Moving from prison into the community can be challenging. The following resources can provide immediate on-the-ground assistance for people with prison experience in their reintegration.
- BC 211
or call 211
- Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
or call 1-888-879-9593
- HealthLink BC
or call 811
- John Howard Society Pacific
or call 604-872-5651
- Legal Aid BC
or call 1-866-577-2525 - Long Term Inmates Now in the Community (LINC)
or call 1-877-424-4242 - Office of the Correctional Investigator
or call toll-free 1-877-885-8848
- Pardon Services Canada
or call 1-866-972-7366 - Prisoners’ Legal Services
or call 604-636-0470
Prisoners in British Columbia can access PLS services by calling the Legal Aid BC call centre at 1-888-839-8889 for a referral. After getting a referral, prisoners can call PLS directly at 1-866-577-5245 (federal) or 604-636-0464 (provincial).
- West Coast Leaf
or call 1-888-630-1405
- Unlocking the Gates
Hours: 9 am – 4 pm
Intake Number: 604-518-3261
After-Hours Number: 778-938-2584