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Child protection
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and government resources for help.
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to…
Society for Children and Youth of BC
The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a provincial organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians, including legal…
Criminal law
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
BC’s Criminal Justice System
Provides information about BC’s criminal justice system and helps you access resources and services.
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and government resources for help.
John Howard Society of BC
Programs and services that help people before and after release from jail.
Visit website More info →Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to…
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system.
Prisoners’ Legal Services
The West Coast Prison Justice Society operates Prisoners’ Legal Services, the only clinic in Canada that provides all prison-related legal aid (…
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-878-7400 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM or from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM…
VictimLinkBC
VictimLinkBC is a support program for victims of crime and trauma across BC and Yukon. This service is toll-free, confidential, and available 24…
West Coast Prison Justice Society
Operate Prisoners’ Legal Services legal clinic for federal and provincial prisoners in BC
Family law
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make an appointment.
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
BC’s Family Justice Services Division
Provincial and territorial child support information
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and government resources for help.
Coach My Case
Help self-represented litigants in court after separation or divorce, providing legal assistance for a variety of budgets
Everyone Legal Clinic
This diverse team of professionals provides fixed-fee services in a wide range of areas covering everyday legal problems including civil…
Family Justice Centres
Help BC residents going through separation or divorce. Provides Family Justice Counsellors services to help families with parenting arrangements…
Visit website More info →Family Law in British Columbia
Contains self-help materials to help people resolve their family law problems, current family law information and resources, and links to useful…
Visit website More info →Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to…
Society for Children and Youth of BC
The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a provincial organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians, including legal…
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-878-7400 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM or from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM…
The BC Family Law Unbundling Roster
Find out about the BC Family Unbundling Roster.
Housing
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make an appointment.
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
BC CHARMS refugee claimant navigation website
Connects refugee claimants with settlement workers and provides links to resources and services.
Visit website More info →BC Rent Bank
Regardless of where you live in the province, you can access a rent bank and its support services to help stabilize your rental…
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Provides free legal assistance on loss of housing, human rights complaints, mental health law, accessing government benefits, work-related…
Everyone Legal Clinic
This diverse team of professionals provides fixed-fee services in a wide range of areas covering everyday legal problems including civil…
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Provides a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees including help with getting settled, learning English, and finding work.
Solution Explorer - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Solution Explorer is the first step in the CRT claims process. It asks you simple questions and gives you customized legal information and…
Visit website More info →South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians, including legal…
Supportive Housing Registration Service - BC Housing
Supportive housing is subsidized housing with on-site supports for single adults, seniors and people with disabilities at risk of or…
Indigenous peoples
Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC
Has information to help Aboriginal people across BC understand their legal rights.
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
Friendship Centres are not-for-profit, Indigenous-led, social service organizations that work to promote, develop, and deliver accessible…
BC First Nations Justice Council
The BC First Nations Justice Council operates justice centres and provides Gladue services. Call for more information.
BC Human Rights Tribunal
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and adjudicating human rights complaints.
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and government resources for help.
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-profit organization that provides essential services to…
Indigenous Justice Centres
Run by the BC First Nations Justice Council, offer culturally appropriate advice and representation services in Merritt, Prince George, and…
Indigenous Services BC
B.C. has many programs, services and resources to help and support Indigenous people and communities involved with the criminal…
Visit website More info →KUU-US Crisis Line Society
The KUU-US Crisis Line Society is a non-profit registered charity that provides 24 hour crisis services through education, prevention…
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 to Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system.
Native Youth Crisis Hotline
Crisis line available 24/7 for youth, provided as part of a suite of crisis lines and support resources under the umbrella of the BC Association…
Racist Incident Helpline
Help is available for anyone who has experienced or witnessed racism in British Columbia. People can call the Racist Incident Helpline to…
Intimate partner violence
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and government resources for help.
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Provides free legal assistance on loss of housing, human rights complaints, mental health law, accessing government benefits, work-related…
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians, including legal…
Stand Informed Legal Advice Services
Experienced Sexual Assault? Get Free Legal Advice. Free confidential legal advice to inform your decisions. Lawyers provide up to 3 hours…
VictimLinkBC
VictimLinkBC is a support program for victims of crime and trauma across BC and Yukon. This service is toll-free, confidential, and available 24…
Legal advice
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make an appointment.
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
BC First Nations Justice Council
The BC First Nations Justice Council operates justice centres and provides Gladue services. Call for more information.
Everyone Legal Clinic
This diverse team of professionals provides fixed-fee services in a wide range of areas covering everyday legal problems including civil…
Indigenous Justice Centres
Run by the BC First Nations Justice Council, offer culturally appropriate advice and representation services in Merritt, Prince George, and…
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians, including legal…
Legal help
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make an appointment.
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
BC Human Rights Tribunal
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and adjudicating human rights complaints.
BC’s Family Justice Services Division
Provincial and territorial child support information
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and government resources for help.
Clicklaw
Provides links to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians on various topics including civil, criminal, family,…
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Provides free legal assistance on loss of housing, human rights complaints, mental health law, accessing government benefits, work-related…
Dial-A-Law
Transcripts of taped information written by lawyers, about various legal topics and your legal rights.
Disability Law Clinic Legal Services
Provides a Summary Advice and Referral Service which is a free, confidential legal service, directly to persons with disabilities across BC, on…
Everyone Legal Clinic
This diverse team of professionals provides fixed-fee services in a wide range of areas covering everyday legal problems including civil…
Family Justice Centres
Help BC residents going through separation or divorce. Provides Family Justice Counsellors services to help families with parenting arrangements…
Visit website More info →Justice Education Society (JES)
Promotes Understanding & Access To The Legal System.
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to…
Legal Information and Advice BC Toll Free Referral Phone Numbers
Toll-free Referral Phone Numbers for Legal Information and Advice (PDF). A list of Province-wide sources of legal support services accessible…
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system.
PovNet
Current information about poverty issues in BC and Canada for advocates, community groups, and people on welfare. Lists community-based…
Visit website More info →Prisoners’ Legal Services
The West Coast Prison Justice Society operates Prisoners’ Legal Services, the only clinic in Canada that provides all prison-related legal aid (…
Service BC centres
Information about services that are available through government agents, and a listing of the Service BC centres around the province.
SHARP Workplaces
Helps employers and workers learn about how to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment
Society for Children and Youth of BC
The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a provincial organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians, including legal…
Stand Informed Legal Advice Services
Experienced Sexual Assault? Get Free Legal Advice. Free confidential legal advice to inform your decisions. Lawyers provide up to 3 hours…
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-878-7400 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM or from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM…
Unbundled Legal Services
Service to hire lawyers for dealing with parts of a legal matter. With unbundling, your legal matter is broken down into parts. You choose…
Legal research
Asked & Answered
On the BC Courthouse Library Society’s website, a collection of some hard-to-find answers found by staff while helping users with their …
BC Laws
Current BC laws and regulations are now freely available online at BC Laws. The new website is managed by the King’s Printer, in…
Visit website More info →BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and government resources for help.
Clicklaw
Provides links to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians on various topics including civil, criminal, family,…
Courthouse Libraries BC
Provides legal information services to everyone in BC via phone and email service. Helps lawyers and communities find and use legal information…
Legal Information and Advice BC Toll Free Referral Phone Numbers
Toll-free Referral Phone Numbers for Legal Information and Advice (PDF). A list of Province-wide sources of legal support services accessible…
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 comprehensive guide to over 4,000 community, social, and government…
Solution Explorer - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Solution Explorer is the first step in the CRT claims process. It asks you simple questions and gives you customized legal information and…
Visit website More info →Legal system and courts
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
BC Laws
Current BC laws and regulations are now freely available online at BC Laws. The new website is managed by the King’s Printer, in…
Visit website More info →BC Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner
To file a municipal police complaint
BC’s Criminal Justice System
Provides information about BC’s criminal justice system and helps you access resources and services.
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 services.
Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
The website of the BC branch of the professional lawyers’ organization.
Courts of British Columbia
Contains links to information about the BC Supreme Court, Provincial Court, and Court of Appeal. Also links to Court Services, the section of…
Visit website More info →Family Justice Centres
Help BC residents going through separation or divorce. Provides Family Justice Counsellors services to help families with parenting arrangements…
Visit website More info →Government of British Columbia
The Government of B.C. is made up of ministries, agencies and Crown corporations. Browse ministry, agency and Crown corporation websites…
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.
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system.
Solution Explorer - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Solution Explorer is the first step in the CRT claims process. It asks you simple questions and gives you customized legal information and…
Visit website More info →Mental health
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and government resources for help.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC Division
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides mental health promotion and mental illness recovery-focused programs and services for people of…
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Provides free legal assistance on loss of housing, human rights complaints, mental health law, accessing government benefits, work-related…
Métis Crisis Line
Get the support you need at any time. Call 1-833-Metis-BC
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-878-7400 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM or from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM…
Other issues
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make an appointment.
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
Asked & Answered
On the BC Courthouse Library Society’s website, a collection of some hard-to-find answers found by staff while helping users with their …
BC Housing
BC Housing is a government agency dedicated to addressing housing affordability and homelessness. They develop and manage social housing,…
BC Human Rights Tribunal
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and adjudicating human rights complaints.
BC Laws
Current BC laws and regulations are now freely available online at BC Laws. The new website is managed by the King’s Printer, in…
Visit website More info →BC Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner
To file a municipal police complaint
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and government resources for help.
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Provides free legal assistance on loss of housing, human rights complaints, mental health law, accessing government benefits, work-related…
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. Helps lawyers and communities find and use legal information…
Dial-A-Law
Transcripts of taped information written by lawyers, about various legal topics and your legal rights.
Disability Law Clinic Legal Services
Provides a Summary Advice and Referral Service which is a free, confidential legal service, directly to persons with disabilities across BC, on…
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 areas covering everyday legal problems including civil…
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Provides a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees including help with getting settled, learning English, and finding work.
Justice Education Society (JES)
Promotes Understanding & Access To The Legal System.
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to…
Legal Information and Advice BC Toll Free Referral Phone Numbers
Toll-free Referral Phone Numbers for Legal Information and Advice (PDF). A list of Province-wide sources of legal support services accessible…
PovNet
Current information about poverty issues in BC and Canada for advocates, community groups, and people on welfare. Lists community-based…
Visit website More info →Racist Incident Helpline
Help is available for anyone who has experienced or witnessed racism in British Columbia. People can call the Racist Incident Helpline to…
Red Book directory of services for BC
Use this guide to help your clients find services. The Red Book Online is a comprehensive guide to over 4,000 community, social, and government…
Service BC centres
Information about services that are available through government agents, and a listing of the Service BC centres around the province.
SHARP Workplaces
Helps employers and workers learn about how to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment
Society for Children and Youth of BC
The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a provincial organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in…
Solution Explorer - Civil Resolution Tribunal
The Solution Explorer is the first step in the CRT claims process. It asks you simple questions and gives you customized legal information and…
Visit website More info →South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians, including legal…
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-878-7400 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM or from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM…
Supportive Housing Registration Service - BC Housing
Supportive housing is subsidized housing with on-site supports for single adults, seniors and people with disabilities at risk of or…
Unbundled Legal Services
Service to hire lawyers for dealing with parts of a legal matter. With unbundling, your legal matter is broken down into parts. You choose…
Refugee, immigration, and citizenship
Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court
Volunteers provide free help with legal forms and appearances in various legal areas including housing, income support, aboriginal law, and…
BC CHARMS refugee claimant navigation website
Connects refugee claimants with settlement workers and provides links to resources and services.
Visit website More info →BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and government resources for help.
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Provides a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees including help with getting settled, learning English, and finding work.
Immigration & Refugee Legal Clinic
Provides free legal advice and representation for people living on low incomes across BC. The focus is on assisting individuals and families…
Lawyer Referral Service
Helps you find a lawyer to take your case. If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to…
Racist Incident Helpline
Help is available for anyone who has experienced or witnessed racism in British Columbia. People can call the Racist Incident Helpline to…
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians, including legal…
Summary Advice Program
Free 30 minute legal advice for people with low incomes. Client Line at 604-878-7400 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM or from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM…
VictimLinkBC
VictimLinkBC is a support program for victims of crime and trauma across BC and Yukon. This service is toll-free, confidential, and available 24…
Seniors
BC211
Local contacts and referral lists. Connects people to community, health, and government resources for help.
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Provides a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees including help with getting settled, learning English, and finding work.
Seniors’ resources
Publications for seniors about benefits, services, and planning for the future: When I’m 64: Benefits When I’m 64: Controlling Your Affairs
South Asian Legal Clinic of BC
The South Asian Legal Clinic of BC (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians, including legal…