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Their stories are typical of many in British Columbia. Providing help for people like this is the impetus for the vital province-wide information service, .
5 top-searched issues
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- Housing and homelessness
- Substance abuse
- Violence and domestic abuse
- Mental Illness
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One-stop link to the information you need
Created in partnership with 10 United Ways throughout the province, the 24/7, one-stop service connects individuals with up-to-date, reliable information about community resources close to home. Find more than 10,000 current entries describing the services and organizations available to help the people of B.C.
Optimized for mobile devices, you can access information at home or on the go. Or you can chat online at daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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