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Looking for a family physician? - Powell River

Community Health Notice posted: 21-Nov-2023 1:23 PM PST

There are currently no Family Physicians or Nurse Practitioners taking on new patients in qathet. If you have a primary care provider off-coast, we strongly encourage you to continue to use your off-coast provider for appointments, unless in-person service are needed.

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Social Services - Government, Advocacy

Dial-A-Law

Dial-A-Law features free information on the law in British Columbia in 190 topic areas. The information is reviewed by lawyers and updated regularlymore info

Address / Contact Info
Dial a Law: 1-800-565-5297
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Environmental Health

Water, Food Safety and water treatment information. Restaurant Inspections as well.more info

Address / Contact Info
Vancouver Coastal Health, Powell River Community Health
3rd Floor, 500 Joyce Avenue
, Powell River, BC, V8A 3B6
Phone: (604) 485-3310
Fax: (604) 485-3305

Lift Community Services

Lift Community Services has been operating in Powell River as a non-profit organization since 1984.more info

Address / Contact Info
218-6975 Alberni St
, Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8
Phone: (604) 485-2004
Fax: (604) 485-9244
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Lift Immigrant Welcome Centre - Powell River

Lift Immigrant Welcome Centre in Powell River provides a full range of free support services and programs for immigrants, refugees, temporary residents with work permits, Naturalized Canadian Citizens, PNP approved applicants, post-secondary students with a Permanent Resident pathway, and other eligible people applying to stay in Canada. more info

Address / Contact Info
Lift Community Services
106 - 4871 Joyce Avenue
, Powell River, BC, V8A 5P4
Phone: (604) 414-3630
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Powell River Community Services Association (CSA)

A non-profit organization that plans and administers social services to improve the quality of life in the community.more info

Address / Contact Info
209 - 6975 Alberni Street
, Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8
Phone: (604) 485-2620
Fax: (604) 485-6168
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Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia

Child and Youth services, services to adults, estate liaison services, private committee services, estate and personal trust services.more info

Address / Contact Info
700-808 West Hastings St.
, Vancouver, BC, V6C
Toll-free: 1-800-663-7867
Fax: (604) 660-0374
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qathet Regional District

qathet Regional District (qRD) is a local government authority in British Columbia, and includes five electoral areas and one municipality (City of Powell River) in the traditional territory of the Tla’amin, shíshálh, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations.more info

Address / Contact Info
Powell River Regional District, Powell River Regional District Office
#202 - 4675 Marine Avenue
, Powell River, BC, V8A 2A9
Phone: (604) 485-2260
Fax: (604) 485-2216
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Service Canada Centre, Powell River

Federal programs for income security are Spousal Allowance, Orphan Benefit, Disability Benefit, Death Benefit, Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and Old Age Security (OAS) for Canadian Residents.more info

Address / Contact Info
7061A Duncan St.
, Powell River, BC, V8A 1W1
Toll-free: 1-800-622-6232
Francais: 1-800-277-9915
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The BC Services Card

The BC Services Card is part of the government’s plan to modernize BC’s health care system.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-663-7867
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Volunteer Powell River

Volunteer Powell River (VPR) is a free service for community members looking to volunteer their time. Volunteer Powell River maintains a network of opportunities between volunteers and organizations available throughout our community. Volunteer Powell River also provides promotion of volunteer opportunities through a variety of community partners and resources.more info

Address / Contact Info
Powell River & District United Way
4750 Joyce Avenue
, Powell River, BC, V8A 2C3
Phone: (604) 485-2132
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