Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service - BCAlcohol & Drug Information Referral Service (ADIRS) provides free, confidential information and referral services to British Columbians in need of support with any kind of substance use issue (alcohol or other drugs). Referral to community substance use treatment services is available for all ages. Information available from ADIRS includes prevention resources, support groups, and addiction related topics such as fetal alcohol syndrome. Contact ADIRS toll-free at 1 800 663-1441, or in the lower mainland at 604 660-9382. Free, multilingual telephone assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship CentresBC Friendship Centres work to promote, develop and deliver accessible programs and services that support Indigenous peoples living in urban areas and away from home to achieve their vision of health, wellness and prosperity.
Crisis Line Association of BCThe Crisis Line Association of BC (CLABC) is the provincial association representing member crisis lines from across BC.
Family Justice Counsellors BCFamily justice counsellors (FJCs) work in Family Justice Centres and Justice Access Centres throughout British Columbia. They provide services to people going through separation and divorce. FJCs are specially trained to help families resolve their issues about guardianship, parenting arrangements, contact with a child and support.
Legal Aid BCWe provide legal aid in BC. The law is complicated, but not everyone can afford a lawyer. We can help you with your legal issue. Apply by phone in your community. Or call 1-866-577-2525 / 604-408-2172 (Greater Vancouver)
SAIL – Seniors Abuse and Information LineWeekdays 8am to 8pm and weekends 10am to 5:30pm, excluding statutory holidays. Language interpretation is available Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Our province wide confidential Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) is a safe place for older adults, and those who care about them to talk to a trained intake worker about abuse or mistreatment, receive information and support about issues that impact the health and well being of an older adult.
Seniors First BCSeniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, advocacy, emotional support, and referrals to older adults across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being or rights. In addition, we assist those concerned about the welfare of an older adult.
The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT)The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) is a corporation sole established under the Public Guardian and Trustee Act with a unique statutory role to protect the interests of British Columbians who lack legal capacity to protect their own interests.
VictimLink BCVictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed by calling or texting 1-800-563-0808 or sending an email to VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services. VictimLinkBC provides service in up to 150 languages, including many North American Aboriginal languages.