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Legal help, identification and practical advocacy in the Downtown Eastside

Find legal advice, advocacy and practical help with identification, mail or documents. Services have different eligibility rules and areas of work. Contact the program to check whether it can help with your situation.

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Downtown Community Court

Ministry of Attorney General

Community court focused on offending clients facing homelessness, poverty, mental health, and/or substance use issues in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

Location
211 Gore Avenue, Vancouver
Hours
The courthouse is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; court hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3 pm Monday to Friday.
Contact
604-660-8754
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FIRST UNITED Community Help Desk — mail, phone and tax support

FIRST UNITED

Mail, phone and document services, housing referrals and tax support for Downtown Eastside residents.

Location
501 East Hastings Street, Vancouver (mail address: 320 East Hastings Street)
Hours
Help desk 8am-11:30am and 1pm-3:45pm Mon-Fri
Contact
604-681-8365

Ask the help desk whether it can assist with a specific ID application; this has not been confirmed.

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Indigenous Health Hub and Culture Saves Lives

PHS Community Services Society

Indigenous Health Services , including Culture Saves Lives , supports cultural and spiritual care by helping Indigenous people in the Downtown Eastside reconnect with or connect for the first time to traditional, spiritual, and cultural practices of wellness.

Location
30 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Hours
Contact the service for current hours.
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Red Fox Healthy Living Society

Promotes healthy active living among children and youth, and fosters employment and life skills for youth who face barriers.

Location
Strathcona Church, 431 Princess Avenue, Vancouver
Hours
Contact the service for current hours.
Contact
604-343-6536
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UBC Learning Exchange

University of British Columbia (UBC)

Offers programs that help make connections between the university and people in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

Location
612 Main Street, Vancouver
Hours
Drop-in hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Tuesdays, and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Wednesdays and Thursday.
Contact
604-827-2777
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Victim Court Support Program - Downtown Community Court

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG)

Provides support to victims and witnesses who are attending Downtown Community Court due to a criminal case.

Location
Downtown Community Court, 211 Gore Avenue, Vancouver
Hours
The courthouse is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Court hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday.
Contact
604-660-8754
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Victim Court Support Program - Vancouver Provincial Court

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG)

Provides support to victims and witnesses who are attending Vancouver Provincial Court due to a criminal case.

Location
Vancouver Provincial Court, 5th Floor-222 Main Street, Vancouver
Hours
The courthouse is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Court hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday.
Contact
604-660-4217
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