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Community Health and Social Service Programs

British Columbia Bereavement Helpline (BCBH)

A non-profit, free, and confidential service that connects the public to grief support services in the province of BC.more info

Address / Contact Info
PO Box 53550 984 West Broadway
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1K7
Toll-free: 1-877-779-2223
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British Columbia Family Residence Program (BCFRP)

"Providing help for families where health care ends." This program is administered by Variety – The Children’s Charity of British Columbia – providing subsidized accommodation for families whose child, including premature babies and newborns with other health concerns, are receiving care at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. No cost to families.more info

Address / Contact Info
Variety Childrens Charity, BC Family Residence Program
4300 Still Creek Drive
, Burnaby, BC, V5C 6C6
Toll-free: 1-866-496-6946
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British Columbia Lung Association

The mission of the BC Lung Association is to lead provincial and international lung health initiatives, prevent lung disease, help people manage lung disease and promote lung health.more info

Address / Contact Info
2675 Oak St.
, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6
Phone: 1-888-566-LUNG (5864)
Phone: (613) 569-6411
Fax: (604) 731-5810
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British Columbia Medical Services Plan (MSP)

Health Insurance BC administers MSP on behalf of the Ministry of Health and can answer your questions about medical coverage. more info

Address / Contact Info
Health Insurance BC
PO Box 9035 Stn Prov Govt
, Victoria, BC, V8W 9E3
Toll-free: 1-800-663-7100
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British Columbia Medical Travel Accommodation

Hotel Accommodation for British Columbian patients requiring out-of-town Medical Services and their accompanying family members.more info

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BC
Phone: 1(250) 387-7300
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British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA)

This site offers referral service by specialty and a description of services provided by psychologists. Search by City feature and multiple language options for referrals.more info

Address / Contact Info
402-1177 West Broadway
, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1G3
Phone: (604) 730-0501
referral line: 1-800-730-0522
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Bus Pass Program

Low-income seniors and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have access to the BC Bus Pass Program. The pass is valid in communities served by BC Transit or Translink. more info

Address / Contact Info
Government of British ColumbiaMinistry of Employment and Income Assistance
6944 Alberni St.
, Powell River, BC, V8A 2C1
Toll-free: 1-866-866-0800
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Bus Powell River Transit Service

Bus schedules, maps, and fare information for Powell River transit service.more info

Address / Contact Info
Powell River Municipal Transportation
6910 Duncan Street
, Powell River, BC, V8A 1V4
Phone: (604) 485-4287
Fax: (604) 485-4219
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C.A.L.L. (Crisis Access Linkage Line)

Operating 24 hours per day/seven days per week, our C.A.L.L. service takes the guesswork out of accessing mental health servicesmore info

Address / Contact Info
1170 Bute Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1Z6
Toll-free: 1-800-742-1890
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Camp Goodtimes

Camp Goodtimes provides a safety-focused, medically supervised, fun and recreational experience for children and teens affected by cancer and their families.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Local: (778) 897-2377
Toll-Free: 1-800-663-2524 ext. 7141
Fax: (604) 675-7124
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