Social & Community Services Organizations in Vancouver

The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is a mental health and social service hub delivering programs and services for boys, men, fathers and their families. Our vision focuses on three critical areas:
1. Reduce suicide among men at high-risk through intervention programs that confront the barriers that men face.
2. Empower fathers undergoing separation and divorce through legal clinics and fathering groups that strengthen the father-child relationship, while working to promote positive social attitudes toward fatherhood
3. Support men who are experiencing domestic abuse and work with other agencies to improve services for boys and men.
In addition to delivering front-line programs and services to families in crisis, we undertake evidence-based research, host public education and awareness activities, and work to improve public policies to better support all Canadians.

Our Mission

The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

Our Network

The Canadian Red Cross Society is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. This network includes the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation) and 190 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies dedicated to improving the situation of the most vulnerable throughout the world.

Our Vision

The Canadian Red Cross is the leading humanitarian organization through which people voluntarily demonstrate their caring for others in need.

Our Values

Our actions and decisions will be based upon:

- Humanitarian values, as expressed in our Fundamental Principles;
- Respect, dignity and inclusiveness.
- Integrity, accountability, effectiveness, and transparency, and adaptability.
- Quality and safety.

Who We Are

For 50 years, Capilano Community Services Society (CCSS) has connected residents of the North Shore to their communities by providing support services, resources, and outreach programs that address the current and emerging needs of frail and isolated seniors, at-risk youth, and other vulnerable populations. CCSS also operates the Red Cross health equipment loan program and provides administrative support to four other on-site non-profit organizations.

What We Do

Our programming is designed to support and enhance social connections, active living, opportunities for learning, healthy aging, well-being, and resiliency, all with equity, diversity, and inclusion lens. Through this programming, our goals are to reduce vulnerability and foster vibrant, inclusive, caring communities where residents feel a sense of belonging and can thrive. Collaborating with other community organizations, our programming builds capacity across the North Shore.

<b>About:</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> Captain Scott Legacy Society is established in 2021 to recognize the under-recognized individuals and organizations making a positive difference through community support, social impact initiatives, helping seniors, and supporting youth. </span>

<b>What we do:</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> Recognize the altruistic acts of humanity and create the possibility of some form of permanent records of their achievements. Such as Captain Scott awards recognition, celebration events, the “Good News” journalism, and publishing (Online, print).</span>

We are a non-profit organisation that supports and helps organize the four Car Free Day festivals that happens annually in June in the City of Vancouver. We are currently completely volunteer run and community oriented.

Our Vision is a renewed community culture with reclaimed public spaces, shared local knowledge & resources, and better environmental policies.
Our Mission is to nurture and grow car-free spaces in collaboration with local communities.

The Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia was started in 1954 by a group of parents who wanted to assist their children living with cerebral palsy to reach their maximum potential within society. Today we are an independent charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We provide support, education, and information throughout BC. Our mission is:

-To raise awareness of cerebral palsy in the community
-To assist those living with cerebral palsy to reach their maximum potential
-To work to see those living with cerebral palsy realize their place as equals in a diverse society

We will accomplish this mission through:
-advocacy
-encouraging networking
-educating members of the public about cerebral palsy
-governing relations activities
-implementing programs for individuals with cerebral palsy

The Chinese Community Policing Center (CCPC) is a non-profit charity organization operating in the heart of the Vancouver Chinatown area since 1992. We work in collaboration with the Vancouver Police Department, and community partners and volunteers to reduce crime and enhance safety in Chinatown. We develop and implement programs to support and assist victims of crime to promote safety. We devote in building relationships to bridge the gap between the service providers and the community while finding the needs of the community, creating a safe and livable social environment.

Coast Mental Health has been helping people recover from mental illness since 1972. We operate 54 locations throughout Greater Vancouver and provide services to over 5,000 individuals annually. Coast Mental Health’s care is based on three pillars:

- Housing: We take a “housing first” approach. Coast Mental Health connects people living with chronic mental illness or addictions with secure housing as an essential part of their recovery. Today, we provide a continuum of residential care services to almost 1,500 people at 54 sites throughout the lower mainland.

- Support services: Through our support services, we help clients build on their strengths, access existing government and community resources, manage their health, and live richer lives.

- Employment/education: Our employment and educational programs boost self-confidence, add meaning to client’s lives, and improve financial independence.

Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) provides services and community development initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of residents in the Renfrew-Collingwood area of east Vancouver. Activities are targeted primarily to low and middle income families. Services are delivered in a variety of languages with emphasis on building social connections, capacity, cross-cultural sharing and life-long learning. Residents of all ages participate in educational, cultural, social, health, economic and recreational services, as well as contribute towards building a safe and caring community through volunteer contributions, leadership and partnership development.

CNH is a non-profit, social services agency serving the community since 1985. We are guided by our vision, mission, and values statements to provide services and opportunities to our community. We offer licensed child care (including $10/day child care), immigrant services, recreation, youth, seniors and intercultural opportunities, including programs related to food, arts and celebrations, community initiatives, intercultural projects, and homelessness outreach.

In 2020, we became the first neighbourhood house in North America to operate a Community Health Centre.

Community Evolution (CE) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2015. Our mission is to enable community-based enterprises (eg. co-operatives) to develop, grow and create positive change for its members and surrounding community. We offer a customized, facilitated process that combines community mobilization and capacity building with financial mechanisms (grants or loans) to empower and sustain community development. We currently support enterprises in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Canada (British Columbia).

Spanning the spectrum of crisis support, suicide prevention, and postvention, the Crisis Centre of BC provides a variety of services and programs that educate, train, and support the strength and capacity of individuals and communities. Our organisational focus is to ensure timely access to non-judgmental, barrier-free and confidential support though our Crisis Line and Chats, as well as to destigmatize suicide and mental health concerns, and increase awareness and intervention skills within our local community.

The Delview Leos Club is a youth-run service organization, as a youth branch of Lions International. We work in the community through volunteer events to build leadership, new opportunities, and experience for the future.

Our members, aged 13-18, work diligently in the Delta community to create a better community and improve our futures.