Northern BC Friends of Children SocietyHelping our Kids Shine - Serving North Central BC Region
How we help families

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.

Vancouver Resource Agency Links


BC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
PHONE: 1-604-875-2345
WEBSITE: www.bcchildrens.ca
DETAILS: 4500 Oak Street Vancouver, British Columbia v6H 3V4


BC CHILDREN'S ACCOMODATIONS - HEATHER HOUSE
PHONE: 1-604-875-2298
DETAILS: Located in BC children’s hospital Heather House offers rooms for families with
Attending the hospital on an in or out patient basis. Shared kitchen/washrooms.
COST: $45.00 per night per family, additional cots-$5.00 extra, there is a $10.00 refundable deposit for the room key.

EASTER SEAL HOUSE - OVERNIGHT STAY CLOSE TO BC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
PHONE: 1-800-818-3666
ADDRESS: 3981 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6N 4H5

Website: www.lionsbc.ca

 Link to  Easter Seals House Page   http://www.lionsbc.ca/default.aspx?PageID=1020

Details:

Provides a comfortable place for families and children being treated at any of the local hospitals for any illness, trauma or surgery. 

Rooms include a private bathroom, and kitchenette along with other amenities in the House

 

COST:

$20.00 per night for each adult
$7.00 per night for each sibling over 1 years of age

    PATIENT’S STAY IS FREE

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE - VANCOUVER
PHONE: 1-604-736-2957

DETAILS: A home away from home for children being treated for life threatening illnesses. Priority is given to cancer patients however; they do consider all medical requests.

WEBSITE:www.rmhbc.ca

COST: $12.00 per night per family

SHAUGHNESSY VILLAGE
PHONE: 1-604-736-5511
ADDRESS: 1125 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3Z3
WEBSITE: www.shaughnessyvillage.com/welcome.html
DETAILS: Provides low cost accommodations on a daily, weekly on a monthly basis close to BC Children’s Hospital.  Please see website for fee schedule.