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Deaf, Hard-of-hearing and Deaf-blind Well-Being Program
Submitted by martina on November 1, 2013The WBP provides services for four tracks of service:
Therapy - for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind and their family members in BC.
Interpretation - for clients accessing mental health services.
Support workers – who provide life-skills, advocacy, case management, community liaison, counselling and support groups.
Workshops – community education on mental heath topics.
Print ResultsVictimLinkBC
Submitted by martina on October 11, 2013For victims of violence. Multilingual. Poster here.
Dentists who accept IFH in Greater Vancouver
Submitted by martina on June 10, 2013Printable list compiled by Mila Campbell, RN (C) BScN here.
BCDA's list of reduced cost clinics.
Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre
Submitted by martina on June 10, 2013Basic dentistry for those over 18.
10% off basic treatment if uninsured and work done by dental resident.
2-4 week waitlist. 3 month waitlist for IV sedation. 2 year waitlist for oral surgery.
Can request translator at first visit for future visits.
Bed bug fact sheet | OCASI
Submitted by martina on June 10, 2013Surrey mental health services
Submitted by martina on March 12, 2013Surrey mental health services referral forms.
Mosaic | Stopping the Violence program
Submitted by martina on March 4, 2013The STV Counselling Program provides free individual and group counselling to women experiencing emotional, physical, sexual, psychological, social and/or economic abuse.
Program brochure.
VAST (Vancouver Area Survivors of Torture)
Submitted by martina on March 4, 2013VAST assists refugees and newcomers who have endured torture, trauma and political violence through settlement, counselling and community-based programs.
A refugee, refugee claimant or other newcomer can contact VAST if they:
- have a need for trauma therapy
- face complicated settlement issues
- are not responding to the modalities being offered by other agencies for any number of reasons (i.e. cultural)
- are dealing with issues of displacement
- could benefit from a community environment
- could benefit from group work
What to expect on the first visit:
- VAST services are free
- You do not need an appointment to access VAST services; drop-ins are welcome.
- First visits often take 30 minutes but may take longer depending on your needs and how busy we are.
- No documentation is required; you do not need to show identification.
- If you are referred to therapy, we will try to get you an appointment within one week.
- All interviews and counseling are completely confidential.
- People with appointments will receive bus tickets for travel to and from our offices.
- Interpretation services are available; we often have Spanish, Farsi and French speaking staff on hand, and interpreters for other languages can be booked in advance.
- Child-minding services may be available.
- On your first day we will welcome you to our community kitchen where you can access available food.
- We invite all new clients to make use of our boutique which contains adult and children's clothing and various household items.
Referral form here. Individuals do not need a referral to access VAST services - they can contact VAST directly to set up an appointment.
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