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*'''[http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/audiences/seniors/benefits.shtml Income Assistance—for Seniors]''' on the Service Canada website. Or phone Service Canada at 1.800.622.6232.
*'''[http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca/f.1.2ch.4m.2@.jsp?lang=eng CanadaBenefits]'''—the seniors section has a long list of programs and related links. They cover finances, housing, health, and personal safety.
*The '''[http://www.seniorsbc.ca/ BC government seniors website]''' or the '''[http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=B69F495A453741E5BC82E15D47C659C1 Office of the Seniors Health Care Support LineAdvocate]''' - call 1.877.952.3181 or call the BC Ministry of Health at 1.800.465.4911.
*The '''[http://www.sd.gov.bc.ca/programs/bus-pass.html Bus Pass Program]''' offers lower cost, annual bus passes for low-income seniors and people receiving disability assistance from British Columbia.
*The '''[http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/category/people-focused/seniors/ Seniors page]''' on the People’s Law School website. It has a lot of information including “[http://www.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub.php?pub=281 When I’m 64]”. It has a video and a set of booklets covering services, benefits, housing and other topics.
===Who can help if you are being mistreated (or if an older adult you know is mistreated)?===
*'''[http://www.trustee.bc.ca/Documents/designated-agency-responders/DA%20responders%20list%20revised%20July%2016%2009.pdf Designated Agency]''': Contact a Designated Agency to report abuse or neglect of an adult. Designated agencies are the regional health authorities, the Providence Health Care Society, and Community Living BC (for adults with developmental disabilities). Call the Health Information Line at 1.800.465.4911 and ask for your regional health authority.
*'''[http://www.trustee.bc.ca/services/services-to-adults/Pages/abuse-neglect.aspx Public Guardian and Trustee of BC]''': Contact this office to report abuse or neglect of an adult. Call 604.660.4444 in Vancouver. Elsewhere in BC, call Service BC at 1.800.663.7867 (toll-free) and ask to be transferred to this office. They have a list of who to call to help an adult get support and to report abuse or neglect.
*'''[http://www.bcceas.ca/ BC Centre for Elder Advocacy & Support]''': This agency provides education, support and advocacy for older adults. Call 604.437.1940 in Vancouver or toll-free 1.866.437.1940 elsewhere in BC.
*'''[http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=B69F495A453741E5BC82E15D47C659C1 Office of the Seniors Health Care Support LineAdvocate]''': If you are concerned with the care and service provided to you or a family member by a health authority, call Office of the Seniors Health Care Support Line Advocate at 1.877.952.3181. The website also has links to many programs and services.
*'''[http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=31E45F6D04A74FBF96C37540B2B4E483 Protection from elder abuse and neglect]''' explains where to get help.