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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.

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/programs/eshouse_vancouver.shtml
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: 1-603-736-2957
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.
COST: $12.00 per night per adult/sibling, no charge for the child being treated.

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.