Programs and Services – Nanaimo Office
TAPS is now offering legal advocacy services in Nanaimo! We are currently providing assistance in the following areas. 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.
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
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
Applications for or issues relating to federal disability or income support programs (CPP-D, 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
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.