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Children, Youth & Families - Children / Youth Support

First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society

Creates greater understanding of and advocacy for legislation, policy and practice so that all children and youth in BC have the rights, opportunities and resources required to thrive.more info

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Phone: (604) 288-8102
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Helpline for Children and Youth: 310-1234

24 hours per day / 7 days per week province-wide toll-free support line for a child or youth who is being abused or neglected to call and receive support.more info

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Ministry of Children and Family Development
Helpline: 310-1234
Report Child Abuse: 1-800-663-9122
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Kids Help Phone BC: 1-800-668-6868

A toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web counselling and referral service for children and youth aged 20 and younger, with support provided by professional counsellors. more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Business Office
570 - 789 West Pender Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1H2
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
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KidSport BC Chapter / Nelson & Trail Chapters

A community-based sport charity that provides grants for Canadian children 18 years and under who would otherwise not have a chance to participate in a season of sport of their choice. more info

Address / Contact Info
KidSport BC
KidSport BC: (604) 333-3434
Fax: (604) 333-3401
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KidSport Greater Trail

A community-based sport charity that provides grants up to $400 per calendar year for children 18 years and under who would otherwise not have a chance to participate in a season of organized sport of their choice. more info

Address / Contact Info
c/o Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre, 1875 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, Trail
Phone: (250) 364-0852
Fax: (250) 364-0845
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KidSport Nelson

A community-based sport charity that provides grants up to $500 per calendar year for children 18 years and under who would otherwise not have a chance to participate in a season of sport of their choice.more info

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KidSport BC Office: (604) 333-3434
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Operation Come Home - Youth

Provides help, through a transportation funding program, to runaway youth, ages 16 - 19, who want to return home.more info

Address / Contact Info
Operation Come Home
150 Gloucester Street
, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0A6
Toll-free: 1-800-668-4663
Fax: (613) 230-8223
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Representative for Children and Youth

Supports children, youth, young adults and families who need help in dealing with various government services as well as advocating for changes to the system itself.more info

Address / Contact Info
400 - 1019 Wharf Street
, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9
Rep Line: 1-800-476-3933
Text: 1(778) 404-7161
Office: (250) 356-6710
Fax: (250) 356-0837
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Society for Children and Youth of BC

A provincial advocacy organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in BC.more info

Address / Contact Info
The Society for Children and Youth of BC
102 - 1678 West Broadway
, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1X6
Toll-free: 1-877-462-0037
Phone: (778) 657-5544
Fax: (778) 357-1758
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