Surviving in Yukon: Where to get free or low-cost goods & services
Date: 2013
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Table of Contents
- Drop-in Centres
- Food
- Shelter
- Counselling Support & Information
- Social Assistance & Services
- Clothing
- Youth
- Employment Assistance
- Healthcare
- Legal Services
- Bus
- Showers
- Free Internet
Drop-in Centres
The Salvation Army
4169 4th Ave.
Provides a warm, safe environment for those in need.
Phone: 867-668-2327 24/7
Skookum Jim Friendship Centre
3159 3rd Ave.
Offers after school tutoring for high school students, prenatal nutrition,
traditional parenting, training and NWT post secondary funding, youth
diversion, youth leadership, children and youth recreation programs.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone: 867-633-7680 Call for various program hours.
Boys and Girls Club
6209 6th Ave.
After school programs, hot meals and a safe and supportive atmosphere for
12 to 18 year olds.
Wednesday to Saturday, 3pm to 9pm
Phone: 867-393-2824 Emergency Assistance: Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm
Golden Age Society
4061 4th Ave.
Gathering space for seniors to socialize and take part in various programming.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Phone: 867-668-5538
CAIRS
4040 4th Ave.
Offers a wide range of support services and referrals. Call for hours.
Phone: 867-667-2247
Whitehorse Public Library
1171 1st Ave.
Free internet, DVDs, CDs, newspapers, magazines, audiobooks, large-print
and multi-lingual books. Free library card with proof of Yukon residency.
Monday to Thursday 10am to 9pm, Friday to Sunday 10am to 6pm
Phone: 867-667-5239
Yukon Learn Society
5182 2nd Ave.
Offers literacy services and programs, access to computers and the internet,
one-on-one tutoring and resources for a $5 yearly membership. Ages 16 and
up.
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Phone: 867-668-6280
Toll-free: 1-888-668-6280
Youth Lounge
Canada Games Centre, 200 Hamilton Blvd.
For youth age 10 to 15, free programming
Fridays and Saturdays,
6pm to 10pm
Phone: 867-668-8360
Youth of Today Society / Angels' Nest
410 Jeckell St.
A youth centre for ages 15 to 22 offering independent life and home skills, youth programs and job development. Dinner served from 5:30pm to 6pm.
Monday to Friday 3pm to 8pm
Phone: 867-633-9687
Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre
503 Hanson St.
A friendly space for all women offering assistance with legal aid, housing and employment opportunities. Drop in to use the internet, showers, library and laundry. Free lunch on Wednesdays.
Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm
Phone: 867-667-2693
No Fixed Address Outreach Van
Safety and support services provided through nutrition, water, personal care items, clothing and blankets. Counselling, advocacy and referral services related to issues of substance use, employment, housing, family and violence.
Monday to Saturday 4pm to 9pm
Phone: 867-334-1647
Email: outreachvan@manyrivers.yk.ca
Food
The Weekend Soup Kitchen
406 Steele St.
Lunch served at no cost.
Saturday 12:30pm, Sunday 2pm in the Sacred Heart Cathedral basement
The Salvation Army
4169 4th Ave.
Weekdays: breakfast 6am to 10am, lunch 11:30am to 1pm, dinner 6:30pm to 9pm
Weekends: breakfast 6am to 8am, dinner 6:30pm to 9pm
Phone: 867-668-2327
Sally & Sisters/Soeurs
306 Alexander St.
Free hot meals for women and children in a safe space.
Mondays and Fridays from noon to 1pm at The Whitehorse Food Bank
Phone: 867-393-2265
Whitehorse Food Bank
306 Alexander St.
Free food for pick up. Three day hampers, one per family/month. ID required, own bags preferred.
Food pick up times: Tuesday & Thursday, 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm
Free shelf items: Monday to Friday
Phone: 867-393-2265
Dawson City:
Dawson City Food Bank
Dawson Community Chapel
Tuesdays between 12pm and 5pm
Phone: 867-993-5507
Watson Lake:
Watson Lake Soup Kitchen
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am to 1pm
Phone: 867-536-7561
Shelter
The Salvation Army
169 4th Ave.
Emergency shelter with 14 beds and 16 mats available to men and women, first come, first served. 7 days a week 6:30pm to 8am
Phone: 867-668-2327
Kaushee's Place
Short-term emergency shelter (up to 30 days at no cost) for women and their children who have experienced violence and/or abuse. Second stage housing (apartment units where women can live with independence and security).
24-hour crisis line (fully confidential, accepts collect calls): 867-668-5733
Phone: 867-633-7720 for non-emergency situations
Youth Emergency Shelter
For youth 17 to 20 who need a safe bed and/or support services. 24/7
Phone: 867-633-7699
After Hours: 867-335-1216
Dawson City:
Dawson City Women's Shelter
Confidential shelter, support and advocacy for women and children in transition. Weekly childcare drop-in program.
Phone: 867-993-5086
Email: shelterdirector@northwestel.net
Watson Lake:
Help and Hope for Families
Shelter for women and children in transition.
Emergency help line: 867-536-2711
For non-emergency situations: 867-536-7233
Email: info@helpandhopeforfamilies.ca
Counselling Support & Information
Veterans Affairs Canada
Client-centred services and benefits are available for Canadian veterans.
Toll-free: 1-800-268-7708
Family & Children's Services/Child Protection
4114 4th Ave.
Support, assistance and counselling for parents and families. Investigates and addresses instances of child abuse and neglect.
Phone: 867-667-3002
Alcoholics Anonymous
Free, regular meetings and support for those who wish to stop drinking.
Phone: 867-668-5878
Al-Anon/Alateen
Support groups and services are available for family and friends of alcoholics in Whitehorse, Faro and over the phone. Al-Anon is for adults; Alateen is for youth.
Toll-free: 877-746-1963
GALA
Social, recreational, educational and political outlet for the gay and lesbian, bisexual and transgendered multicultural community.
Phone: 867-335-5800
Email: galayukon@yahoo.com
Many Rivers Counselling & Support Services
4071 4th Ave.
Confidential counselling services; free parenting programs and support for families. Sliding scale. Offices based in Whitehorse, Dawson City, Haines Junction and Watson Lake.
Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm; 1pm to 5pm
Phone: 867-667-2970, collect calls accepted.
Whitehorse Aboriginal Women's Circle
202 - 307 Jarvis St.
A safe place for aboriginal women to socialize, network, find support and information. There are weekly support groups, drop-ins, free lunches and parenting programs. Call before coming and check the events calendar online.
Phone: 867-668-7532
Hospice Yukon
409 Jarvis St.
Support to individuals and their families through stages of illness, death and mourning.
Monday to Friday 11:30am to 3pm
Phone: 867-667-7429
Better to Know
Free information about sexual health, relationships, drugs and alcohol.
Sexual Health Information Line
Free and confidential sexual health information.
Toll-free: 1-877-957-8953
Victim Services
301 Jarvis St.
Offers support services and professional help to victims of crime and abuse.
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 8500
Whitehorse: 867-667-8500
Dawson City: 867-993-5831
Watson Lake: 867-536-2541
Elizabeth Fry Society of Yukon
23 - 1114 1st Ave.
Supports women who are involved with the justice system.
Phone: 867-334-2419
Watson Lake:
Liard Aboriginal Women's Society
Social development services for the Kaska Nation in the Yukon and northern BC
Phone: 867-536-2097
Email: lawsadmin@northwestel.net
Social Assistance & Services
Yukon Government Social Assistance
3168 3rd Ave.
Financial assistance to residents in need, either on an on-going basis or in time of emergency.
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408, ext.5674
- Whitehorse: 867-667-5674
- Carcross: 867-821-2920
- Carmacks (and Pelly Crossing): 867-863-5800
- Dawson City (and Old Crow): 867-993-7890
- Faro: 867-994-2749
- Haines Junction (including Destruction Bay, Burwash Landing, Beaver Creek): 867-634-2203
- Mayo: 867-996-2283
- Ross River: 867-969-3200
- Teslin: 867-390-2588
- Watson Lake: 867-536-2232
Income Assistance - Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
122 Elijah Smith Building (300 Main St.)
Income assistance for status First Nation people who are unable to meet their basic needs.
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0451
Phone: 867-667-3399
Kwanlin Dün First Nations - Social Assistance
35 McIntyre Dr.
Income assistance for Kwanlin Dün citizens. By appointment only.
Phone: 867-633-8422, ext. 7899
Ta'an Kwäch'än Council - Social Assistance
117 Industrial Rd.
Income assistance for Ta’an Kwäch’än citizens. By appointment only.
Phone: 867-668-3613
Kids Recreation Fund
4061 4th Ave.
Helps families experiencing financial hardship with the cost of registration fees, special clothing, supplies and equipment for children to participate in organized sport, art, cultural, social and recreational programs.
Phone: 867-668-4236
Social Housing - Yukon Housing Corporation
410 Jarvis St.
Helps provide affordable housing for low income Yukoners.
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5759
Phone: 867-667-5759
Grey Mountain Housing Society
5 - 4078 4th Ave.
Assistance for First Nation families who cannot secure affordable housing in Whitehorse.
Phone: 867-633-4880
Clothing
Mary House
506 Cook St.
Clothing available for emergency situations at the door during workday hours.
Phone: 867-667-7146
The Church of the Nazarene
2111 Centennial St.
Offers free clothing on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, from 10am to noon.
Phone: 867-633-4903
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
4221 4th Ave.
Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm, Thursdays and Fridays until 9pm
Phone: 867-668-6544
Come to the Shelter office (311 Black St.) to see if you qualify for a clothing voucher. Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Youth
Skills Canada, Yukon
108 Lambert St.
Promotes trades and technology career options for youth through skills clubs, skills development workshops, skills competitions and other events.
Phone: 867-668-2736
BYTE
407 Ogilvie St.
Offers free library, clothing and a comprehensive referral service for parents and youth. Home to the Purple Bike Project. BYTE is a for-youth by-youth organization that runs social issue experiential workshops in schools and rural communities across the North.
Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm
Phone: 867-667-7975
Kids Help Phone
Bilingual, anonymous, phone and web counselling, referral and information service for children and youth. 24/7
Toll-free: 1-800-668-6868
Yukon Child & Youth Advocate Office
19 - 2070 2nd Ave.
To support, assist and advise children and youth of their rights.
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5575
Phone: 867-456-5575
Education - Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development Canada
122 Elijah Smith Building (300 Main St.)
Students of the Kluane First Nation, Ross River Dena Council, Daylu Dena Council or Dease River First Nation who are pursuing post-secondary education can apply through AANDC for funding. Students of other First Nations can apply through their First Nation, Government of Yukon or Skookum Jim Friendship Centre and should contact them directly.
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0451
Whole Child Program
A school-based family support and recreation program which offers free activity evenings twice a week for all families.
Tuesdays - Selkirk Elementary, Wednesdays - École Whitehorse Elementary
Phone: 867-456-3871
Teen Parent Centre
A place where students who are either expecting or are already parents can go for support to complete their high school education. Interview process is required.
Phone: 867-667-3421
Employment Assistance
SOFA
302 Strickland St.
Offers a wide range of services in the fields of employment assistance, training, guidance and literacy for French speakers at the Centre de la francophonie.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Phone 867-668-2663
Employment Insurance
125 Elijah Smith Building (300 Main St.)
Provides temporary financial assistance for unemployed Canadians while they look for work or upgrade their skills.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm
Toll-free: 1-800-206-7218
Phone: 867-667-5083
Employment Central
202 - 204 Black St.
Employment centre with a job board, ‘Dress to Impress’ program, free access to computers, fax, phone and photocopier to facilitate re-entry to the workforce.
Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm
Phone: 867-393-8270
YUWIN
Electronic job board with local and national employment posts.
YCOD
4194B 4th Ave.
Provides services to promote social and economic independence for persons with disABILITIES. Offers information resources and employment services, including job coaching and computer tutoring.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Phone: 867-668-6703
Dawson City:
Klondike Outreach Employment Services
Employment services including job postings, computer access, resume writing and interview help in Dawson City.
Phone 867-993-5176
Email: info@klondikeoutreach.com
Watson Lake:
Watson Lake Community Outreach
714 Adela Trail
Career planning, employment services, help with writing a resume and job search tools.
Phone: 867-536-7322
Email: wloutreach@northwestel.net
Healthcare
First Nations & Inuit Dental Clinic
100 Elijah Smith Building (300 Main St.)
Offers dental services to First Nations and Inuit people only, billed directly to Health Canada. Arranges out-of-territory travel for specialized dental services.
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
Toll-free: 1-866-846-1740
Phone: 867-393-6866
Yukon Communicable Diseases Unit
4 Hospital Rd.
Support for persons with infectious diseases, hepatitis, TB infection, STI’s, HIV, inquiries, testing, and treatment.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm
Phone: 867-667-8323
SOS
304 Hawkins St.
Drop-in centre for those interested in holistic alternatives for mental health: peer counselling, workshops, recreational activities, information.
Monday to Friday 11am to 5pm
Mental Health Advocate available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Phone: 867-667-2037
FASSY
4141B 4th Ave.
Offers outreach services to individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their support circles. Provides information and education about FASD prevention and support to families, communities, practitioners and other service agencies.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Phone: 867-393-4948
Diabetes Education Centre
6 Hospital Rd.
Provides education and support to adults diagnosed with diabetes. Referral required from doctors, community health centres or homecare.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 2pm. Closed for lunch 12pm to 12:30pm.
Phone: 867-393-8711
The Detox Centre
6118 6th Ave.
Provides a safe and secure environment for indiviuals going through withdrawal from alcohol and/or other drugs, 24/7
Phone: 867-667-5777
Alcohol & Drug Services - Treatment
6118 6th Ave.
Outpatient, inpatient and youth treatment and counselling.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5777
Phone: 867-667-5777
Natsekhi Ku Health Centre
35 McIntyre Dr.
Offers community outreach, youth and adult counselling services, alcohol and drug addictions services, holistic wellness programs, family and children’s support, public health, health promotion and prevention services.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 1pm
Phone: 867-668-7289
Mental Health Services
4 Hospital Rd.
Counselling and resource services available to family, friends and those experiencing mental health issues.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 8346
Phone: 867-667-8346
Blood Ties Four Directions
307 Strickland St.
Drop-in for HIV and Hepatitis C positive persons, family and friends, offering resources, counselling, support services and access to condoms and needle-exchange.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Drop-in: Monday to Friday 1pm to 4pm
Phone: 867-633-2437
811 Yukon - Yukon Health Line
Easy access to non-emergency health information and services, 24/7.
Phone: 811
Drop-in Medical Clinics
River Valley Medical Clinic
106 Lambert St.
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Phone: 867-667-6491
Downtown Outreach Clinic
311 Black St.
Drop-in clinic offering wound care, immunizations, foot care, health promotion/harm reduction education, help navigating the healthcare system, referrals and other nursing assessments and treatments. No health card required.
Wednesdays from 11am to 3pm at the Salvation Army.
Natsekhi Ku Health Centre
35 McIntyre Dr.
Nursing drop-in clinic Monday to Friday 8:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm.
Phone: 867-668-7289
Blood Ties Four Directions
307 Strickland St.
Testing, STD testing, and other outreach nursing services are available Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm.
Phone: 867-633-2437
Legal Services
Legal Aid
203 - 2131 2nd Ave.
Free or low-cost legal service
Monday to Friday 8:30am to noon & 1pm to 4:30pm
Phone: 867-667-5210
Law Line
Offers free legal information over the phone.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday 9am to noon
Toll-free: 1-866-667-4305
Phone: 867-667-5297
Neighbourhood Law Centre
200 - 2131 2nd Ave.
Provides assistance to low income individuals and families in areas of non-family, civil law such as: Employment Insurance, CPP and CPP Disability Insurance, Social Assistance benefits, tenant and housing matters and disability issues. Consultations are available by telephone for individuals living in the communities.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to noon; 1pm to 4:30pm
Phone: 867-667-5255 [call to make an appointment]
Lawyer Referral Service
Provides service to determine if you have a legal problem for which you need a lawyer.
Phone: 867-668-4231
Stop Violence in the Yukon
Information for women currently living with violence.
Landlord/Tenant Act
307 Black St.
Advises people on issues related to the Yukon Landlord/Tenant Act.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5111
Phone: 867-667-5111
Victim Services
301 Jarvis St.
Offers support services and professional help to victims of crime and abuse.
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 8500
Whitehorse: 867-667-8500
Dawson City: 867-993-5831
Watson Lake: 867-536-2541
Elizabeth Fry Society of Yukon
23 - 1114 1st Ave.
Supports women who are involved with the justice system.
Phone: 867-334-2419
Crime Stoppers Tip Line
Please call if you have any information on any crime and you wish to remain anonymous. 24/7
Toll-free: 1-800-222-8477
Victim Link
Help and information for victims of all crime including family and sexual violence. 24/7
Toll-free: 1-800-563-0808
Yukon Ombudsman
201 - 211 Hawkins St.
An investigator who looks into complaints of unfairness in territorial government services.
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 8468
Phone: 867-667-8469
Yukon Human Rights Commission
101 - 9010 Quartz Rd.
Offers legal clarity on issues of discrimination and can support an individual who would like to file a complaint under the Yukon Human Rights Act. Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (closed Wednesday mornings)
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0535
Phone: 867-667-6226
Community Justice Projects:
- Dawson City:
Community Group Conferencing Society
Phone: 867-993-5060 - Haines Junction: Southern Lakes Justice Committee
Phone: 867-634-7020 - Old Crow:
Old Crow Justice Committee
Phone: 867-966-3935 - Ross River:
Ross River Justice Committee
Phone: 867-969-2722 ext. 8 - Teslin:
Peacemaker Diversion Project
Phone: 867-390-2532 ext. 322 - Watson Lake:
Dena Keh Justice Program
Phone: 867-536-7925
Bus
Whitehorse Transit
$2.50 cash fare
Monday to Thursday 6:20am to 7:30pm
Friday 6:35am to 10:20pm
Saturday: 7:00am to 7:50pm
Phone: 867-668-7433
Handy Bus
Safe and secure transportation to persons who, for a variety of reasons, have difficulty using regular transit service. $2.50 cash fare.
Monday to Thursday 6:35am to 7:30pm
Friday 6:35am to 10pm
Saturday 7am to 7pm
Phone: 867-668-8394 Please phone ahead to book.
Mail
300 Range Rd.
General Delivery can be arranged at the Canada Post Office at 300 Range Road. The first three months are free.
Phone: 867-668-2195
Showers
Salvation Army Shelter
4169 4th Ave.
One public shower available with shampoo and soap provided at no cost.
Weekdays: 6am to 2pm and 7pm to 10:30pm; Weekends: 8:30pm to 8am
Phone: 867-668-2327
Robert Service Campground
Bottom of Robert Service Way
Shower facilities: $1 for 3 minutes. 7 days a week (Summer Only)
Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
503 Hanson St.
Shower and laundry facilities with soap, shampoo, towels and laundry soap provided – pay by donation. Women and small children only please.
Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm
Phone: 867-667-2693
Canada Games Centre
200 Hamilton Blvd.
Shower facilities included in cost of drop-in fee of $7 per adult.
Call for summer or winter hours
Phone: 867-668-8360
Near Whitehorse
Mountain Ridge RV Park
South of Robert Service Way on the Alaska Hwy
$5.00 per shower. 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm
Phone: 867-667-4202
Takhini Gas Station
Junction of Hot Springs Rd. & North Klondike Hwy
$3.50 per shower. Call for summer or winter hours.
Phone: 867-393-3376
Free Internet
Whitehorse Public Library
171 1st Ave.
Free internet, DVDs, CDs, newspapers, magazines, audiobooks, large-print and multi-lingual books. Free library card with proof of Yukon residency.
Monday to Thursday 10am to 9pm, Friday to Sunday 10am to 6pm
Phone: 867-667-5239
BYTE
407 Ogilvie St.
Offers free library, clothing and a comprehensive referral service for parents and youth. Home to the Purple Bike Project. BYTE is a for-youth by-youth organization that runs social issue experiential workshops in schools and rural communities across the North.
Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm
Phone: 867-667-7975
Employment Central
202 - 204 Black St.
Employment centre with a job board, ‘Dress to Impress’ program, free access to computers, fax, phone and photocopier to facilitate re-entry to the workforce.
Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm
Phone: 867-393-8270
Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre
503 Hanson St.
A friendly space for all women offering assistance with legal aid, housing and employment opportunities. Drop in to use the internet, showers, library and laundry. Free lunch on Wednesdays.
Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm
Phone: 867-667-2693
Youth of Today Society/Angels' Nest
410 Jeckell St.
A youth centre for ages 15 to 22 offering independent life and home skills, youth programs and job development. Dinner served from 5:30pm to 6pm.
Monday to Friday 3pm to 8pm
Phone: 867-633-9687
YCOD
4194B 4th Ave.
Provides services to promote social and economic independence for persons with disabilities. Offers information resources and employment services, including job coaching and computer tutoring.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Phone: 867-668-6703
The Church of the Nazarene
2111 Centennial St.
Offers free clothing on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, from 10am to noon.
Phone: 867-633-4903
SOFA (Site not available in English)
302 Strickland St.
Offers a wide range of services in the fields of employment assistance, training, guidance and literacy for French speakers at the Centre de la francophonie.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Phone: 867-668-2663
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