"211 is a free and confidential service that connects people to helpful and vital resources in their community.Collingwood Neighbourhood House - Outreach: "Do you need to speak to someone about your healthcare needs? Do you need help finding housing or help around sex work and sexual exploitation? Can you use a shower and a hot meal? We are here to support you. For more information, call 604-435-0323."We provide information and referral to a broad range of community, government, and social services that assist with:
basic needs like food and shelter
mental health and addictions support
legal and financial assistance
support for seniors, newcomers"
Gender Generations [Resources | Retreats]: "The Gender Generation project hosts biannual weekend retreats for Trans, Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, and other gender diverse youth! Youth learn under Trans+ experts in a variety of fields—often working towards a large, creative project."
Health Initiative for Men: Offers free counselling and group work for gay and bi men as well as all trans folk.
"MindMapBC is a custom-made database of outpatient mental health services including professional counselling, peer counselling, support groups, and others. We have also included relevant resources, and social and networking groups. Learn more about the types of services on MindMapBC!PACE Society Resource List: "We believe that knowledge sharing is an important part of our work, especially as we continue to engage in decolonial practices. PACE Society has compiled a list of resources on varying intersecting topics that impact sex workers in order to support sex workers and organizations supporting sex workers with navigating these realities."We have focused on services that are affirming of 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and other gender- and sexually-diverse) people. Where possible, we have also selected services that are free, low-cost, or sliding scale, and self-referral services—meaning you do not need to see a doctor before accessing the service.
Pathways: Community services directory for Greater Vancouver
Categories: Abuse / Neglect, Addictions / Substance Use, Advocacy, Cancer Care, Caregiver Support, Child Services, Condition Specific Support, Disability Services, Education, Emergency Room Info, Employment, End of Life Care / Palliative Care, Family / Parenting, Financial, Food, Healthcare Providers, Home Health Care, Housing / Shelter, Immigrant and Refugee Services, Indigenous Services, Legal, LGBT2Q+ Community, Medical Equipment, Medication, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Mental Health - Child & Youth, Multicultural Services, Pain Management, Pregnancy Care, Public Health, Seniors Services, Sexual Health, Social / Recreational, Surgery Preparation, Transportation, Veteran Services, Victim Services, Volunteering, Youth ServicesPrideLine BC: 604 684-6869; A volunteer-run crisis helpline available 7am to 10pm. Consider volunteering!
Seniors First: "province-wide support resources for older adults."
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Society Centre: "The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of urban Indigenous peoples by providing programs and resources in health, wellness, welfare, social services, human rights, culture, education, and recreation"
YWCA Metro Vancouver: Childcare, community kitchen, support for parents and children, and more. Follow link for full list of programs and services.
BC Rent Bank: "An eviction prevention and housing stability resource, rent banks offer financial assistance, referrals to a wide range of other services"
Vancouver Tenants Union: Resources for Tenants: "Want to learn about your rights as a tenant, how you can navigate the rental system in BC, or are you seeking assistance with your situation? There are resources available to help!"
People's Law School: "People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life."
PIVOT Legal - Public Legal Information: Includes printable PDFs of Signs For Unhoused People and Those Living in Tents, Sex Work, Alcohol Seizure, and Street Stop Rights Cards
PovNet.org: Find an Advocate: Directory of legal organizations within PovNet's anti-poverty legal advocate directory. BC-wide. You may filter by region or types of legal services provided.
Pro Bono Access: "We operate a free lawyer referral service and several pro bono programs serving the critical legal needs of people and non-profit organizations across BC."
https://torontosinglemoms.com/
https://singlemomprosperity.com/grants-for-single-mothers-in-canada/
https://icash.ca/learn/single-parent-benefits/canada
https://www.woodgreen.org/programs/homeward-bound-toronto
Mutual Aid Toolbox: by Big Door Brigade,"It includes concrete tools for starting mutual aid projects and for maintaining them". Links to websites are sorted by focus of mutual aid (e.g.: Childcare, Emergency Preparedness, Food Distribution, Forming Groups & Projects, Health Care). Based in the US.
Poster 1: 1-page 8x11 PDF
Poster 2: 1-page 8x11 PDF
"Don't Leave Your Friends Behind": a zine about supporting mothers and children; 22-page PDF, print long-edge double-sided
Mutual Aid Disaster Relief - Zines: Printable zine PDFs on mutual aid