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Assisted Living Registrar - Complaint Investigation

Investigates complaints about the health and safety of assisted living residents and about residences that provide assisted living without registration. more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Health, Office of the Assisted Living Registrar
Victoria, BC, V8W 9P1
Provincewide Toll-Free: 1-866-714-3378
Phone: (250) 952-1369
Fax: (250) 953-0496
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BC Elders' Guide

Information on government programs and local resources, with sections on health, lifestyle, housing, transportation, finances, benefits, safety and security, and other services.more info

Address / Contact Info
First Nations Health Authority
501-100 Park Royal South
, West Vancouver, BC, V7T 1A2
Phone: (604) 693-6500
Toll-free: 1-866-913-0033
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BC Housing - Health Services

Assists BC Housing tenants with a variety of health-related issues. Does not offer medical advice, but can direct clients to community services.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Housing
1701-4555 Kingsway
, Burnaby, BC, V5H 2A7
Phone: (604) 433-1711
Toll-free: 1-866-465-6873
Fax: (604) 439-4722
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BC Palliative Care Benefits

Medical equipment and coverage of medications for patients who wish to receive palliative care at home.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Health
PO Box 9655 , Stn Prov Govt
, Victoria, BC, V8W 9P2
Phone: (604) 683-7151
Toll-free: 1-800-663-7100
Fax: (250) 405-3587
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BC Smoking Cessation Program

Provides assistance for people to stop smoking or using other tobacco products by helping with the cost of smoking cessation aids. more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Health
PO Box 9655 , Prov Govt STN
, Victoria, BC, V8W 9P2
Toll-free: 1-800-663-7100
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Block Watch

We help communities to build safer neighbourhoods by providing support, guidance, training and resource materials to develop and operate Block Watch programs.more info

Address / Contact Info
Block Watch Society of BC
891 Mt Bulman Ave
, Vernon, BC, V1B 2Z4
Phone: (604) 418-3827
Toll-free: 1-877-602-3358
Fax: (604) 501-2509
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Bounce Back

Free, skill-building program for adults experiencing low mood or stress with or without anxiety. Telephone coaching available with a physician’s referral.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Mental Health Association
Suite 905 – 1130 West Pender St.
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A4
Toll-free: 1-866-639-0522
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Canadian Pension Plan/Old Age Security

Information on the CPP, Old Age Security pension and related benefits; the Canadian retirement income calculator; and retirement planning.more info

Address / Contact Info
Government of Canada
1263 West Broadway
, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3X8
Provincewide Toll-Free: 1-800-277-9914
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Chee Mamuk

Provides culturally appropriate educational resources and wise practice models to promote healthy sexuality and to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections in Aboriginal communities.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Centre for Disease Control
655 West 12th Ave.
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4R4
Phone: (604) 707-5605
Fax: (604) 707-5604
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency Unit

Provides short-stay crisis care for children and youth from BC and the Yukon Territories, who are experiencing acute mental health challenges. more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Children's Hospital
4480 Oak St.
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2H6
CAPE Nursing Station: (604) 875-2075
Toll-free: 1-888-300-3088
Fax: (604) 875-2208