City of Richmond: Access Richmond Guide

Highlights a range of City and community resources available to support individuals and families living in Richmond

Community Information & Events

Mental Wellness for People with Disabilities Forum: Nov. 28, 2023
Register for City of Richmond Snow Angel Program by Dec. 1, 2023
Richmond Library and RCFC Host Community Cookbook Book Club: Dec. 7, 2023
Gateway Theatre Holiday Musical (Dec. 14-31, 2023)

Rodgers & Hammestein’s Cinderella

Highlights:

Dec 14 - Pay-What-You-Will

Dec 20 - Open Experience

Dec 29 - VocalEye Live Described Audio

Sexuality & Access Project Research Survey on Attendant Care Services: Open till Dec. 31, 2023
Richmond United Soccer Club Offers Adapted Kicks Program: Start Dates Jan. 8, 2024
Easter Seals Compass Program for Persons with Disabilities to Improve Life Skills: Begin Jan. 15, 2024
Accessing Health Services not covered by MSP - A Resource Guide for BC Seniors
City of Richmond Community Services Pop Ups: 2nd Thurs. every month, 3-5 P.M.
FREE Legal Clinics for Low-Income Seniors (55+) at Minoru Centre - 4th Thur. of every month 2023
Getting FREE Pharmacare Coverage
Nidus Registry PWD Fund Offers Free Registration for PWD
Be a Snow Angel for Richmond Residents in Need: Register online or Call 604-247-4947
Richmond 2022-2023 Recreation Fee Subsidy Program Application: Now Available

The 2022 - 2023 Recreation Fee Subsidy Program (RFSP) application is now available to people of all ages living in Richmond who are experiencing financial hardship. Eligible recipients can apply for financial support to participate in many registered and drop-in parks, recreation and cultural programs offered at the community centres, pools, arenas and cultural facilities

To download an application, visit www.richmond.ca/subsidy. Application forms are also available at City of Richmond community centres, aquatic centres, arenas, the Richmond Cultural Centre and Richmond City Hall.

For more information:

Email: subsidy@richmond.ca or call: 604-247-4909

Accessibility Data Hub, at Statistics Canada & ESDC
Benefits Wayfinder - Your Guide to Government Benefits
CHIMO New Counsellign Program: Sexual Assault Services
CHIMO New Crisis Line on Chat
CHIMO Housing Services: Homeless Outreach & Prevention, Tranistional Housing
Community Services Search: BC211 bc.211.ca
Dial 211 to look for Community Services or Text 211 to Get BC211 Service
Disability Law Clinic at DABC - Email: lawclinic@disabilityalliancebc.org

On February 24th, Disability Alliance BC launched their new Disability Law Clinic! Their staff lawyer can provide advice and representation to people with disabilities living on low incomes who are dealing with legal issues. The law clinic will operate on an appointment-only basis. They will have a dedicated phone line for the law clinic (which will be announced soon) and an email address: lawclinic@disabilityalliancebc.org.

The law clinic is generously funded by the Law Foundation of BC.