Provides 30 beds for homeless and at-risk female-identified youth (including 2SLGBTQAI+, gender queer, gender non-binary and self-identified young women) ages 16 to 24. All are welcome provided they are not a danger to themselves or others; the program is an a...

Provides 30 beds for homeless and at-risk male-identified youth (including 2SLGBTQAI+, gender queer, gender non-binary and self-identified young men) ages 16 to 24. All are welcome provided they are not a danger to themselves or others; the program is an alcoh...

Receives and addresses online and telephone reports from the public regarding child pornography (including images, drawings, and written material), online luring, child exploitation through prostitution, travelling to sexually exploit children, child trafficki...

Provides a safe and secure rehabilitative residential program for women (cisgender and transgender) ages 18 and above who have faced trafficking into labour or sexual exploitation. Residents can stay for up to nine months. Drug- and alcohol-free environment; s...

A low-barrier, temporary emergency residential program providing five beds for Vancouver high-risk youth ages 16 to 21 of all genders and orientations who are street involved and need a safe space to stay. Intakes are completed 24 hours a day, year-round. Prov...

A voluntary, low-barrier, temporary residential program with nine beds for high-risk youth ages 16 to 18 of all genders and orientations who need a safe place to stay in Vancouver. During their stay, youth are supported by non-judgmental staff to evaluate thei...

Community-based support program provides victim services to sexual assault survivors of any age or gender, whether or not the crime has been reported to police. Services include emotional and practical support; advocacy; information about the justice system an...

Female lawyers offer free legal assistance to women who need legal advice regarding matters of family law. Lawyers do not represent clients in court, but offer a half-hour of legal advice and help clients prepare for court appearances; call to book an appointm...

This class action settlement provides compensation for the harms suffered by Indigenous students forced to attend Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal Day Schools across Canada. Claims for compensation processing began January 13, 2020. Gowling WLG (Canada) ...

Non-partisan coalition of provincial and regional organizations who have united their voices to put children and youth first in BC through public education, community mobilization, and public policy advocacy. Offers education and training events and monthly ne...

Provides trauma-informed health and forensic care to individuals of any gender ages 13 and over who have experienced intentional person-to-person violence within the past seven days. Types of violence addressed include sexual assault, domestic and family viole...

Provides foster care and support services for children and their foster parents. Referral required from Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).

Recruits and approves family care homes and specialized residential services for children and youth in government care.

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...

Three teams of social workers are responsible for Aboriginal children in continuing government care. Plans of care are culturally specific, in order to preserve the child's cultural identity and kinship ties.

Provides guardianship and youth agreement services to youth 16 and over who are in care of the ministry or eligible for services provided under a youth agreement. Services include assessment, providing for the youth's developmental needs, referral to MCFD day ...

A child protection clinic for children and youth up to age 18 who may have been maltreated. Services include outpatient child health assessments by a specialized team (physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and child life specialists), consultation...

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...

Offers long-term transitional housing for 16 young women ages 16 to 24 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or have other barriers to accessing housing and support services. Staff is on site 24 hours each day, seven days a week and additional supports ar...

Provides one-to-one counselling and support groups for transgender, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse individuals ages 14 and up who have experienced recent or historical sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, criminal harassment (s...

Offers individual counselling and advocacy to Indigenous women and transgender, nonbinary, Two-Spirit. and gender diverse individuals ages 14 and up who have experienced recent or historical sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, criminal h...

Employs culturally responsive approaches in supporting Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24 in healing from violence. Provides traditional Indigenous healing opportunities, outreach support, referrals, access to counselling, and assistance navigating legal and judic...

Offers free counselling to adult female survivors of family violence, sexual assault, or historical abuse of any kind. Sufficient safety and stabilization are required for applicants who are in recovery from substance abuse. A telephone interview is conducted ...

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.

Receives and investigates reports of child protection concerns, and provides assessment and referral services. Serves Vancouver south of Kingsway. Hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday.