Class action settlement provides compensation to First Nations and individuals for hardships related to being deprived of safe drinking water, as well as certain rare but serious injuries. Applies to communities and individuals under long-term drinking water a...

Enables members of BC First Nations with limited or no access to their own doctors or nurse practitioners to make virtual appointments for primary health care with doctors trained to follow the principles and practices of cultural safety and humility. Linked t...

Generates, distributes, and sells electricity and gas in British Columbia. Responds to reports of natural gas leaks, energy outages and emergencies. Offers rebates and savings opportunities, as well as school programs that teach about natural gas and electrici...

Dispatches technicians to investigate and repair natural gas leaks. Also investigates carbon monoxide leaks from appliances that use natural gas. If callers smell gas or hear the flow of escaping gas they should leave the building and not smoke, light matches,...

BC-wide network of integrated health and social service centres and online tools and resources for young people ages 12 to 24 and their families. Foundry BC is a central administrative office, supporting local Foundry centres that provide a one-stop-shop for y...

Offers virtual counselling sessions, youth and caregiver peer support, and workshops to young people ages 12 to 24 and their caregivers. Services are free and confidential. Youth can book a peer support or counselling appointment up to seven days in advance, o...

Offers free early learning drop-in programs for francophone children up to age five, accompanied by a parent or other caregiver to improve readiness for Kindergarten. Programs provide play-based activities designed to promote early learning development, includ...

Grassroots, volunteer-run initiative to connect clients with financial barriers to free counselling provided by supervised counselling interns. Waitlists are minimal. Also offers services in Arabic, Cantonese, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Malayalam, Manda...

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 existin...

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 existin...

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 existin...

Allows individuals with a qualifying disability to request a refund (up to $500 each calendar year) of the provincial motor fuel tax. Eligible individuals must be 16 years or older; be the registered owner or lessee of a vehicle or have an ownership interest i...

Provides general information about the Goods and Services Tax Credit (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax Credit (HST), the BC climate action tax credit (BCCATC), the BC Affordability Credit, and the Yukon Government carbon price rebate - Individuals (YGCPRI). Hours...

Provides a free 24-hour online community where people with gambling issues can share their experiences and ideas. Offers chat services and an online recovery meeting from 6 pm to 8 pm Pacific Time on Tuesdays. Also offers links to online and telephone resource...

Support community for those suffering from video game addiction and their parents. Online resources include information, a forum, articles, stories, videos, a podcast, new hobby ideas, and and a directory of therapists specialized in treating video game addict...

GameSense Info Centres (GSIC) are interactive kiosks located on or near the gaming floor in all BC casinos and community gaming centres that provide information and resources to help make informed gambling decisions. Trained GameSense Advisors are also availab...

A free, interactive healthy lifestyle program for families in BC with children ages eight to 12. Participants learn how to build healthy habits together as a family engaging in various activities. Topics covered include healthy eating and healthy body image, p...

Registration and booking online tool and call centre for COVID-19 vaccination. There are three steps to getting vaccinated: registering, booking an appointment, and getting a vaccine. When it is their turn, individuals must register to receive a confirmation n...

The Quality of Life Equipment Program provides financial assistance to eligible individuals with MS for the purchase of mobility equipment and safety devices. Eligible items include bathing aids, braces and supports, computer adaptations, equipment repairs, ho...

Offers 13-week, faith-based grief recovery programs for those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Weekly groups are held at churches where lay volunteers have been trained, and include a video on grief followed by a group discussion. S...

Weekly, confidential peer support offered in-person or via Skype for individuals age 16 and over suffering from anorexia, bulimia, or other eating disorders. Individuals are matched with a trained and compassionate mentor who listens and provides hope within a...

Provides a path for applicants with no health care experience to get hired and receive paid employer sponsored health care assistant training. All successful program applicants must start as a health care support worker before advancing to a health care assist...

Provides British Columbians ages 12 and up with secure access to a single online view of their health information. This includes dispensed medication history, lab results, health visits billed to Medical services Plan of BC, clinical documents shared by care p...

Initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of BC residents at every stage of life, focusing on healthy eating and lifestyle, resources for parents, and fostering healthy communities. Resources include smartphone applications, online tools and quiz...

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 ...