Britannia would like to assist those who are not able to afford the advertised cost of certain recreation programs; at the same time, our operation needs to be financially viable. Click here for our Subsidy Policy.

Addressing Racism: An independent investigation into Indigenous-specific discrimination in B.C. health care

On June 19, 2020, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix appointed Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to lead an independent investigation into allegations of racism in the province’s health care system.

Turpel-Lafond and her team are currently working on that investigation. For more information, click here.

If you are Indigenous and want to share your specific story of experiencing or witnessing racism in the BC health care system, there are 3 ways you can take part:

Complete the online survey (open until 4:00pm on August 6, 2020)
Call 1.888.600.3078.
Email .

Our Britannia 55+ team (Daniel Cook, Kya Prince and Anne Cowan) are here to support you if you have questions or need assistance to participate in the survey. If you need help you can reach us by calling 604-718-5800 (1) or emailing us at .

Support

Hope for Wellness Helpline Online Chat Counseling Service

www.hopeforwellness.ca

Indian Residential School Survivors Society

604-985-4465 or toll free 1-800-721-0066

Tsow-Tun-Le-Lum

1-888-590-3123

KUU-US Crisis Line

1-800-588-8717

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Line

1-800-784-2433
Cantonese: 604-270-8233
Mandarin: 604-270-8222

BC211

Dial 2-1-1 for the SAFE Senior’s Strong Communities Program or visit bc211.ca.

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