Line of Life Association of the Yukon

(Lifeline Canada) 

24 hour personal response system which provides peace of mind and security, knowing help is never out of reach. 
Location: 3090 – 3rd Avenue, Greenwood Place 
Contact: 667-6945 

 

MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving

MADD has a mission to Stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime. We can help you understand the justice system, learn how to cope with loss or injury or you can volunteer. 
Mailing Address: 205 Rogers Crescent, 
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4P2 
Contact: 633-6230 
Email:  maddwh@yahoo.ca

 

Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services 

 

Many Rivers is a non-profit organization providing individual, couple and family counselling, youth outreach, family education, and coordination of the No Fixed Address Outreach Van. 
Office: 4071 – 4th Avenue, Whitehorse, YT 
Y1A 1H3 
Contact: Marilyn Wolovick, 667-2970 
(collect calls accepted) / 
Fax: 633-3557 
Email:  info@manyrivers.yk.ca
Website:  www.manyrivers.yk.ca

Mary House

Emergency food service:

Mondays and Fridays 2 pm - 3 pm. 
Sandwiches: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 pm – 5 pm. 
Clothing sales Saturday 1:30pm – 2:30pm, dates as advertised. 
Location: 504 Cook Street, Whitehorse, YT 
Y1A 2R4 
Contact: 667-7146 

Medichair Yukon 

Medical and home health care supplies, 
equipment and rentals - wheelchairs, 
walkers, TENS units, etc. 
Location: 121 - 1116 1st Avenue (Horwoods 
Mall), Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1A3 
Contact: 393-4967 / Fax: 393-4870 
Email:  whitehorse@medichair.ca

Mothers of Preschools – MOPS

A place where mothers of preschoolers can experience authentic community, personal growth, practical help and spiritual growth. 
“Better Moms Make a Better World” 
Location: Riverdale Baptist Church, 
15 Duke St. Whitehorse, Yukon 
Contact: Kirsten Burke, 667-6620 
Email: yukonmops@gmail.com 

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Have a desire to stop using? NA is a fellowship of men and women recovering from drug addiction. We meet every Friday at 7pm to stay clean. 
Location: 4071 - 4th Avenue. 

Office of the Ombudsman

The Ombudsman can investigate complaints about how Yukon Territorial Government departments, agencies, 
commissions and boards do business by reviewing their actions, decisions, practices and procedures. 
Location: Suite 201, 211 Hawkins Street, 
Whitehorse, YT 
Mailing Address: Box 2703, Whitehorse, YT 
Y1A 2C6 
Contact: 667-8468 
Web:  www.ombudsman.yk.ca

 

Partenariat communauté en santé 

(Francophone Health Network) 
A dynamic network aiming at improving access to health services for Francophones. Welcome to bilingual health professionals, community & government bilingual partners. Workshops, professional training, 
newsletter, resource center, referral.

Mailing address: 302 Strickland Street, 
room 800, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 2K1 
Contact: Sandra St-Laurent, 668-2663 
ext.800 
Email:  francosante@yknet.ca
Web:  www.francosante.org

People First Society of Yukon

Advocacy and support by people who have been labelled with mental disabilities.

Mailing Address: Box 31478, Whitehorse, 
YT Y1A 6K8 
Contact: Lisa, 667-4606 / 
Fax: 668-8169 

Program for Newcomers to Canada – The Yukon

Host and settlement services: 
Information, orientation and counselling to help new Canadians adapt to the life in the Yukon. Matching new Canadians with Canadians to form new friendship 
Carrefour d’Immigration Crossroad Yukon 
Location: 302 Strickland Street, Whitehorse, 
Y1A 2K1 
Contact: 668-5907 
Email:  immigration@afy.yk.ca
Web: immigrationyukon.com 

Public Health and Safety Department 
- Yukon College 

First aid and safety training including: CPR, Standard first Aid, Wilderness First Aid, Advanced First Aid and more. Contract courses available. Call for a schedule or 
visit our website. 
Location: 500 College Drive 
Mailing Address: Box 2799, Whitehorse, YT 
Y1A 5K4 
Contact: 668-5200 / Fax: 668-5210 
Email: ychealth@yukoncollege.yk.ca 
Web: www.yukoncollege.yk.ca 

Romp and Run Drop-In 

Weekly drop-in program open to all parents with preschool aged children.

Drop in Tuesdays 9:30 am – 11:00 am. 
Location: Basement of United Church, 6th Avenue and Main Street 
Mailing Address: 197 Alsek Road, 
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4R3 
Contact: Katie Sikkes, 456-4934 

Salvation Army

Emergency shelter and food services.

Summer Camp For Kids. Thrift Shop. 
Location: 311B Black Street 
Contact: 668-2327 or Thrift Shop 
668-6544 
Email:  admin@salvationarmyyt.org

Skookum Jim Friendship Centre

Provides resources directed at helping community residents. CPNP - Prenatal Dropins, Traditional Parenting Program, Youth Diversion Program, Recreation Program and Student Training and Financial Services Program, Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centre. 
Location: 3159 – 3rd Avenue, Whitehorse, 
YT Y1A 1G1 
Contact: 633-7680 
Email:  sjfcfriends@northwestel.net
Web:  www.skookumjim.com

Seniors’ Services / Adult Protection

Assistance and support for disabled adults or seniors who may be abused or neglected and are unable to seek their own help.

Location: Suite 101 – 204 Black Street, 
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2M9 
Contact: 456-3946 
Email:  adult.protection@gov.yk.ca
Web:  www.hss.gov.yk.ca

Seventh Day Adventist Church

Breathe Free (plan to stop smoking), stress seminars, social activities (hiking, rock climbing, badminton, etc), Caring Church Family, Worship and Bible Study. 
Location: 1609 Birch Street, Whitehorse, YT 
Y1A 3X1 
Contact: David Laughton, 667-2531 or 
Chris Christianson, 335-1929 
Email: davidlaughton@northwestel.net 

St. John Ambulance - Yukon

Provides First Aid and CPR training to general public and private groups/business. St. John Ambulance Brigade provides volunteer first aid attendants to public family recreational events. 
Contact: 668-5001 / Fax: 668-3438 

TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly

A support group for individuals interested in weight control; host a variety of special activities including Territorial Recognition Day. 
Contact: Madelaine Boyd, 668-5977 

Victoria Faulkner Women's Centre

Offers a variety of services for women: 
advocacy, programming, prenatal nutrition, Rural Pregnant Mom's Suite. 
Drop-In: 
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 11:00am - 3:00pm 
Thursday 3:00pm - 6:00pm 
Laundry, shower, computer, telephone use. 
Location: 503 Hanson Street, Whitehorse, 
YT Y1A 1Y9 
Contact: 667-2693 / Fax: 667-7004 
Email:  vfwc@northwestel.net
Web:  www.vfwc.net
Whitehorse General Hospital
Location: 5 Hospital Road 
Contact: 393-8700 

Women's Auxiliary to Whitehorse 
General Hospital

Assist in providing for the welfare and 
comfort of patients; operate a "tuck cart"; 
raise funds to purchase items for the 
hospital; coordinate special activities for 
July 1st
Contact: Truska Gorrell, 667-7185 

Women's Directorate - Government of 
Yukon

Ensure that Yukon women's concerns are considered in the development of government policy, legislation and 
programs. Resource library on women's issues. 
Location: Suite 1 - 404 Hanson Street 
Contact: 667-3030 
Email: womens.directorate@gov.yk.ca

Yukon Association for Community Living

Territorial advocacy organization for people 
labelled Mentally Disabled.

Location: 7 Yukon Inn Plaza, 4th Avenue 
Mailing Address: Box 31478, Whitehorse, 
YT Y1A 6K8 
Contact: Collette Acheson, 667-4606 / 
Fax: 668-8169 
Email:  yaclwhse@northwestel.net

Yukon Council on disAbility

A resource for Yukoners with disabilities on issues of equity, community awareness, government policy and employment. 
Location: 4194B – 4th Avenue

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1J8 
Contact: 668-6703 / Fax: 393-4992 
Email:  yukoncod@northwestel.net
Website:http://www.ycod.yk.ca/

Yukon Human Rights Commission

The Yukon Human Rights Commission is an independent commission created by the Yukon Legislative Assembly. Our mandate as laid out in Section 16 of the Yukon Human Rights Act is to: Promote principles of human rights (promote the principle that every individual is free and equal in dignity and rights, promote the principle that cultural diversity is a fundamental human value and a basic human right). Promote education and research designed to eliminate discrimination. Promote settlement of complaints or cause complaints that are not settled by agreement to be adjudicated. Conduct education and research on the principle of equal pay for work of equal value in the private sector.
Operating Region: Yukon
  Telephone: (867) 667-6226
Fax: (867) 667-2662
humanrights@yhrc.yk.ca
http://www.yhrc.yk.ca
Address
101-9010 Quartz Road
Whitehorse YT
Y1A 2Z5


Yukon Lung Association

The objectives of the association are the prevention and control of lung disease, as well as related, contributing and similar diseases. 
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 33122, 
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5Y5 
Contact: 668-6974 

Yukon Status of Women Council

Non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to improving the status and quality of life of Yukon women.

Address: 503 Hanson Street, Whitehorse, 
YT Y1A 1Y9 
Contact: 667-4637 
Email:  yswc@klondiker.com