Offers 12 units of long-term, independent housing to women ages 55 and up, who have experienced violence and abuse. Provides six social housing units as well as six units at housing income limit rental rates. Units are self-contained studio suites with their o...

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...

Provides assistance and support to older adults and third parties assisting older adults, who are dealing with abuse or mistreatment as well as assistance to navigate systems that impact older adults. Services are provided through a helpline, victim services, ...

Provides information, emotional support, and referrals to people age 50 and over who are victims of a crime or of abuse, including family and sexual violence. Support is also provided to anyone who has witnessed the abuse of an older adult. Assistance is provi...

Offers free workshops for older adults and training to community groups on financial literacy, abuse/neglect, awareness/prevention of bullying, residential tenancy, and government benefits. Funded by the Province of BC.

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 legal consultations to people age 55 and older, as well as third parties of any age if the older adult has barriers that make it difficult to speak on their own behalf. Services are for older adults unable to access legal help elsewhere due to low inc...

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...

Provides 32 units of supportive housing to women ages 45 and up who have been impacted by violence. Shared spaces include a communal kitchen, exterior courtyard, laundry room, and common lounges. Other services include accompaniment, activity groups, advocacy,...

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 emotional and practical support, advocacy, and referrals to women age 55 and over who have or who are still experiencing abuse by a family member, intimate partner, or someone in a position of power such as a landlord or caregiver. Serves women who ar...

An accessible and multicultural community centre that provides programs and services to promote health, well-being, and independent lifestyles for adults ages 55 and over. Provides information and referral services in English and Spanish, help completing gover...

Information and referral line provides intake for legal and victim service programs as well as assistance to older adults and third parties to navigate the systems that impact an older adult, including situations of abuse, neglect or self-neglect. The line als...

Uses restorative approaches to deal with family conflict situations that involve emotional, physical, and/or financial abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. Referrals accepted from Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), North Shore Disability Resource Ce...

A community activity centre for seniors age 55 and over. Provides a wide variety of recreational programs and social services. Activities include physical fitness, sports, visual arts, performing arts, games, special events, and outings. Services include free ...

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...

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 ...

Designated agency responsible for looking into situations of abuse, neglect and self-neglect involving adults with developmental disabilities, who cannot seek help for themselves. For more information or to report abuse, contact the local CLBC office in the ap...

Designated agency responsible for looking into situations of suspected abuse, neglect, and self-neglect involving vulnerable adults who are unable to seek support and assistance. Specially trained staff in hospitals and community programs respond to and invest...

Provides long-term support and advocacy to vulnerable seniors ages 55 and over to help them maintain their independence and community inclusion. Services include housing search assistance and housing loss prevention, health care navigation support, food securi...

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 short-stay housing for seniors ages 60 and over of all genders who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Metro Vancouver (excluding the Downtown Eastside). Provides a temporary furnished apartment for up to three months while the senior seeks housi...

Provides victim services to individuals of any age or gender who have been victims of child abuse, sexual assault, relationship violence (including elder abuse and any other form of family violence), and stalking. Victims may or may not be involved with the cr...

Provides educational workshops about elder abuse to seniors, and encourages seniors to stay active. Workshop topics include self-awareness, meditation, physical activity, and elder abuse. Runs three times per month for three hours. Registration required.