Resources
Community & Recreation
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1 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
604-257-3080
Recreation, fitness, arts, youth & seniors programs.
Website: mountpleasantcc.ca
Go to: Home > Programs
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1 Kingsway. Vancouver, BC
604-665-3960
Free library access, internet, workshops & programs.
Website: vpl.ca
Daycare & Early Learning
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800 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC
604-879-8208
Free/low-cost family support programs, play-based early learning, literacy, parent-child activities.
Website: mpnh.org
Go to: Home > Our Programs > Family
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1 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
604-257-3080
Licensed daycare for ages 3 months to 5 years.
Website: mountpleasantcc.ca
Go to: Home > Child Care > 3 Corners Centre
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2910 St George St, Vancouver, BC
604-872-6757
Family drop-ins, play, outdoor activities, early learning support.
Website: mpfamilycentre.ca
Go to: Home > Programs
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604-254-9626
Free home-visiting support for first time parents with babies (~0-6 months old).
Website: mosaicbc.org
Go to: Home > Support for Children & Families > Building Blocks Vancouver
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3665 Kingsway #330, Vancouver, BC
1-877-345-9777
Free, online, confidential peer support for parents/caregivers.
Website: parentsupportbc.ca
Go to: Home > Services > Parenting Support Groups
Kids & Youth
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395 E 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC
604-874-0117
After school club with games, activities, and supportive staff for school aged-kids (~ages 6-12).
Website: bgcbc.ca
Go to: Home > What We Do > Clubs > Kimount Club
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800 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC
604-879-8208
Free and fun programs and activities for preteen (Grades 5-7) and youth (ages 13-19).
Website: mpnh.org
Go to: Home > Our Programs > Preteen and Youth
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2000 Trimble St, Vancouver, BC
604-224-1131
Extended care (after/before school & school break) options for kids.
Website: trimbleafterschoolcare.com
Go to: Home > Services
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2455 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC
604-412-7950
Centre for youth (ages 13-24 years old), providing social, health, education, housing,
substance use support, employment, and life skills services.
Website: pcrs.ca
Seniors & Elders
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800 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC
604-879-8208
Support services that help with day-to-day tasks (e.g., check-ins, transportation, light housekeeping, meal delivery).
Website: bc.211.ca or betterathome.ca
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800 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC
604-879-8208
Social programs, wellness activities, fitness, workshops, and caregiver support.
Website: mpnh.org
Go to: Home > Our Programs > Older Adults (55+) and Seniors
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3502 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC
604-684-8171
Community that provides social activities, meals, fitness, classes, trips, and support services.
Website: 411seniors.org
Go to: Home > Programs & Services
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604-433-2218
Online registration for monthly rent subsidy for low-moderate income seniors (ages 60+).
Website: bchousing.org
Go to: Home > Housing Assistance > Rental Assistance Programs > Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
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800 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC
604-879-8208
Services supporting caregivers with social events, resource referrals, and one-to-one help.
Website: mpnh.org
Go to: Home > Our Programs > Caregivers Connect
Immigrants & Newcomers
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1 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
604-257-3080
Regular ESL conversation practice circles offered by the VPL to help those wanting to improve on their English speaking skills.
Website: vpl.ca
Go to: Home > Programs & Events > See All Events > Filter Mount Pleasant Branch & ESL Conversation Practice
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800 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC
604-879-8208
Support groups and programs that help newcomers during their transition into British Columbia.
Website: mpnh.org
Go to: Home > Our Programs > Newcomers
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1874 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
604-298-5888
Programs for immigrant/refugee women and young children helping in language, confidence, and leadership.
Website: pirs.bc.ca
Go to: Home > Our Programs
Indigenous Support
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800 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC
604-879-8208
Community dinners, cultural programming, storytelling, and guest speakers.
Website: mpnh.org
Go to: Home > Our Programs > Indigenous Gatherings
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1607 E Hastings St, Vancouver BC
604-251-4844
Community programming, cultural support, and Indigenous-centred gatherings.
Website: vafcs.org
Go to: Home > All Programs
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548 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC
604-320-3312
Support service that aims to provide affordable housing for Indigenous individuals.
Website: https://www.bcihs.ca/
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2960 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC
604-876-0811
Provides programs and services for the Indigenous community and Indigenous families can apply for safe and culturally-appropriate housing.
Website: lnhs.ca
Food Security & Community Meals
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273 E 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC
604-862-9701
24/7 free fridge/pantry, take what you need, leave what you can
Website: foodstash.ca
Go to: Home > Our Programs > Community Fridge
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11 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC
604-876-2181
Low-cost and donation-based meals and community food market
Website: tenth.ca
Go to: Home > Ministries > Local
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800 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC
604-879-8208
Free bread, community meals, community garden, food skills workshop, emergency food hampers
Website: mpnh.org
Go to: Home > Our Programs > Food Security
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3454 Lougheed Hwy
604-876-3601
Free groceries and food hampers for individuals and families facing food insecurity
Website: foodbank.bc.ca
Go to: Home > Find Support > Locations & Schedule
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255 Dunlevy Ave, Vancouver, BC
604-669-0498
Drop-in ministry that provides food, clothing, counselling, shelter services, and referrals.
Website: thedoorisopen.ca
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57 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
604-685-5239
Drop-in community living where individuals can enjoy free snacks and coffee.
Website: thedugout.org
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309 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
604-681-8365
Food truck located in the downtown eastside area providing daily meal service to those in need.
Website: firstunited.ca
Go to: Home > How We Help > Essential Services > Food Security
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119 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC
604-646-6800
Community meal program that provides free, nutritious meals for everyone.
Website: vancouverharbourlightsa.ca
Go to: Home > Programs > Community Meals
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543 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC
604-879-7721
Provides free and low-cost pet services for people who are homeless, living
outdoors, low-income, and senior pet guardians every Tuesday (11 am - 1pm).
Website: spca.bc.ca
Go to: Home > Programs and Services > Community Work > Charlie’s Pet Food Bank
Environmental/Green Space & Community Gardens
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320-507 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Volunteer opportunity to help maintain street gardens around the city.
Website: vancouver.ca
Go to: Home > Home, property, and development > Animals, trees, gardens, and lawns > Gardens and lawns > Beautifying your boulevard and street > Green Streets Program
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Information on small neighbourhood green spaces to large destination parks and gardens.
Website: vancouver.ca
Go to: Home > Parks, recreation, and culture > Parks and recreation > Parks, gardens, and beaches
Housing & Shelter
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1 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
604-257-3080
Various (permanent, temporary, purpose-built) shelters open only during extreme weather conditions.
Website: vancouver.ca
Go to: Home > People and programs > Housing > Homelessness service > Shelters and winter response strategy
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1607 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
604-251-4844
24/7 emergency shelter open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals.
Website: vafcs.org
Go to: Home > All Programs > 1660 Emergency Shelter Program
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604-255-0340
Housing support, harm reduction, mental health, and homelessness resources.
Website: lookoutsociety.ca
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27 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
604-681-2806
24/7 temporary shelter with supports to enable people to transition from homelessness to housing.
Website: phs.ca
Go to: Home > Supportive Housing > The Osborn
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604-872-0772 or 604-872-7774
Short-term and confidentially located transition house for women and children at risk of violence.
Website: kateboothhouse.com
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392 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
604-665-3318
Provides housing resources, options, and support to adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Free/Low-Cost Clothing & Goods
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302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC
604-681-8480
Women-only centre for free clothing for those located in the downtown east side.
Website: dewc.ca
Go to: Home > Sites & Services > 302 Columbia Street
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330 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC
604-681-9244
Drop-in space for street-based sex workers to have access to clothing and other support services.
Website: wish-vancouver.net
Go to: Home > Programs & Services > Drop-In
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601 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
604-253-3323
Drop-in centre that provides warm clothing and warm cup of coffee.
Website: ugm.ca
Go to: Home > Get Help > Cornerstone Drop-In Centre
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261 E 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Thrift store providing low-cost items (clothing, blankets, household items, etc).
Website: thriftstore.ca
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671 E Hastings, Vancouver, BC
604-254-8721
Social enterprise that provides low-cost shopping experience in downtown eastside.
Website: ugm.ca
Transportation & Mobility
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Information on bus/SkyTrain routes, trip planning, and alerts.
Website: translink.ca
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Vancouver digital and printable cycling map of all bike routes in the city.
Website: vancouver.ca
Go to: Home > Streets and transportation > Walk, bike, roll, transit > Cycling > Cycling routes and maps
Legal & Tenant Support
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150-900 Howe St, Vancouver, BC
604-255-0546 or 1-800-0665-1185
Free legal education, advocacy, representation on tenancy issues with online and in-person contacts.
Website: tenants.bc.ca
Go to: Home > Your Tenancy
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Free online tenant resources and education on tenant’s rights.
Website: vancouvertenantsunion.ca
Go to: Home > Resources > For Tenants
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604-408-2172
info.legalaid.bc.ca
Free public legal information, advice, and support.
Website: legalaid.bc.ca
Go to: Home > Services > Free resources
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604-687-4680 or 1-800-565-5297
Free public online and telephone legal information.
Website: dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca
Health & Sexual Health
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Public program that helps BC residents pay for prescription drugs and some medical supplies.
Website: gov.bc.ca
Go to: Home > Health > Health and drug coverage > BC Pharmacare
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8-1-1
24/7 phone line and online service staffed by nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians to those needing free health advice.
Website: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/
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1669 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC
778-871-7132
Public sexual and reproductive health clinic that provides STI testing & treatment, counselling, contraception services, etc. Operated under Vancouver Coastal Health.
Website: vch.ca
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2450 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC
604-709-6400
A health clinic that offers a range of health care services for people of all ages in the heart of Mount Pleasant.
Website: vch.ca
Go to: Home > Locations > Raven Song Community Health Centre
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250 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC
604-443-8499
Low-cost dental care to the general public delivered by students from VCC’s dental hygiene program.
Website: vcc.ca
Go to: Home > Services > Eat, Shop + More > Dental Clinic
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604-682-5050
Emergency phone line for medicine, chemical, other other substance poisoning.
Website: dpic.org
Crisis & Victim Support
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9-8-8 (National Suicide Crisis Helpline) or 310-6789 (BC Mental Health & Crisis Response)
24/7 phone and text mental health services and crisis line.
Website: crisiscentre.bc.ca
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604-872-8212
Free, confidential 24-rape crisis line for women who have experienced recent violence or sexual harassment.
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604-255-6344 or 1-877-392-7583 (toll-free national)
24-hour crisis & information line that offers confidential support for survivors of sexualized violence.
Website: salalsvsc.ca
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302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC
236-862-7582
Offers ongoing support and assistance to women who are survivors of sexual violence.
Website: dewc.ca
Go to: Home > Our Programs > Victim Services & Sexual Assault Response
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1-800-563-0808
24/7 support line for victims of crime and trauma across B.C and Yukon.
Website: victimlinkbc.ca
Mental Health & Drug/Substance Use
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604-642-5212 or 1-877-857-3397
Free, confidential online counselling for BC post-secondary students via phone, app, or web.
Website: here2talk.ca
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Free, same-day virtual counselling, peer support, and wellness resources via Foundry BC app for youth (ages 12-24).
Website: foundrybc.ca
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1-866-639-0522
Online self-help program for mild-moderate anxiety, depression, stress, or worry with supportive coaching.
Website: bouncebackbc.ca
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295 E 11th Ave, Vancouver, BC
604-675-2357
Support for mental illness recovery and other support services for housing,
employment, and health.
Website: coastmentalhealth.com
Go to: Home > What We Do > Support Services
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2775 Sophia St, Vancouver, BC
604-708-9955
24/7 drug-free drop in centre that provides immediate support for individuals seeking help with addiction and recovery .
Website: vancouverrecoveryclub.com
Go to: Home > Services
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1525 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC
604-736-5110
Programs and services to support addiction recovering community, free of cost.
Website: vanolano.com
Go to: Home > Schedule or Events
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139 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
604-683-0073
Safe, sanctioned, supervised drug consumption site.
Website: phs.ca
Go to: Home > Programs > Insite
LGBTQ+ Support
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Online information provided by the VCH to individuals needing resources for sexual health, gender affirming services, and also counselling.
Website: vch.ca
Go to: Home > Services and resources > Health topics > 2SLGBTQIA+
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1170 Bute St, Vancouver, BC
604-684-5307
Opportunities for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals to participating in meaningful and fun programs and services.
Website: qmunity.ca
Go to: Home > Programs & Services
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1-877-330-6366
Hotline for trans youth and adults in crisis needing emotional and financial support.
Website: translifeline.org