Community Directories & General Resources
- Community Services Search: BC211 bc.211.ca
- Dial 211 to look for Community Services or Text 211 to Get BC211 Service
- Richmond Community Service Agencies Handout Revised Oct. 17, 2023
- Vancouver Community Pocket Book Online Link and to Get a Print Copy
- BC Disability prepared a booklet, Vancouver Community Pocket Book, that is distributed for free to individuals in need and local organizations working with low-income persons, seniors, newcomers, women fleeing abuse and people with disabilities; to make information and resources more accessible, especially to people who do not have regular access to the internet, or is a person with low computer literacy. To get a free print copy, send an email to spencer@bcdisability.com
Disability Services & Resources
- Accessibility Data Hub, at Statistics Canada & ESDC
- Accessibility Videos Produced by Surrey School District on Disability, Barriers, Accessibility and Inclusion
- FASD Program at Touchstone Family Association
- Fuel Service App to Assist Refueling of Vehicles
- Nidus Accessibility Videos for Personal Planning Series, with Closed Captioning / Subtitles
- Tetra Society’s Events
- VocalEye Descriptive Arts: Visual Details of Live Theatre Performance
Employment & Education Programs
Family Support Services
Food Security & Community Meals
- City of Richmond No or Low Cost Community Meals & Food Programs Revised December 2024
- Richmond Food Bank Grocery Distribution Schedule: effective Mar. 2023
- Richmond Food Bank Distribution for Seniors: Effective Mar. 2, 2023
Government Benefits & Financial Assistance
- BC Benefits Connector – Online Tool to Uncover and Access Various BC Benefits
- Benefits Wayfinder – Your Guide to Government Benefits
- Richmond 2024 Recreation Fee Subsidy Program Application
- The 2024 Recreation Fee Subsidy Program (RFSP) helps people of all ages living in Richmond who require financial support to be able to participate in the many registered and drop-in parks, recreation and cultural programs offered by the City of Richmond and Community Associations and Societies.
- To download an application, visit www.richmond.ca/subsidy. Application forms are also available at any City of Richmond recreation facility, the Richmond Cultural Centre and Richmond City Hall.
- For more information: Email subsidy@richmond.ca or phone: 604-247-4909
Health & Healthcare Services
- BC Seniors Advocate
- Find Family Doctors in Richmond – Health Connect Registry
- Find Family Doctors who are taking New Patients – BC College of Family Physicians
- Getting FREE Pharmacare Coverage
- HealthLinkBC for Health Info (Website) / 811 non-Emergency Health Hotline
- Richmond Urgent & Primary Care Centre: #110-4671 No. 3 Road
Legal Services
- Disability Law Clinic at DABC
- On February 24th, Disability Alliance BC launched their new Disability Law Clinic! Their staff lawyer can provide advice and representation to people with disabilities living on low incomes who are dealing with legal issues. The law clinic will operate on an appointment-only basis.
- Email: lawclinic@disabilityalliancebc.org
- The law clinic is generously funded by the Law Foundation of BC.
- FREE Legal Clinics for Low-Income Seniors (55+) at Minoru Centre – 4th Thur. of every month
