Offers taxable cash grants to registered apprentices in a designated Red Seal trade. Eligible applicants are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person; not a high school student; a registered apprentice with an employer, trust fund, union tra...

Focuses on empowering adults with developmental disabilities to find jobs and make meaningful contributions to the communities in which they live. The program emphasizes meeting employers' business needs through solutions such as job matching pre-screened cand...

Provides eligible BCEA recipients with the following extra assistance related to health supplements and medical costs: diet/nutritional supplements related to a medical condition, natal supplement, medical equipment and supplies (including adult diapers), opti...

Provides workers in BC and their dependants with free independent advice, assistance, representation, training, and mentoring with respect to workers' compensation issues; operates independently of WorkSafeBC. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides youth with skills and support to face challenges in their lives. Website features wellness checks and personal stories that aim to end the stigma of anxiety, substance use, suicidal thoughts, and depression. Living Life to the Full for Youth is an eig...

Coordinates services for adults with developmental disabilities, adults with significant limitations in adaptive functioning and a diagnosis of either fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) or pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)/autism spectrum disorder (AS...

Provides tax-free payments of $260, $390, or $650 for each eligible child under 12 years old for dental care for families earning less than $90,000 per year. Parents and guardians can apply for a maximum of two payments for each eligible child if the child rec...

Offers financial support to individuals and families in need. Grants can cover clothing and footwear, food and basic household needs, and personal development or recreation. They can also cover medical expenses such as prosthetics, eyewear, home adjustments fo...

Supports people with developmental disabilities and assists them to access services in their communities. Offers client-centred, community-based day programs and residential services, as well as support for individuals who are looking for employment. Also offe...

The Personal Assistance Program provides financial aid to children with speech and hearing disorders up to age 19 for medical needs when funding is not available from other sources. Applications must be sponsored and submitted by an Elks or Royal Purple Lodge,...

Provides employers with free advice, assistance, representation, and education regarding Workers Compensation Act legislation, decisions, appeals, policies, and related matters. Operates independently of WorkSafe BC. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday ...

Assists people with an intellectual disability to select, secure, and retain paid employment in the community. Offers job development, job-site training, and other related support. Provides a resource centre with employment and training information, access to ...

Provides temporary financial assistance for unemployed Canadians who have paid into the EI account and lost their job through no fault of their own. Maternity and Parental Benefits assist individuals who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a ...

EmploymentWorks Canada (EWC) is a 12-week pre-vocational program that offers employment preparedness training for individuals with barriers to employment such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder...

Refers low-income people who need glasses to Lenscrafters' OneSight program. Clients must already have a prescription and be able to provide proof of income. Contact the following locations for a referral letter.Kamloops: 344 Poplar Street, 250-554-1611Hours a...

Provides impartial assistance to any person or organization having an issue or complaint with WorkSafeBC. Hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Offers a range of services to individuals and families who live in poverty or are at high risk of poverty; some services are for Jewish community, and some are open to all. ?Offers advocacy and care management to address a range of issues such as lack of incom...

Offers short-term emergency financial assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS who have limited incomes, and who have exhausted other community and government options. The fund supports clients to replace lost or stolen ID; make damage deposits or cover movi...

Provides financial assistance for hospital treatment, and associated transportation and accommodation, to children in BC and Yukon requiring medical attention for orthopaedic or other paediatric specialty conditions. Children must be treated at a Shriners Hosp...

Provides basic dental, vision, and hearing care supplements to children up to 19 years of age who are from low-income and modest-income families that are not in receipt of income assistance, disability assistance, or hardship assistance. Children are eligible ...

Offers a range of interest-free loans with varying loan limits. Programs include loans for: emergencies to cover food and housing, emergencies that arise due to COVID-19, security deposits, debt relief, bridging periods of unemployment, health and dental needs...

Provides oxygen therapy to residents of VCH who suffer from asthma, chronic bronchitis, congestive heart failure, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, lung cancer, or occupational lung disease. Oxygen is available as compressed gas, liquid oxygen, or oxygen concentrato...

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides contributors and their families with retirement (age 60 and over), disability, survivor, death, and children's benefits. The Old Age Security (OAS) pension is available from age 65 to most Canadians who have lived here fo...

Provides services for individuals, couples, seniors, and families in the Jewish and broader community throughout the lower mainland. Services include a food bank program, counselling, case management, seniors services, and emergency financial assistance. Offic...

Matches job candidates with potential employers, using a pre-employment program that incorporates prescreening, individual assessment, and preparation, so as to ensure compatibility with the employer's needs. Staff work closely with the employer and candidate ...