Lawyers volunteer to provide free legal advice and assistance to individuals who cannot afford a lawyer or get legal aid.
To be eligible for our services, a client's gross income must not exceed $60,000/year (1-3 person household) or $84,000/year (4+ person household). Generally, if clients are eligible for Legal Aid, they are not eligible for our services. We have helped people who have exhausted their Legal Aid, however.
We are a federated charity, which means we are a collective of organizations bound together by a brand and mission. Together, we identify and respond to Canada’s most pressing mental health priorities.
Provides legal advice and assistance to people who are disadvantaged or whose human rights need protection.
Provides legal advice and assistance to people who are disadvantaged or whose human rights need protection.
Offers food, clothing, and basic necessities to those in need, along with supportive counseling.
Provides Team-Based Longitudinal Primary Care Services to North Shore Residents Who Do Not Have a Regular Family Practitioner in the Community and Face Complex Medical, Mental Health, Substance Use, as Well Psychosocial Concerns/Needs.
24-hour free phone line for confidential health information and advice.
Offers transitional housing programs for youth and families.
Outreach to homeless adults. Administers the BC Housing HOP rent subsidy
Covers some types of family, criminal, and immigration issues for no cost. If you don't qualify for representation by a legal aid lawyer, you may still be eligible for other legal aid services, including duty counsel and lawyers who provide telephone advice.
Provides emergency shelter and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Provides culturally appropriate services to Indigenous people. Court workers help Indigenous people charged with a crime understand their rights and options and navigate the court system.
NSCR delivers a broad variety of programs and wrap-around support to serve the demographic diversity in our community- providing children and family services, seniors & caregiver programming, as well as...
NSCR delivers a broad variety of programs and wrap-around support to serve the demographic diversity in our community- providing children and family services, seniors & caregiver programming, as well as volunteer and community engagement opportunities. Learn more at www.nscr.ca.
Sage Transition House provides safety and support to women and their children fleeing abusive situations. Supports women leaving domestic violence. Administers BC Housing HPP Rent Subsidy.
Provides support services for individuals with disabilities, advocacy, and community inclusion programs.
Coordinates efforts to address homelessness and housing insecurity.
Assists individuals in finding and securing temporary and long-term housing.
Offers community programs, childcare, youth services, and community support.
Provides interest free loans to individuals and families on the North Shore who are seeking new rental or at risk of eviction or essential utility disconnection due to a temporary shortage of funds.
Provides short-term loans to low-income individuals to prevent eviction.
Provides financial assistance to eligible seniors for rent payments.
Provides safe place to stay and supports to seniors over the age of 60 that can manage well on their own.
Administers BC Housing HPP, Reaching Home and COVID-19 rent subsidies.
Ensuring our neighbours have access to nourishing, healthy, and culturally appropriate food is vital to the health and well-being of our communities.
Provides housing outreach and supports to youth aged 13-24. Administers Reaching Home Rent Subsidy.