National helpline offers culturally appropriate services and supports including professional assessment and information and referral for all youth, but specifically to address the needs of Black youth. Service in French and other languages available upon reque...

A free online pre-arrival settlement program that provides online settlement information and orientation about life in Canada and referrals to both pre- and post-arrival services to adults and youth immigrating anywhere Canada. Clients can get information on a...

Free summer day camp for recently arrived refugee children ages six to 12. Program includes English language practice in the morning and sports, games, arts, and crafts in the afternoon. Aims to help children gain the language skills and other tools they need ...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, print (25 cents per page), scan (free), and fax services, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Programs include virtual computer literacy classes, English...

Volunteers ages 19 and up share their knowledge and experience of living on the North Shore by providing information about local resources, services and programs to new immigrants through a variety of group activities. Volunteers must be a North Shore resident...

Provides free and low-cost social programs and support services for families of children from birth to 11 years of age. Offers opportunities for families to play, learn, and connect in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Services include drop-in and registered...

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...

Oversees parks, recreational facilities, and cultural facilities in North Vancouver. Indoor facilities include gymnasiums; fitness centres; racquet courts; swimming pools; ice rinks; art, dance, music, and pottery studios; multipurpose rooms, and a climbing wa...

Operates and maintains parks, as well as providing trail and habitat enhancement programs, park safety enforcement, and wildlife protection. Also offers sports fields, courts, and other outdoor recreation facilities.

Provides public access to books and other materials including eBooks, magazines, DVDs, and CDs. Also offers a full range of information services for youth; free learning opportunities through programs, study space, and volunteer opportunities; free WIFI, compu...

Offers a range of programs and services for families with children up to six years old. Provides opportunities for parents to meet other families, share ideas, connect with their children through play and early learning activities, and connect with community r...

Community-based agency serving northeast Vancouver. Works with residents, government, and non-government agencies in responding to community needs. Provides child care, seniors programs, family services, teen and preteen programs, job boards, employment suppor...

Offers recreation activities, services, and resources for youth ages nine to 24. Youth Drop-In provides a fun, safe, and social environment where youth can relax, learn, develop skills, make positive social connections, have access to community resources and b...

Promotes Japanese language and culture through educational programs and events. Offers Japanese language, calligraphy, and martial arts training; programs may be offered online and/or in-person. Children's World Child Care, located at 475 Alexander Street, off...

Offers programming for people of all ages, including a variety of social, recreational, educational, and support programs for children, youth, families, and seniors. Provides access to a computer lab, weight room, and music jam space. Centre hours are 9 am to ...

Serves the Francophone community in Vancouver by assistance in accessing legal services, orientation for newcomers to BC, help finding accommodation, and information and referral to community and government services. Offers emergency help with primary needs, s...

Provides outreach to address the issue of isolation amongst Chinese adults ages 65 or older living in the Downtown Eastside and Strathcona areas. Also serves Chinese individuals 45 years and older who are affected by chronic health issues and/or face financial...

Aims to get more people cycling more often through education, action, and events. Activities include cycling courses in schools, workplaces, and online, as well as the promotion of improved cycling facilities and bicycle safety. Runs the Bike to Work Week, Bik...

Drop-in social centre for all ages. Features a living room space with TV, and computers with internet access. Offers a coffee and soup line at 7:30 am seven days a week. Also offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm. Drop-in hours are 7:30...

Social and community arts club offers various activities and events, including a members' lounge. The WISE Hall, a multipurpose, second-floor room offers a sound and lighting system, green room, bar, and washrooms, is available for rent. Used primarily for con...

Hosts conventions, meetings, trade and consumer shows, and banquet events. Features exhibition halls, ballrooms, and meeting rooms for small or large groups. Provides a variety of services such as catering, housekeeping, security, and audio-visual. Part of BC ...

Serves disadvantaged residents of the Downtown Eastside and neighbouring communities with a low-cost cafeteria, library, learning centre, theatre, gym, weight room, pool room, and seniors lounge. Programs and services include community education (with a focus ...

Operates as a social/cultural network and business portal for Latin communities in Metro Vancouver, bringing together Latinos and Latinophiles to strengthen and celebrate the richness of Latin cultures. Acts as a clearinghouse for Latino information and resour...

Pairs trained youth volunteers with isolated Chinese-speaking immigrant seniors to provide weekly phone calls. Offers fresh Asian produce delivery on a weekly basis. $10 bag includes six or seven fruits, two to three days' worth of greens, and two to three day...