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🚿 Hygiene, Showers & Clothing in Duncan, BC

Showers, laundry, washrooms, foot care, haircuts, and clothing in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley.

Information can change. Please call ahead or check official websites when possible. Duncan Survival Hub is an independent community-made guide and does not replace official emergency, medical, legal, or crisis services. For emergencies call 911.

Directory presentation updated: October 10, 2026. Previous recorded content date: May 30, 2026. Individual service details still require verification.

Hygiene & Basic Needs11
Public Washrooms1

Public washrooms are important for unhoused people, seniors, people walking, people travelling by foot, and people in crisis. Hours and access may change — call ahead or check posted signs when possible.

Public Washroom Locations

Public washroom locations across Duncan and the Cowichan Valley.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

  • ⚠️ Needs verification — call to confirm before relying on this.
  • Charles Hoey Park / Train Station
  • Cowichan Sportsplex
  • Duncan United Church
  • Evans Park
  • McAdam Park
  • Centennial Park
  • Warmland House
Foot Care2

Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre Foot Care

Foot care may be available for Cowichan Tribes members and families where eligible.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

  • 📞 250-746-6184
  • Call ahead to confirm hours, eligibility, and availability.

Warmland House Foot Care

Foot care is listed on the last Thursday of every month except March, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

  • 📝 Call Warmland House ahead to confirm the current schedule.
  • Call ahead to confirm hours, eligibility, and availability.
Free / Low-Cost Haircuts1

Vancouver Island Hairdressing Program

Listed as a possible free or low-cost haircut resource. Call to make an appointment and confirm current availability.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

  • 📍 5265 Boal Road, Duncan, BC
  • 📞 250-748-4529
  • Call ahead to confirm hours, eligibility, and availability.
Clothing, Hygiene, Household & Basic Needs7

Adult Outreach Team

Outreach van delivers food, snacks, hygiene items, harm-reduction supplies, donated clothing, and more.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

Warmland House

Meals, laundry, clothing, showers, day storage, referrals, shelter, and transitional housing connections.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

New Life Church — Needs & Extras

Free gently-used furniture for individuals in the Cowichan Valley struggling to furnish their homes. Donations accepted.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

Salvation Army Thrift Store — Duncan

Gently-used clothing, household goods, books, media, electronics, bedding, and linens. Vouchers may be available via Community & Family Services.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

  • 📍 280 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC
  • 📞 250-746-7032
  • 🕐 Mon–Sat 10 am – 5 pm

Duncan United Church Thrift Store

Low-cost second-hand clothing, household goods, and furniture.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

  • 📍 246 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC
  • 📞 250-746-6043
  • 🕐 Fridays 9 am – 1:30 pm

Salvation Army — Community & Family Services

Emergency food, thrift store vouchers for clothing/household goods, and practical support.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

Thrift / Low-Cost Clothing Options

Paid or low-cost thrift options. These are not guaranteed free emergency clothing programs.

Verification needed — no individual source-check date recorded. Call ahead to confirm details.

    • Hospital Auxiliaries
    • Missions
    • Sassy Lion
    • Thrifty Town
    • Salvation Army
    • Duncan United Thrift Store

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