Geographic Areas Served: Mission
1st Stage Emergency Shelter - Haven in the Hollow
Mission Community Services Society
Haven in the Hollow is a temporary housing solution that meets the client’s needs for temporary overnight accommodation, basic nutrition, hygiene and provides Gateway Services to help clients break the cycle of homelessness.more info
2nd Stage Housing - Rivendell
Mission Community Services Society provides safe housing and support services at Rivendell for up to 44 men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The delivery of support services is guided by four principles:
Are resident focused and responsive to their changing needs
Fosters an environment where the residents’ capabilities to live successfully and independently are supported
Maintains an atmosphere of dignity and respect for all our residents
Operates in a transparent and accountable manner
The goal is to assist our residents in achieving stability which allows them to move forward with their lives. By providing housing and support in a resident-centered environment, we engage with our residents to create an atmosphere of trust.more info
Better at Home
Mission Community Services Society
Mission Better at Home provides non-medical services to assist seniors with simple day-to-day tasks so they can continue to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their communities. Better at Home is funded by the Province of British Columbia and managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland.more info
Camp Goodtimes
Camp Goodtimes provides a safety-focused, medically supervised, fun and recreational experience for children and teens affected by cancer and their families.more info
Canadian Cancer Society
Get trusted cancer information, locate community services, find help with travel & accommodations, borrow wigs & prosthesis, talk to someone who’s been there, adjust to life after treatment.more info
Cancer Connection
Peer support for people with cancer and their caregivers.more info
Cancer Information Service
Available to cancer patients, caregivers or anyone who needs help understanding cancer and finding community services. Toll-free service accessible in multiple languages.more info
Changing Point Family Mediation & Coaching
Changing Point provides unique, specialized family mediation, coaching and education services. Helping families to build skills, resolve conflict, and create fair, workable family agreements. Supporting you through life transitions in a more positive way!more info
Choose to Move, YMCA of Greater Vancouver: Abbotsford Program [open to approved Mission residents]
At the Y, helping adults experience optimal health as they age is a top priority. The Choose to Move program is offered in conjunction with Active Aging and the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility/UBC. more info
Family Development and Youth Services
An old saying “How you bend the twig is how the tree goes” reflects the mentoring and education required for youth on their journey to adulthood. Mission Community Services Society team of Youth Workers offer important intervention that can make a world of difference. Youth who have more tools in their tool box can make better life choices. A range of support is available for youth ages 13 to 24.more info