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One of our goals is to help provide some information surrounding local resources and types of support that may be available to assist a family's needs.

Government Resource Links


TRAVEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
PHONE: 1-800-661-2668
WEBSITE: www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/rural/tap_patient.html

DETAILS: The Travel Assistance Program (TAP) offers travel discounts to eligible B.C. residents who must travel within the province for non-emergency medical specialist services not available in their own community, and whose travel expenses are not covered by third-party insurance or other government programs. 

To be eligible for TAP - you must be a BC resident and be enrolled in the Medical Services Plan (MSP), you must have a physician's referral for medical services which are not available locally.

Please see the website for further details.

AT HOME PROGRAM
PRINCE GEORGE PHONE: 1-250-565-6891
PEACE LIARD PHONE: 1-250-784-2324
PEACE LIARD ADDRESS: 205 - 1508 102nd Avenue Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 2E2
WEBSITE: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/at_home/
DETAILS: The At Home Program (AHP) is intended to assist parents with some of the     extraordinary costs of caring for a child with severe disabilities at home.  Offering financial assistance with special equipment, travel for medical purposes, medical supplies, medications, therapies respite care and dental benefits. 

HOPE AIR
PHONE: 1-877-346-4673
WEBSITE: www.hopeair.org
DETAILS: Low cost airfares nation-wide for children and adults in medical need.

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
PHONE: 1-250-561-5200
ADDRESS: 1363 4TH Avenue, Prince George, B.C. V2L 3J6
WEBSITE: www.hrsdc.gc.ca
COST: Families with children in medical need who are currently employed can apply for medical leave through their Employment Insurance office.  This is also available to relatives who need to care for siblings remaining at home while the family is seeking treatment.