On behalf of the Ending Violence Association of BC  

While we continue to process the tragedy that has struck the Filipino community in Vancouver at Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, a day for joyful celebration of a community’s resilience, we are struck with deep feelings of sadness, grief and shock. We want to extend our most sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the survivors, along with the Filipino community in Vancouver, BC and beyond. The individual and collective trauma is unimaginable and there are no words to describe the level of loss experienced. This is the time for care and compassion and for those grieving to stay connected to love, strength and the community. 

For anyone working through this grief, a gentle reminder that you can also find support at: 

VictimLinkBC by phone or text at 1-800-563-0808, or by email to 211-victimlinkbc@uwbc.ca.  

BC Mental Health & Crisis Response: 310-6789 (no area code needed) 

BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line: 1-800-784-2433 

National Suicide Crisis Helpline: (text or call): 9-8-8 

Mango Mental Health, a Filipino-owned organization, is offering six therapy sessions to those affected in this tragedy: two sessions pro-bono, and four sessions as a sliding scale rate of $50 per session, with no expiry date on the offering.  

Blood donation: If you are able to donate blood call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) to find a blood donor clinic in your community. 

Filipino Emergency Response Resources: If you need other types of support (counselling, meal train, financial support, or childcare), please fill out the form at Filipino Emergency Response. This page has been created by local community members to provide access to ongoing support, including counselling, emergency aid and updates. This page also includes links to fundraisers for those directly impacted. 

It also links to this regularly updated resource document for the Filipino community to find resources.