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CCEL is a national non-profit organization that conducts legal research, law reform, outreach and public education on the law as it relates to older adults. The CCEL has produced a number of practical tools and guidance for legal professionals, financial service providers, social workers, health care workers, caregivers, advocates, volunteers, and the public. | CCEL is a national non-profit organization that conducts legal research, law reform, outreach and public education on the law as it relates to older adults. The CCEL has produced a number of practical tools and guidance for legal professionals, financial service providers, social workers, health care workers, caregivers, advocates, volunteers, and the public. | ||
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Vancouver Coastal Health is a Designated Agency under the ''AGA''. VCH React provides educational materials to help health care providers recognize and respond to abuse, neglect and self-neglect of vulnerable adults. Each health authority has a similar program. The following contact and phone numbers are provided by the Public Guardian and Trustee website Assessment and Investigations page http://www.trustee.bc.ca/services/services-to-adults/Pages/assessment-and-investigation-services.aspx | Vancouver Coastal Health is a Designated Agency under the ''AGA''. VCH React provides educational materials to help health care providers recognize and respond to abuse, neglect and self-neglect of vulnerable adults. Each health authority has a similar program. The following contact and phone numbers are provided by the Public Guardian and Trustee website Assessment and Investigations page http://www.trustee.bc.ca/services/services-to-adults/Pages/assessment-and-investigation-services.aspx | ||
* '''Fraser Health''': 1-877-REACT-08 (1-877-732-2808); react@fraserhealth.ca | |||
* https://www.fraserhealth.ca/health-topics-a-to-z/adult-abuse-and-neglect/getting-help-for-adult-abuse-and-neglect#.W9vJ-GhKiUk | |||
* '''Interior Health''': For direct community numbers visit https://www.interiorhealth.ca/FindUs/Pages/default.aspx | |||
* '''Northern Health''': Prince George Adult Protection Line 250-565-7414 | |||
* '''Vancouver Island Health Authority''': | |||
:* South Island: 1-888-533-2273 | |||
:* Central Island: 1-877-734-4101 | |||
:* North Island: 1-866-928-4988 | |||
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The Public Guardian and Trustee produces publications on various aspects of adult guardianship as noted above. The PGT can conduct investigations where there are concerns of financial abuse, neglect or self-neglect. The PGT acts as a committee, when required, and may agree to act as an attorney. The PGT may also make health care decisions as a Temporary Substitute Decision Maker. The PGT remains bound by statutory law and is established under the ''Public Guardian and Trustee Act'', RSBC 1996, c 383 [''PGTA'']. | The Public Guardian and Trustee produces publications on various aspects of adult guardianship as noted above. The PGT can conduct investigations where there are concerns of financial abuse, neglect or self-neglect. The PGT acts as a committee, when required, and may agree to act as an attorney. The PGT may also make health care decisions as a Temporary Substitute Decision Maker. The PGT remains bound by statutory law and is established under the ''Public Guardian and Trustee Act'', RSBC 1996, c 383 [''PGTA'']. | ||
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Website: http://www.fraserhealth. ca | Website: http://www.fraserhealth. ca | ||