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Transportation 25
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ASLCS Community and Medical Bus

Medical Bus is currently out of Commission. Phone # will connect to a volunteer driver program. more info

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Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services (ASLCS)
205 6th Avenue NW
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R1
ASL Community Services: (250) 265-3674
Fax: (250) 265-3378
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Cancer Travel and Accommodation Services - BC

Provides financial grants, air and ground transportation and accommodation for those needing cancer related medical services more info

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Canadian Cancer Society - BC & Yukon
575 West 10th Avenue
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4C3
Info Help Line: 1-888-939-3333
Fax: (250) 712-2275
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Hope Air

Provides free flights and other supports for low income families and individuals who must travel for medical care and treatment.more info

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Toll-free: 1-877-346-4673
Fax: (416) 222-6930
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Interior Medical Transport (IMT) Service

Offers private non-emergency medical transportation for patients requiring long term care relocations, repatriations, mobility assistance for medical appointments.more info

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Phone: (250) 368-7978
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Medical Transportation Assistance Program - First Nations Health Authority

Medical travel assistance available to access health services not available in home community.more info

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701 - 1166 Alberni Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3Z3
Health Benefits Office: 1-855-550-5454
Fax (toll-free): 1-888-299-9222
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NOW Shuttle

Offers private non-emergency medical transportation between communitiesmore info

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Phone: (250) 540-6746
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Travel Assistance Program (TAP)

Offers travel discounts to eligible BC residents enrolled in the Medical Services Plan who must travel within the province for specialized medical services not available in their community.more info

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General Inquiries: 1-800-663-7100
Obtain Confirmation Number: 1-800-661-2668
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