Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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Canadian Health Network (CHN)
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a growing network, bringing together the best information resources of leading Canadian and international health organizations.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.
Health Canada Online
In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, Health Canada provides national leadership to develop health policy, enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention and enhance healthy living for all Canadians.
Veterans Independance Program (VIP)
The Veterans Independence Program (VIP) assists clients to remain healthy and independent in their own homes and communities. The services Veterans receive depend upon their particular circumstances and health needs.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
British Columbia
Addiction Programs and Services
Information about programs and services related to addiction.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services. Mental Health and Addictions.
Assisted Living
Assisted living allows seniors to enjoy more independence, while providing the personal assistance they need to live on their own. It also enables seniors to participate in their community, close to family and friends.
Source : Government of British Columbia. BC Health Care.
B.C. Seniors Medication Information Line (BC Smile)
BC Smile assists seniors and their caregivers with drug-related questions, especially questions requiring extensive research; e.g., new medications, interactions, side effects, herbs and vitamins.
Source : Government of British Columbia
BC Assocation of Specialized Victim Assistance and Counselling Programs
Since 1992, the Association has been a provincial voice for survivors of violence and the community-based services that support them.
Source : BC Assocation of Specialized Victim Assistance and Counselling Programs
BC Healthguide
The information contained in this website is intended to provide you with accurate and current medical and health information to assist you in making health care decisions.
Source : Government of British Columbia
BC NurseLine
Get the health information you need, right in your home. Call BC NurseLine for confidential services and speak to a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Source : Government of British Columbia
BC Seniors Online
On the BC Seniors website you will find links to the seniors services directory and other on-line resources.
Source : British Columbia Ministry of Community Services
BC Seniors' Guide: Programs and Benefits for British Columbia's Seniors
Information for Seniors is published by the B.C. Government's Office for Seniors to assist seniors in identifying and locating the services that are there for them. Transportation, housing, home support, and financial assistance are some of the services that are provided to support seniors. This guide tells you about these and other benefits and directs you to sources of further information about them.
Source : Government of British Columbia
BC Seniors' Guide: Programs and Benefits for British Columbia's Seniors (PDF Format)
Guide to Programs & Benefits in British Columbia for Seniors.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Community Services
British Columbia's Health Care System
Information on B.C. Health Care System.
Source : Government of British Columbia
British Columbia's Pharmacare Program
General Information on British Columbia's Pharmacare Program
Source : Government of British Columbia
Chronic Disease Management
British Columbia's Chronic Disease Management Web site is an information resource for physicians, patients and researchers. Chronic diseases are prolonged illnesses, such as diabetes, that do not resolve spontaneously and are rarely cured completely.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
Dial-A-Dietitian
Dial-A-Dietitian operates a free nutrition information line for British Columbians. Dial-A-Dietitian specializes in easy-to-use nutrition information for self-care, based on current scientific sources. Our dietitians can provide brief nutrition consultation by phone.
Source : Dial-A-Dietitian Nutrition Information Society of B.C.
Fair PharmaCare Calculator
You can use this tool to view an estimate of your Fair PharmaCare plan financial assistance by entering the information requested.
Source : Government of British Columbia
Home and Community Care
Home and community care services provide a range of health care and support services for eligible residents who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs. These services are designed to complement and supplement, but not replace, the efforts of individuals to care for themselves with the assistance of family, friends and community.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
Home and Community Care Branch
Home and community care services provide a range of health care and support services for eligible residents who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs. These services are designed to complement and supplement, but not replace, the efforts of individuals to care for themselves with the assistance of family, friends and community.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
Managing your Chronic Illness
Self-management is a term used to describe the decisions and actions an individual takes to cope with or improve their health. It includes managing aspects of their condition, such as pain, fatigue and medication, and using health promotion strategies such as diet, exercise and stress reduction.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
Medical Services Plan
The Medical Services Plan (MSP) insures medically required services provided by general practitioners, specialists and supplementary health care practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1 800 663-7100
- Victoria: 1 250 382-8406
- Vancouver: 1 604 683-7151
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Medical Services Plan - Eligibility and Enrolment
Under the Medicare Protection Act, enrollment with MSP is mandatory for all eligible residents and their dependents. This Web page outlines who is eligible and how to enrole.
Source : Government of British Columbia
Pharmacare Forms
You can download several types of forms on this Web page related to British Columbia's Pharmacare program.
Source : Government of British Columbia
Register for Fair Pharmacare
Register for British Columbia Fair Pharmacare electronically.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Minstry of Health Services.
Stopping The Violence Counselling Programs
The list of community-based counselling programs below are for women who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence or childhood abuse.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Community Services
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