INFORMATION HEALTH AND SERVICES SUPPORT SERVICES cont� BC211 www.bc211.ca
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Provides multilingual, 24-hour/7-days-a-week information about community, social and government services in BC, as well as access to the Red Book Online (a searchable database)�
“Do Not Call List” for Telemarketers www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca 1-866-580-3625 To add your phone number to the “Do Not Call List” for telemarketers, call 1-866-580-3625 and follow the prompts�
HealthLink BC www.healthlinkbc.ca
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Call to talk to a registered nurse, pharmacist, exercise professional or dietitian for help with any health concern, any time of the day or night� Learn when you can treat a problem safely at home, or when you need to see a doctor, or go to the emergency room� The service is available for those who are deaf or hearing impaired by calling 711, and multilingual translation is also available�
Information North Shore www.nscr.ca
604-985-7138
#201-935 Marine Drive (2nd floor, Capilano Mall), North Vancouver Provides drop-in and telephone information and referral to community services on the North Shore and the Lower Mainland� A wide variety of free brochures are available in the office�
Lionsview Seniors Planning Society www.lionsviewseniorsplanning.com 604-988-7115 ext. 4001 NEW ADDRESS: Lions Gate Community Centre, 1733 Lions Gate Lane, North Vancouver Acts as a strong voice for seniors on the North Shore through research, planning and education� Promotes the participation of seniors in the ongoing coordinated planning and delivery of health, social and other activities that affect their quality of life on the North Shore� Lionsview hosts the Services to Seniors Coalition, the Seniors Action Tables, the Seniors Working Group and the Seniors Planning Table for the North Shore� Email: lions_view@telus�net
Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre & Registry www.nidus.ca info@nidus.ca Nidus provides information and assistance with planning for incapacity, end-of-life and other life situations� A Representation Agreement is the only legal document for authorizing someone to make health and personal care decisions on your behalf� It can also cover routine financial affairs� Nidus also has information about the Enduring Power of Attorney, a common legal document for routine and broader financial and legal affairs� Refer to website for details�
North Shore Women’s Centre www.northshorewomen.ca 604-984-6009 131 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver Provides confidential, free information and referrals to a variety of services� Has a drop-in centre, a legal clinic, a resource library with resources on topics of interest to women, public access computers, and offers support groups and workshops throughout the year�
FREE PLANNED GIVING GUIDE Our free, no obligation guide will give you the information you need to start creating your legacy. If you make plans for today, you can support your community tomorrow. Our free guide features trusted information on: • Establishing a bequest • Gifting retirement funds • Gifts of Stock Please contact: Carolyn Anderson Director, Planned Giving Tel 604.984.5857 Email carolyn.anderson@vch.ca
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