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COVID-19 INFORMATION, PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES

For the latest information from the BC government on COVID-19 please follow the link below:

 

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-topics/covid-19-novel-coronavirus

B.C. Outline to Restart Safely

See the link below for information on B.C.'s restart plan.

http://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0026-000826

B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers

Apply now for the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers, a tax-free, one time $1,000 payment for B.C. residents whose ability to work has been affected due to COVID-19.

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/covid-19-financial-supports/emergency-benefit-workers

 

Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:

 

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020HLTH0020-000728

 

Find information about COVID-19, how to protect yourself, your family and your community and what to do if you suspect you have the virus.
HealthLink BC - 811 (Deaf or Hard of Hearing 711)

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/

 

Northern Health 1-844-645-7811

https://www.northernhealth.ca/


Non-medical information about COVID-19 is available 7:30am-8pm, 7 days a week at       

1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319)

 

For Emotional & Mental Health

310-6789

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/virtual-supports-covid-19

 

If Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts

1-800-784-2433

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/virtual-supports-covid-19

 

For Seniors in Need of Assistance

Call 211

http://www.bc211.ca/

 

BC Business COVID-19 Support Service

1-833-254-4357

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/small-business/resources/covid-19-supports

 

BC Housing Rental Supplement

1-877-757-2577

https://www.bchousing.org/BCTRS

 

BC Hydro

1-800-254-4357

https://app.bchydro.com/accounts-billing/bill-payment/ways-to-pay/covid-19-relief-fund.html

 

WorkSafe BC for Workers with Concerns on Exposure

1-888-621-4233 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates

 

 

 

See the link below to find information on services supporting British Columbians during COVID-19 including resources for the following:

 

Essential Information – Essential Services, Provincial Health Officer Orders

Check Symptoms Online

Child Care & Youth – Emergency Relief Funding

Education – Classroom Suspensions, Student Loans

Employment & Finances – BC Emergency Benefit for Workers, WorkSafe BC

Businesses – Supports and Resources for Businesses

Housing & Monthly Bills - Rental Supplements, Evictions, BC Hydro and more

Transportation – ICBC Insurance Monthly Payment Deferrals, Road Tests and more

Travel & Tourism - Travel Restrictions, Non-Essential Travel, Self Isolation Plans

Reduced Services – Service BC

Being Prepared – Prepare to Stay Home, Volunteering

Health Care & Mental Health – Free Mental Health Counselling 24 Hours 7 Days for Post-Secondary Students, Managing Stress Anxiety and Depression,

 

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support

 

 

For First Nations Health Authority Mental Health and Cultural Supports please see the link below

 

https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/communicable-disease-control/coronavirus