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Aids Testing New Westminster Health Department 537 Carnarvon Street New Westminster, B.C. V3L 1C2 |
525-3661 | Provides testing for the AIDS virus. Service is free and confidential. Appointment is necessary. |
| Alzheimer Wandering Registry | 1-800-616-8816 | This registry was developed by Alzheimer Canada and the R.C.M.P., and is designed to return an Alzheimer's patient safely to his / her home following an episode of wandering. A registered individual has confidential and vital information stored on a police database. Anyone found wandering and / or reported missing can be accessed by the police anywhere in Canada. Registration is voluntary and a one-time, $25.00 fee provides an identification bracelet, a Caregiver Handbook and ID cards. For more information, call. |
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Canadian Cancer Society PoCoMo Unit Box 31078 8-2929 St. John's Street Port Moody, B.C. V3H 2C0 |
939-3880 | Offers help, hope and quality of life to cancer patients, encourages people to take personal responsibility, raises funds for cancer research and support programs. |
| Canadian Home Delivery Service | 469-5566 | We do your grocery shopping for you. We carry 2000 everyday grocery items and will deliver them right to your door 7 Days A Week with No Delivery Charge; No Sign-up Fees; No Monthly Fees. For more information or to receive free monthly catalogue call: |
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Canadian P.I.D. Society Box 33804 Station D Vancouver, B.C. V6J 4L6 |
684-5704 | Information on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (P.I.D.) Distributes public education material, booklets and information packages. Offers support, counseling and telephone support network for women with P.I.D. and their families. Maintains resource library with medical research articles and videos. |
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CCB Dogwood Club Canadian Council of the Blind 3527 Coast Meridian Road Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 3M7 |
942-4680 | Self-help group provides recreational activities, outings, social events, and information to assist the visually impaired and the blind and their families. Open to all ages. Contact: Elaine Harris |
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Continuing Care Program Simon Fraser Health Unit 644 Poirier Street Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6B1 |
937-4000 | Services include Long Term Care case management for adults with chronic disabilities, aimed at maximizing independence at home as long as possible; Home Care nursing assessment for people of all ages, including the terminally ill; and rehabilitation consultation for occupational therapy and physiotherapy treatment. |
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Dental Auxiliary Program Douglas College 700 Royal Avenue New Westminster, B.C. V3L 5B2 |
527-5462 | Provides limited dental services including: dental examinations, x-rays, and preventive care such as instruction in brushing, cleaning and fluoride treatments. Services are provided by dental auxiliary students under supervision. Fluctuating fee. |
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Dial-A-Dietitian Vancouver Health Department 1060 West 8th Avenue, 2nd Floor Vancouver,B.C. V6H 1C4 |
732-9191 | Registered dietitian / nutritionist provides information on nutrition questions, including therapeutic diets, normal nutrition and special needs, food safety and health products. |
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Grocery Shopping Groceries to Go |
942-8161 | Fifteen percent off for seniors. |
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Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon TriCity and
Area Branch 831 Norfolk Street Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 4T5 |
939-4039 | A community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the prevention and relief of heart disease and stroke. Contact: Sandy Palmer |
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Helping Hands Agency 2206 Haversley Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 4T5 |
931-9161 |
Provides health aides, childcare, general homemakers at hourly
/ daily rates. Certified homemakers. Contact: Nettie Helgason |
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Planned Parenthood (for appointments) 537 Carnarvon Street New Westminster, B.C. V3L 1C2 |
731-4252 | Offers family planning services through information and counseling clinics in Port Coquitlam and New Westminster. Education programs available for students, parents and professionals. |
| PoCoMo Meals on Wheels | 942-7506 |
Provides hot meals 5 days / week for seniors 65+ or handicapped
persons. Specialized diets can be accommodated. Contact: Lorraine McMahon |
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Pregnancy Concerns 5 - 1064C Austin Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 3P3 |
939-2633 | Offers free pregnancy tests and information on possible options if pregnancy is a problem. Provides support and practical assistance throughout a problem pregnancy and for some time after delivery, if needed. Services are confidential. |
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Red Cross Sick Room Equipment Loan Service 1015 Austin Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 3P5 |
931-6911 |
Free Loan of sickroom equipment including wheel-chairs, walkers,
commodes, raised toilet seats, canes, crutches and bath equipment. Contact: Frances Maplethorp |
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Royal Columbian Hospital 330 East Columbia Street New Westminster, B.C. V3L 3W7 |
520-4253 | |
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Sickroom Equipment Loan Service Eagle Ridge Hospital 475 Guildford Way Port Moody, B.C. V3H 3W9 |
469-2141 |
Monday - Wednesday 12:30 - 3:00 Tuesday - Friday 9:30 - 12:30 Thursday evenings 7:00 - 8:30 Saturday 9:30 - 12:00 |
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Simon Fraser Health Unit 390 - 221 Ioco Road Port Moody, B.C. V3H 4H2 |
461-2705 | |
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Simon Fraser Health Unit 2266 Wilson Avenue Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 1Z5 |
941-3451 | |
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Simon Fraser Health Unit 644 Poirier Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6B1 |
937-4000 | |
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Simon Fraser Home Support Association 1041 D Ridgeway Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 1S6 |
931-3555 | Support for independent living; homecare. |
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Vancouver Women's Health Collective 219 - 1675 W. 8th Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1V2 |
736-5262 | Assists women to make informed decisions about their health. Resource centre library provides information on a wide range of women's health and health-related topics. Information about a variety of health practitioners and therapists is available. |
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Woomb B.C. 1506 Dansey Avenue Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 3J1 |
936-4472 | Teaches Billing's ovulation method of natural family planning, which can be used to prevent or achieve pregnancy. Presentations available in five locations each month. No set fee, donations welcome. |
| AIDS Information Line | 872-6652 | |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of B.C. (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) | 685-0737 | |
| Arthritis Society | 879-7511 | |
| Canadian Hemophilia Society | 688-8186 | |
| Canadian Paraplegic Association | 324-3611 | |
| Interstitial Cystitis Association | 465-0932 | |
| Kidney Foundation of B.C. | 736-9775 | |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | 689-3144 | |
| OSTOP Osteoporosis Society of B.C. | 731-4997 | |
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Friends of Schizophrenics Coquitlam Branch |
525-1849 | Serves the Tri-City area. Monthly meetings with expert speakers invited. |
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HEMM Industries 224 Cayer Street Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 5B1 |
526-6116 | Pre-vocational work centre for adults with mental illness. Focus is on development of good work habits and social skills in a realistic work environment. |
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New View Clubhouse 2050 Mary Hill Road Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 2Z8 |
941-3222 | Provides service for emotionally handicapped people. Operates several pre-employment and vocational training programs; a drop-in activity centre and a long-term residence for people in transition from mental health boarding homes who are not yet ready to live on their own. |
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New View Society 2050 Mary Hill Road Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 2Z8 |
941-3222 | Daily group therapy; vocational training; socialization and recreation for psychotic clients aged 19 - 35 years |
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Port Coquitlam Mental Health Centre 1 - 2232 Elgin Avenue Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 2B1 |
941-3471 | Assessment and treatment service for adults and children with emotional / psychiatric disorders. Also offers consultation services. |
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Riverview Hospital 500 Lougheed Highway Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 4J2 |
524-7000 |
Provincial psychiatric hospital for adults and the elderly
who require specialized assessment, treatment, rehabilitation
and support. Contact: Allen Baxter |
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Volunteer Services Riverview Hospital 500 Lougheed Highway Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 4J2 |
524-7603 |
Aims to promote the well-being of Riverview patients, both
in hospital and in the community. Contact: Val Adolph |
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