The You Matter Card is a small, double-sided card that connects people in Vancouver to free, local support—like shelters, meals, harm reduction supplies, peer support, and basic health services.
📄 Download the Card (PDF)My name is André.
I used to work in IT for the BC government. After experiencing untreated psychosis, I left my job and traveled, eventually falling into debt. Another psychotic episode led to me becoming homeless.
I made this card because I know what it’s like to be out there without knowing where to turn.
I created it in memory of my sister Eugenie, who died from alcohol use disorder. While I can’t speak to everything she was going through, I know she struggled deeply. This card is for her—and for anyone trying to help someone else with compassion, but not sure how.
No, it’s a grassroots project created by a Vancouver resident with lived experience.
Yes. Please adapt it for your neighborhood, organization, or region.
As of [month/year], yes. I review listings regularly and welcome feedback.
This project is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to share, adapt, and build upon this work—even commercially—as long as you give appropriate credit.
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