Lift Community Services

Lift Community Services We work with partners and people facing barriers to create equity and hope in the qathet Region

Our Speedy Goals program has been extremely popular since it first launched as a pilot project back in 2023. This 12-wee...
05/27/2026

Our Speedy Goals program has been extremely popular since it first launched as a pilot project back in 2023. This 12-week Contingency Management program is designed for people who want to make changes to their stimulant use, and is rooted in setting and working toward SMART personal goals.

We connected with Gavin to hear about his experience in the program and the positive impact it’s made in his life. Read his story here: https://liftcommunityservices.org/speedy-goals-gavins-story/

So many smiles at Community House today!Our space is bustling with the lunch crowd, young families, and a couple dogs. I...
05/20/2026

So many smiles at Community House today!

Our space is bustling with the lunch crowd, young families, and a couple dogs. It’s so great to see it so full of life this afternoon!

We’re open for drop-in services 11:00am - 3:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday at 101-4871 Joyce Ave. Stop by for community connection, food, and resources. Everyone welcome.

If you’ve been asking what can be done about poverty, housing and food insecurity, the toxic drug crisis, or the growing...
05/15/2026

If you’ve been asking what can be done about poverty, housing and food insecurity, the toxic drug crisis, or the growing need for social supports in our community, here’s a way to help.

We’re actively seeking new volunteers to join our Board of Directors to help shape practical, compassionate responses to community issues.

Community needs community. Take positive action as a member of our board – learn more at bit.ly/lift-board-26

We have a few spots left for next week’s Harm Reduction and Naloxone training on Wednesday, May 20th from 10:30am - noon...
05/13/2026

We have a few spots left for next week’s Harm Reduction and Naloxone training on Wednesday, May 20th from 10:30am - noon at the Powell River Public Library!

This is an informative, interactive workshop that teaches you a lifesaving skill - and it’s free!

Sign up at bit.ly/naloxoneqathet or visit www.liftcommunityservices.org/naloxone-training for more info!

It’s been two weeks since the Driftwood Shelter opened and we’re so grateful to have this space to offer to our communit...
05/12/2026

It’s been two weeks since the Driftwood Shelter opened and we’re so grateful to have this space to offer to our community members.

Nightly numbers have increased from 4 individuals on our first night, to 23 people this weekend. Already we’ve supported 43 unique individuals, several of whom had never accessed shelter services before.

We’re open at 7104 Barnet St, with beds available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 4:00 pm daily.

Our doors are open (and our fans are on!) at Community House. Our one-stop shop for community supports (adult drop-in se...
05/07/2026

Our doors are open (and our fans are on!) at Community House. Our one-stop shop for community supports (adult drop-in services, family programming, immigrant services, food security resources and more) is open 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Stop by for a place to get out of the sun, grab a meal, get your community resource questions answered, or just to spend some time in a welcoming space.

We’re at 101-4871 Joyce Ave. in Crossroads Village. Everyone welcome!

Learn how to save a life!We’re offering more free community Naloxone trainings this spring, with two dates coming up soo...
04/30/2026

Learn how to save a life!

We’re offering more free community Naloxone trainings this spring, with two dates coming up soon:

Wednesday, May 20th from 10:30am - noon

Thursday, June 11th from 2:00 - 3:30 pm

at the First Credit Community Room in the Powell River Public Library

Get your harm reduction questions answered, learn how to administer Naloxone, and take a kit home with you!

Space is limited, register at bit.ly/naloxoneqathet

We are so stoked to be opening the doors to Driftwood Shelter at 7104 Barnet St today!Starting this afternoon, beds will...
04/27/2026

We are so stoked to be opening the doors to Driftwood Shelter at 7104 Barnet St today!

Starting this afternoon, beds will be available on a first-come first-served basis at 4:00 pm daily.

We are proud to offer 40 beds (divided by gender), 24/7 staff support, 2 meals daily, private bathrooms with showers, laundry services, and connections to health care and other community supports, and we look forward to being able to offer an immediate place to adults aged 19+ in qathet.

Our 24/7 phone number for immediate support or urgent concerns regarding the property, neighbour interactions or program activity is 604-485-2706 - otherwise visit our website for more information about the Driftwood!

It’s a heavy day, marking 10 years of the toxic drug public health emergency. There are so many of us in qathet who have...
04/14/2026

It’s a heavy day, marking 10 years of the toxic drug public health emergency.

There are so many of us in qathet who have been impacted by this preventable public health failure; so many of us know someone who has died because of toxic drugs or know someone who knows someone. Every death leaves a mark on our community.

Thank you to ACCEPT and the qathet Community Action Team for marking this occasion in a thoughtful and sensitive way today. Thank you to the for sharing your space to do so.

Harm reduction saves lives, and it’s not enough. We need brave and compassionate drug policy that extends dignity to people using substances, treats this like the public health issue it is, and stops more devastating and preventable deaths.

Address

4448 Marine Avenue
Powell River, BC
V8A2K2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16044852004

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