Telephone Support
Need an empathetic ear? Some caregiving days seem more difficult than others and it’s comforting to know that there’s a number you can call to talk to someone who’s ready and willing to listen. This peer counselling service can also provide access to community healthcare resources and referrals to professional counselling services upon request.
For more information contact the Caregiver Support Coordinator at Vancouver Coastal Health:
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- BC NurseLine (Through HealthLink BC) – puts you in touch with a Registered Nurse who will answer your questions about symptoms, health concerns, recommended course of action, when to see a health professional and further health resources – 24 hour line.
- Lower Mainland: 604.215.4700; Toll-free: 1.866.215.4700
- Deaf and hearing impaired: Toll-free: 1.866.TTY.4700
- Dial-a-Dietitian – is a free nutrition information line available to British Columbians in four languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Punjabi.
- Lower Mainland: 604.732.9191
- Toll-free: 1.800.667.3438
- Health and Seniors’ Information Line – Provides general information about Ministry of Health programs, services, and initiatives and about health and non-health services for British Columbia seniors - 1.800.465.4911.
