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What BC community organizations can help with legal problems?

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Sep 23, 2025

Many BC organizations offer free legal help. Check the descriptions below to see which one best meets your needs:

  • Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC): Information and advocacy for renters. 
  • West Coast LEAF: Legal support for gender equality issues.
  • PovNet: Directory to find advocates across BC. Advocates often deal with issues related to income assistance, housing, employment, family law and more.
  • Community Legal Assistance Society: Provides free assistance to modest-income British Columbians facing certain types of legal issues, including eviction, human rights complaints, and work-related issues.
  • Seniors First BC: Free legal services for older adults.
  • Indigenous Justice Centres: Provide culturally-appropriate information, advice, support and representation for Indigenous people.

See "How can I get free or low cost legal help?" and "How do I find a BC lawyer or legal clinic near me?" to get legal help from other BC service providers. Or, use Ask JES to ask your legal question.