Works to promote respect and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in their communities. Educates about self-advocacy and other issues through workshops and presentations at schools and organizations. Holds letter-writing campaigns aimed at gover...

Advocates for Muslim civic engagement and human rights. Provides advice and options on next steps to Canadian Muslims who report an incident of discrimination, harassment, or a hate crime by their employer, landlord, government agency, or other service provide...

Provides culturally appropriate supports to address the over-representation of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) in the criminal justice system in BC, and eliminates barriers that may prevent someone from attending a justice centre in person...

Drop-in resource centre for women seeking information, resources, peer counselling, and support on women's issues. Offers a single mother's support group in one-year cycles (beginning in September), monthly workshops, basic computer training offered in English...

Provides social and recreational services for North Shore residents. Also hosts the free UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) year-round (604-822-5791), and income tax assistance during tax season for low-income clients. Facilities may be rented by c...

Provides information and referral, advocacy information, and outreach to families with a child or family member who has an intellectual disability. Also offers assistance with transition and future planning, will and estate planning, development of personal su...

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 lega...

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...

Works to advance the physical, economic, and social welfare of people with disabilities. Provides information and referral services, and provides leadership and advocacy to ensure access to public transportation. Nonprofit society.

Provides free advice, assistance, and representation to Indigenous people who qualify financially for legal assistance and have a legal issue that falls under the jurisdiction of the British Columbia provincial courts. Cases may include criminal matters, famil...

Provides support for families of children who have been diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) or are suspected of having FASD. The key worker helps develop strategies for supporting children/youth at various developmental stages, and provides advocacy, ...

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...

Courtworkers give assistance during the criminal court process to clients living with a mental illness who are charged with a criminal offence. Clients may also be assisted following court appearances (e.g., with bail or probation orders).

A family-led charity dedicated to building inclusive communities for all citizens, without relying on government funding. Provides support by: helping people with disabilities build and maintain networks of healthy, supportive relationships to empower contribu...

Provides services to all self-identified women, including cis women, trans women, and two-spirit people. The drop-in centre offers advocacy, workshops, and crisis intervention to women of the Downtown Eastside, as well as free clothing, phone, showers (availab...

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...

Offers drop-in advocacy services to mental health consumers/survivors. Provides information, support, and representation to resolve income, housing, and family law problems. Assists with welfare benefits, debt issues, tenancy disputes, and child protection con...

Specializes in environmental litigation and provides legal representation to environmental groups regarding various environmental issues. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society.

Works to promote, defend, and sustain civil liberties and human rights through policy work, education, and litigation. Website offers a wide range of accessible resources including handbooks, factsheets, and community workshops to provide public legal educatio...

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, ...

Provides legal assistance to low-income people across BC, specializing in the areas of housing, income security, workers' rights, mental health, and human rights law. Services offered include summary legal advice to outline options and point client in the righ...

Provides free legal assistance for low-income people in BC. Services include information, referral, summary advice, and full representation. Practice areas include human rights cases before the Human Rights Tribunal, advice to people who have experienced sexua...

Provides free legal assistance to migrant workers dealing with employment standards or immigration law issues in BC. Prioritizes clients on closed work permits or employer-specific work permits (including caregivers and migrant agricultural workers). Also assi...

Provides legal services to individuals and organizations who have concerns regarding the environment. Advocates for legislative reforms to protect the environment and ensures public participation in environmental decision making. Also provides public legal edu...

Provides free legal services to people who need help with a provincial human rights complaint. Also provides education and workshops to help people understand their rights and responsibilities under BC's Human Rights Code. The Clinic's Inquiry Line provides ba...