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The following list represents some non-legal solutions that may assist the abused person.  
The following list represents some non-legal solutions that may assist the abused person.  


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=== 1. General Support and Intervention Strategies ===
 
The client’s nearest health unit (see the telephone book’s blue pages for contact information) is probably the best place to start. A trained nurse or social worker will investigate the situation, present options to the client, and place them in contact with necessary assistance. Other resources could include:
 
'''BC Association of Community Response Networks'''
{{ResourcesLSLAP_addressphone
| address = Sherry Baker, Executive Director
| phone = (604) 513-9758
}}
 
'''B.C. Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support (BCCEAS)'''
{{ResourcesLSLAP_nodescription
| address = Martha Jane Lewis, Executive Director
| phone = (604) 688-1927
| online = [http://www.bcceas.ca Website]
}}
 
'''B.C. Coalition of People with Disabilities'''
{{ResourcesLSLAP_nodescription
| address = Mailing address: #204-456 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1R3
| phone = (604) 872-1278 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-800-663-1278 <br /> TTY Line (hearing impaired only): (604) 875-8835
| online = [www.bccpd.bc.ca/contacts.htm Website] (for more contact information) <br /> Email: feedback@bccpd.bc.ca
}}
 
=== 2. Shelter ===
 
If the abuser cannot be removed from the home, the client may need temporary shelter. Older and senior women at risk of violence may be admitted to women’s transition houses if space is available. Ama House in South Surrey/White Rock is a specialized transition house for older and senior women at risk of violence. See Chapter 22: Referrals for transition house phone numbers. Try to refer to those houses that do not have a one-week maximum stay, although be aware that all stays at transition houses are typically no longer than 30 days. If all of the local transition houses are full, Battered Women’s Support Services (telephone: (604) 687-1867) can sometimes locate alternative shelter. After Hours Services (see Chapter 22: Referrals) can also provide assistance and can refer elderly men to temporary shelter or housing.
 
=== 3. Home Support ===
 
The client may depend on the abuser for help in the home and may be reluctant to act because he or she fears being placed in a nursing home. In fact, the client may only need a little extra help to live alone. Phone the B.C. Ministry of Health Services Long-Term Care Program to determine whether the client is eligible to receive home support services (cleaning, handyman services, etc.). Moreover, home support services may also have the benefit of relieving  the stress a caregiver/abuser may experience, stress that sometimes causes the abuse.
 
Also phone Meals-On-Wheels, if necessary:
 
 


=== 4. Seniors’ Benefits ===
=== 4. Seniors’ Benefits ===
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