Social Serivces
A honeybee on Spanish lavender. M. Winchester photo.
Overlooking the Madeira Park Wharf. M. Winchester photo.

 

Most social services are provided through offices in Sechelt.

For more information, call the appropriate office or, in an emergency, contact the Pender Harbour Health Centre at 604-883-2764.

Employment & Income Assistance

The Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance office serving Pender Harbour is in Sechelt. Call 604-740-8950 for an appointment.

Offsite link: Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance

Government Agent

The Government Agent’s office provides access to Provincial programs and services. Fees are charged for some services and transactions. At the Sechelt office (102-5710 Teredo Street), you may:

  • Pay Medical Services Plan, rural property tax and other Provincial Government bills.
  • Buy fish and wildlife licenses.
  • Register for Medical Services Plan.
  • Get land title, company registration, lein and title search information.
  • Register a mobile home.
  • Take a pesticide exam.
  • Take a Boater Safety course or obtain course materials.
  • Enquire about navigable waters and the mining recorder.
  • Use a computer to access more information about the Provincial Government.

For more information, call the Government Agent’s office at 604-885-5187. Offsite link: Government Agents.

Pender Harbour Food Bank

The doors of our food bank open every second Monday at the Pender Harbour Community Church on Lagoon Road in Madeira Park. Contact the church for current schedules and more information.

Please leave a donation of non-perishable food at the IGA, Oak Tree Market or John Henry’s.

Victim Services

Victim Services

  • Family & Sexual Violence Victim Support Services: 604-885-0322.
  • Victim/Witness Services: 604-885-2365 or 604-885-5554.
  • VictimLink: 1-800-563-0808 (24-hour help and information for victims of any crime, including family and sexual violence).

Offsite links: Victim Services, Police Victim Services of BC, VictimLink.

Women’s Transistion House

For victims of battering, rape and spousal assault; call 604-885-2944. Emergency shelter, counseling and legal assistance is available onsite or by referral.

Youth Against Violence

Call 1-800-680-4264 for 24-hour, one-to-one information and support for issues of youth violence and crime including bullying and gangs. Offsite link: Youth Against Violence Line.

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