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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 | 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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