In British Columbia, call the following resources for help:
HELPLINE for Children
If a child needs help, call 310-1234 from anywhere in B.C. (no area code needed). Call 1-866-660-0505 for TTY services for those who are deaf or hearing impaired. This is a toll-free service, and there is no charge to call the operator if you call from a pay phone. This helpline is available for children, and parents and others may also call to report abuse. Visit the website at http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca for information.
Battered Women’s Support Services Society
Call (604) 687-1867 in B.C. Call (604) 687-6732 for TTY services for those who are deaf or hearing impaired.
Parent Support Services of BC
Call (604) 669-1616 in B.C. or visit the website at www.parentsupportbc.ca for information.
BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors
Call 1-866-437-1940 toll-free in B.C. or call (604) 437-1940 in Greater Vancouver. Visit the website at www.bcceas.ca for information.
Caregivers Association of British Columbia
Call 1-800-833-1733 toll-free in B.C. or visit the website at www.caregiverbc.ca for information
Community Living BC
Call 1-877-660-2522 toll-free in B.C. or call (604) 664-0101 in Greater Vancouver. Visit the website at www.communitylivingbc.ca for information.
Community Response Networks
Visit the website at www.bccrns.ca to find information and contacts for your area.
Public Guardian and Trustee of BC
Visit the website at www.trustee.bc.ca to find information and contacts for your area. You may call Enquiry BC toll-free at 1-800-663-7867 and ask to be transferred to the Public Guardian and Trustee, or call (604) 660-4444 in Greater Vancouver.
More Information
See also the Domestic Violence topic.
More information on resources and where to get help in your area can be found here.
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