North Shore Community Resources Society (NSCR)

Assists Bowen Island seniors age 65 and over who are in general good health or between the ages of 55 to 64 and on disability assistance, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Services include light ...

Assists North Shore (North Vancouver and West Vancouver) seniors age 65 and over who are in general good health or between the ages of 55 to 64 and on disability assistance, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their ...

Supports the healthy development of young children up to age six and their families facing challenging life circumstances. Services include educational activities such as parent workshops, information on community events, family drop-in programs, and parent-led groups. Funded in part by the City of ...

A non-partisan program that encourages residents to more actively participate in civic life while encouraging governments to better facilitate citizen participation in decision making. Offers educational workshops, voter engagement campaigns, and community forums. The North Shore Young Civic Forum (...

Provides information and referral about resources and services available to North Shore residents; includes directory information for seniors and children and families, listed separately. Office hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Offers free and confidential support services to individuals who are providing unpaid care at home, in the community, or in a residential facility to an adult who is chronically ill, living with a disability, elderly, or in palliative care. Services include support groups and workshops, one-on-one c...

Provides support, resources, and referral for child care providers and families. Services for parents include information about child care and the child care subsidy, help finding child care, referral to community resources, and educational opportunities. Also offers services to child care providers...

An independent, non-partisan group of volunteers and experts who educate, research, and advocate to increase affordable housing options and policies on the North Shore. Meets with elected officials and staff at all levels of government, developers, other affordable housing advocates, and members of ...

Provides legal information, referrals, and legal advice on family law related issues for low-income clients on the North Shore (Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver). Issues include parenting time, child and spousal support, simple divorce, and child protection matters. Offic...

Provides free and confidential legal information, referrals, legal advice, and representation for problems related to basic living needs for low-income North Shore residents (from Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver). Assists with legal problems related to income assistance ...

Provides legal information and referral services on the North Shore (Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver) on a variety of topics. Also provides advocacy services on issues such as housing, income assistance, employment, and poverty law matters. Offers public legal education ...

Provides information and referral services to programs and services for seniors on the North Shore (Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver) by phone or by appointment. Areas covered include health, meals and food, transportation, education, housing, and financial inquiries. Pub...

Maintains an online database of volunteer positions available on the North Shore. Also provides consultation to North Shore organizations to help recruit volunteers through referrals, networking, and promoting volunteerism. Publishes an annual 'North Shore Youth Volunteer Directory' for youth ages 1...