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  1. Provides employers with free advice, assistance, representation, and education regarding Workers Compensation Act legislation, decisions, appeals, policies, and related matters. Operates independently of WorkSafe BC. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday ...
  2. Female lawyers offer free legal assistance to women who need legal advice regarding matters of family law. Lawyers do not represent clients in court, but offer a half-hour of legal advice and help clients prepare for court appearances; call to book an appointm...
  3. Provides opportunities for families with a member with a disability to connect with other families in social and recreational activities. Also runs workshops, a support group, and an advocacy committee for inclusion. Offers a weekly newsletter and family suppo...
  4. Provides support to families with youth affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and other complex needs. Staff helps families to provide enhanced care through counselling, information, parenting strategies, service coordination, advocacy, and educat...
  5. First United AdvocacyProvided by: First United Church Community Ministry Society - AKA: First United Mission Church
    Provides legal advocacy to low-income and vulnerable people living in the Downtown Eastside. Provides legal assistance in the areas of tenancy, income assistance, disability, Employment Insurance, old age pensions, and various administrative legal matters. Als...
  6. Provides a range of client-centred support activities for people who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Outreach workers meet with individuals where they are - on the street, in a shelter, or in a temporary place - to determine ...
  7. Provides free legal representation and advice to low-income refugee claimants, immigrants, and people without legal status. Among other services, it will take on complex and/or time sensitive refugee claims, appeals and cases of systemic importance. Priority i...
  8. Provides information and referral, advocacy, and public education for people with disabilities, and for their families and caregivers. Advocates assist with accessing programs and services, including help with completing forms. Computer/internet access is open...
  9. Encourages the integration of people with disabilities into the creative and artistic life of Canadian communities. Supports and promotes artistic excellence among artists with disabilities working in a variety of disciplines. Develops and presents workshops, ...
  10. Legal advocates provide free general benefits assistance and legal assistance. The advocate will provide confidential one-on-one support. They help clients understand their rights and help them access government income programs, and deal with legal issues surr...
  11. Student-operated, lawyer-supervised program provides free legal advice and representation to low-income people concerning certain legal issues; does not give advice over the phone. The law clinics operate in Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods at night during the s...
  12. Provides free legal advice, advocacy, support, and referral services to women in the Downtown Eastside. Information, support, and assistance is provided for issues of family law, Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), minor criminal law issues (in...
  13. Provides legal information, referrals, and representation to clients on issues related to refugee, immigration, poverty, and family laws. Services are offered remotely primarily by email or by phone; in-person services are available on an as-needed basis. Offi...
  14. Offers legal advocacy services to immigrant agricultural workers including educational workshops to inform workers of their rights and responsibilities and legal representation related to issues including employment standards, workers compensation, tenancy, cu...