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Local contacts & referral lists. Connects people to community, health and government resources for help.

Advocate On Behalf Of Vulnerable Children In B.C.

The Child and Youth Legal Centre provides free and confidential legal help for young people who are experiencing problems related to family law, child protection, human rights, and many other legal issues. The centre aims to make sure that the rights, interests, and points of view of children and youth are heard and respected. Services include:

• legal advice,
• legal representation (a lawyer to take your case), and
• referrals to other resources.

The centre helps young people up to 19 years old, but if a legal problem started before they turned 19, the centre may still be able to help.

The Child and Youth Legal Centre is run by the Society for Children and Youth of BC.

Visit the centre at:

102 – 1678 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 1X6

Programs that support women and children involved in, or affected by, the justice system including help understanding the court process.

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 minutes for free. You can find out what they’d charge if you need more help and decide whether you want to hire them. 

Provides social wellness programs and services

The South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC) focuses on issues affecting the daily lives of South Asian British Columbians, including legal issues around immigration status, child protection and custody, separation and divorce, domestic violence, sexual assault, racial discrimination and profiling, economic justice for workers, elder abuse, mental health, and wills and estates.

You will get a 30 minute session for legal advice and summary at no-cost. And, you may also qualify for additional legal services.
Lawyers provide low-barrier and culturally sensitive legal support for low-income South Asian families.