| NORTHERN B.C. FRIENDS OF CHILDREN SOCIETY |
PHONE: 564-2217 Toll Free 1-866-564-2217
|
| CONTACT PERSON: Kelly Sharp |
| WEBSITE: www.friendsofchildren.ca |
| DETAILS: Offers assistance with travel, accommodations
and meals for medically related travel. Offering financial assistance
with special equipment and emergency prescriptions. Counseling,
advocacy and resource referral also available. |
| PG REGIONAL HOSPITAL -
SOCIAL WORKER, MATERNAL CHILD PROGRAM |
| PHONE: 565-2079 |
| CONTACT PERSON: Carolyn
Jacob, MSW |
| DETAILS: Carolyn
assists children and their families with counseling, hospital and
resource information during their stay at PGRH. |
| EASTER SEAL HOUSE - OVERNIGHT STAYS
CLOSE TO PGRH |
| PHONE: 564-7200 |
| ADDRESS: 1685 Carney Street Prince George, B.C.
V2M 2L6 |
| WEBSITE:
www.lionsbc.ca |
| |
COST: $20.00 per night for each adult
$7.00 per night for each sibling over 1 years of age
PATIENT STAY IS FREE |
| NORTHERN HEALTH CONNECTIONS |
| PHONE: 1-866-647-4997 |
| WEBSITE: www.northernhealth.ca/nhconnections |
| DETAILS: Provides
ground transportation program for northern patients needing to
travel out of town for medical appointments in the northern health
authority service delivery area. They also transport northern
residents to Kamloops and Vancouver for medical services. Fares
can be paid in advance with a Visa or Mastercard, or with cash
at the point of pick-up. Please see the route rates and schedules as displayed on the link above. |
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - NORTHERN REGION
PHONE: 250-564-0885 300 500 Victoria Street, Prince George, BC V2L2J9
Toll Free Phone 1-800-811-5666
email north@bc.cancer.ca
WEBSITE: www.bc.cancer.ca
DETAILS: A national community-based organization of volunteers. They provide leading financial support for cancer research and deliver community-based support programs and prevention information for all types of cancer. They offer support for people living with cancer and they have outreach services for caregivers, family and firends.
Available in Northern Region: Emergency financial aid, Volunteer drivers, CancerConnection, Prostate cancer support groups, Breast cancer support groups, Living with cancer support groups.