Resources for residents of British Columbia and the Surrey North 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 – (search “B.C. mental health services site:gov.bc.ca” for local programs) Mental Health and Addictions in B.C. – Province of British Columbia 
• Seniors’ health programs – (search “B.C. seniors health support” for details) Seniors – Province of British Columbia
• Disability supports and equipment funding – (search “PWD programs BC gov”) Disability assistance – Province of British Columbia
• Home and community care (palliative, respite, home support) (search “home and community care BC gov”) Home & Community Care – Province of British Columbia

• Housing & Tenancy – Residential tenancies – Province of British Columbia
• Subsidized housing applications – (search “BC Housing apply for housing”) Home | BC Housing; 
• Rent supplement programs for families and seniors – (search “BC rent supplement BC gov”) 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 – (navigate to “tax credits”)
• Homeowner grants and property tax deferment – Property tax deferment program – Province of British Columbia – (search on gov.bc.ca)
• Utility bill assistance – (search “BC utility bill assistance”) Customer Crisis Fund; Utility Security Deposits – Province of British Columbia
• Housing supplements for low-income individuals – (search “BC rent supplements program”) 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 – (use above page or search “child care licensing BC”) Open a licensed child care facility – Province of British Columbia
• Child and youth mental health services – (search “BC youth mental health support”) “BC youth mental health support”) – Google Search
• Support for youth in care and former youth in care – (search “BC youth in care support”) If You’re a Child or Teen In Care – Province of British Columbia

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

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

• HandyDART and accessible transit (search “HandyDART BC”) handyDART | Schedules and Maps | BC Transit
• Disability parking permits (search “BC disability parking permit”) – Frequently Asked Questions – Sparc BC
• Public transit program info (search “BC transit pass programs”) – BC Bus Pass Program – Province of British Columbia

• Small business resources and programs (search “BC small business support”) – Small businesses and entrepreneurs – Province of British Columbia
• Workplace rights and safety concerns (search “WorkSafeBC”) – WorkSafeBC
• Employment standards information (search “BC Employment Standards Branch”) – Employment Standards Branch Complaint Form

• Park permits and access issue support (search “BC Park permits”) – Camping and day-use guide | BC Parks
• Conservation and wildlife programs (search “BC conservation programs”) – Conservation resources – Province of British Columbia | BC Parks
• Resource use and environmental initiatives (search “BC environment stewardship programs”) – Environmental Stewardship Initiative – Province of British Columbia

• Funding for arts, culture, and sport (search “BC arts funding”) – Grant Programs | BC Arts Council
• Community event support opportunities (search “BC community events support”) – B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund – Province of British Columbia

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis, please contact the appropriate emergency or support services directly. Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 911

Mental Health & Crisis Support

310 Mental Health Support (BC-wide)
Call 310-6789 (no area code required) – 24/7 emotional support.

Fraser Health Crisis Line
Call 1-877-820-7444 – available 24/7 for mental health & substance use concerns.

Foundry Surrey (for youth ages 12–24)
Health and wellness support, including mental health, substance use, and social services for youth and families.

Domestic Violence / Abuse

VictimLinkBC
Call or text 1-800-563-0808 – 24/7 confidential, multilingual support for victims of family and sexual violence.

YWCA Arbour House (Surrey-based Transition House)
Emergency shelter and support for women and children fleeing violence.

Surrey Women’s Centre
Crisis support, transition housing referrals, and legal advocacy for women experiencing violence.

Food & Shelter

Sources Food Hub 
Food assistance for low-income individuals and families.

Surrey Food Bank 
Emergency food assistance for individuals and families in need.

Gateway of Hope – Salvation Army (Surrey/Langley region)
Emergency shelter, meals, and transitional housing.

Lookout Housing and Health Society – Surrey Shelter
Emergency shelter, outreach, and housing support services.