CMHA-COWICHAN VALLEY BRANCH COVID-19 PROGRAM UPDATES
To comply with the most recent provincial health guidelines, we have taken the following precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
We continue to be vigilant in the protection of our staff, clients and business partners. All staff will be encouraged, but not required, to wear masks. Social distancing will also be encouraged. Extra cleaning will continue.
WARMLAND HOUSE SHELTER (2579 Lewis St):
For security reasons, the shelter gates will continue to be closed 24-hours per day. Clients needing to use services are buzzed in so that we can manage how many people are inside at any one time. Outside agencies and people who are not transitional housing tenants are not permitted to gather inside. Tables in the dining area have been further spaced apart, and meals are served directly to people. Some meals are provided as bag lunches.
GOOD FOOD BOX
Cancelled until further notice, hoping to restart Spring 2022
WARMLAND FOOT CLINICS:
Continuing Monthly. Please call the shelter for information. (250.715.1132)
SOBERING & ASSESSMENT CENTRE:
Will remain open, operations as usual, with extra disinfection and extra distancing between clients.
HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM:
Continuing to connect with people, but with added precautions.
FAMILY CAPACITY, SEXUAL ASSAULT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS:
Counsellors will be connecting with clients both in person and remotely or in person (assessed on a case by case basis).
BIKEWORKS / ARTWORKS / DISCOVERYWORKS PROGRAMS (now located at 360 Festubert St):
Closed, hoping to re-open in April.
RAINBOWS FOR CHILDREN:
Accepting registrations for future sessions.
MALAHAT YOUTH GROUPS/PROGRAMS:
Malahat Girls group is continuing with COVID protocols in place.
BOUNCEBACK PHONE COACHING PROGRAM:
Coaches are operating remotely.
CMHA-CVB ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES (5878 York St)
Currently closed to the public. Some staff are working remotely. To connect with us, send an email to [email protected] or call 250.597.1372 ext 106.
We thank you for your patience and support during this challenging time.