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The following resources can provide support to you or someone you know. See the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section for additional <span class="noglossary">contact</span> information. | The following resources can provide support to you or someone you know. See the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section for additional <span class="noglossary">contact</span> information. | ||
* If someone is in immediate danger, '''call 911'''. | * If someone is in immediate danger, '''call 911'''. | ||
* [https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Seniors First BC] operates the Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL). It provides confidential legal information and emotional support over the phone. They can also provide legal representation in certain areas of law. | * [https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Seniors First BC] operates the Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL). It provides confidential legal information and emotional support over the phone. They can also provide legal <span class="noglossary">representation</span> in certain areas of law. | ||
* [https://bccrns.ca/search BC Association of Community Response Networks] can put you in touch with agencies in your community that help older people who are being abused or neglected. As well as by community, you can search the network by type of support, such as for Indigenous People. | * [https://bccrns.ca/search BC Association of Community Response Networks] can put you in touch with agencies in your community that help older people who are being abused or neglected. As well as by community, you can search the network by type of support, such as for Indigenous People. | ||
* [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc VictimLinkBC] is a toll-free, confidential phone service that can put victims of abuse in touch with counselling and other supports. Call 1-800-563-0808 anytime, 24x7. | * [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/victimlinkbc VictimLinkBC] is a toll-free, confidential phone service that can put victims of abuse in touch with counselling and other supports. Call 1-800-563-0808 anytime, 24x7. | ||
