Community resources
If you need help resolving your legal problem, you can contact the services below. Use these links to find the best service to meet your needs.
Where to go
If we referred you to other community organizations, you can find their contact information below.
Child protection
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and…
Child and Youth Legal Centre
As an advocate on behalf of vulnerable children in BC, the Child and Youth…
Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
Programs that support women, youth, and children involved in, or affected by, the…
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who…
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Culturally appropriate services for Indigenous people involved in the criminal…
Society for Children and Youth of BC
The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a provincial organization…
SOURCES Community Law Clinic
SOURCES runs a community law clinic in Surrey, BC. Sources is a not-for-profit…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily…
Criminal law
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
BC’s criminal justice system
Provides information about BC’s criminal justice system and helps you access…
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and…
Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
Programs that support women, youth, and children involved in, or affected by, the…
John Howard Society of British Columbia
Programs and services that help people before and after release from jail.
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who…
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Culturally appropriate services for Indigenous people involved in the criminal…
No contact - BC’s criminal justice system
Provides information about when an individual is released from custody and they’re…
Prisoners’ Legal Services
The West Coast Prison Justice Society operates Prisoners’ Legal Services, the only…
SOURCES Community Law Clinic
SOURCES runs a community law clinic in Surrey, BC. Sources is a not-for-profit…
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-…
The Law Centre: University of Victoria
If you live in Victoria, The Law Centre may be able to help you if you’re eligible…
VictimLinkBC
VictimLinkBC is a support program for victims of crime and trauma across BC and…
West Coast Prison Justice Society
West Coast Prison Justice Society operates Prisoners’ Legal Services, a legal aid…
Family law
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make…
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA)
Helps families and children entitled to maintenance (child support and spousal…
BC’s Family Justice Services Division
Provincial and territorial child support information
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and…
Child and Youth Legal Centre
As an advocate on behalf of vulnerable children in BC, the Child and Youth…
Child Support Service in Kelowna
Help with understanding child support guidelines and provide referals to other…
Coach My Case
Help self-represented litigants in court after separation or divorce, providing…
Community Legal Advocacy Centre
Information, referrals, and representation services for a variety of legal issues
Comprehensive Child Support Service in Kelowna
Pilot project launched February 2022
Everyone Legal Clinic
This diverse team of professionals provides fixed-fee services in a wide range of…
Family Justice
Basic information on family law topics and alternatives to court for family disputes.
Visit websiteMore info →Family Justice Centres
Help BC residents going through separation or divorce. Provides Family Justice…
Visit websiteMore info →Family Law in British Columbia
Contains self-help materials to help people resolve their family law problems,…
Visit websiteMore info →Justice Access Centres
Describes the services available at the Justice Access Centres in Abbotsford,…
Visit websiteMore info →Law Foundation Family Law Advocacy Program
Advocates provide free legal information, advocacy, and assistance to low-income…
Law Foundation legal help list and legal clinics
Lists: Poverty law advocacy, family law advocacy, specialized advocacy programs and…
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who…
No contact - BC’s criminal justice system
Provides information about when an individual is released from custody and they’re…
North Shore Community Resources Family Law Program
Provides free legal information, advice, and advocacy services to those facing…
Rise Women’s Legal Centre
Provides Legal Services to Women Mainly in Family Law. Plus Other Supports
Society for Children and Youth of BC
The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a provincial organization…
SOURCES Community Law Clinic
SOURCES runs a community law clinic in Surrey, BC. Sources is a not-for-profit…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily…
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-…
The BC Family Law Unbundling Roster
Find out about the BC Family Unbundling Roster.
The Law Centre: University of Victoria
If you live in Victoria, The Law Centre may be able to help you if you’re eligible…
Housing
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make…
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
Atira Women’s Resource Society
Supports women affected by violence to access housing and other services
BC CHARMS refugee claimant navigation website
Connects refugee claimants with settlement workers and provides links to resources…
Visit websiteMore info →BC Rent Bank
Regardless of where you live in the province, you can access a rent bank …
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Provides free legal assistance on loss of housing, human rights complaints, mental…
Everyone Legal Clinic
This diverse team of professionals provides fixed-fee services in a wide range of…
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Provides a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees including help…
John Howard Society of British Columbia
Programs and services that help people before and after release from jail.
Kinbrace Refugee Housing and Support
Find resources for refugee claimants.
Options Community Services
A non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta…
Seniors Services Society of BC
Seniors Services Society of BC provides older adults 60+ with information and…
Solution Explorer - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Solution Explorer is the first step in the CRT claims process. It asks you…
Visit websiteMore info →SOURCES Community Resource Centres
SOURCES is a community-based, not-for-profit society providing help, encouragement,…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily…
Supportive Housing Registration Service - BC Housing
Supportive housing is subsidized housing with on-site supports for single adults,…
Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
Free legal education and advocacy for BC tenants.
Indigenous peoples
Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC
Has information to help Aboriginal people across BC understand their legal rights.
Ahousaht First Nation (Chim An Nah Program)
Indigenous Justice Program
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Friendship Centres are not-for-profit, Indigenous-led, social service organizations…
BC First Nations Justice Council
The BC First Nations Justice Council operates justice centres and provides Gladue…
BC Human Rights Tribunal
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and…
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and…
Bella Coola Legal Advocacy Program
The Bella Coola Legal Advocacy Program is administered by the S.H.E.D. Society of…
First Nations and Metis Outreach Program (The Law Centre): University of Victoria
If you live in Victoria, The Law Centre may provide legal advice, assistance and…
First Nations/Indigenous Court duty counsel
Free legal advice about having your matter transferred to First Nations/Indigenous…
Visit websiteMore info →Fort Nelson First Nation Justice Program
Assists Fort Nelson First Nation and surrounding communities in the local…
Visit websiteMore info →Heiltsuk Gvi’ilas Community Justice Program
Indigenous Justice Program
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Free, online service with experienced and culturally competent counsellors.
Indian Residential School Survivors Crisis Line
LAMATHUT - 24/7 SUPPORT: 1 (800) 721-0066 NATIONAL CRISIS LINE: 1 (866) 925-4419
Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS)
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is a provincial and non-…
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Visit websiteMore info →Indigenous community legal workers
Indigenous community legal workers are Legal Aid BC staff who can give legal…
Visit websiteMore info →Indigenous Counselling Program
Free-of-charge individual counselling for Indigenous survivors of sexualized…
Indigenous Justice Centres
Run by the BC First Nations Justice Council, offer culturally appropriate advice and…
Indigenous Services BC
B.C. has many programs, services and resources to help and support Indigenous…
Visit websiteMore info →Indigenous women’s program
Free support services with trained counsellor/advocate.
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (Kelowna) - Family Law Advocacy
Community based services
KUU-US Crisis Line Society
The KUU-US Crisis Line Society is a non-profit registered charity that…
Kwadacha Nation Khutsedzi k’e’ Alternative Justice Program
Indigenous Justice Program
Visit websiteMore info →Lillooet Friendship Community Justice Program
Indigenous Justice Program
Métis Crisis Line
Get the support you need at any time. Call 1-833-Metis-BC
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Support Line
An independent, national, toll-free support call line is available to provide…
Mustimuhw Restorative Justice Program / Hiiye/yu Lelum Society - House of Friendship Duncan
Indigenous Justice Program
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Culturally appropriate services for Indigenous people involved in the criminal…
Native Youth Crisis Hotline
Crisis line available 24/7 for youth, provided as part of a suite of crisis lines…
Racist Incident Helpline
Help is available for anyone who has experienced or witnessed racism in British…
UBC Indigenous Community Legal Clinic
Provides free legal services to the Indigenous community in the Downtown Eastside…
Upper Skeena Counselling & Legal Assistance Society
Free legal help — Hazelton
Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Society
Restorative Justice program
Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC)
The VNFC is a non-profit Indigenous-led organization located on Southern Vancouver…
Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre (BCFNJC)
No Cost Legal Services For Indigenous Clients living In Under-Served Areas.
Intimate partner violence
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
Atira Women’s Resource Society
Supports women affected by violence to access housing and other services
Battered Women’s Support Services
Provides support and advocacy for women who have experienced abuse
BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Support for male survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and…
Community Legal Advocacy Centre
Information, referrals, and representation services for a variety of legal issues
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Provides free legal assistance on loss of housing, human rights complaints, mental…
Ending Violence Canada - Sexual Assault Centres, Crisis Lines, And Support Services
The Ending Violence Association of Canada (EVA Canada) is a national organization…
Law Foundation legal help list and legal clinics
Lists: Poverty law advocacy, family law advocacy, specialized advocacy programs and…
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who…
No contact - BC’s criminal justice system
Provides information about when an individual is released from custody and they’re…
QMUNITY
QMUNITY is a BC centre for the 2SLGBTQ+ community (two-spirit, lesbian,…
Rise Women’s Legal Centre
Provides Legal Services to Women Mainly in Family Law. Plus Other Supports
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre
WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre is now Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre! Our service…
SOURCES Community Law Clinic
SOURCES runs a community law clinic in Surrey, BC. Sources is a not-for-profit…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily…
Stand Informed Legal Advice Services
Experienced Sexual Assault? Get Free Legal Advice. Free confidential legal advice to…
Toll-free 1-888-685-6222
VictimLinkBC
VictimLinkBC is a support program for victims of crime and trauma across BC and…
Legal advice
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make…
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
BC First Nations Justice Council
The BC First Nations Justice Council operates justice centres and provides Gladue…
Community Legal Clinic: Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
If you live in Kamloops, Thompson Rivers University’s Community Legal Clinic can…
Everyone Legal Clinic
This diverse team of professionals provides fixed-fee services in a wide range of…
Indigenous Justice Centres
Run by the BC First Nations Justice Council, offer culturally appropriate advice and…
Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP): University of British Columbia
If you live in Greater Vancouver, LSLAP may be able to give you free legal advice.…
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily…
The Law Centre: University of Victoria
If you live in Victoria, The Law Centre may be able to help you if you’re eligible…
UBC Indigenous Community Legal Clinic
Provides free legal services to the Indigenous community in the Downtown Eastside…
Legal help
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make…
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
Ask JES – Legal Help BC
Legal information and referrals
Atira Women’s Resource Society
Supports women affected by violence to access housing and other services
Battered Women’s Support Services
Provides support and advocacy for women who have experienced abuse
BC Civil Liberties Association
Complaints against police, privacy and access to information, freedom of expression
BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA)
Helps families and children entitled to maintenance (child support and spousal…
BC Human Rights Clinic
Free Legal Services To People With Provincial Human Rights Complaint
BC Human Rights Tribunal
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and…
BC Notaries Association
Find BC notaries by language and location. The BC Notaries Association represents…
BC’s Family Justice Services Division
Provincial and territorial child support information
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and…
Child and Youth Legal Centre
As an advocate on behalf of vulnerable children in BC, the Child and Youth…
Child Support Service in Kelowna
Help with understanding child support guidelines and provide referals to other…
Clicklaw
Provides links to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians…
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Provides free legal assistance on loss of housing, human rights complaints, mental…
Community Legal Clinic: Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
If you live in Kamloops, Thompson Rivers University’s Community Legal Clinic can…
Comprehensive Child Support Service in Kelowna
Pilot project launched February 2022
Dial-A-Law
Transcripts of taped information written by lawyers, about various legal topics and…
Disability Alliance Law Clinic
Free legal advice to people with disabilities about human rights and discrimination
Disability Law Clinic Legal Services
Provides a Summary Advice and Referral Service which is a free, confidential legal…
Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
Programs that support women, youth, and children involved in, or affected by, the…
Everyone Legal Clinic
This diverse team of professionals provides fixed-fee services in a wide range of…
Family Justice Centres
Help BC residents going through separation or divorce. Provides Family Justice…
Visit websiteMore info →Justice Access Centres
Describes the services available at the Justice Access Centres in Abbotsford,…
Visit websiteMore info →Justice Education Society (JES)
Promotes Understanding & Access To The Legal System.
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (Kelowna) - Family Law Advocacy
Community based services
Kinbrace Refugee Housing and Support
Find resources for refugee claimants.
Law Foundation Family Law Advocacy Program
Advocates provide free legal information, advocacy, and assistance to low-income…
Law Foundation legal help list and legal clinics
Lists: Poverty law advocacy, family law advocacy, specialized advocacy programs and…
Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP): University of British Columbia
If you live in Greater Vancouver, LSLAP may be able to give you free legal advice.…
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who…
Legal Information and Advice BC Toll Free Referral Phone Numbers
Toll-free Referral Phone Numbers for Legal Information and Advice (PDF). A list of…
Migrant Workers Centre
A non-profit organization that provides free (pro bono) legal advocacy services to…
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Culturally appropriate services for Indigenous people involved in the criminal…
PovNet
Current information about poverty issues in BC and Canada for advocates, community…
Visit websiteMore info →Prisoners’ Legal Services
The West Coast Prison Justice Society operates Prisoners’ Legal Services, the only…
Ready Tours - My Refugee Claim
Ready Tours teach and support refugee claimants as they prepare for their refugee…
Rise Women’s Legal Centre
Provides Legal Services to Women Mainly in Family Law. Plus Other Supports
Seniors First BC – Elder Law Clinic
Law clinic with advocacy and advice for people age 55+
Service BC centres
Information about services that are available through government agents, and a…
SHARP Workplaces
Helps employers and workers learn about how to prevent and respond to workplace…
Society for Children and Youth of BC
The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a provincial organization…
SOURCES Community Law Clinic
SOURCES runs a community law clinic in Surrey, BC. Sources is a not-for-profit…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily…
South Peace Community Resources Society
Legal advocate for povert law issues, serving residents of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd,…
Stand Informed Legal Advice Services
Experienced Sexual Assault? Get Free Legal Advice. Free confidential legal advice to…
Toll-free 1-888-685-6222
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-…
Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
Free legal education and advocacy for BC tenants.
The Law Centre: University of Victoria
If you live in Victoria, The Law Centre may be able to help you if you’re eligible…
Together Against Poverty Society
Free legal advocacy services for people with income assistance, disability benefits…
UBC Business Law Clinic
Provides legal advice to individuals who cannot otherwise afford to pay for legal…
Unbundled Legal Services
Service to hire lawyers for dealing with parts of a legal matter. With unbundling,…
Upper Skeena Counselling & Legal Assistance Society
Free legal help — Hazelton
Legal research
Asked & Answered
On the BC Courthouse Library Society’s website, a collection of some hard-to-find…
BC Court House Library
Statutes, decisions, legal information, free webinars
BC Court Services online
Look-up of court appearances and decisions
BC Laws
Current BC laws and regulations are now freely available online at BC Laws.…
Visit websiteMore info →BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and…
Better Legal Information
How to create legal information materials for clients. Best practices and other…
Visit websiteMore info →CanLii
The Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLii) provides access to court…
Visit websiteMore info →Civil Resolution Tribunal
Administrative tribunal for small claims less than $5000, strata, motor vehicle…
Clicklaw
Provides links to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians…
Clicklaw Wikibooks
Clicklaw Wikibooks are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications…
Visit websiteMore info →Continuing Legal Education
Analytical articles on various types of law, news from the legal community,…
Courthouse Libraries BC
Provides legal information services to everyone in BC via phone and email service.…
Legal Information and Advice BC Toll Free Referral Phone Numbers
Toll-free Referral Phone Numbers for Legal Information and Advice (PDF). A list of…
People’s Law School
Legal information on a variety of topics in plain language.
Red Book directory of services for BC
Use this guide to help your clients find services. The Red Book Online is a…
SFU Library
Help finding court records and transcripts relating to a case.
Solution Explorer - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Solution Explorer is the first step in the CRT claims process. It asks you…
Visit websiteMore info →Legal system and courts
(RCMP) Civilian Review and Complaints Commission
To file a complaint against the RCMP
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
BC Court House Library
Statutes, decisions, legal information, free webinars
BC Court Services online
Look-up of court appearances and decisions
BC Health Regulator
Information and complaints about health care
BC Labour Relations Board
Work with employees, employers & unions on employment matters in unionized…
BC Laws
Current BC laws and regulations are now freely available online at BC Laws.…
Visit websiteMore info →BC Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner
To file a municipal police complaint
BC Restorative Justice Programs
For list of communities offering Restorative Justice Program click on link in…
Visit websiteMore info →BC Supreme Court Self-Help Centre
Information about how the centre can help you prepare to represent yourself in a…
BC’s criminal justice system
Provides information about BC’s criminal justice system and helps you access…
BC’s Family Justice Services Division
Provincial and territorial child support information
BC’s Justice System
Provides information about BC’s justice system and helps you access resources and…
Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
The website of the BC branch of the professional lawyers’ organization.
Civil Resolution Tribunal
Administrative tribunal for small claims less than $5000, strata, motor vehicle…
Continuing Legal Education
Analytical articles on various types of law, news from the legal community,…
Courts of British Columbia
Contains links to information about the BC Supreme Court, Provincial Court, and…
Visit websiteMore info →Courts of British Columbia
Contains links to information about the BC Supreme Court, Provincial Court, and…
Visit websiteMore info →Family Justice Centres
Help BC residents going through separation or divorce. Provides Family Justice…
Visit websiteMore info →Government of British Columbia
The Government of B.C. is made up of ministries, agencies and Crown corporations.…
Government of Canada
The official website of the Government of Canada.
John Howard Society of British Columbia
Programs and services that help people before and after release from jail.
Justice Access Centres
Describes the services available at the Justice Access Centres in Abbotsford,…
Visit websiteMore info →Law Foundation of British Columbia
A non-profit foundation created by legislation in 1969 to fund legal initiatives.
Law Society of British Columbia
The website of the governing body of BC lawyers.
Toll-free: 1-800-903-5300
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Culturally appropriate services for Indigenous people involved in the criminal…
No contact - BC’s criminal justice system
Provides information about when an individual is released from custody and they’re…
RTB (Residential Tenancy Office)
Fact sheets, forms and dispute resolution process for residential tenancy issues
Small Claims Court
Full Explanation & Self-Help For Small Claims Court Help With Paperwork etc..
Solution Explorer - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Solution Explorer is the first step in the CRT claims process. It asks you…
Visit websiteMore info →Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Society
Restorative Justice program
Mental health
9-8-8
9-8-8 is free for anyone in Canada who is thinking about suicide, in emotional…
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Resources and patients advocacy
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and…
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC Division
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides mental health promotion and mental…
Child and Youth Legal Centre
As an advocate on behalf of vulnerable children in BC, the Child and Youth…
Coast Mental Health
Coast Mental Health empowers people living with mental illness by providing three…
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Provides free legal assistance on loss of housing, human rights complaints, mental…
Fraser Health Crisis Line
Emergency help for mental health and substance use concerns. Trained volunteers…
John Howard Society of British Columbia
Programs and services that help people before and after release from jail.
Métis Crisis Line
Get the support you need at any time. Call 1-833-Metis-BC
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Culturally appropriate services for Indigenous people involved in the criminal…
Options Community Services
A non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta…
QMUNITY
QMUNITY is a BC centre for the 2SLGBTQ+ community (two-spirit, lesbian,…
SOURCES Community Law Clinic
SOURCES runs a community law clinic in Surrey, BC. Sources is a not-for-profit…
SOURCES Community Resource Centres
SOURCES is a community-based, not-for-profit society providing help, encouragement,…
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-…
Other issues
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make…
Admin Law Online Help Guide
BC directory of administrative tribunals and agencies, and self-help resources
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
Ask an Advocate
Information about income assistance, disability, EI, federal public pension, housing
Ask JES – Legal Help BC
Legal information and referrals
Asked & Answered
On the BC Courthouse Library Society’s website, a collection of some hard-to-find…
BC Civil Liberties Association
Complaints against police, privacy and access to information, freedom of expression
BC Health Regulator
Information and complaints about health care
BC Housing
BC Housing is a government agency dedicated to addressing housing affordability and…
Toll-free: 1-800-257-7756
BC Human Rights Clinic
Free Legal Services To People With Provincial Human Rights Complaint
BC Human Rights Tribunal
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and…
BC Labour Relations Board
Work with employees, employers & unions on employment matters in unionized…
BC Laws
Current BC laws and regulations are now freely available online at BC Laws.…
Visit websiteMore info →BC Men’s Resource Center
Promotes the equality of men, women and children in society and offer counselling…
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Resources and patients advocacy
BC Notaries Association
Find BC notaries by language and location. The BC Notaries Association represents…
BC Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner
To file a municipal police complaint
BC Supreme Court Self-Help Centre
Information about how the centre can help you prepare to represent yourself in a…
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and…
Child and Youth Legal Centre
As an advocate on behalf of vulnerable children in BC, the Child and Youth…
Civil Resolution Tribunal
Administrative tribunal for small claims less than $5000, strata, motor vehicle…
Coast Mental Health
Coast Mental Health empowers people living with mental illness by providing three…
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Provides free legal assistance on loss of housing, human rights complaints, mental…
Community Legal Clinic: Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
If you live in Kamloops, Thompson Rivers University’s Community Legal Clinic can…
Consumer Protection BC
Consumer information/complaints, Debt collection rules
Courthouse Libraries BC
Provides legal information services to everyone in BC via phone and email service.…
Dial-A-Law
Transcripts of taped information written by lawyers, about various legal topics and…
Disability Alliance Law Clinic
Free legal advice to people with disabilities about human rights and discrimination
Disability Law Clinic Legal Services
Provides a Summary Advice and Referral Service which is a free, confidential legal…
Employment Standards BC
Factsheets, complaints and information on BC employment law
Enquiry BC
Contacts, free transferal and information on all BC government agencies
Everyone Legal Clinic
This diverse team of professionals provides fixed-fee services in a wide range of…
First United Church Advocacy
The frontlines, shoulder to shoulder with our community, we operate from a harm…
Fraser Health Crisis Line
Emergency help for mental health and substance use concerns. Trained volunteers…
General Insurance OmbudService
Free and impartial help for home, auto, and business insurance disputes
Government of Canada
The official website of the Government of Canada.
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Provides a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees including help…
John Howard Society of British Columbia
Programs and services that help people before and after release from jail.
Justice Education Society (JES)
Promotes Understanding & Access To The Legal System.
Law Foundation legal help list and legal clinics
Lists: Poverty law advocacy, family law advocacy, specialized advocacy programs and…
Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP): University of British Columbia
If you live in Greater Vancouver, LSLAP may be able to give you free legal advice.…
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who…
Legal Information and Advice BC Toll Free Referral Phone Numbers
Toll-free Referral Phone Numbers for Legal Information and Advice (PDF). A list of…
Migrant Workers Centre
A non-profit organization that provides free (pro bono) legal advocacy services to…
Multicultural Liaison Workers: Newcomer Welcome Centre (Vancouver School Board)
Multicultural liaison workers are cultural and language support staff with the…
OmbudService for Life & Health Insurance
Independent and impartial alternative dispute resolution for Canadian life and…
Options Community Services
A non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta…
Poverty Law Program - Langley Community Services
Information, referrals, supports and one-on-one advocacy
PovNet
Current information about poverty issues in BC and Canada for advocates, community…
Visit websiteMore info →QMUNITY
QMUNITY is a BC centre for the 2SLGBTQ+ community (two-spirit, lesbian,…
Racist Incident Helpline
Help is available for anyone who has experienced or witnessed racism in British…
Red Book directory of services for BC
Use this guide to help your clients find services. The Red Book Online is a…
RTB (Residential Tenancy Office)
Fact sheets, forms and dispute resolution process for residential tenancy issues
Seniors First BC – Elder Law Clinic
Law clinic with advocacy and advice for people age 55+
Seniors Services Society of BC
Seniors Services Society of BC provides older adults 60+ with information and…
Service BC centres
Information about services that are available through government agents, and a…
SHARP Workplaces
Helps employers and workers learn about how to prevent and respond to workplace…
Small Claims Court
Full Explanation & Self-Help For Small Claims Court Help With Paperwork etc..
Society for Children and Youth of BC
The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a provincial organization…
Solution Explorer - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Solution Explorer is the first step in the CRT claims process. It asks you…
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SOURCES runs a community law clinic in Surrey, BC. Sources is a not-for-profit…
SOURCES Community Resource Centres
SOURCES is a community-based, not-for-profit society providing help, encouragement,…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily…
South Peace Community Resources Society
Legal advocate for povert law issues, serving residents of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd,…
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-…
Supportive Housing Registration Service - BC Housing
Supportive housing is subsidized housing with on-site supports for single adults,…
The Law Centre: University of Victoria
If you live in Victoria, The Law Centre may be able to help you if you’re eligible…
Together Against Poverty Society
Free legal advocacy services for people with income assistance, disability benefits…
TRAC (Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre)
Free legal education & advocacy for BC tenants.
UBC Business Law Clinic
Provides legal advice to individuals who cannot otherwise afford to pay for legal…
Unbundled Legal Services
Service to hire lawyers for dealing with parts of a legal matter. With unbundling,…
Vancouver MS Society Volunteer Legal Advocacy Program
Legal Advocacy Program
Worker’s Advisers Office (Work Safe BC)
WorksafeBC appeals and advice
WorkSafe BC
Work injury and work safety, work bullying and harassment info
Refugee, immigration, and citizenship
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas…
BC CHARMS refugee claimant navigation website
Connects refugee claimants with settlement workers and provides links to resources…
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Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and…
Canadian Council for Refugees
A non-profit organization that’s committed to the rights and protection of refugees…
Community Legal Advocacy Centre
Information, referrals, and representation services for a variety of legal issues
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Provides a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees including help…
Immigration & Refugee Legal Clinic
Provides free legal advice and representation for people living on low incomes…
Immigration and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Learn about Canada’s response to the situation in Afghanistan and the supports that…
Kinbrace Refugee Housing and Support
Find resources for refugee claimants.
Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP): University of British Columbia
If you live in Greater Vancouver, LSLAP may be able to give you free legal advice.…
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who…
Migrant Workers Centre
A non-profit organization that provides free (pro bono) legal advocacy services to…
MOSAIC
Provides a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees to help them get…
Multicultural Liaison Workers: Newcomer Welcome Centre (Vancouver School Board)
Multicultural liaison workers are cultural and language support staff with the…
Options Community Services
A non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta…
Racist Incident Helpline
Help is available for anyone who has experienced or witnessed racism in British…
Ready Tours - My Refugee Claim
Ready Tours teach and support refugee claimants as they prepare for their refugee…
Refugee and immigration resources
Get links to refugee and immigration resources, find answers to common questions,…
Visit websiteMore info →South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily…
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-…
VictimLinkBC
VictimLinkBC is a support program for victims of crime and trauma across BC and…
WelcomeBC
WelcomeBC can help you find the information, tools and resources you need.…
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411 Seniors Centre Society
The 411 Seniors Centre Society is dedicated to the well-being of those aged 55 and…
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and…
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Provides a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees including help…
Office of the Seniors Advocate BC
<p>Independent office of the BC government that acts in the interest of…
Seniors First BC – Elder Law Clinic
Law clinic with advocacy and advice for people age 55+
Seniors Services Society of BC
Seniors Services Society of BC provides older adults 60+ with information and…
Seniors’ resources
Publications for seniors about benefits, services, and planning for the future: When…
SOURCES Community Law Clinic
SOURCES runs a community law clinic in Surrey, BC. Sources is a not-for-profit…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily…