The Representative for Children and Youth of British Columbia supports children from birth to young adulthood. They provide help to those receiving services from the provincial child and youth welfare system.
Toll-free: 1-800-476-3933
Email: rcy@rcybc.ca
The BC First Nations Health Authority's crisis centre offers 24/7 distress phone services and web-based chat services.
YouthInBC.com is an internet-based service where youth in distress can connect live, one-on-one with a crisis chat volunteer (noon – 1am, 7 days a week), receive information and be referred to services in their community.
CrisisCentreChat.ca is a web-based hotline for adults (25+) in distress where they can access free, confidential, non-judgmental support (noon – 1am, 7 days a week).
This guide provides general information about the BC Human Rights Tribunal under the Human Rights Code, including how to file a complaint and who to contact for more help.
This resource outlines how municipalities can work to better serve marginalized populations such as Aboriginal people, those who are deaf, women, people with disabilties, racialized people and newcomers and seniors. It involves information on how to engage communities, create mandates, types of training and how to ensure the change is sustainable.
If you are in danger or someone you know is being threatened, call the Youth Against Violence Line at 1-800-680-4264 for 24/7 support.
E-mail: info@youthagainstviolenceline.com
TTY: (604) 875-0885
Text: (604) 836-6381
PovNet is an online database of different resources, poverty action advocates and government information. The website includes information on how to apply for EI, social housing, etc. It also includes links to government information, research and general information about poverty.
The website of the Society for Children and Youth of BC is a place to share your ideas and resources on children's rights. It provides links to resources such as multimedia, assessments, information guides, workshop materials, reports and research. It also, offers suggestions of five simple things that you can do to assist in upholding children's rights based on your role within your community.
