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AIDS Vancouver Island

Provides crisis counselling, advocacy re: social services and other agencies; arranges medical appointments in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo; has an extensive and up-to-date medical library; provides one-on-one counselling for people with HIV, Hepatitis C and their friends and families; and gives talks to schools, hospitals and community groups.more info

Address / Contact Info
Aids Vancouver Island
355 6th St.
, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1M2
Phone: (250) 338-7400
Toll-free: 1-877-311-7400
Fax: (250) 334-8224
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All Clear Mold & Pathogen Solutions Inc.

Dealing with mold illness or sensitivities? Compromised immune system? Using our advanced dry fog technology we deploy a two-step system that kills and provides lasting protection against mold, virus and bacteria. All products used are non-toxic and EPA approved. more info

Address / Contact Info
6845 Courtenay Street, -
, Powell River, BC, V8A 1X3
Phone: (604) 966-8625
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ALS Society of British Columbia

The ALS Society of BC is dedicated to providing direct support to ALS patients, along with their families and caregivers, to ensure the best quality of life possible while living with ALS.more info

Address / Contact Info
ALS Society of BC
1233-13351 Commerce Parkway
, Richmond, BC, V6V 2X7
patient service: (604) 278-2257 ext. 226
Toll-free: 1-800-708-3228
Fax: (604) 278-4257
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BC Breast Cancer Screening

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Powell River Hospital, Radiology
5000 Joyce
, Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3
Toll-free: 1-800-663-9203
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BC Cancer

BC Cancer’s mandate covers the full spectrum of cancer care from prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, to research and education, to supportive and palliative care.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
686​ West Broadway, Suite 500
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1G1
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BC Transplant

BC Transplant provides oversight for all aspects of organ donation and transplantation across BC.more info

Address / Contact Info
West Tower - Suite 350, 555 West 12th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3X7
Phone: (604) 877-2240
Toll Free: 1-800-663-6189
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Become A Donor

ORGAN DONATION SAVES LIVESmore info

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BC Transplant
West Tower, Suite 350, 555 West 12th Avenue
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3X7
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Breast Cancer post surgical garments and prosthetics

Do you know someone who has had breast surgery, breast cancer, mastectomy or lumpectomy? Kompassion for Kups provides women with personal support and products to enhance healing, and maintain comfort and body image, while undergoing cancer treatments and onward through survivorship. Products available are post surgical bras (compression and daily wearers)and prosthetics. Call for appointment 236.845.2024more info

Address / Contact Info
Kompassion For Kups
Nanette Kapitan, owner/fitter, 236.845.2024
, qathet Regional District, Powell River, BC
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Breast Cancer Support Group - Powell River

Breast Cancer Support Group: & Mastectomy – Reach To Recovery: Hospital and home visits to recently diagnosed breast cancer patients, one-on-one counselling, information.more info

Address / Contact Info
Lorraine Matheson: (604) 485-6114
Lesley Graham: (604) 483-9120

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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