Regional resources
Find resources that serve a specific region.
Regions
British Columbia
Child protection
BC211
Local contacts & referral lists. Connects people to community, health and government resources for help.
Lawyer Referral Service
If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to get the name of a local lawyer to talk to for 15…
South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC)
The South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians,…
Criminal law
BC’s Criminal Justice System
Provides information about BC’s criminal justice system and helps you access resources and services.
BC211
Local contacts & 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
If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to get the name of a local lawyer to talk to for 15…
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…
West Coast Prison Justice Society
Operate Prisoners’ Legal Services legal clinic for federal and provincial prisoners in BC
Family law
BC’s Family Justice Services Division
Provincial and territorial child support information
BC211
Local contacts & 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
Family Justice Centers
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
If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to get the name of a local lawyer to talk to for 15…
South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC)
The South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians,…
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
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…
Indigenous peoples
Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC
Has information to help Aboriginal people across BC understand their legal rights.
BC First Nations Justice Council
The BC First Nations Justice Council operates justice centres and provides Gladue services. Call for more information.
BC211
Local contacts & 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…
Intimate partner violence
BC211
Local contacts & referral lists. Connects people to community, health and government resources for help.
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
5 Programs - Community Law; BC Human Rights; Mental Health; Community Advocate & Workplace Information on: M/H program, co-op housing,…
Lawyer Referral Service
If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to get the name of a local lawyer to talk to for 15…
South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC)
The South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians,…
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…
Legal advice
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make an appointment.
BC First Nations Justice Council
The BC First Nations Justice Council operates justice centres and provides Gladue services. Call for more information.
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
If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to get the name of a local lawyer to talk to for 15…
South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC)
The South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians,…
Legal help
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono runs free legal advice clinics throughout the province. Call to make an appointment.
BC’s Family Justice Services Division
Provincial and territorial child support information
BC211
Local contacts & referral lists. Connects people to community, health and government resources for help.
Clicklaw
Provides links to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians. The HelpMap finds people and resources in the community to help…
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
5 Programs - Community Law; BC Human Rights; Mental Health; Community Advocate & Workplace Information on: M/H program, co-op housing,…
Dial-A-Law
Transcripts of taped information written by lawyers, about various legal topics and your legal rights.
Family Justice Centers
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
If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to get the name of a local lawyer to talk to for 15…
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
South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC)
The South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians,…
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
With unbundling, your legal matter is broken down into parts. You choose which parts a lawyer helps with, and which parts you will do yourself.…
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 …
BC211
Local contacts & referral lists. Connects people to community, health and government resources for help.
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
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 Centers
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
BC211
Local contacts & referral lists. Connects people to community, health and government resources for help.
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
5 Programs - Community Law; BC Human Rights; Mental Health; Community Advocate & Workplace Information on: M/H program, co-op housing,…
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
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 Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner
To file a municipal police complaint
BC211
Local contacts & referral lists. Connects people to community, health and government resources for help.
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
5 Programs - Community Law; BC Human Rights; Mental Health; Community Advocate & Workplace Information on: M/H program, co-op housing,…
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.
Employment Standards BC
Factsheets, complaints and information on BC employment law
Enquiry BC
Contacts, free transferal and information on all BC government agencies
Justice Education Society (JES)
Promotes Understanding & Access To The Legal System.
Lawyer Referral Service
If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to get the name of a local lawyer to talk to for 15…
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 →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
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 British Columbia (SALCBC)
The South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians,…
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
With unbundling, your legal matter is broken down into parts. You choose which parts a lawyer helps with, and which parts you will do yourself.…
Refugee, immigration, and citizenship
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 & referral lists. Connects people to community, health and government resources for help.
Immigration & Refugee Legal Clinic
Access free immigration and refugee legal services for people with low incomes in BC.
Lawyer Referral Service
If you don’t know a lawyer who handles criminal cases, contact the Lawyer Referral Service to get the name of a local lawyer to talk to for 15…
South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC)
The South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians,…
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…
Seniors
BC211
Local contacts & referral lists. Connects people to community, health and government resources for help.
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