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Access Pro Bono

Promote access to justice in BC by providing and fostering quality pro bono legal services for people and non-profit organizations of limited means.more info

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Access Pro Bono Society of British Columbia
300 – 845 Cambie Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2P4
Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
Fax: (604) 893-8934
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Advice Counsel Project

A project of the Legal Services Society.more info

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Toll-free: 1-888-595-5677
Fax (toll-free): 1-866-639-5733
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Advocacy Access Program - Vancouver

Support, information and one-to-one assistance for people with all disabilities.more info

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Disability Alliance BC (formerly BC Coalition of People with Disabilities)
204 - 456 W Broadway
, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1R3
Toll free: 1-800-663-1278
TTY - hearing impaired: (604) 875-8835
Fax: (604) 875-9227
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Advocacy Access Program - Vancouver

Our Advocacy Access Program helps people with disabilities access provincial income assistance benefits, Canada Pension Plan Disability and other disability-related programs and services.more info

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Disability Alliance BC
456 W Broadway
, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1R3
Toll-free: 1-800-663-1278
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Advocacy and Outreach Support Program

Services provided to individuals that may be experiencing significant mental health issues and will have serious barriers to seeking or acquiring income, health and housing supports or services on their own.more info

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Canadian Mental Health Association - Cariboo Chilcotin Branch, Co-op Building
51 4TH AVE SOUTH
, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1J6
Main Office: (250) 398-8220
Fax: (250) 392-4456
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Advocacy Support

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Toll-free: 1-800-663-0004
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BC Coalition of People with Disabilities

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Toll-free: 1-800-663-1278
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British Columbia Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support

BC CEAS works to prevent elder abuse and to provide assistance and support to older adults that are, or may be, abused and those whose rights have been violated.more info

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150-900 Howe Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2S9
Seniors Abuse & Information Line (SAIL: 1-855-306-1443
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Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

The website provides information about abuse of older adults, with the goal of improving both understanding and the ability of communities to help prevent abuse and respond appropriately when it does happen.more info

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Child Protection Services

Any concerns about the safety and wellbeing of children must be reported to a District office (Open 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) or to the 24 hour, 7 day a week Help Line for Children: 310-1234 which is answered directly by a social worker.more info

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Ministry of Children and Family Development
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