Resources

While Ann Davis Transition Society does its best to maintain links to reputable sites, we cannot monitor or guarantee the accuracy of their content or advertising since these sites are constantly changing. We urge users to be cautious when surfing the Web.

Diversity Resources:

AMMSA Strengthening Diversity in B.C.

Facilitates collaborative leadership, knowledge exchange and stakeholder engagement to support agencies that serve immigrants and build culturally inclusive communities.

Amnesty International

Amnesty International turns knowledge of human rights violations into global awareness and action. They uncover the truth about human rights abuses, and mobilize individuals to take action so that human rights abuses are stopped, individuals and communities are protected, and perpetrators of human rights violations are brought to justice.

National Association of Women and the Law

The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) is an incorporated not-for-profit feminist organization that promotes the equality rights of women in Canada through legal education, research, and law reform advocacy. They work on their own and in collaboration with other women’s equality-seeking organizations to impact public policy on a wide range of issues.

Resources on Gender-Based Violence and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Resources related to gender-based violence and the COVID-19 pandemic. It features the work of organizations across Canada, as well as key international research.

Women’s Resources:

Atira: Women’s Resource Society

Atira Women’s Resource Society is dedicated to supporting women and children affected by violence by offering safe and supportive housing and by delivering education and advocacy aimed at ending all forms of gendered violence. Atira serves women including trans, two spirit and intersex women and or those who identify with a femme of centre non-binary gender.

Battered Women Support Services

A feminist voice against violence and oppression, BWSS is a strong, dynamic organization that provides support and advocacy for women who have experienced abuse, as well as community education and training about violence against women. Part of a global feminist anti-violence movement, their long-term goal is the elimination of all violence against women and girls.

BC Association of Transition Houses

The BC Society of Transition Houses is a member-based, provincial umbrella organization that, through leadership, support and collaboration, enhances the continuum of services and strategies to respond to, prevent and end violence against women, children and youth. They also provide support to Transition, Second and Third Stage Houses, Safe Homes and PEACE (formerly Children Who Witness Abuse) and Violence is Preventable programs through training, advocacy, research and resources.

BC Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health

BC Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health specialize in bringing evidence to practice and policy in health and social services. They generate and synthesize knowledge about health and create innovative knowledge products to close the loop between research and action. They develop gender-transformative practice and policy in partnership with researchers, health and social service practitioners, health system planners and community-based health advocates.

BC Women’s Hospital

BC Women’s offers a range of specialty gynecology services. They specialize in interprofessional HIV care for women across the lifespan, including reproductive health, pregnancy, menopause and beyond in a safe environment. They also support people living with alternatively diagnosed chronic Lyme syndrome, fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and offer much more services.

Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres

Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres are a Pan Canadian group of sexual assault centers who have come together to implement the legal, social and attitudinal changes necessary to prevent, and ultimately eradicate, rape and sexual assault. The intent of the Canadian Association is to act as a force for social change regarding violence against women at the individual, the institutional and the political level.

Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses

The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters & Transition Houses will develop a comprehensive national profile of shelters to provide reliable and up-to-date information on shelter capacity, scope of services, funding, infrastructure and human resources. This empowers shelters to engage in a national dialogue on the future of the sector, to inform evidence-based policy making and improve practices. The Network will also engage with poverty, homelessness, housing and Aboriginal sectors, to address the intersectionality between VAW, shelters and housing.

Canadian Research for the Advancement of Women

Canadian Research for the Advancement of Women focuses exclusively on nurturing feminist research and making it accessible for public advocacy and education. CRIAW is working to create a world in which individuals of all genders, races, cultures, languages, incomes, abilities, sexualities, religions, identities, ages and experiences fully partake of, and contribute to, a just, violence–free, balanced and joyful society that respects the human dignity of all.

Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children

The Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) is committed to the development and application of knowledge for the prevention of violence against women and children through promoting innovation, collaboration and equality.

Centre for the Study of Social and Social Responses to Violence

Established in 2005, the Centre for the Study of Social and Legal Responses to Violence focuses its research activities on understanding the impacts of social and legal responses to violence.

Canadian Observatory on the Justice System’s Response to Intimate Partner Violence

The Canadian Observatory on the Justice System Response to Intimate Partner Violence is an international network of researchers, practitioners and policy-makers from across many disciplines.

Children & Women Abuse Study Unit

The Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit (CWASU) at London Metropolitan University is recognized as a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for research, evaluation, training and consultancy. CWASU is the only research unit in Europe that integrates a focus on all forms of violence against women and child abuse.

Chilliwack Child and Youth Committee

The Chilliwack CYC represents a variety of community groups, governmental and nongovernmental. They provide leadership and advocacy in the delivery of human/social services to children, youth and their families. Their mission is to work collaboratively, in liaison with clients/consumers, in the design, implementation and evaluation of the continuum of services which enhance the well-being of children, youth and their families.

Chilliwack Heathier Community

Chilliwack Heathier Community is a network of local partners focused on affordable/accessible housing, mental health, addictions, poverty reduction, and cultural safety and humility. Partners include government, community agencies, law enforcement and business.

Ending Violence BC

Ending Violence BC encompasses 70 community-based programs that provide crucial emotional support, information, referrals, justice system support and liaison services for survivors of sexual assault, violence in relationships and violence against children and youth. Programs also work to ensure that a coordinated response is in place in their community. Some specialized programs provide support to survivors of violence who have specific needs, such as adult male survivors and survivors from Indigenous and multicultural communities.

Healthy Women and Children

Women and children have unique health needs that require a special focus. Healthy choices before and during pregnancy, and choices that support healthy childhood development are the foundation of lifelong health and well-being of individuals and families.

If You are a Victim of a Crime

They provide information and guidance to support you and help you learn more about services and resources available to you as a victim of crime in British Columbia. Services and people are available to help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime.

Justice Institute of B.C.

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is Canada’s leading public safety educator with a mission to develop dynamic justice and public safety professionals through its exceptional applied education, training and research.

Legal Services Society

Legal Aid BC is a non-profit organization created by the Legal Services Society (LSS) Act in 1979 to provide legal information, advice, and representation services. Their priority is to serve the interests of people with low incomes, but many of their services are available to all British Columbians.

Mental Health Commission of Canada

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians. Through its unique mandate from the Government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial, and territorial governments as well as organizations in the implementation of sound public policy.

Mosaic

Mosaic empowers newcomers to fully participate in Canadian society. They deliver services and engage in community building and advocacy to facilitate meaningful participation of immigrants and refugees in Canadian society.

National Association of Women and the Law

The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) is an incorporated not-for-profit feminist organization that promotes the equality rights of women in Canada through legal education, research, and law reform advocacy. They work on our own and in collaboration with other women’s equality-seeking organizations to impact public policy on a wide range of issues.

Stop Family Violence

Stop Family Violence provides you with a one-stop source of information on family violence. If you are affected by family violence, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more about the issue, these pages contain information that can help you be safe or be part of the solution.

Vancouver Status of Women Canada

Vancouver Status of Women is a 44 year-old organization that works with women to ensure their full participation in the social, political and economic life of our communities in the profound belief that women’s self-determination is a crucial step towards a just and responsible society.

The Fourth R

The Fourth R is a group of researchers and professionals dedicated to promoting healthy adolescent relationships and reducing risk behaviours. They develop and evaluate programs, resources and training materials for educators and other front-line professionals who work with youth.

The Poverty and Human Rights Centre

The Poverty and Human Rights Centre is committed to eradicating poverty and promoting social and economic equality through human rights.

UN Women

UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential.

Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter

Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter is committed to advocating for women’s equality. Their centre works as an active force dedicated to challenge the social attitudes, laws and institutional procedures that perpetuate male violence against women and children.

Vancouver Status of Women

VSW has been more actively involved in organizing communities of women to develop strategies that address the wide variety of issues concerning women. They believe that women of diverse backgrounds working together can transform society. Diverse backgrounds include, but are not limited to: class, poverty, race, ethnicity, language, age, ability, sexual orientation, and gender expression. Their vision is freedom and self-determination for all through responsible, socially just, healthy and joyful communities both locally and globally.

Vera Institute of Justice

They work with others who share their vision to tackle the most pressing injustices of our day—from the causes and consequences of mass incarceration, racial disparities, and the loss of public trust in law enforcement, to the unmet needs of the vulnerable, the marginalized, and those harmed by crime and violence.

Women Against Violence Against Women

WAVAW is a feminist, anti-oppressive, decolonizing rape crisis center operating on unceded Coast Salish Territories. They provide support services to survivors of sexualized violence who have shared experiences of gender marginalization: cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people. They advocate for social and systemic change through education, outreach and activism.

Launch of the first national single-window to access crime prevention programs in Canada

The National Crime Prevention Strategy provides national leadership on cost-effective ways to prevent and reduce crime among at-risk populations and vulnerable communities by intervening to mitigate the underlying factors that put individuals at risk of offending.

Men’s Resources:

BC Women’s Hospital

BC Women’s offers a range of specialty gynecology services. They specialize in interprofessional HIV care for women across the lifespan, including reproductive health, pregnancy, menopause and beyond in a safe environment. They also support people living with alternatively diagnosed chronic Lyme syndrome, fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and offer much more services.

Chilliwack Heathier Community

Chilliwack Heathier Community is a network of local partners focused on affordable/accessible housing, mental health, addictions, poverty reduction, and cultural safety and humility. Partners include government, community agencies, law enforcement and business.

If You are a Victim of a Crime

They provide information and guidance to support you and help you learn more about services and resources available to you as a victim of crime in British Columbia. Services and people are available to help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime.

Canadian Observatory on the Justice System’s Response to Intimate Partner Violence

The Canadian Observatory on the Justice System Response to Intimate Partner Violence is an international network of researchers, practitioners and policy-makers from across many disciplines.

Justice Institute of B.C.

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is Canada’s leading public safety educator with a mission to develop dynamic justice and public safety professionals through its exceptional applied education, training and research.

Legal Services Society

Legal Aid BC is a non-profit organization created by the Legal Services Society (LSS) Act in 1979 to provide legal information, advice, and representation services. Their priority is to serve the interests of people with low incomes, but many of our services are available to all British Columbians.

Mental Health Commission of Canada

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians. Through its unique mandate from the Government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial, and territorial governments as well as organizations in the implementation of sound public policy.

Mosaic

Mosaic empowers newcomers to fully participate in Canadian society. They deliver services and engage in community building and advocacy to facilitate meaningful participation of immigrants and refugees in Canadian society.

Stop Family Violence

Stop Family Violence provides you with a one-stop source of information on family violence. If you are affected by family violence, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more about the issue, these pages contain information that can help you be safe or be part of the solution.

The Poverty and Human Rights Centre

The Poverty and Human Rights Centre is committed to eradicating poverty and promoting social and economic equality through human rights.

Vera Institute of Justice

They work with others who share their vision to tackle the most pressing injustices of our day—from the causes and consequences of mass incarceration, racial disparities, and the loss of public trust in law enforcement, to the unmet needs of the vulnerable, the marginalized, and those harmed by crime and violence.

Launch of the first national single-window to access crime prevention programs in Canada

The National Crime Prevention Strategy provides national leadership on cost-effective ways to prevent and reduce crime among at-risk populations and vulnerable communities by intervening to mitigate the underlying factors that put individuals at risk of offending.

Youth Resources:

BC Association of Transition Houses

The BC Society of Transition Houses is a member-based, provincial umbrella organization that, through leadership, support and collaboration, enhances the continuum of services and strategies to respond to, prevent and end violence against women, children and youth. They also provide support to Transition, Second and Third Stage Houses, Safe Homes and PEACE (formerly Children Who Witness Abuse) and Violence is Preventable programs through training, advocacy, research and resources.

BC Women’s Hospital

BC Women’s offers a range of specialty gynecology services. They specialize in interprofessional HIV care for women across the lifespan, including reproductive health, pregnancy, menopause and beyond in a safe environment. They also support people living with alternatively diagnosed chronic Lyme syndrome, fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and offer much more services.

Chilliwack Child and Youth Committee

The Chilliwack CYC represents a variety of community groups, governmental and nongovernmental. They provide leadership and advocacy in the delivery of human/social services to children, youth and their families. Their mission is to work collaboratively, in liaison with clients/consumers, in the design, implementation and evaluation of the continuum of services which enhance the well-being of children, youth and their families.

Ending Violence BC

Ending Violence BC encompasses 70 community-based programs that provide crucial emotional support, information, referrals, justice system support and liaison services for survivors of sexual assault, violence in relationships and violence against children and youth. Programs also work to ensure that a coordinated response is in place in their community. Some specialized programs provide support to survivors of violence who have specific needs, such as adult male survivors and survivors from Indigenous and multicultural communities.

If You are a Victim of a Crime

They provide information and guidance to support you and help you learn more about services and resources available to you as a victim of crime in British Columbia. Services and people are available to help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime.

Mental Health Commission of Canada

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians. Through its unique mandate from the Government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial, and territorial governments as well as organizations in the implementation of sound public policy.

Mosaic

Mosaic empowers newcomers to fully participate in Canadian society. They deliver services and engage in community building and advocacy to facilitate meaningful participation of immigrants and refugees in Canadian society.

Stop Family Violence

Stop Family Violence provides you with a one-stop source of information on family violence. If you are affected by family violence, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more about the issue, these pages contain information that can help you be safe or be part of the solution.

The Fourth R

The Fourth R is a group of researchers and professionals dedicated to promoting healthy adolescent relationships and reducing risk behaviours. They develop and evaluate programs, resources and training materials for educators and other front-line professionals who work with youth.

West Coast Leaf

West Coast LEAF is the first and only organization in BC dedicated to using the law as a strategy to work towards an equal and just society for all women and people who experience gender-based discrimination.

Guide to Sexual Consent (innerbody.com)

Female Youth Resources:

Battered Women Support Services

A feminist voice against violence and oppression, BWSS is a strong, dynamic organization that provides support and advocacy for women who have experienced abuse, as well as community education and training about violence against women. Part of a global feminist anti-violence movement, their long-term goal is the elimination of all violence against women and girls.

BC Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health

BC Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health specialize in bringing evidence to practice and policy in health and social services. They generate and synthesize knowledge about health and create innovative knowledge products to close the loop between research and action. They develop gender-transformative practice and policy in partnership with researchers, health and social service practitioners, health system planners and community-based health advocates.

Chilliwack Child and Youth Committee

The Chilliwack CYC represents a variety of community groups, governmental and nongovernmental. They provide leadership and advocacy in the delivery of human/social services to children, youth and their families. Their mission is to work collaboratively, in liaison with clients/consumers, in the design, implementation and evaluation of the continuum of services which enhance the well-being of children, youth and their families.

BC Association of Transition Houses

The BC Society of Transition Houses is a member-based, provincial umbrella organization that, through leadership, support and collaboration, enhances the continuum of services and strategies to respond to, prevent and end violence against women, children and youth. They also provide support to Transition, Second and Third Stage Houses, Safe Homes and PEACE (formerly Children Who Witness Abuse) and Violence is Preventable programs through training, advocacy, research and resources.

Ending Violence BC

Ending Violence BC encompasses 70 community-based programs that provide crucial emotional support, information, referrals, justice system support and liaison services for survivors of sexual assault, violence in relationships and violence against children and youth. Programs also work to ensure that a coordinated response is in place in their community. Some specialized programs provide support to survivors of violence who have specific needs, such as adult male survivors and survivors from Indigenous and multicultural communities.

If You are a Victim of a Crime

They provide information and guidance to support you and help you learn more about services and resources available to you as a victim of crime in British Columbia. Services and people are available to help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime.

Justice for Girls

Justice for Girls was formed in 1999, in response to local, national, and international calls for “girl only” programs and services that acknowledge and address the specific needs and vulnerabilities of girls, particularly in relation to homelessness, poverty, and violence.

Love is Respect

Loveisrespect is the ultimate resource to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse. It is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Mental Health Commission of Canada

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians. Through its unique mandate from the Government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial, and territorial governments as well as organizations in the implementation of sound public policy.

Mosaic

Mosaic empowers newcomers to fully participate in Canadian society. They deliver services and engage in community building and advocacy to facilitate meaningful participation of immigrants and refugees in Canadian society.

Stop Family Violence

Stop Family Violence provides you with a one-stop source of information on family violence. If you are affected by family violence, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more about the issue, these pages contain information that can help you be safe or be part of the solution.

West Coast Leaf

West Coast LEAF is the first and only organization in BC dedicated to using the law as a strategy to work towards an equal and just society for all women and people who experience gender-based discrimination.

Youth in BC

YouthInBC.com is a service operated by the Crisis Centre of BC. They are first and foremost an on-line crisis chat service, where you can chat 1-on-1 with a trained volunteer from the Crisis Centre, where their service is based. They also have this site, with information so you can learn more on a variety of youth-related issues, as well as resources: a list of organizations and websites where you can get help. It’s for youth who need a safe, respectful place to access support and information, or just someone to listen without judgment. It’s also for parents and/or professionals who are looking for topic-specific information and resources for various youth-related issues.

Male Youth Resources:

Chilliwack Child and Youth Committee

The Chilliwack CYC represents a variety of community groups, governmental and nongovernmental. They provide leadership and advocacy in the delivery of human/social services to children, youth and their families. Their mission is to work collaboratively, in liaison with clients/consumers, in the design, implementation and evaluation of the continuum of services which enhance the well-being of children, youth and their families.

BC Women’s Hospital

BC Women’s offers a range of specialty gynecology services. They specialize in interprofessional HIV care for women across the lifespan, including reproductive health, pregnancy, menopause and beyond in a safe environment. They also support people living with alternatively diagnosed chronic Lyme syndrome, fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and offer much more services.

BC Association of Transition Houses

The BC Society of Transition Houses is a member-based, provincial umbrella organization that, through leadership, support and collaboration, enhances the continuum of services and strategies to respond to, prevent and end violence against women, children and youth. They also provide support to Transition, Second and Third Stage Houses, Safe Homes and PEACE (formerly Children Who Witness Abuse) and Violence is Preventable programs through training, advocacy, research and resources.

Ending Violence BC

Ending Violence BC encompasses 70 community-based programs that provide crucial emotional support, information, referrals, justice system support and liaison services for survivors of sexual assault, violence in relationships and violence against children and youth. Programs also work to ensure that a coordinated response is in place in their community. Some specialized programs provide support to survivors of violence who have specific needs, such as adult male survivors and survivors from Indigenous and multicultural communities.

If You are a Victim of a Crime

They provide information and guidance to support you and help you learn more about services and resources available to you as a victim of crime in British Columbia. Services and people are available to help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime.

Love is Respect

Loveisrespect is the ultimate resource to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse. It is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Mental Health Commission of Canada

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians. Through its unique mandate from the Government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial, and territorial governments as well as organizations in the implementation of sound public policy.

Mosaic

Mosaic empowers newcomers to fully participate in Canadian society. They deliver services and engage in community building and advocacy to facilitate meaningful participation of immigrants and refugees in Canadian society.

Stop Family Violence

Stop Family Violence provides you with a one-stop source of information on family violence. If you are affected by family violence, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more about the issue, these pages contain information that can help you be safe or be part of the solution.

West Coast Leaf

West Coast LEAF is the first and only organization in BC dedicated to using the law as a strategy to work towards an equal and just society for all women and people who experience gender-based discrimination.

Youth in BC

YouthInBC.com is a service operated by the Crisis Centre of BC. They are first and foremost an on-line crisis chat service, where you can chat 1-on-1 with a trained volunteer from the Crisis Centre, where their service is based. They also have this site, with information so you can learn more on a variety of youth-related issues, as well as resources: a list of organizations and websites where you can get help. It’s for youth who need a safe, respectful place to access support and information, or just someone to listen without judgment. It’s also for parents and/or professionals who are looking for topic-specific information and resources for various youth-related issues.

LGBTQ+ Resources:

Mosaic

Mosaic empowers newcomers to participate in Canadian society fully. They deliver services and engage in community building and advocacy to facilitate the meaningful participation of immigrants and refugees in Canadian society.

Gender Equity Learning & Knowledge Exchange

Advancing gender equity through ending gender-based violence.

Ending Violence BC

Ending Violence BC encompasses 70 community-based programs that provide crucial emotional support, information, referrals, justice system support and liaison services for survivors of sexual assault, violence in relationships and violence against children and youth. Programs also work to ensure that a coordinated response is in place in their community. Some specialized programs support survivors of violence who have specific needs, such as adult male survivors and survivors from Indigenous and multicultural communities.

Mental Health Commission of Canada

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support Canadians’ mental health and wellness. Through its unique mandate from the Government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial, and territorial governments and organizations in implementing sound public policy.

Women Against Violence Against Women (Cisgender and Transgender women)

WAVAW is a feminist, anti-oppressive, decolonizing rape crisis center operating on unceded Coast Salish Territories. They provide support services to survivors of sexualized violence who have shared experiences of gender marginalization: cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people. They advocate for social and systemic change through education, outreach and activism.

West Coast Leaf

West Coast LEAF is the first and only organization in BC dedicated to using the law to work towards an equal and just society for all women and people who experience gender-based discrimination.

Battered Women Support Services

A feminist voice against violence and oppression, BWSS is a strong, dynamic organization that supports and advocates for women who have experienced abuse and provides community education and training about violence against women. Part of a global feminist anti-violence movement, their long-term goal is eliminating all violence against women and girls.

BC Association of Transition Houses

The BC Society of Transition Houses is a member-based, provincial umbrella organization that, through leadership, support and collaboration, enhances the continuum of services and strategies to respond to, prevent and end violence against women, children and youth. They also support Transition, Second and Third Stage Houses, Safe Homes and PEACE (formerly Children Who Witness Abuse), Violence is Preventable programs through training, advocacy, research and resources.

If You are a Victim of a Crime

They provide information and guidance to support you and help you learn more about services and resources available to you as a victim of crime in British Columbia. Services and people are available to help you deal with a crime’s emotional, physical and financial effects.

Tech Safety Canada

Tech Safety Canada is a project of Women’s Shelters Canada. It equips shelter and transition house workers with the knowledge and resources they need to support women, children, and gender-diverse people with their experiences of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) by scaling up BC Society of Transition House’s existing Technology Safety Project. This work draws on the experience of partners from WESNET Australia and the National Network to End Domestic Violence in the United States.

Resources for Seniors:

Seniors First BC (Formally known as The Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support)

Seniors First BC is the only non-profit organization in Western Canada offering a mix of legal psycho-social and justice based supports to older adults.

If You are a Victim of a Crime

They provide information and guidance to support you and help you learn more about services and resources available to you as a victim of crime in British Columbia. Services and people are available to help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime.

Mental Health Commission of Canada

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians. Through its unique mandate from the Government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial, and territorial governments as well as organizations in the implementation of sound public policy.

Mosaic

Mosaic empowers newcomers to fully participate in Canadian society. They deliver services and engage in community building and advocacy to facilitate meaningful participation of immigrants and refugees in Canadian society.

General Resources:

bc211

bc211 is a Vancouver-based nonprofit organization specializing in providing information and referral regarding BC’s community, government and social services. Their helpline services include 211, the Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service (ADIRS), VictimLink BC, and the Youth Against Violence Line.

Helping Survivors Rideshare

If you have experienced harm in a ridesharing service, you have legal rights and options. Helping Survivors Rideshare is there for the support you need and deserve.