A quick-reference guide to essential services, crisis supports, and community resources — all in one card.
What is the Keeping Safe Card?
The Keeping Safe Card is a small, easy-to-carry resource for anyone who may need immediate access to essential services on the North Shore. It contains up-to-date information on:
- Health and harm reduction supports
- Mental health and substance use resources
- Food, shelter, and clothing programs
- Community programs and crisis lines
Tip: Keep it in your wallet or bag — it’s there when you need it most.
Why It Matters?
In a crisis, finding help can be stressful. The Keeping Safe Card puts vital information right at your fingertips, helping you connect quickly with services, plan for safety, and support friends or loved ones. If you’d like to pick up copies in person, they are available at shelters, community centres, and outreach events across the North Shore.
How to Get a Keeping Safe Card?
- Download & Print:[Download the PDF here]
- Pick up a printed copy: Available at shelters, community centres, and the District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall, 355 W Queens Road, front reception.
Additional Resources
- CHMA’s North Shore resource guide in English North Shore Resource Guide
- CMHA’s North Shore resource guide in Farsi راهنمای منابع نورث شور
North Shore Homelessness Task Force 