Community Resources

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Duncan Survival Guide 2025 – Jan 20 2025

Health and Wellbeing:

nutrition: Canada’s food guide, Island Health,

physical health: (S.A.I.L),

Mental Health: Local Counselling services (Moxie Health & Wellness), Vancouver Island Adult ADHD Society, Autism BC, CVYS,

Legal aid: Cowichan Women Against Violence,

Seniors:

Accessible Recreation: Autism BC, Canucks Autism Network, Special Olympics, CVILRC, Clements,

Employment: QWorks, Skills Quest for Success, Work BC

Youth: CVYS, CV and Ladysmith Pride Society,

Indigenous:

Provincial Programs:

Disability Benefits: PWD Help sheets, Disability tax credit certificate,

Income assistance and management: CVITP,

Federal Programs: CPP-D Application Guide, CPP-D Appeal Guide Reconsideration Request, You can apply on-line here.(CPP-D),

Check out the links below for any info you may need regarding applying for the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

(all links about Federal Programs from Victoria Disability Resource Center)

Support groups: AA, Al-Anon, Gamblers Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Co-dependents Anonymous, CVYS parents support group, caregivers support groups, hospice dealing with grief supports

Caregivers: Hospice, caregivers support network, Autism BC,

Other disability resources: Autism BC, Clements Center, Brain Injury Society

Assessments & Doctors: local doctors, Vancouver Island Adult ADHD Society, Autism BC, local psychologist

Advocacy: Self Advocate Network, Autism BC,

Assistive Technology & Devices: Autism BC (Neurodivergent Apps & equipment),

Medical and Mobility Equipment: Island Mediquip, CVILRC, Red Cross

Housing and Tenancy: Cowichan Housing Association, TRAC, BC Housing Association