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The following resources can provide support to you or someone you know: | The following resources can provide support to you or someone you know: | ||
*'''BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support''': | *'''BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support''': BC CEAS provides ''confidential'' legal information and emotional support over the phone. BC CEAS can also provide legal <span class="noglossary">representation</span>. <span class="noglossary">Contact</span> details are in the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section. | ||
*'''BC Human Rights Coalition''': The Coalition provides information and services to people in BC who need help to protect their rights under the BC ''Human Rights Code''. For more information phone 604-689-8474 or toll free 1-877-689-8474. | *'''BC Human Rights Coalition''': The Coalition provides information and services to people in BC who need help to protect their rights under the BC ''Human Rights Code''. For more information phone 604-689-8474 or toll free 1-877-689-8474. | ||
*'''VictimLINK''': VictimLINK can put you in touch with counselling and helping services, and people who may be able to help you find a safe place to stay. Call 1-800-563-0808. | *'''VictimLINK''': VictimLINK can put you in touch with counselling and helping services, and people who may be able to help you find a safe place to stay. Call 1-800-563-0808. | ||
*'''BC Association of Community Response Networks''': | *'''BC Association of Community Response Networks''': BCCRN can provide information and help to anyone who is being abused or neglected, or is supporting someone who is. To find your local Community Response Network, email [mailto:info@bccrns.ca info@bccrns.ca] or go to [http://www.bccrns.ca www.bccrns.ca]. | ||
*'''Community Care Facilities Licensing Officer''': 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. | *'''Community Care Facilities Licensing Officer''': 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. | ||
*'''Public Guardian and Trustee''': 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. | *'''Public Guardian and Trustee''': 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. | ||