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Office of the Seniors Advocate for BC

Monitors, analyzes, provides information and makes recommendations regarding seniors services and issues in B.C. more info

Address / Contact Info
Information and Referral Line: 1-877-952-3181
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Office of the Veterans Ombudsman

Works to ensure that Veterans and their families are treated fairly and have access to the programs and services that contribute to their wellbeing. Also studies and recommends ways to make these programs better.more info

Address / Contact Info
Office: 1-877-330-4343
Phone (TTY): 1(833) 902-9399
Fax (toll-free): 1-888-566-7582
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Old Age Security Program: Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is paid to seniors who receive the Old Age Security (OAS) Pension and whose income is under certain thresholds.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Old Age Security Program: Old Age Security Pension

The Old Age Security (OAS) Pension is paid to Canadian citizens or legal residents who are age 65 and over and who have met the residence requirements.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Old Age Security Program: The Allowance and The Allowance for the Survivor

Benefits paid to the aged 60 to 64 spouse of a senior (or a deceased senior) who is receiving the Old Age Security Pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Certain other criteria must also be met.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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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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OPTions for Sexual Health Clinic - Nelson

A free, drop-in clinic offering free information on sexuality, birth control, reproductive health and sexually transmitted infections. more info

Address / Contact Info
Apple Tree Maternity Clinic
1- 518 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C6
Appointment & Info: 1-800-739-7367
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OPTions for Sexual Health Help Line & website

Confidential phone line and website with information about sexuality, emergency contraception, birth control, relationships, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy options.more info

Address / Contact Info
OPTions for Sexual Health
3550 East Hastings Street
, Vancouver, BC, V5K 2A7
Help Line: 1-800-739-7367
Office: (604) 731-4252
Fax: (604) 731-4698
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Osteoporosis Canada

Educates, empowers and supports individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.more info

Address / Contact Info
201 - 250 Ferrand Drive
, Toronto, ON, M3C 3G8
Information Line: 1-800-463-6842
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Pain BC Support Line and Programs

Offers a Support Line and a number of programs for those living with chronic painmore info

Address / Contact Info
800 - 525 West 8th Avenue
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1C6
Pain Support Line: 1-844-880-7246
Office & Info: 1-844-430-0818
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