Alternative & Integrative Medical Society University of British Columbia, Box 81 - 6138 SUB Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 604-822-7604. The Lower Mainland's Guide to Complementary Health.
Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia 404-788 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M1 604-682-2711
BC Directories.com Find various BC and Canadian Resources. Search senior resources.
BC Community Resource Network Foundation - Stopping Adult Abuse and Neglect
BC Council for Families #204 - 2590 Granville Street Vancouver BC V6H 3H1 604-660-0675 The mission of the BC Council for Families is to "strengthen, encourage and support families through information, education, research and advocacy."
BC Drug and Poison Information Centre
1081 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6 Hotline: 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911.
BC Government - Conversation on Health In September 2006, the provincial government launched the Conversation on Health, the largest and most wide-ranging public discussion on health and our public health care system ever held in our province. On this website you can read about past forums and view what was heard.
BC Government - Systems of Support Support services and resources for British Columbians. Various topics.
BC Government - Caring for Seniors in Residential Care in an Emergency
BC Government - Community Evacuation Information for Seniors
BC Health - Regional Health Authorities
• Fraser Health Authority
• Interior Health Authority
• Northern Health Authority
• Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
• Vancouver Island Health Authority
BC Health Care - Active Aging in BC (Gov't BC)
BC Transplant Society Give the gift of life.
Canadian Centre for Elder Law The Canadian Centre for Elder Law ("CCEL") is the national non-profit charitable organization which works to improve the lives of older adults in their relationship with the law.
CivicInfo BC CivicInfo BC is web-based resource whose goal is to facilitate information sharing and collaboration among people who have an interest in the British Columbia local government sector.
College of Licensed Practical Nurses British Columbia LPN Public Registry Search registry by LPN's name or facility.
College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia 1807 West 10th Ave Vancouver, BC V6J 2A9 604- 733-7758
If you have concerns about the care you received from a doctor or about a doctor’s behaviour, you have the right to complain to the College.
College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia If you know the nurse's Registration Number you can check the Registration Verification directory. The system will verify the nurse's status and the date until which that status is valid.
Council of Seniors Citizens' Organizations of BC
Funerals With Love Sea Breeze Press #800 - 15355 - 24th Avenue, Suite 406 Surrey, BC V4A 2H9. 604-541-7475.
FuneralsWithLove.com is meant to be a down-to-earth guide for survivors who are responsible for handling the practical, legal and financial decisions that accompany a death in the family.
Greater Victoria Services for Seniors 55 plus
Libraries
Health Care Professionals of British Columbia A list of organizations to which British Columbia health care professionals are accountable. They can give you information about the
standards you can expect in the delivery of care and what you can do if you believe these standards are not being met.
MediNET British Columbia's Health Information Network
Memorial Service Planning 2195 Timothy Rd. Nanoose Bay, BC. 250-468-7240. A complete resource for finding poems, songs and music, and creative ideas to personalize a funeral or memorial service. The site also includes tips on how to write a eulogy, and advice on detailed funeral preplanning.
Ombudsman British Columbia The Ombudsman receives inquiries and complaints about the practices and services provided by public bodies, and may investigate to determine if the public body is being fair to the people it serves. On May 1, 2002, the Ombudsman announced he will accept complaints from people who say they face being moved from residential care facilities without a fair process as a result of the government’s recent changes to residential care. Press Release.
PeerNet BC (Previously Self-Help Resource of BC) 1212 W. Broadway, Suite 306, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V1. 604-733-6186. Provides referrals to local self-help groups. Directory of local groups.
Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
Protects the legal rights and financial interests of children, to provide assistance to adults who need support for financial and personal decision making, and to administer the estates of deceased and missing persons where there is no one else able to do so. Includes Representation Agreements, Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act and Regulations, The Adult Guardianship Act and Regulations, Patients Property Act, and others.
The Red Book 604-875-6431. On-line guide to community, social and government agencies and services across the Lower Mainland. See hints for searching The Red Book.
Richmond Health Services
Seniors Guide (Gov't BC) Your Guide to Programs and Benefits in British Columbia. Office for Seniors. 8th Edition (2006).
VanNet Newspapers Vancouver area community newspapers. Search the classified ads for homecare services (Home/Business Services).
Canada 
C•Health (
Canoe) Canoe.ca is a local and national interactive media provider of news, entertainment and services, helping to inform and connect Canadians.
Canadian Consumer Information Access to comprehensive consumer information compiled by more than 25 federal government departments and agencies.
Canadian Centre for Elder Law is dedicated to social and legal issues affecting seniors in Canada. The purpose of their site is provide information and raise awareness of key issues to help advance their rights as full citizens in Canadian society.
Canadian Institute for Health Information A national, not-for-profit organization responsible for developing and maintaining Canada's comprehensive health information system.
Canadian Medic Alert Foundation Phone number: 1-800-668-1507 Medic Alert bracelets or neck chains are useful in an emergency. Information on your medical problems and needs is written on the bracelet.
Caregiver Resource Guide Contains listings for Federal, Provincial and support agencies of interest to seniors and caregivers.
ElderPost Similar to the popular Craigslist, this site is for the public to advertise and find free equipment and services, caregiver resources, pre-owned equipment for sale, commercial services for seniors, and more. It is also a great place for people to give away what they don't need - to know that their generosity helps out others who cannot afford to buy or rent equipment. ElderPost is a place for people to be able to help each other.
Health Canada Hospital News - Canada's Health Care Newspaper On-Line. Check out their
Hospital Locator section to find Canadian hospitals listed by Province. Hint: use your web browser's Search function to search the BC hospital page for "your" city.
National Library of Canada Canadian Information by Subject - Medicine.
PhoneBusters (SeniorBusters) 1-888-495-8501
PhoneBusters is Canada's national deceptive telemarketing call centre, operated by the Ontario Provincial Police. We play a key role in educating the public about specific fraudulent telemarketing pitches.
Seniors Canada A comprehensive web site providing information for Canadian seniors. (Gov't Canada)
Seniors Guidebook to Safety and Security (RCMP)
Veterans Affairs Canada Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) works in partnership with other government health care authorities, health care providers and research professionals to ensure that eligible clients receive appropriate health care benefits and services.