Community Resources and Social Services
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A community resource hub with information on where to go for help in Vancouver. This guide provides answers to questions like (but not limited to):
How do I find a dentist in Vancouver?
- Your Dental Health (British Columbia Dental Association). If you need to find low-cost dental services, you will find within the same site listings by community here.
Where can I find housing services for senior citizens in my neighbourhood?
- Click on the Seniors Services tab on the left-hand side and look under Housing and Care Facilities.
Where can I sleep tonight?
- Find a list of shelters in BC at BC211 Shelter Lists for help finding an available bed for the night.
I need help with my gambling issues?
- Please visit Gambling support BC website for support or call 1-888-795-6111.
How do I apply for EI (Employment Insurance)?
- Please navigate to this Guide's section on Government Income Assistance > Employment Insurance qualifications information.
Member of Parliament (MP) & Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Offices
- Those who are having difficulty navigating a government process or have encountered barriers to getting assistance from a government department may wish to contact their MP or MLA constituency offices. MPs & MLAs can take on a role similar to an ombudsperson (similar to an advocate), and their local offices employ staff to assist constituents. MPs & MLAs cannot directly change the law, influence courts, or change departmental processes, but they can often directly contact government officials to get information or assist with forms and other processes. Here is a list of common issues that MP offices may assist with. MLA offices may help with tenancy/housing issues, medical system or MSP issues, provincial tax, income assistance, or workers compensation.
