A new online directory launched across B.C. on Wednesday to help people connect with social services.
, an official partner of Black Press, is a one-stop shop for up-to-date information on finding a job, legal assistance, mental health services, housing options, seniors services, and children and youth programs.
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The site originally launched in Metro Vancouver with the help of United WayB次元官网网址檚 Lower Mainland chapter. Then, it expanded to Squamish-Lillooet, the Sunshine Coast and the Fraser Valley.
Now, it is provide-wide, thanks to funding from United Ways throughout B.C., with more than 12,000 agencies and programs, and an online chat available every day from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Nearly 300,000 people visited bc211.ca in its last fiscal year. Most of their queries focused on housing and homelessness, substance abuse and health. The organization also took more than 52,000 phone calls and made 70,000 referrals to community agencies. First responders can also use it to help people find the right resource.
Here are some examples of reasons to use the new service:
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B次元官网网址� A laid-off worker wanting to find out about employment insurance.
B次元官网网址� A family searching for childcare services in their community or close to work.
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B次元官网网址� A concerned neighbour trying to help a friend in an abusive relationship.
B次元官网网址� A family trying to find services for their son with a newly diagnosed illness.
