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 Community ResourcesDowntown Regina is home to a number of health organizations and community services that provide support and assistance to residents and visitors alike. Health OrganizationsArthritis SocietyThe Arthritis Society is a source of information for people living with Arthritis and offers a variety of services to these individuals, including: chronic pain management workshops, Arthritis self-management program and the Arthritis registry. #110 - 2550 12th Avenue Canadian Cancer SocietyThe Canadian Cancer Society provides support and services for people living with and affected by cancer, as well as research, advocacy, information and prevention. 1910 McIntyre Street Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Canadian Mental Health AssociationThe Canadian Mental Health Association is a volunteer-based organization which supports and promotes the rights of persons with mental illness to maximize their full potential; and promotes and enhances the mental health and well-being of all members of the community. The association has a Member’s Club that offers vocational programs, daily lunch, recreational activities & counselling. Referral is by caseworkers, doctors, family members or self-referral. 1810 Albert St. Hours of Operation Community ServicesCarmichael OutreachServices offered: food recovery program, used clothing & small household items depot, needle exchange, food bank referrals, condom distribution, children’s needs fund (diapers, milk, formula, wipes given away free of charge), on-site nurse on Thursday afternoons (offers minor work such as blood and bandage services), immunization program (fall and winter), coffee room, community garden, parenting course, free haircuts, seniors program, art program, and mediation classes. 1925 Osler St. Hours of operation: Isabel Johnson ShelterA no cost 24-hour shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Please call in advance and arrangements will be made. Phone: 306.525.2141 Mobile Crisis24-hour crisis intervention/information hotline. Salvation Army Waterston House25 beds, overflow of 6. Free cost for a night/month with a referral to Social Services on the following business day. Check-in: 4 p.m. 30 private long-term rooms funded by Social Services. Waterston House: Forty bachelor suites for males 50+. Sliding scale for cost. Casual Labour Services. Must be 18. 1845 Osler St. Hours of operation: St. Paul’s CathedralOffers free breakfast every Friday morning from 6:30am-8:00am. 1861 McIntyre St. YWCAKikinaw Residence: 47 single rooms and two rooms with more than one bed that are used for emergency situations. Each room has a sink, small fridge, storage space and bed with bedding. There are also communal bathrooms on each floor and communal kitchens on two of the floors. The YWCA offers safe, affordable home for single women. Many of the women who live here were homeless before they came to the YWCA and many have mental health and addiction issues. The YWCA also offers supportive counselling and referrals within the community with the goal of helping women to create stability for themselves. The centre is often at full capacity, so women seeking a room are encouraged to call after the 15th of every month to enquire about availability. Anything Goes Store: low-cost toys, clothing, books and household items. Open seven days 9am-7pm. 1940 McIntyre St |