Community Assistance Program 2

214-181 Keefer Place
Vancouver, B.C.
V6B 6C1
Telephone: 604-683-8966
Fax: 604-683-8936

CAP2 is funded by the Ministry of Employment & Income Assistance. It is a pre-employment program assisting persons with multiple barriers who live in the Downtown Eastside. The major objectives of the program are:

• To assist clients’ to participate more in the community
• To assist clients’ to enhance their quality of life

There are 4 stages in this program:

Stage 1: Intake & Acceptance

Stage 2: In-Depth Assessment

Stage 3: Individual Services include Life Skill Workshops, one-on-one counseling and external services referral

Stage 4: Follow-Up

There are 12 life skills workshops to choose from:

• Personal Hygiene
• Self Care/Personal Safety
• Self-Esteem Building
• Recognizing Abuse
• Goal Setting
• Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Stress Management
• Anger Management
• Parenting Skills
• Money Management
• Nutrition

All the services are delivered by a professional team of friendly, caring and knowledgeable staff who are open-minded and have a deep understanding of the issues the clients’ are facing. There are also financial support to assist clients to achieve their individual goals.

Participant Eligibility:

• Recipients of B.C. Employment & Assistance benefit;
• Currently residing in the Downtown Eastside;
• Ready to make a change in life.

Please contact the MEIA worker in your neighbourhood for referral.

CAP2 Program Flyer

2009 CAP2 Show Case Event Gallery

Read about client's success stories:

The CAP II program helped with respect and concern. They helped me look after myself better. The offered me valuable information about services available to me in the neighborhood. Through one-to-one coaching sessions... to read more about Allen's story

CAP II provided the inspiration and this is where an agency can make a difference. I recognize I had made a major achievement...to read more about Neilson's story