Access Pro Bono recommends using the ClickLaw website for legal resources and help services.
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1 ADVOCACY PROGRAMS
2 COMMUNITY SERVICES
3 GENERAL INFORMATION SERVICES
4 LAWYER REFERRALS
5 LEGAL ADVICE PROGRAMS
6 LEGAL INFORMATION SERVICES
7 TELEPHONE SERVICES
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ADVOCACY PROGRAMS
B.C. Centre for Elder Advocacy Support
B.C. CEAS is a province-wide forum for individuals, seniors, community agencies and organizations, government and policy makers. We work together to eliminate the abuse of seniors.
* http://www.bcceas.ca/
* (604) 437-1940
* Toll Free: 1-866-437-1940
* Email: ceas@telus.net
* Fax: (604)437-1929
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
Provides advocacy assistance to people with mental, physical, cognitive and sensory disabilities regarding BC Employment, CPP Disability benefits applications, appeals and review tribunals.
* http://www.bccpd.bc.ca/
* 604-872-1278 (Lower Mainland)
* 1-800-663-1278 (Toll-free)
Gives information on a range of disability-related issues including gas tax rebates, additional homeowner grants, subsidized housing, income assistance rights, and access to community resources.
BC Human Rights Coalition
The B.C. Human Rights Coalition is a charitable non-profit community based organization that seeks to promote and strengthen human rights throughout B.C. and Canada.
* http://www.bchrcoalition.org/index.html
* 604.689.8474
* Toll Free: 1.877.689.8474
* Email: info@bchrcoalition.org
* Fax: 604.689.7511
Our services integrate information, education, training, consultation, investigation, mediation, research and advocacy. Our advocacy programme protects existing rights, our education, training and consultation programme helps to prevent discrimination, and our law reform work seeks to expand human rights protections. Together this integrated approach works to promote and strengthen human rights.
In delivering these services we often coordinate with other service providers to ensure the most effective allocation of resources. We also strive to work with all sectors when delivering services to ensure the broadest possible approach to the elimination of discrimination. >>> See more detail on our services.
The Security and You: Know Your Rights website is part of a larger project: Towards Bias-free Security: Balancing Public Safety with Equal Access and Respectful Treatment, a project of the BC Human Rights Coalition.
Credit Counselling Society
The Credit Counselling Society is a registered, non-profit service. Since opening in 1996, we have helped over 100,000 people in Western Canada learn how to:
�manage money better
�solve debt problems
�use credit responsibly
We can help you too! Connect with one of our Counsellors by phone, in person or through live on-line chat. Ask us any questions you may have.
* http://www.nomoredebts.org
* toll free: 1.888.527.8999
* email: info@nomoredebts.org
We are open 6 days a week to serve you:
Monday to Thursday 6:30 am till 8:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Friday 6:30 am till 4:30 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Saturday 8:30 am till 4:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
PovNet
PovNet is an online resource for advocates, people on welfare, and community groups and individuals involved in anti-poverty work. It provides up-to-date information about resources in British Columbia and Canada. PovNet links to current anti-poverty issues and also provides links to other anti-poverty organizations and resources in Canada and internationally.
* http://www.povnet.org/
Although not a definitive source of information PovNet exists to be a clearinghouse of information necessary to address issues of anti-poverty. Regulations and laws can change so quickly it is difficult to know if the information you are using is up-to-date. PovNet strives to keep advocates and those who may be experiencing difficulty with the social service system informed. PovNet is here for you -- if you feel there is something relevant to the anti-poverty movement in Canada that is not here please let us know.
T.R.A.C.
Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre is an educational organization promoting tenants' rights and affordable housing in British Columbia
* www.tenants.bc.ca
* 604.255.0546
* 1.800.665.1185 (Outside Vancouver)
* Fax: 604.255.0772
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Battered Women Support ServicesAn organization that provides education, advocacy and support services to assist all
battered women in its aim to work towards the elimination of violence and to work from a feminist perspective that
promotes equality for all women.
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http://www.bwss.org/* Crisis and Intake line: 604.687.1867
* Toll Free: 1.855.687.1868
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GENERAL INFORMATION SERVICES
Enquiry BC
Enquiry BC's call centre, which opened in July 1991, is one of the province's busiest call centres, having answered more than 1 million enquiries over the past year. The centre provides the following services to all British Columbia residents, on behalf of provincial government ministries, Crown corporations and public agencies:
* basic provincial government information;
* assistance in identifying the program or person that the caller needs to speak to;
* government program or government employee phone / facsimile numbers or addresses;
* assistance in identifying the level of government responsible for a program or services; and
* toll-free transfer for callers who would otherwise incur a cost for obtaining information from or conducting business with the provincial government.
Enquiry BC is also responsible for policy and guidelines regarding provincial government listings in the Province of British Columbia Blue Page listings in all thirty-six public telephone directories in the province.
* http://www.mser.gov.bc.ca/prgs/enquiry_bc.htm
* In Victoria call: 387-6121
* In Vancouver call: 604 660-2421
* Elsewhere in BC call: 1 800 663-7867
* Outside British Columbia: 604 660-2421
* Email address EnquiryBC@gov.bc.ca
* TDD: 604 775-0303 or 1 800 661-8773
Hours of operation for Enquiry BC are 7:30 AM to 5 PM PST -- Monday through Friday.
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LAWYER REFERRALS
Lawyer Referral ServiceAssists clients in finding a lawyer when clients do not qualify for Access Justice�s service
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http://www.bccba.org/Guest_Lounge/lawyer_referral* 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland)
* 1-800-663-1919 (outside Lower Mainland within BC)
Solely a referral service.
Consultation will cost $25 excluding taxes.
Lawyer�s standard rates apply after consultation if client chooses to hire lawyer.
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LEGAL ADVICE PROGRAMS
Community Legal Assistance Society
The purpose of the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) is to provide legal advice and assistance and to use and develop the law for the benefit of people who are physically, mentally, socially, economically or otherwise disadvantaged or whose human rights need protection. CLAS believes that these legal objectives can best be met by working together under an umbrella organization in order to share the limited resources available.
* http://www2.povnet.org/clas
* Telephone: (604) 685-3425
* Toll Free: 1-888-685-6222
* Fax: (604) 685-7611
Law Student�s Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
UBC law students provide free legal advice, drafting of legal documents, and legal representation at clinics throughout Greater Vancouver.
* http://www.lslap.bc.ca
* 604-822-5791
* Office hours: 9:00am � 4:00pm, Mon. � Fri.
* First Nations Legal Clinic: 1-888-684-7874
Legal representation is not guaranteed and most clinics are by appointment only. Call to book an appointment.
Provide assistance in: family, criminal, PI, DUI and matters at only the Provincial level court.
Legal Services Society of BC (Legal Aid)
Provides subsidized legal services, ranging from legal information and advice to legal representation, in the areas of criminal, family and immigration law for clients who qualify under financial eligibility guidelines.
* http://www.lss.bc.ca/legal_aid/what_is.asp
* 604-408-2172 (Lower Mainland)
* 1-866-577-2525 (Toll-free, outside Lower Mainland)
An Intake Worker will be able to calculate clients� net monthly household income (according to household size) when they call.
The B.C. Civil Liberties AssociationA charitable society to preserve, defend, maintain and extend civil liberties and
human rights in Canada through its Advocacy in Action, Public Policy, Community Education, and Justice programs.
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http://bccla.org/* Tel: 604.687.2919
* Toll-free: 866.731.7507
* Fax: 604.687.3045
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LEGAL INFORMATION SERVICES
ClickLaw
Clicklaw is a website aimed at enhancing access to justice in British Columbia. Clicklaw is not a site of laws; instead, Clicklaw features legal information and education designed for the public from 24 contributor organizations, as well as chosen others. Our mission is to provide equitable access to quality legal information, education and help for British Columbians.
* http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/
* Email: editor@clicklaw.bc.ca
* What is on Clicklaw and what is not
Clicklaw links to laws and cases but that's not the main purpose of the site. Instead, the resources available through Clicklaw were designed to be used by the public and those helping the public access legal information. Featured are public legal information and education resources contributed directly to the site by 24 contributor organizations. Resources from other organizations are being added to the site by the Clicklaw team, guided by the Clicklaw content criteria & guidelines.
LawMatters
Working with public libraries in the province, LawMatters provides all British Columbian residents with local access to basic legal information.
* http://bclawmatters.blogspot.com/
* 1.800.665.2570
The LawMatters project objectives are to provide public libraries with:
* Financial assistance for purchase of appropriate legal resources
* Bibliographies of recommended current resources
* Research guides on specific legal topics
* Training for public library staff
* Reference and referral support
* Consultation and advice for local libraries
The Law Society of BC
Regulates BC lawyers and legal services, provides information to the public and publishes and distributes professional manuals and materials
* http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca
* 604-669-2533
* 1-800-903-5300 (Toll-free in BC)
* 604-443-5700 (hard of hearing)
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TELEPHONE SERVICES
Dial-A-Law
A free 24-hour-a-day service that provides access to a library of pre-recorded messages on general legal information (e.g. the justice system, personal rights, etc.).
* http://www.dialalaw.org
* 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland)
* 1-800-565-5297 (outside Lower Mainland within BC)
