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* If someone is in immediate danger, '''call 911'''. | * If someone is in immediate danger, '''call 911'''. | ||
* [https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Seniors First BC] operates the Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL). It provides confidential legal information and emotional support over the phone. They can also provide legal <span class="noglossary">representation</span> in certain areas of law. | * [https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Seniors First BC] operates the Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL). It provides confidential legal information and emotional support over the phone. They can also provide legal <span class="noglossary">representation</span> in certain areas of law. | ||
* [https://bccrns.ca/search BC Association of Community Response Networks] can put you in touch with agencies in your community that help older people who are being abused or neglected. As well as by community, you can search the network by type of support, such as for Indigenous | * [https://bccrns.ca/search BC Association of Community Response Networks] can put you in touch with agencies in your community that help older people who are being abused or neglected. As well as by community, you can search the network by type of support, such as for Indigenous Peoples. | ||
* [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc VictimLinkBC] is a toll-free, confidential phone service that can put victims of abuse in touch with counselling and other supports. Call 1-800-563-0808 anytime, 24/7. | * [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc VictimLinkBC] is a toll-free, confidential phone service that can put victims of abuse in touch with counselling and other supports. Call 1-800-563-0808 anytime, 24/7. | ||
