Child welfare workers respond to calls involving child protection, including services to children in care, and services to youth and families. Provides intake and screening, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Interpretation services are available. The Vancouve...

Allows users to complete and file provincial family law case applications online. Users can fill out forms, gather supporting documents and apply for orders, including protection orders. Once the forms are completed using the service, they may be filed automat...

A 24-hour helpline for children and youth who may feel unsafe, confused, or scared, and wish to talk with someone; line is answered by child protection social workers. Children, parents, community members, or anyone having reason to believe that a child is, ha...

Provides eligible low-income people with a lawyer, under certain circumstances. Apply at all Legal Aid BC local agents and regional centres, or by phoning the LABC Call Centre.Representation Services (Serious Family Law Matters) are provided in situations such...

Offers a one-stop online source of information and resources about family violence. Provides information for Canadians who are or know someone affected by family violence, need help finding services, or want to learn about family violence in Canada. Also provi...

Provides individuals the opportunity to write a statement on behalf of a community describing the impacts that the offence has caused to members of the community emotionally, physically, and financially. The community representative may include a drawing, poem...

Offers in-person and online counselling for individuals, couples, and families; fees are charged, sliding scale available. Choose Again Circles are group counselling sessions where participants learn exercises, meditations, and teachings that will help them to...

Provides outreach services for newcomer, migrant, and immigrant women (including transgender women) involved in indoor sex work in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, and White Rock, as well as to w...

Provides free, confidential, multilingual phone information and referral about community resources for victims of crime, as well as immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour o...

Feminist-based harm reduction program to prevent harassment of those participating in nightlife in downtown Vancouver and other venues. Representatives are trained in non-violent crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills. Also provides education to pa...

Offers groups, individual, and couple/family counselling services for a fee. Also offers free educational workshops and information on a variety of mental health topics. Services are provided by Registered Clinical Counsellors or practicum students in training...

A partnership with the BC Lions to raise awareness and urge the public to "Break the Silence on Gender-Based Violence." Trained BC Lions players offer free presentations to students at participating BC high schools. Also delivers fee-for-service leadership dev...

Intervention program for patients arriving at the emergency department who may have been involved in domestic violence, elder abuse, or child abuse.

Responds to all requests for the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC to act as a substitute decision maker for a vulnerable adult. Investigates if there are concerns about the actions of a substitute decision maker, or there appears to be a need for a decision m...

Works to protect the legal rights and interests of vulnerable British Columbians. The Public Trustee is an independent, impartial public official and Officer of the Court who serves to balance protection with autonomy to ensure that people may live as they cho...

Provides one-to-one and group support for women living in Vancouver who have experienced abuse in an intimate relationship, including relationships with romantic partners, parents, or caregivers. Support may include emotional support, safety planning, accompan...

Offers counselling services to individuals, couples, and families to address a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, marital issues, separation, divorce, parenting or relationship problems, addictions, low self-esteem, assertiveness, ...

Provides individual and family counselling to all age groups, addressing issues such as personal growth, relationships, parenting, and family violence. Youth services feature counselling, school-based skill development groups, and a multicultural program for a...

Offers counselling services to individuals, couples, and families to address a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, marital issues, separation, divorce, parenting or relationship problems, addictions, low self-esteem, assertiveness, ...

Provides support to victims and witnesses who are attending Vancouver Provincial Court due to a criminal case. Services include emotional support, court orientation and accompaniment, form completion assistance, and liaison with justice system personnel and in...

Provides support to victims and witnesses who are attending Downtown Community Court due to a criminal case. Works with health and social services, community organizations, area residents, merchants, faith communities, nonprofit organizations, and schools. Ser...

Provides financial management services for low-income individuals who are vulnerable to financial abuse, or are no longer able to manage their own finances due to physical and/or mental constraints. Services include creating a functional budget and plan for de...

Offers counselling services to individuals, couples, and families to address a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, marital issues, separation, divorce, parenting or relationship problems, addictions, low self-esteem, assertiveness, ...

Provides services for tenants of housing directly managed by BC Housing, including accepting rental payments. Also accepts applications for a range of subsidized housing options for individuals who have low incomes, seniors, people with disabilities, Aborigina...

Receives and investigates reports of child protection concerns in Vancouver North (Downtown Eastside), and provides assessment and referral services. Hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.