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== C. Resource Organizations ==
== C. Resource Organizations ==
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== D. Designated Agencies ==
In BC, anyone can make a report to a Designated Agency when there are concerns that an adult is experiencing abuse, neglect or self-neglect, and needs support or assistance to protect themselves. For more information about the statutory role of Designated Agencies and the Public Guardian  and Trustee, refer to [[Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VIII) | section VIII: Adult Abuse and Neglect]].
The Designated Agencies for BC are: (see s 61 of the ''Adult Guardianship Act'', RSBC 1996, c 6 [RAA],and the ''Designated Agencies Regulation'', BC Reg 38/2007 [DAR])
'''Community Living BC'''
Phone: (604) 664-0101
Toll Free: 1-877-660-2522
Website: http://www.communitylivingbc.ca/
'''Vancouver Coastal Health Authority'''
Phone: (604) 736-2033
Toll Free: 1-866-884-0888
Website: http://vchreact.ca/report.htm
'''Fraser Health Authority'''
Phone: (604) 587-4600
Toll Free: 1-877-935-5669
Website: http://www.fraserhealth.ca
'''Island Health Authority'''
Phone: (250) 370-8699
Toll Free: 1-877-370-8699
Website: http://www.viha.ca/
'''Interior Health Authority'''
Phone: (250) 862-4200
Website: http://www.interiorhealth.ca/
'''Northern Health Authority'''
Phone: (250) 565-2649
Website: http://www.northernhealth.ca/
'''Providence Health Care Society'''
St. Paul’s Hospital—Phone: (604) 806-8739
Mount St. Joseph’s Hospital—Phone: (604) 877-8377
Holy Family Hospital—Phone: (604) 322-2311
Website: http://www.providencehealthcare.org