Mental health and addictions in Vancouver, British Columbia
VictimLinkBC - Family Information Liaison Unit
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In short
If you are a family member of an Indigenous woman or girl who is missing or has been murdered, the BC Family Information Liaison Unit (BC FILU) can help you.
- Who it is for
- Youth, Adults, Women, Indigenous people; Youth, Indigenous, Women, Youth (13-24), After a death (grief, estate)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Legal help and my rights, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, Making my own choices, A fresh start, Coping with loss
- Where
- Vancouver, BC
- How to reach
- (888) 355-0064 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
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About this service
If you are a family member of an Indigenous woman or girl who is missing or has been murdered, the BC Family Information Liaison Unit (BC FILU) can help you.
Help includes:
- Gathering information about your loved ones case, including police investigations, coroners' reports and inquests, and court proceedings
- Getting you information about policies and practices, including information about the criminal justice system, police procedures, child and family services, and health and social services
- Providing you information in a compassionate, culturally-sensitive, and trauma-informed manner
- Explaining to you why information may not be available
- Connecting you to services and supports promoting healing and wellness, including referrals to local victim services, cultural supports, and grief counselling.
Family members include both blood relatives and non-blood relatives, such as adopted families, cultural kin, foster care relatives, and chosen family.
How do I get in touch?
Call (888) 355-0064, or use the website.
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