Programs and Services – Nanaimo Office

TAPS is now offering legal advocacy services in Nanaimo and residents between Ladysmith to Parksville, and adjacent Gulf Islands. At this time, we are not yet accepting walk-in clients. To be connected with an advocate, please contact our main phone line at 250-824-0995 or email one of the projects directly at the contact information below. We are currently providing the following services:

Legal Advocacy

INCOME ASSISTANCE

Our Nanaimo Income Assistance Advocate provides information and legal help regarding the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR). Commonly provided services include help with file reviews, reconsiderations of Ministry decisions, and appeals to the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal (EAAT).

PWD Application Help

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY

Our Nanaimo Residential Tenancy Advocate provides support for tenants who are experiencing issues that fall under the jurisdiction of the Residential Tenancy Branch. Commonly provided services include help with eviction notices, help resolving conflicts with landlords, and providing legal information and advice about tenancy rights and responsibilities.

Public Legal Education

Our Nanaimo Disability Advocate helps individuals apply for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefits through the provincial government and for Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D) through the federal government.

Things we cannot help with:

  • Finding housing or applying for housing subsidies

  • Applications for Income Assistance, Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers (PPMB) or Hardship Assistance

  • Some applications for or issues relating to federal disability or income support programs (OAS, GIS) including Employment Insurance (EI)

  • Criminal, civil, or family law issues

To get help, call our main phone line:
250-824-0995

Or email:
tenancynanaimo@tapsbc.ca
for help with residential tenancy

iananaimo@tapsbc.ca
for help with income assistance

pwdnanaimo@tapsbc.ca
for help with PWD applications

For all other general inquiries or to speak with management, please email nanaimo@tapsbc.ca

TAPS also provides public legal education on topics related to our work for interested community groups and organizations, empowering and enabling them to better advocate for themselves. If you’re interested in having TAPS speak to your group or organization, please contact us for more information.