
This free federally funded program offers support to parents who have babies 0-3 years old and live in the
boundaries of 7th Avenue to 41st Avenue, and Commercial/Clark Street to Oak Street. Once a month home visits
that emphasize literacy and are designed to increase school readiness for the children. They also do basic health screening
on the children and share information about child rearing. An excellent program recommended by one of our members.
Contact Irene Clarence, coordinator 604 873-3664.
Free Acupuncture for Addiction and Stress/Pain
Funded by the Vancouver Richmond Health Board. Mondays - Fridays, 4:45 - 6:45pm at #101 - 1292 Hornby St,
at the Three Bridges Community Health Centre. A public, clothed, ear acupuncture treatment utilizing a standard 5 needle
protocol/treatment with some additional needles. Knock on the sidewalk door (labelled '101' above), go to room on the
left and have a seat. First come, first serve. I went when it was a quiet night and did not have to wait. It's okay if you don't
have an addiction and just suffer from body pain.
North Shore Resources
North Shore Open Door
For single mothers and their under school-age children, toddlers and babies. Meets once per week on Wednesday mornings
between 9:30 and 12:30. There is an excellent on-site daycare. Moms meet in another room and can socialize, do crafts,
clothing swap, etc. They even serve lunch. Childcare and lunch! An unbeatable combination. No charge. Call 604 985-9207.
North Shore Family Services evening group
For mothers and their children. Childcare available on site. Support and informational speakers. Meets Wednesday evenings.
No charge. Call for details 604 988-5281.
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