British Columbia

Connective is a community-based social services nonprofit operating in BC and the Yukon to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

The National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) is dedicated to advocating for systemic change in the Canadian justice system to better meet the needs of self-represented litigants (SRLs).

This Handbook is intended as a reference for self-represented family litigants appearing in Canadian courts.

YWCA Metro Vancouver has programs and support services for women and families, including legal, housing, employment and wellness services.

Libraries

Community Organizations

Community partners are service providers located throughout BC who can help you:

• get free legal information;
• call legal aid;
• find your nearest legal aid location;
• get legal help online; and
• connect with people who can help.

The site has over 2,600 service listings publicly-funded or not-for-profit mental health and substance use supports and many articles featuring easy to understand language and curated information about commonly searched topics.

Information about doctors and medical clinics in British Columbia. Publicly available services and programs, in participating communities

Native courtworker family/youth advocates help Indigenous families as they go through the family court process. A family/youth advocate can help you at any time during a child protection investigation or family court process.

Indigenous Justice Centres offer culturally appropriate information, advice, support, and representation for Indigenous people. Visit their website for contact information for Indigenous Justice Centres across BC.

Parenting After Separation for Indigenous Families is free. The purpose of this course is to provide information to parents, guardians and other family members who are dealing with family issues as a result of a separation or divorce. Issues might include guardianship, parenting arrangements, contact, child support and spousal support.