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🚿 Hygiene & Basic Needs

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.

Last updated: May 30, 2026. Information may change. Call ahead when possible.

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.

⚠️ 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.

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

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Warmland House Foot Care

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

✉️ cmhacvb@cmha.bc.ca
📝 Call Warmland House ahead to confirm the current schedule.
Call ahead to confirm hours, eligibility, and availability.

✉️ Email

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.

📍 5265 Boal Road, Duncan, BC
📞 250-748-4529
Call ahead to confirm hours, eligibility, and availability.

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Clothing, Hygiene, Household & Basic Needs7

Adult Outreach Team

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

📞 250-715-1132 (Warmland House)

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Warmland House

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

📍 2579 Lewis Street, Duncan, BC
📞 250-715-1132
✉️ cmhacvb@cmha.bc.ca

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New Life Church — Needs & Extras

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

📍 1839 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, BC
📞 250-748-6521
✉️ office@newlifechurch.ca

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Salvation Army Thrift Store — Duncan

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

📍 280 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC
📞 250-746-7032
✉️ cowichanvalley.info@salvationarmy.ca
🕐 Mon–Sat 10 am – 5 pm

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Duncan United Church Thrift Store

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

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

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Salvation Army — Community & Family Services

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

📍 280 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC
📞 250-746-8669
✉️ cowichanvalley.info@salvationarmy.ca

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Thrift / Low-Cost Clothing Options

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

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

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