Caregiver Resources

Crisis lines, legal aid, government agencies, and more — for caregivers and domestic workers in BC.

Publications

Crisis Lines & Legal Aid

OrganizationPhone
Police Emergency911
Victim Services Directory1-800-563-0808
Vancouver Rape Relief & Women's Shelter / Crisis Line604-872-8212
Women Against Violence Against Women / Rape Crisis Centre1-877-392-7583
604-255-6344
Community Legal Assistance Society1-888-685-6222
604-685-3425
Law Students' Legal Advice Program604-822-5791
Legal Services Society (Legal Aid)604-601-6000
Lawyer Referral – Canadian Bar Association1-800-663-1919
604-687-3221
West Coast Domestic Workers Association604-669-4482

Temporary Housing & Transit

OrganizationPhone
Multicultural Helping House604-879-3277
Public Transit – TransLink604-953-3333

Government Agencies

AgencyPhone
Canada Immigration and Citizenship (IRCC)1-800-242-2100
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)1-800-959-8281
Employment Insurance (EI) & Social Insurance (SIN)1-800-206-7218
604-682-5400
Human Resources & Skills Development Canada1-800-622-6232
BC Employment Standards Branch (ESB)1-800-663-3316
604-660-2421
WorkSafeBC (WCB)1-888-967-5377
604-231-8888
BC Medical Services Plan (MSP)1-800-663-7100
604-683-7151
BC Human Rights Tribunal1-800-663-7867
604-660-2421

Temporary Foreign Workers Protection

Foreign workers in B.C. are protected from unfair practices under the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act. If you have concerns about recruitment or employment, you can file a complaint.

Learn More at BC Gov →