Community resources for Indigenous Peoples
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This page lists Vancouver-based community resources to support Indigenous Peoples, health professionals and community providers working with Indigenous patients, clients and families.
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Vancouver-based community resources to support Indigenous Peoples, health professionals and community providers working with Indigenous patients, clients and families.
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This list of resources has been compiled to provide further Indigenous-specific community supports external to Vancouver Coastal Health. Please note this resource list is not exhaustive and will be reviewed and added to on a continuing basis, as needed.
Crisis lines
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Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society – Hope for Wellness Helpline
Provides immediate culturally safe crisis support for Indigenous Peoples nationwide. 1-855-242-3310 (English, Cree)
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Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society – Hope for Wellness Helpline
Provides immediate culturally safe crisis support for Indigenous Peoples nationwide. 1-855-242-3310 (English, Cree)
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KUUUS Crisis Line Society
Emotional and crisis support by Indigenous-trained counsellors for First Nations individuals in B.C. and Yukon. (24/7)
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BC Crisis Centre – 1800SUICIDE
Provincial suicide prevention line, offering multilingual and culturally sensitive support and referral, including Indigenous services.
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The Indian Residential School Survivors Society
A national service for anyone experiencing pain or distress because of their residential school experience.
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Youth in BC
Provides mental health resources and peer-support chat for youth aged 10–24, with Indigenous-specific content and local referrals.
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Métis Crisis Line (MÉTISBC)
Crisis line by Métis-trained staff offering culturally aligned support to Métis individuals. 1-833-METISBC (638-4722)
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Hope for Wellness Helpline
Languages: English, French, and upon request, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. Immediate, confidential, and culturally safe crisis intervention and mental wellness counselling for all Indigenous Peoples across Canada.Phone (24/7): 1-855-242-3310 Chat Support: Available directly via hopeforwellness.ca
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Trans Lifeline
Peer-led hotline staffed by trans people, including Two-Spirit, offering affirming and culturally aware support.
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Downtown Eastside shelters
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Union Gospel Mission – Men’s Emergency Shelter (The Cornerstone)
This 24/7 men’s shelter (cis and trans inclusive) provides up to 92 beds nightly, showers, laundry, hygiene items, lockers, case management, spiritual support and referrals to housing and recovery services. Address: 601 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-253-3323
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Union Gospel Mission – Women & Families Centre (The Sanctuary)
Provides 24/7 shelter, recovery housing, childcare, case management, meals, life-skills programming, and spiritual support tailored to women (including trans) and their children. Address: 616 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-253-4044
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Lookout Housing & Health Society – Downtown Shelter (Al Mitchell Place)
A 24-hour emergency centre serving men and women, including Indigenous clients, with meals, crisis counselling, case planning, medication management and health supports. Pets welcome, wheelchair accessible. Address: 346 Alexander Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-681-9126
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Lookout Housing & Health Society – Belcourt Residence
Mixed-income supportive housing offering 70 units (including low-income and geared-to-income), on-site case support, life skills training. Pets welcome, wheelchair accessible. Address: 947 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-336-9230
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Lookout Housing & Health Society – Carr’s Place
Provides second-stage transitional housing for individuals needing supportive services, including life skills programs. Pets welcome, wheelchair accessible. Address: 544 Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C.
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Lookout Emergency Aid Society – Street Shelter
Offers emergency shelter, food support, outreach, and housing navigation for people experiencing homelessness, including Indigenous Peoples. Address: 225 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-629-1497
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Shelter Lists
The Shelter and Street Help Line assists people who are affected by homelessness in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley regional districts, as well as in Greater Victoria. Phone: 2-1-1
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Addictions and substance use support
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FNHA Mental Wellness & Substance Use Treatment Centres
Links to Indigenous-led detox, treatment, and residential support programs across B.C.
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Three Bridges – Pathways BC Addiction Matrix
Offers outpatient Indigenous-specific addiction counselling, withdrawal management and peer support using cultural frameworks. Address: 2008 E Hastings St, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-675-2522
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Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society
If you are in urgent need of support by phone, call toll-free support line 1-888-403-3123. Provides confidential outreach services in B.C., such as counselling, cultural supports and personal wellness programs. Address: 2850 Miller Rd, Duncan B.C. Phone: 250-390-3123
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NCCBC – Indigenous Outpatient Counselling & Detox
Provides culturally integrated outpatient addiction support and detox services via the Courtworker network. Phone: Province-wide services; local contact available
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Access Central - Detox Referral Line
Available 7 days a week. Clients can be added to detox waitlist and provided with info on other addiction supports. Access Central offers same-day assessments and personalized care plans for those in the VCH area, with inpatient or outpatient options.
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Senior assistance
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411 Seniors Centre Society
Offers activity programs, meals, referral services, and elder-friendly support, welcoming Indigenous seniors through inclusive programming. Address: 1111 Bute Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-736-2634
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Community-based support services
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Culture Saves Lives: Cultural healing and arts-based programming
Culture Saves Lives offers Indigenous-led cultural and wellness programming through traditional arts, ceremony, and land-based healing. It supports community connection, harm reduction and healing for people who use substances and are impacted by colonial trauma. Address: 528 Powell Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-683-0073
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Aboriginal Front Door Society – Drop-in and support services
This Indigenous-led drop-in center provides cultural healing, crisis response, harm reduction, advocacy, food, traditional medicines and access to Elders. It supports Indigenous Peoples who are unhoused or street-involved in the Downtown Eastside. Address: 384 Main Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-697-5662
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All Nations Outreach Society – Outreach and cultural services
All Nations Outreach offers spiritual and cultural support, referrals, meals, clothing, and outreach for Indigenous Peoples in Vancouver. The society helps individuals connect with health care, housing and recovery supports through a culturally grounded approach. Address: 623 Powell Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-685-1824
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Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre – Community and cultural services
The Friendship Centre offers programs for children, youth, families, and Elders including housing support, family programs, cultural workshops, food distribution and health services. It is a hub for Indigenous cultural connection and community-based support. Address: 1607 E Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-251-4844
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Spiritual care
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Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre
Offers day programming, crisis support, traditional teachings, cultural connection and phone access for women, including safe spaces for Indigenous participants. Address: 506 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-255-7421
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First United Church
Provides drop-in meals, counseling, and spiritual care in a compassionate, inclusive setting and supports Indigenous-led ceremonies and pastoral counselling. Address: 506 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-255-7421
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Union Gospel Mission
UGM Reception is open 24/7 and meets people wherever they're at, helping restore lives by providing for their whole needs. Address: 601 E Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-253-3323
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Food
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Meals On Wheels Vancouver
Meals on Wheels Vancouver is a non-profit community organization that delivers freshly prepared, nutritious meals to homebound seniors and individuals with mobility challenges across the city, supporting their health and independence. Address: 204 - 3077 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-733-6614
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Carnegie Outreach Centre
The Homeless Services Outreach Team provides weekday office support and late-night street outreach in Vancouver to connect the most marginalized people experiencing homelessness with housing, income, health and harm-reduction services. Address: 392 Powell Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-665-3318
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Quest Non-Profit Grocery Markets
Quest Outreach Society disrupts the cycle of food insecurity by sustainably sourcing healthy, affordable food and bridging the gap between food banks and grocery stores to offer a dignified, accessible shopping experience. Address: 637 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-253-2078
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Watari’s Food Security Program (Indigenous Elders Grocery Program)
Actively combats food insecurity in Vancouver by enhancing overall health, fostering strong community connections, promoting food sovereignty, and supporting sustainable local food systems. Address: 200-678 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-254-6995
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Kilala Lelum Indigenous Health (Food Security Program)
Through the central work of our community health workers, Kílala Lelum offers daily nutritious and hot breakfast, snacks and lunches for our members. Address: 626 Powell Street, Vancouver B.C. Phone: 604-620-4010
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Free and low-cost food programs in Vancouver
This map provides locations and details on where to access free or low-cost meals and groceries, including food banks, and is regularly updated by the City of Vancouver in consultation with program operators.
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Community Food Access Map
The information contained in this booklet includes free and some low cost, ready-to-eat meal options publicly accessible by people living in the Downtown Eastside community of Vancouver.
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Health
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Métis Portals – Aboriginal Diabetes Initiatives
PDF directory listing B.C. programs supporting Indigenous diabetes self-management through culturally informed care.
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FNHA Diabetes Management Infographic
Provincial guide for Indigenous Peoples living with diabetes, emphasizing culturally grounded wellness.
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FNHA Living with Cancer Booklet
Resource for Indigenous Peoples on culturally safe cancer care and supports in B.C.
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FNHA Tuberculosis Program
Offers outreach and culturally appropriate TB prevention and treatment services for Indigenous communities.
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St. Paul's Hospital- Indigenous Wellness Liaison Team
Providence has a team of Indigenous Wellness Liaisons. This team support patients who identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Address: 1081 Burrard Street, 4th Floor Providence Bldg, RM 4010, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-682-2344 For more information send email to: IWL@providencehealth.bc.ca
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BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)
Supports Indigenous Peoples with disabilities by providing advocacy, peer support, and navigation to specialized care. Address: 1011033 Davie Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-777-9100
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First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day
Provides virtual health care and referral support for people who do not have a doctor or are unable to get an appointment. It is for all First Nations people living in B.C. and their family members, including family members who are not Indigenous. Doctors are available by video or phone from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Call 1-855-344-3800 to book an appointment.
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Phone: 1-855-344-3800
IRSSS partners with the FNHA in providing access to counselling, cultural and emotional support services to former students of residential and day schools in B.C. and their families, regardless of status. Phone: 1-800-721-0066
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Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Health Support Services
MIWG HSS is a national program administered in B.C. through Health Benefits. Counselling is available to address mental distress and trauma resulting from the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Services are available for survivors, family members and others affected by the issue. Address: 203 - 1448 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 1-844-413-6649
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Dental
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Reach Community Health Centre – Dental Clinic
Offers subsidized dental care, including services aimed at Indigenous clients experiencing poverty or housing instability. Phone: 604-253-3755
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Lookout Housing Society – Dental Clinic
Provides Indigenous-led dental and oral health services incorporating cultural safety standards. Phone: 604-253-5474
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Employment services
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Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society – Employment & Life Skills
Provides Indigenous-led job training, resume writing, life-skills workshops and employer connections. Address: 1607 E Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-251-4844
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Access Futures – Training & Employment for Indigenous People
Offers education, employment, and entrepreneurial support designed for Indigenous adults, youth, and families. Address: 2235 Willingdon Avenue #326, Burnaby, B.C. Phone: 604-299-9718
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WorkBC Mainland Southwest – East Hastings Centre
Provides job search resources, career workshops, and Indigenous-focused employment services. Address: 134 E Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-660-6879
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Sto:lo Nation Employment Services
Offers Indigenous employment training, skills development and support for Sto:lo community members. Address: 7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, B.C. Phone: 604-8243-200
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Métis Nation BC – Employment & Training
Offers Métis-specific employment services including training, apprenticeships and career counselling. Phone: 604-557-8222
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WorkBC – Indigenous Resources
Provides culturally tailored employment and training programs across B.C. workplaces. Phone: Contact nearest WorkBC centre
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2SLGBTQIA+ programs
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VCH Three Bridges Trans Specialty Care
Provides trans-specific primary care and hormone therapy for Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients. Address: 2008 E Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.
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VCH Prism Services
Specialized support teams offering culturally safe care for 2SLGBTQ+ clients, including Indigenous Two- Spirit supports. Phone: 604-733-2605
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Travel and transportation
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FNHA Medical Transportation Benefit
Funds medical travel for Indigenous patients to treatments outside their home community. Province-wide; contact local FNHA office for assistance
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Treaty 8 Tribal Association – Medical Travel Assistance
Provides transportation assistance for Treaty 8 members needing medical care beyond their territory. Address: 1605 McGill Rd #300, Kamloops, B.C. Phone: 250-828-9722
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Government of BC – Medical Travel Assistance
Government of BC – Medical Travel Assistance. Toll-free: 1-800-665-2262
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Angel Flight BC
Charitable air-transport service for B.C. patients with specialized medical needs, including Indigenous clients. Address: 601 West 57th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 1-877-999-3042
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation Medical Transportation
Provides transportation support for enrolled members’ medical appointments. Contact via Tsleil-Waututh Nation office: 604-929-5138
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Daycare and childcare
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Sundance Daycare
Offers early childhood education with inclusive staffing; nearby First Nations involvement in programming. Address: 2155 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C.
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Aboriginal Mother Centre Society – Daycare
Operates culturally safe, Indigenous-led childcare and parenting supports, continuing from its transformational housing model. Address: 1003 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-558-2627
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CityGate Early Learning & Child Care (YWCA)
Provides daycare within recovery-focused housing, ensuring culturally safe care for Indigenous children of clients. Address: 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-895-5838
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Kiwassa Neighbourhood House – Childcare
Offers inclusive childcare with Indigenous culture-centred programming and community support. Address: 2424 Oxford Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-254-5401
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Phil Bouvier Family Childcare Centre (Central City Foundation)
Serves workers’ children near DTES with inclusive childcare programs rooted in cultural respect and community. Address: 345 Powell Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-717-3440
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Youth
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Urban Native Youth Association
Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre UNYA serves as a hub of Indigenous youth excellence, guiding young people on their journeys by elevating and celebrating their voices. In doing so, it empowers Indigenous youth to lead and inspire across all Nations. Address: 1618 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-254-7732
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Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre Society
Created to address social justice, improve safety for Indigenous Peoples, and strengthen Vancouver Police Department and Indigenous community relations through education and dialogue. Address: 1719 Franklin Street, Vancouver, B.C. Phone: 604-678-3790
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Indigenous services and resources
Find high-quality culturally safe health-care services to assist Indigenous peoples and their families.
