Below is a list of helpful provincial and local resources available to residents of British Columbia and the North Island area.

If you are looking for support from our office, please visit our Services page to learn how we can assist you.

• MSP (Medical Services Plan) enrolment and coverage – Eligibility and Enrolment – Province of British Columbia
• Fair PharmaCare – Fair PharmaCare plan – Province of British Columbia
• Mental health and substance use supports – Mental Health and Addictions in B.C. – Province of British Columbia
• Seniors’ health programs – Seniors – Province of British Columbia
• Disability supports and equipment funding –  Disability assistance – Province of British Columbia
• Home and community care (palliative, respite, home support) Home & Community Care – Province of British Columbia

• Residential tenancies – Province of British Columbia
• Subsidized housing applications – Home | BC Housing
• Rent supplement programs for families and seniors – Rent assistance – Province of British Columbia
• Help with tenancy disputes and Residential Tenancy Branch inquiries 

• BC Family Benefit and Climate Action Tax Credit – Personal income tax – Province of British Columbia
• Homeowner grants and property tax deferment – Property tax deferment program – Province of British Columbia
• Utility bill assistance – Customer Crisis Fund; Utility Security Deposits – Province of British Columbia
• Housing supplements for low-income individuals – Canada British Columbia Housing Benefit (CBCHB) Program Framework 2024

• Affordable Child Care Benefit – Affordable Child Care Benefit – Province of British Columbia
• Child care referrals and licensing – Open a licensed child care facility – Province of British Columbia
• Child and youth mental health services – North Island Community Services Society
• Support for youth in care and former youth in care – If You’re a Child or Teen In Care – Province of British Columbia

• K–12 school resources – Kindergarten to Grade 12 – Province of British Columbia
• Student loans, grants, and tuition waivers – BC Government Directory, PSFS – StudentAid BC
• Adult upgrading and skills training programs – “BC adult upgrading programs” – Google Search

• Crime prevention and victim services referrals – Violence Against Women in Relationships – Victim Service Worker Handbook, and Resource Directory – CRCVC
• Disaster response and recovery information (search “BC Emergency Management BC gov”) – Emergency management in B.C. – Province of British Columbia
• Emergency preparedness resources  – PreparedBC emergency guides and resources – Province of British Columbia

• HandyDART and accessible transit – HandyDART | Schedules and Maps | BC Transit
• Disability Parking Permits – Frequently Asked Questions – Sparc BC
• Public transit program info – BC Bus Pass Program – Province of British Columbia

• Small business resources and programs – Small businesses and entrepreneurs – Province of British Columbia
• Workplace rights and safety concerns – WorkSafeBC
• Employment standards information – Employment Standards Branch Complaint Form

• Park permits and access issue support – Camping and day-use guide | BC Parks
• Conservation and wildlife programs  – Conservation resources – Province of British Columbia | BC Parks
• Resource use and environmental initiatives – Environmental Stewardship Initiative – Province of British Columbia

• Funding for arts, culture, and sport – Grant Programs | BC Arts Council
• Community event support opportunities – B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund – Province of British Columbia