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.
CRCL is a mobile, community-led crisis response team designed to provide immediate, urgent mental health support for individuals 13 years and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis. These teams offer on-the-ground support through trained professionals, such as peer support workers, licensed clinical social workers, paramedics, and nurses.
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 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.
North Shore Community Resources delivers a broad variety of programs and wrap-around support to serve the demographic diversity in our community--providing children and family services, seniors and caregiver programming, as...
North Shore Community Resources delivers a broad variety of programs and wrap-around support to serve the demographic diversity in our community--providing children and family services, seniors and caregiver programming, as well as volunteer and community engagement opportunities. Older Adult Services
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.
Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, advocacy, and support to older adults across BC with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those who care for them.
Seniors First BC offers the following programs:
