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For seniors who are in a care facility or group home, call the '''Community Care Facilities Licensing Officer''' in your area. To <span class="noglossary">contact</span> a licensing officer, call the Health Information Line at 1-800-465-4911 and ask for the telephone number.
For seniors who are in a care facility or group home, call the '''Community Care Facilities Licensing Officer''' in your area. To <span class="noglossary">contact</span> a licensing officer, call the Health Information Line at 1-800-465-4911 and ask for the telephone number.


The '''Public Guardian and Trustee's Office''' can tell you which local agency has the responsibility to respond to reports of abuse and neglect of older adults. Phone: 604-775-1007 or 604-660-4444. If calling from outside the Lower Mainland, call Service Canada at 1-800-663-7867 and ask to be transferred to the Public Guardian and Trustee’s Office.
The '''Public Guardian and Trustee's Office''' can tell you which local agency has the responsibility to respond to reports of abuse and neglect of older adults. Phone 604-775-1007 or 604-660-4444. If calling from outside the Lower Mainland, call Service Canada at 1-800-663-7867 and ask to be transferred to the Public Guardian and Trustee’s Office.


'''Regional Health Authorities''' such as Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Interior Health, Vancouver Island Health Authority and Northern Health Authority are designated agencies. Designated agencies have a legal responsibility to look into reports of adult abuse and neglect.  
'''Regional Health Authorities''' such as Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Interior Health, Vancouver Island Health Authority and Northern Health Authority are designated agencies. Designated agencies have a legal responsibility to look into reports of adult abuse and neglect.  
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