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Geographic Areas Served: Queen Charlotte - Kitimat and Area

BC Early Hearing Program

We test newborn babies' hearing. Recognizing hearing loss early helps to reduce problems and the concerns that most care-givers share.more info

Address / Contact Info
Audiology, Prince Rupert Regional Hospital
1305 Summit Avenue
, Prince Rupert, V8J 2A6
Phone: (250) 622-6257
Provincewide Toll-Free: 1-866-612-2347
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BC Palliative Care Benefits

Medical equipment and coverage of medications for patients who wish to receive palliative care at home.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Health
PO Box 9655 , Stn Prov Govt
, Victoria, BC, V8W 9P2
Phone: (604) 683-7151
Toll-free: 1-800-663-7100
Fax: (250) 405-3587
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Canadian Pension Plan/Old Age Security

Information on the CPP, Old Age Security pension and related benefits; the Canadian retirement income calculator; and retirement planning.more info

Address / Contact Info
Government of Canada
1263 West Broadway
, Vancouver, BC, V6H
Provincewide Toll-Free: 1-800-277-9914
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Child & Family Services Office

The provincial government offers a variety of child, teen, and family services, including child protection, counselling to youth under 19, and others. more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Children and Family Development
214 3rd Ave.
, Queen Charlotte, BC, V0T 1S0
Phone: 1(250) 559-4403
Fax: (250) 559-8690
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Child and Youth Counselling Program - PEACE Program

Designed to help children and youth who have been impacted by abuse and trauma within their homes, schools and communities.more info

Address / Contact Info
Islands Wellness Society
204 Oceanview Drive
, Queen Charlotte, BC, V0T 1S0
Phone: (250) 559-4767
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Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Haida Gwaii

Resources for child care providers and parents. more info

Address / Contact Info
Child Care Resource and Referral
204 3rd Avenue
, Queen Charlotte, BC, V8J 1G6
Phone: (250) 559-4711
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Child Protection Services

Call toll-free in BC, 24/7, if you think a child is being abused or neglected. more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Children and Family Development
BC
Helpline for Children : 1-800-668-6868
Provincewide Toll-Free: 1-800-663-9122
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Crime Victim Assistance Program

Assists victims, immediate family members and some witnesses in coping with the effects of violent crime. more info

Address / Contact Info
Government of BC
Vancouver, BC
Provincewide Toll-Free: 1-866-660-3888
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Crisis Centre Help Lines

Helping people help themselves and others deal with crisis. Call toll-free, anywhere in BC. more info

Address / Contact Info
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia
BC
1-800-661-3311: 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
Seniors Distress: (604) 872-1234
Toll-free (TTY): 1-866-872-0113
Fax: (604) 879-6216
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Dental Health Resources

Resources and information about dental health. more info

Address / Contact Info
Northern Health
BC
Prince Rupert: (250) 622-6380
Smithers: (250) 847-6400
Terrace: (250) 631-4236
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