Need legal services? What about information on transportation? Because mainland BC is such a large geographical area, we have compiled an online directory to help you locate a resource and service in your community. If something is not listed, or you require assistance, please contact us at office@bcmfrc.com or call: 604.225.2520 Ext. 2550
Family
In our Parents & Caregivers section, you will find information on child care services and resources for families. Information about MFRC Child Care is listed in our Children & Youth section.
Deployment – CF Services
Our Deployment Resources section provides a list of Canadian Forces resources that you can use to obtain information or receive support when a family member is deployed.
Health Care
Our Health and Wellness section provides information on health services, healthcare providers and listings for online search engines to help you locate services in your area.
Education
In Education & Training, you will find contact information for School Districts in BC as well as information on French Language Services in BC
Legal Services
The services listed under this section are for individuals seeking legal services who financially do not qualify for legal aid. If you are unsure of whether you might qualify for legal aid, please click here.
Legal Services Society – LawLINE
Legal Services Society is a legal aid society that provides service's for individuals who are seeking some assistance but do not qualify for legal aid. This type of service is called LawLINE. This service is provided by lawyers and paralegals who provide advice but no legal representation.
Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
LSLAP is a non-profit society run by law students at the University of BC. They provide free advice and representation to clients who would otherwise be unable to afford legal assistance. Clinics are located through the Greater Vancouver area. Phone: (604) 822-5791
The Lawyer Referral Service
This service provides referrals to lawyers by legal issue.
Phone: 1-800-663-1919, Vancouver local: (604) 687-3221
Financial Services
Compensation and Benefit Instructions for the Canadian Forces (CBI)
The instructions on the CF website contain policy and administrative information related to the issue of pay and allowances, reimbursement for travel, and other expenses arising out of military service as applicable to CF members.
SISIP Financial Services
SISIP provides financial products and services exclusively to the military community. Visit their website to learn more about the services offered. Phone: 1-800-267-6681.
Employment
The section on Employment provides information on employment resources and services.
Community Information and Resources
Service BC
Operators provide information and referral to Government programs and services in various communities across the province of BC
Phone: 1-800-663-7867. The local number for individuals residing in Vancouver is (604) 660-2421.
Inform Vancouver
Inform Vancouver is the official information and referral service for the Lower Mainland/Greater Vancouver area. They provide information to help you locate any service you may need in your area. Phone: (604) 875-6381
Seniors
The Health and Seniors Information Line
This website provides information on health and non-health related federal and provincial government programs and services for BC seniors. Phone: 1-800-465-4911.
West End Seniors Network – Kay’s Place
At Kay’s Place, trained volunteers provide callers and people who drop-by with information and referral services to assist them to locate seniors services in their community. Location: 1030 Denman Street, Vancouver BC Phone: (604) 669-7339
BC Seniors Medication Information Line (BC SMILE)
This info-line is staffed by licensed pharmacies to assist seniors, their families and caregivers with getting information about medications.
Transportation
Ferries
BC Ferry Corporation
The BC Ferries website provides information on sailing routes and services for ferry service from the mainland to surrounding islands. Phone: 1-888-223-3779.
Public Transit
BC Transit
Provides public transportation to communities throughout BC outside of the Greater Vancouver area.
Translink
Provides schedules, information and a search engine that provides you with the ability to plan trips on public transit. This includes city buses, skytrains and sea buses in the Greater Vancouver area.
Airports
YVR – Vancouver International Airport
Phone (604) 207-7077
YXX – Abbotsford International Airport
Phone (604) 855-1001
YLW – Kelowna International Airport
Phone (250) 765-5125
YKA -- Kamloops International Airport
Phone (250) 376-3613
YXS -- Prince George International Airport
Phone (250) 963-2400