You can drop in to our Office at 803 East Hasting Street between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Call 604-893-2201 for more information.
Capacity is limited, so please arrive at the start of the intake period. Please bring along any paperwork you have related to your issue.
Daily, the Centre offers a drop-in for women and children in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.
The Legal Advocacy Program is for low-income women (inclusive of transwomen) in the Downtown Eastside to obtain free legal advocacy in a safe and confidential, women’s only space.
Please call for information on our availability.
Primarily online and phone based resource
The Legal Advocacy Program at BWSS provides support, advocacy, information and accompaniment to women who have experienced violence and who are involved in the legal system. For more information or to make an appointment, call or email legaladvocacy@bwss.org
The YWCA legal educator provides one-to-one legal support and group workshops on a range of legal matters for women in need, including family law, poverty law, custody agreements, peace bonds and affidavits. *Please note: The legal educator is not a lawyer and does not offer legal advice, but offers education, resources, referrals and support around legal issues.
We host legal clinics for people with disabilities who need legal advice on civil law issues. This is made possible through our community partner, Access Pro Bono Society. To find out more or schedule an appointment, contact Janis at 604-872-1278.
If you are paying more than 30% of your monthly income on rent and your household income is below $35,000, you should make an appointment to see JFSA’s Housing Coordinator.
Open to all, appointments preferred
No appointment is needed as our service is available on a drop-in basis. Our office is on the second floor of 1725 Venables Street and is wheelchair accessible.
MOSAIC’s Legal Advocacy Program provides information, summary advice, referrals and legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees. We help newcomers navigate the Canadian legal system, ensuring that they are informed of their legal rights and responsibilities. All advocacy services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals.
MOSAIC’s Legal Advocacy Program provides information, summary advice, referrals and legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees. We help newcomers navigate the Canadian legal system, ensuring that they are informed of their legal rights and responsibilities. All advocacy services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals.
Use at your own risk. This app is not legal advice. This program is designed to provide you with information and resources to navigate the residential tenancy system. It will not give advice on your case, nor give you any assessment of your likelihood of success in a dispute resolution or negation. If you need advice on your circumstances, consult with an advocate.