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*'''BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support''': BC CEAS provides ''confidential'' legal information and emotional support over the phone. BC CEAS can also provide legal <span class="noglossary">representation</span>. <span class="noglossary">Contact</span> details are in the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section. | *'''BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support''': BC CEAS provides ''confidential'' legal information and emotional support over the phone. BC CEAS can also provide legal <span class="noglossary">representation</span>. <span class="noglossary">Contact</span> details are in the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section. | ||
*'''BC Human Rights | *'''BC Human Rights Clinic''': Operated by the Community Legal Assistance Society, the BC Human Rights Clinic provides assistance and representation to those who need help dealing with a provincial human rights complaint. For more information phone 604-622-1100 or toll-free 1-855-685-6222. | ||
*'''VictimLINK''': VictimLINK can put you in touch with counselling and helping services, and people who may be able to help you find a safe place to stay. Call 1-800-563-0808. | *'''VictimLINK''': VictimLINK can put you in touch with counselling and helping services, and people who may be able to help you find a safe place to stay. Call 1-800-563-0808. | ||
*'''BC Association of Community Response Networks''': BCCRN can provide information and help to anyone who is being abused or neglected, or is supporting someone who is. To find your local Community Response Network, email [mailto:info@bccrns.ca info@bccrns.ca] or go to [http://www.bccrns.ca www.bccrns.ca]. | *'''BC Association of Community Response Networks''': BCCRN can provide information and help to anyone who is being abused or neglected, or is supporting someone who is. To find your local Community Response Network, email [mailto:info@bccrns.ca info@bccrns.ca] or go to [http://www.bccrns.ca www.bccrns.ca]. | ||