We are deeply saddened by the tragedy at Saturday’s Lapu Lapu Block Party in Vancouver. Our hearts go out to the Filipino Community and all those affected.
We have compiled a list of resources below.
Support Services:
A 24-hour assistance centre has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre, located at 801 West 22nd Ave. If you can’t attend, Vancouver police officers and victim services are ready to help anyone who has not been able to contact a loved one, and you can call 604-717-3321 to speak with a victim liaison officer.
VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 1-800-563-0808 or email to 211-VictimLinkBC@uwbc.ca. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime.
If you or anyone you know is feeling like they are struggling, call the 310 mental health line at 310-6789 to speak to someone. This offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options, and a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns
There is an online chat service for Youth needing support at youthinbc.com. Operating hours are 12pm to 1am Pacific Time.
211 by United Way BC can connect you with the help you need. Call 2-1-1 or visit bc.211.ca
For updates on support services in Vancouver, you can visit the City Of Vancouver’s Official Page.
Ways You Can Help:
If you’re able to, you can visit Canadian Blood Services to donate blood. Visit blood.ca today to learn more or book an appointment.
Visit filipinobc.com and follow them on social media for updates on how you can support the local Filipino community during this time.
Mabuhay House Society is a nonprofit organization working to develop a provincial Filipino cultural centre. You can visit mabuhayhouse.ca and follow them on social media for updates on how you can support the local Filipino community during this time.
We will update this page as more resources become available to us. If you would like to contact us with any helpful information or links, we would greatly appreciate it. Please use the form below.
