Resources and Services in New Westminster, BC
There are many excellent resources and services located in the city of New Westminster, BC. This includes Health and Medical Resources, Daycares, Transit options and more!
Dental Care
Child Care Services
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre: A non-profit society providing a list of all childcare providers in the lower mainland. You can access their resources at: Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Child Care BC: Access to quality child care at an affordable price, so parents can have peace of mind when they pursue opportunities in the workforce. Learn more at: Child Care BC
Mental Health
Mental health is essential to the post-secondary journey, and access to confidential supports is important. There’s someone available to listen and help you talk things through. Connect via app, phone, or web at: Here2talk.ca
Homelessness, Addiction, and Overdose Supports
BC Shelter Services: Run by the Salvation Army, Harborough Light provides a mix of community and residential services such as community meals, shelters, detox, addiction treatment, and more. Learn more at: BC Shelter Services
Overdose Prevention Sites: Fraser Health Authority provides onsite monitoring of people who are at risk of overdose. They are equipped with fentanyl test strips and naloxone kits which will reverse the effects of opioid overdoses. Learn more at: Overdose Prevention Sites
Naloxone: Naloxone is a medication that reverses the effects of overdoses from opioids such as heroin, morphine, fentanyl, carfentanil, and codeine. These kits are available without a prescription and are normally administered as an injection. Kits are available at no cost to those at risk of an opioid overdose. With over 2,000 distribution sites across BC, individuals can participate in the Take Home Naloxone Program run by the BC Centre for Disease Control. Learn more at: Take Home Naloxone Program
Critical Incident and Crisis Management Policy
VCDH takes critical incidents and crisis situations seriously and prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of all clients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff. VCDH follows a strict Critical Incident and Crisis Management plan to ensure an organized and priority approach to crisis situations.
The designated Crisis Management team is Business Director, Carole Anne Mrsic, and Senior Educational Administrator, Alecia Casselman. The contact number for VCDH is 1-604-215-7611. For emergencies, call 911.
For further information, please refer to the full Critical Incident and Crisis Management Policy.
