Explore Your Topic: Support Services
Our librarians have handpicked the most helpful resources on this topic from the Library collection and online.
On The Web
BC Council for Families
The BC Council for Families envisions a BC where all families are recognized, respected and empowered to thrive. The BCCF develops and delivers support resources and training programs to professionals across the province that focus on prevention, inclusiveness and building skills and confidence.
BC Housing: Information for Seniors
The Seniors’ Supportive Housing Program in BC provides housing and support services to older adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Program assists low-income British Columbians who are 55 years of age or older, and people of any age who have a disability or diminished ability.
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), part of the Provincial Health Services Authority, provides specialized treatment to people with the most severe and complex mental health and substance use disorders in British Columbia, as well as health care services for people who are incarcerated in provincial correctional facilities.
Crisis Response. Community Led (CRCL)
CRCL is a mobile, community-led crisis response team that supports people experiencing mental health crises. Its trained crisis workers respond to mental health crises, offering immediate assistance, de-escalation, and follow-up support to individuals 13+ on the North Shore.
Impact North Shore
Focusing on settlement and integration for new immigrants, Impact North Shore offers events, workshops, volunteer opportunities, employment and youth services, translation services, an English-learning centre, and a useful list of outside resources (including multilingual legal publications).
Language Portal of Canada
Resources and tools for learning English and French. Includes TERMIUM Plus®, a terminology and linguistic data bank, as well as writing tools that deal with grammar, punctuation, typography, translation and vocabulary, quizzes, articles and headlines, and linkes to other language resources.
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
A national, non-profit volunteer organization that seeks to promote public awareness about learning disabilities through advocacy and education. Find informational resources about various learning disabilities, employment and education options for those with learning disabilities, and more.
North Shore Community Resources
Childcare information for parents and caregivers, information on volunteering on the north shore, including a listing of local volunteering job openings. Additionally, it contains a searchable version of the Green Book, the directory of north shore services produced by the NSCR.
North Shore Homelessness Task Force
The North Shore Homelessness Task Force is an open service network that focuses on areas related to support services, communications and information, and the continuum of housing. This site contains a resource map of the North Shore and the Keeping Safe resources card.
Open Door Community Hub
The Open Door Community Hub is a welcoming, drop-in space for people to gather and connect with other members of the community. Join us for refreshments, games and an opportunity to socialize with others every week. Free hot drinks, snacks, and care packages with essentials will be available to program participants only.
Youth in BC
YouthInBC.com is dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals, organizations, and communities. Their programs work to ensure timely access to support, destigmatize suicide and mental health concerns, and increase awareness and skills for mental health. We engage a community of passionate volunteers. We foster and create compassionate, connected, suicide-safer communities.