Provides safe, secure, temporary shelter and support for women (cis women), with or without children, who are escaping violent relationships or are at-risk of abuse, threats, or violence from a partner; may accept women who are in crisis or who are at great ri...

A first-stage, six-bed specialized transition house that provides a safe space for women 55 years of age and older (including self-identified women) without children, who are impacted by violence and/or are at risk of abuse, threats, violence, or homelessness....

Provides temporary safe shelter and support for 15 adult women (cisgender and transgender) with or without children who are victims of domestic violence; accepts male children on a case-by-case basis. The house is staffed 24 hours a day, is pet-friendly, and w...

Protects individuals living in BC assisted living residences through the registration of residences, administration of assisted living health and safety standards, and investigation of complaints related to health and safety concerns. Seniors assisted living r...

Provides safe, secure, temporary shelter and crisis line support for women with or without children, who are escaping violent relationships or are at-risk of abuse, threats, or violence. Accepts transgender women who have identified and lived as women for at l...

Province-wide association supporting the activities of local Community Response Networks (CRNs). CRNs are groups of individuals and organizations that come together to create a coordinated community response to adult abuse, neglect, or self-neglect. The goal i...

Assists seniors who are in general good health, but require help with daily tasks to maintain independent living within their home and community as long as possible. Services include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, friendly visits, minor home repairs, an...

A volunteer-run organization working towards safer communities. Safe Buddies are screened volunteers who escort older adults age 60 and over and to anyone identifying as a woman who feels unsafe walking home in Canada; includes transgender, cisgender, and non-...

Promotes the well-being of seniors through support from their peers. Offers support groups, peer support programs, information and referral, Dementia Friendly Cafe, and the dementia-friendly choir The New Dementians. Offers outreach services with senior visits...

Advocates for all matters pertaining to frozen UK pensions for people who are entitled to a British state pension and live in Canada. Offers an information service to members. Publishes quarterly issues of 'Justice' magazine. Membership is $25 annually.

Provides a variety of programs to build a resilient, healthy, and food-secure community. Holds low-cost community dinners at 5 pm on Fridays, and by-donation music nights at 7:30 pm on Thursdays. Little Mountain Riley Park Neighbourhood Food Network (NFN) work...

Provides safe, secure, temporary shelter and support for women (including transgender women) with or without children, who are fleeing violent relationships or who are at risk of abuse, threats, or violence. Accepts male children up to age 18; dependents over ...

Provides a safe and supportive temporary housing for women, with or without children, who are fleeing violence; accepts male children up to age 18. Accepts refugees and refugee claimants, as well as women from out of province. Medium-barrier house: women must ...

Drop-in centre provides a safe place for older adults living in the downtown core to congregate with one another. Offers leisure activities such as cards and games, recreational activities, special events, newspapers and magazines, and computers with internet ...

10-bed first-stage transition house accepts women with or without children; priority is given to women with children, and women without children may be accepted if there is space. Serves women who are fleeing and/or seeking support around violence and abuse, a...

Investigates incidents of abuse and neglect of older and vulnerable people in power-based relationships after a report has been made. Referral is by police as well as self-initiated reporting. To make a report of abuse or neglect, call the non-emergency polici...

Provides victim services to seniors who may be experiencing elder abuse or neglect within a relationship. Recognizes the unique barriers of older people who are experiencing abuse, particularly abuse from family members, or when there are mental health or othe...

Offers daily drop-in programs for elders age 55 and older who live in Vancouver. Elders, who sign up as members, may access a daily 12 noon luncheon as well as social/recreational activities. There is also a food bank every Wednesday (except during cheque issu...

Provides safe and secure temporary shelter and support for women, with or without children, who are fleeing violent relationships or who are at risk of abuse, threats, or violence; accompanying male children ages 18 and under considered on a case-by-case basis...

Provides six beds of safe, secure, temporary transitional housing and support for women ages 55 and up who are escaping violence. Staffed 24 hours per day. Length of stay is 30 days no cost, and up to six months program participation at $375/month. Low-barrier...

Provides information and referral, advocacy, and form completion assistance to adults ages 50 and over. Services include one-to-one support in navigating public systems such as federal and provincial benefits, housing, transportation, finances, legal, income t...

Produces several publications providing information about community resources and human services in Burnaby and New Westminster, including the 'Community Resource Guide', 'Ready, Set, Learn', 'Middle Childhood Matters', 'Seniors Outreach Card', and the 'Commun...

Trained volunteers provide information and referral to seniors age 55 and over regarding seniors income and other benefits (OAP, GIS, bus passes, SAFER), as well as assistance filling out forms. Also offers an income tax clinic from beginning of March until th...

Teams consisting of community counsellors (employed by Family Services of Greater Vancouver) and Vancouver Police Department (VPD) detectives provide investigative follow-up, emotional support, and advocacy to victims of high-risk domestic violence. There are ...

Provides safe, secure, temporary shelter and support for women (including transgender women) with or without children, who are leaving violent relationships or are at-risk of abuse, threats, or violence. Accepts male children up to and including age 19; adult ...