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Condition Specific Info / Support

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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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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Canadian Cancer Society

Get trusted cancer information, locate community services, find help with travel & accommodations, borrow wigs & prosthesis, talk to someone who’s been there, adjust to life after treatment.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC and Yukon Division
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Toll Free: 1-888-939-3333
Division Office: (604) 872-4400
Fax: (604) 872-4113
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Canadian Council of the Blind Powell River

Canadian Council of the Blind is a support organization for people with visual impairment. They offer assistance with daily living, social interaction and community integration.more info

Address / Contact Info
Powell River, BC
Phone: (604) 485-5028
Phone: (604) 485-3023

Canadian National Institute for the Blind

CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today.more info

Address / Contact Info
Powell River, BC, V8A 3M1
Toll-free: 1-800-563-2642

Cancer Connection

Peer support for people with cancer and their caregivers.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Toll-Free: 1-888-939-3333
Local: (604) 675-7148
Toll-free (TTY): 1-866-786-3934
Fax: (604) 675-7301
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Cancer Information Service

Available to cancer patients, caregivers or anyone who needs help understanding cancer and finding community services. Toll-free service accessible in multiple languages.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Cancer Information Service: 1-888-939-3333
Toll-free (TTY): 1-866-786-3934
Fax: (604) 872-4113
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Cerebral Palsy Guidance

Cerebral Palsy Guidance was created to provide answers and assistance to parents of children with cerebral palsy. Our goal is to reach as many members of the cerebral palsy community as possible, building up a network of support, as well as providing necessary assistance.more info

Address / Contact Info
CerebralPalsyGuidance.com
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Diabetes Canada

Provides education and services to people living with diabetes, advocates on their behalf, supports innovative research and sets the standard for diabetes care and management.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC
Phone: 1-800-BANTING (226-8464)
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Heart & Stoke Foundation of Canada (Area Office for Vancouver Island, Powell River & Gulf Islands

The Foundation aims to build healthier hearts and minds across Canada by bringing life-saving knowledge to the communities we serve, through our local area offices and the healthcare providers we support with education and resources.more info

Address / Contact Info
401-495 Dunsmuir St.
, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6B9
Toll-free: 1-888-473-4636
Heart Info: (778) 372-8000
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