Below is a list of helpful provincial and local resources available to residents of British Columbia and the Chilliwack-Cultus Lake area.

If you are looking for support from our office, please visit our Services page to learn how we can assist you.

Ruth & Naomi’s walks alongside people on a journey of recovery demonstrating the love of Jesus. They do this through providing recovery support, meals, housing, and community. With a Continuum of Care model, Ruth & Naomi’s is a vital part of our community with programs including multiple shelters, daily meals, men’s and women’s recovery, affordable housing, and employment opportunities. 

Wilma’s Transition Society – Xolhemet Society is an Indigenous non-profit organization dedicated to providing services, support, and education to women and their children who are impacted by the many facets of interpersonal violence. The mission of WTS is to improve the lives of individuals who have experienced interpersonal violence by providing safe shelter, advocacy, and support, and by creating social change through community education.

Chilliwack Bowls of Hope is a local non-profit organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity among school-aged children in the Chilliwack School District. Through programs such as the Starfish Pack, which provides weekend food hampers, and our Feed the Children program, which feeds lunch to approximately 1,200 children each school day, we ensure that children in our community have access to nutritious meals. Our mission is to ensure that no child goes hungry in Chilliwack.

Joshua House is a residential recovery community serving 100 men each day across Chilliwack and Abbotsford, where shared life, courageous accountability, mentorship, and long-term connection create the conditions for real and lasting freedom from addiction.

The Chilliwack Alano Club is a clean and sober community space located on Victoria Drive in downtown Chilliwack. The club offers free, peer-led support for people in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, hosting over 90 meetings each month. A daily community kitchen also provides meals, helping create a safe, welcoming place for connection, support, and healing.

• MSP (Medical Services Plan) enrolment and coverage – Eligibility and Enrolment – Province of British Columbia
• Fair PharmaCare – Fair PharmaCare plan – Province of British Columbia
• Mental health and substance use supports – Mental Health and Addictions in B.C. – Province of British Columbia
• Seniors’ health programs – Seniors – Province of British Columbia
• Disability supports and equipment funding –  Disability assistance – Province of British Columbia
• Home and community care (palliative, respite, home support) Home & Community Care – Province of British Columbia

• Residential tenancies – Province of British Columbia
• Subsidized housing applications – Home | BC Housing
• Rent supplement programs for families and seniors – Rent assistance – Province of British Columbia
• Help with tenancy disputes and Residential Tenancy Branch inquiries 

• BC Family Benefit and Climate Action Tax Credit – Personal income tax – Province of British Columbia
• Homeowner grants and property tax deferment – Property tax deferment program – Province of British Columbia
• Utility bill assistance – Customer Crisis Fund; Utility Security Deposits – Province of British Columbia
• Housing supplements for low-income individuals – Canada British Columbia Housing Benefit (CBCHB) Program Framework 2024

• Affordable Child Care Benefit – Affordable Child Care Benefit – Province of British Columbia
• Child care referrals and licensing – Open a licensed child care facility – Province of British Columbia
• Child and youth mental health services – Chilliwack Youth Health Centre
• Support for youth in care and former youth in care – If You’re a Child or Teen In Care – Province of British Columbia

• K–12 school resources – Kindergarten to Grade 12 – Province of British Columbia
• Student loans, grants, and tuition waivers – BC Government Directory, PSFS – StudentAid BC
• Adult upgrading and skills training programs – “BC adult upgrading programs” – Google Search

• Crime prevention and victim services referrals – Violence Against Women in Relationships – Victim Service Worker Handbook, and Resource Directory – CRCVC
• Disaster response and recovery information (search “BC Emergency Management BC gov”) – Emergency management in B.C. – Province of British Columbia
• Emergency preparedness resources  – PreparedBC emergency guides and resources – Province of British Columbia

• HandyDART and accessible transit – HandyDART | Schedules and Maps | BC Transit
• Disability Parking Permits – Frequently Asked Questions – Sparc BC
• Public transit program info – BC Bus Pass Program – Province of British Columbia

• Small business resources and programs – Small businesses and entrepreneurs – Province of British Columbia
• Workplace rights and safety concerns – WorkSafeBC
• Employment standards information – Employment Standards Branch Complaint Form

• Park permits and access issue support – Camping and day-use guide | BC Parks
• Conservation and wildlife programs  – Conservation resources – Province of British Columbia | BC Parks
• Resource use and environmental initiatives – Environmental Stewardship Initiative – Province of British Columbia

• Funding for arts, culture, and sport – Grant Programs | BC Arts Council
• Community event support opportunities – B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund – Province of British Columbia