Canadian Red Cross Society - BC Coastal Region

3 services offered by: Canadian Red Cross Society - BC Coastal Region

• Emergency and Disaster Services

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  Works in partnership with first responders, public officials, emergency managers, and other voluntary sector organizations to provide emergency and disaster management services to the public.

  Works in partnership with first responders, public officials, emergency managers, and other voluntary sector organizations to provide emergency and disaster management services to the public. Assistance may include emergency food and clothing, emergency lodging, reception and information, personal services and family reunification services.

  Website

  • www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon

  Address

  • 909 Fairfield Road
    Victoria, BC, V8V 3A3

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• Friendly Calls

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  Matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly by phone to check in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services.

  Matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly by phone to check in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services. Calls are scheduled in advance. Service is available in French. Call toll-free to sign up from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, or visit the online sign-up form. Available across British Columbia and Yukon.

  Website

  • www.redcross.ca/BCFriendlyCalls

  Address

  • No address available

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• Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) - BC Coastal Region

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  Lends a variety of health equipment to eligible individuals experiencing illness, injury, or mobility issues.

  Lends a variety of health equipment to eligible individuals experiencing illness, injury, or mobility issues. The Basic Short Term Program provides aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats and benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles, and other medical equipment. Referral required from Health Authority, or from a private community care provider such as a family physician, chiropractor, or physical therapist. The Advanced Short Term Program provides a range of advanced equipment, such as hospital beds, specialty mattresses, and patient lifts. Referral required from a healthcare professional as identified by the Health Authority or health organization is required. See website for more information on eligibility, equipment availability, and the application process. Also accepts equipment donations at designated Health Equipment loan locations; please phone ahead to ensure that item are accepted at any given location.

  Website

  • www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/community-health-services-in-canada/bc-health-equipment-loan-program/help-locations-vancouver-island-sunshine-coast

  Address

  • Vancouver Island Health Region Office, 909 Fairfield Road
    Victoria, BC, V8V 3A

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