COMMUNITY SERVICE

 
OCEAN CREST COMMUNITY CHURCH
 
Ocean Crest Community Church is the hub of operations for The Salvation Army in Campbell River and Port Hardy. “Our vision is to be a community of believers equipped by the Holy Spirit, known for Christ’s love, reaching out with God’s Word!’ The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in Campbell River.
 
Location:
 
291 McLean Street
Campbell River, BC
V9W 2M4
 
Phone: 250-287-3720
Hours of Operation
 
Sunday Worship:   10:30 am 
 
Office Hours:
 
Monday:       Closed
Tuesday:      08:30 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 08:30 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday:     08:30 am – 4:00 pm
Friday:          08:30 am – 4:00 pm
 
THRIFT STORE
 
Ocean Crest operates one Salvation Army Thrift Store that helps generate funds for community programs and services which help our community’s most vulnerable citizens. Our goal is to aid our mission by providing an excellent retail experience with regular sales, special store events, and community outreach initiatives
Location:
 
#100-1100 Homewood Road
Campbell River, BC
V9W 3N7
 
Phone: 250-286-3010
 
Hours of Operation:
 
Monday to Saturday:    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
 
Donations accepted Tuesday – Saturday as space allows from:
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
 
 
EMERGENCY DISASTERS SERVICES
 
 
Ocean Crest Emergency Disaster Services is part of the larger international and national EDS of The Salvation Army. Our Campbell River EDS is led by a dedicated team of volunteers from both within The Salvation Army and the broader community. Our Campbell River team specializes in “Emotional Support”. For more information or volunteer opportunities please contact our EDS Supervisor. 
Location:
 
291 McLean Street
Campbell River, BC
V9W 2M4
 
Contact:
 
Joanne Hart
Office: 250-287-3720 Ext. 201
Cell: 250-203-8271
Email: joedsr@shaw.ca
 
THE DINNER BELL
 
Funded by Island Health and partnered with Island Health’s Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Campbell River, The Dinner Bell Program consists of two main components.
 
First, students in the Vocational Training Program complete over 150 hours of combined vocational and experiential training including Food Safe and WHMIS. Red Seal Chef, Kathryn Guenette, provides instruction in a licensed industrial kitchen environment. Classes are small with opportunities for individualized instruction. Graduates have a solid grounding in food preparation and kitchen skills necessary for a range of entry-level employment opportunities. 
 
The second component of The Dinner Bell is our Customer Program. Clients from The Adult Mental Health Services can purchase nutritious and affordable frozen entrèes prepared by the chef and students.
 
 
Location:
 
291 McLean Street
Campbell River, BC
V9W 2M4
Phone: 250-287-3720 Ext. 212
Contact:
 
Campbell River Mental Health & Substance Use Services at:
 
Phone: 250-850-2620
SHELTER MINISTRIES
 
In partnership with BC Housing, Ocean Crest Community Ministries leads a shelter program with three main components. 
 
The Emergency Shelter is open year round and we provide 22 beds to clients over the age of 19 years. 
 
The Second Stage House is open year round and we provide six self contained units for clients who have completed a first stage recovery program. 
 
Location:
 
Evergreen Shelter & Housing
690 Evergreen Road
Campbell River, BC
V9W 3R8
 
 
 
Contact:
 
For availability of beds or for more information please contact us:
 
Phone: 250-287-3791
Email: evergreenshelter@oceancrestchurch.org
 
To find a shelter near you please click on the following link:
 
 
 
FAMILY SERVICES
 
The Centre of Hope serves approximately 25,000 hot meals a year, Monday through Friday. We offer showers, personal hygiene supplies, laundry, and referrals to treatment, and other services and agencies. Also available through our Family Services department is: Emergency Food: four times/year; Clothing Vouchers: three times/year; and Household Goods: once/year.
 
Location:
 
Centre of Hope
#100-1381 Cedar Street
Campbell River, BC 
V9W 2W6
 
Tel: 250-287-2699
 
Email: familyservices@oceancrestchurch.org
Hours of Operation: COVID-19 Modified Hours:
 
Income Tax Drop-off
Starting February 28, 2022
Mon – Fri:  12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 
Meal Program
Mon – Fri:  11:30 pm – 1:15 pm                
Family Services & Food Hampers
Wed – Fri:   08:00 am – 4:00 pm