An inaugural pan Canadian 211 Day This year, for the first time, anyone living anywhere in Canada can pick up the phone and dial 2-1-1 to reach a Navigator for information on community, government and social services in or near their community. The service is free, confidential, […]
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A clear, easy-to-follow resource featuring COVID-19 relief measures from governments, banks, credit unions, and utility, internet and telecom providers. United Way Centraide Canada is proud to support the development of Prosper Canada’s Financial Relief Navigator alongside United Way Greater Toronto, TD Ready Commitment, Bridgeable, and Maple Leaf’s […]
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Local Love in Action During COVID-19 We’re all feeling vulnerable because of COVID-19. Now, imagine you’re a senior living independently with the help of family and friends. Calls for social distancing and self-isolation to prevent the spread of the outbreak means you’re finding these supports unavailable. Help a […]
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Please join us to celebrate National 211 Day with communities across Canada by sharing information about this important service 211 is a vital service that helps Canadians access information on government and community-based programs and services. 211 information experts help callers make sense of government and community-based […]
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Strengthening communities by connecting people with the help they need In British Columbia, bc211 was established in partnership with United Way to link people to community, social, and government resources and information. Through bc211, British Columbians access help, where and when they need it, including critical support […]
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bc211 has stepped up during past wildfire and flood seasons, providing valuable information to citizens in crisis. Emergency Preparedness Week As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, taking place May 5 to 11, 2019, the government is encouraging British Columbians to prepare and plan for all types of […]
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Since June 2018, bc211 has provided expanded Seniors Transportation Information as part of its phone services. Developed in partnership with Seniors on the Move, this expanded service lets seniors in Metro Vancouver phone 2-1-1 any time of day to get information on transportation options such as transit, […]
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bc211.ca offers community connections for all ages, throughout BC For many families, winter is a time of busy calendars, holiday celebrations and sunny getaways. For seniors, however, the exact opposite is often true. That, paired with cold temperatures, decreased mobility and limited incomes can result in isolation […]
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On September 18th, 211 phone and text service officially launched on Vancouver Island at the United Way Greater Victoria 2017 campaign kick-off event. bc211 offers a confidential telephone, texting and online referral service connecting individuals to hundreds of community, social and government services. 211 is a free […]
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There are hundreds of programs and services available across the province to help people with a wide variety of issues. These include services specifically designed to help seniors or those caring for them; programs for parents, children and youth; services for people dealing with addictions; and help […]
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According to BC Coroners’ Service, in 2016 there were 914 apparent illicit drug overdose deaths in British Columbia. This is a 79.2% increase in the number of overdose deaths compared to 2015. Fentanyl appears to account largely for this increase, as the number of overdose deaths […]
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Who are the homeless youth in Metro Vancouver, and how did they come to end up on our streets, in our shelters, or living transiently in crowded or unsafe conditions? Perhaps they are among the 4,000 children and youth reported as having run away in 2011. Perhaps […]
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World Refugee Day is held each year on June 20th to draw public attention to the millions of refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to war, conflict and persecution. The annual commemoration is marked by a variety of […]
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May 2nd to 8th marked the 65th annual Mental Health Week, championed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), and supported by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and mental health organizations across the country. Organizers asked Canadians to GET LOUD and raise their voices to […]
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Statistics and Prevention of Violence Against Women This week is Prevention of Violence Against Women week. Despite the many gains Canada has made towards creating equality between men and women, statistics on violence against women in Canada remind us that we still have a ways to go […]
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This week’s guest blog submission is from a Youth Worker at Family Services of Greater Vancouver’s youth detox. She describes her role, and shares some of her experiences, challenges, and rewards as a youth worker. I am a Youth Worker at Directions Youth Detox, one of Family […]
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Bullying is a form of aggression where there is a power imbalance; the person doing the bullying has power over the person being victimized. Power can come in many forms and can include attributes such as physical size, age, and social standing. Bullying is an intentional act […]
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Men are often cited as having lower instances of depression than women yet this is partially a result of men’s’ tendencies to deny illness, self-medicate, and avoid seeing professionals. The truth is men get depressed – it’s not a sign of weakness, it’s a fact. Depression affects […]
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February 11th is 211 Day. 211 service in BC launched in 2010, and as we move into our sixth year, 211 Day gives us an opportunity blow out a few candles and to reflect on where we came from, and where we are heading. But first… What is […]
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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa kill an estimated 1,000 to 1,500 Canadians per year. These deaths are often the result of life-threatening medical complications, and suicide among people with eating disorders. Death certificates often do not record eating disorders as the cause of death, thus hiding the […]
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