Mass casualty incident after Lapu Lapu Day Festival

Kapwa Centre for Community Resilience

The Resilience Centre is now the Kapwa Centre for Community Resilience and will be open beginning Friday May 16 at its new location.

• Location: Christ City South Van, 5887 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, V5W 2X8
• Dates: May 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 27, 30, and 31
• Hours: 
  • Weekdays from 5pm to 8pm
  • Saturdays from 11:30am to 2:30pm

Learn more about the supports available at the Kapwa Centre for Community Resilience — Filipino BC External website, opens in new tab.

Kapwa is a Filipino word that speaks to our shared humanity which reminds us that healing happens in community. This centre is a space to gather, rest, share a warm meal, and access support if and when you're ready.  

Information icon Filipino BC has requested media to refrain from attending the Kapwa Centre for Community Resilience.

Mobile Community Support Centre

Note The Mobile Community Support Centre has now concluded its on-site services. VPD professionals are still available by phone at 604-717-2737 for witnesses or access to Victim Services.

ICBC supports External website, opens in new tab

ICBC has put together a dedicated team and resources for victims, witnesses, and family members of those impacted by this event. 

310 Mental Health Line External website, opens in new tab

Provides a toll-free number connecting callers to a BC crisis line.

• Phone: 310-6789

Offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options, and a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns.

VictimLinkBC External website, opens in new tab 

VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual service available across BC and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed by:

• Phoning or texting: 1-800-563-0808
• Emailing: 211-VictimLinkBC@uwbc.ca

It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.

Online chat services

• Service for youth External website, opens in new tab (Noon to 1am)
• Service for adults External website, opens in new tab (Noon to 1am)

Donate blood

Contact Canadian Blood Services External website, opens in new tab
Phone:  1-888-236-6283

Donations and fundraising

We are deeply grateful for your concern and willingness to help. Unfortunately, we are unable to receive donations, including items such as food or clothing.

Filipino BC External website, opens in new tab is accepting donations to support those most affected.

Temporary memorial locations

To support respectful spaces for remembrance, the local neighbourhood’s path to healing, and safe and accessible streets and sidewalks, we are carefully consolidating the temporary memorial sites into 2 temporary locations:

• E 43rd Ave and Fraser St 
• Mountain View Cemetery 

Next steps for memorial items

• Items including cards, signs and teddy bears will be moved to a new temporary memorial at Mountain View Cemetery or stored off-site. 
• Fresh flowers will be moved to E 43rd Ave and Fraser St.
• Items that are perishable and have dried or wilted will be gently removed and composted. 
• Items that may present a safety risk will be safely recycled or disposed. 

We will maintain a schedule of care at the temporary E 43rd Ave and Fraser St site in close coordination with Victim Services and community groups. 

You are welcome to bring your items to the temporary memorial at Mountain View Cemetery, except for candles or glass objects.  

Help keep the temporary memorials safe and accessible for all

• Keep the sidewalks and streets clear for others to pass safely 
• Avoid leaving larger items 
• Extinguish open flames or candles before leaving the site and take away with you — they pose a serious fire risk. Information icon Candles or glass objects are not permitted at Mountain View Cemetery
• Flameless candles are preferred 
• Share the space with others 

Thank you for your compassion, care, and respect.

We’re aware of the interest in a permanent memorial to honour those who lost their lives. We will provide updates on this in due course.