My Opportunity and Help Book BC - Vancouver Edition 2017 is now available. Discover life-changing community resources, new opportunities... or help with life's challenges. Organized by topic, the 1000+ listings cover every aspect of important community and government resources on a national, provincial and local level. Also included are bonus sections: a lost your ID checklist, moving checklist, fraud prevention tips, self-advocacy tips, information for visitors and more. Check here for locations where it is available.
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The Vancouver Edition of My Help Book BC (My Opportunity & Help Book) will be published in December 2016 and available in January 2017. In it you will discover key community resources in 1000+ listings (organized by topic) that cover every aspect of important community and government resources at the national, provincial and local level. Extra articles and checklists include: What to do if you’ve lost your ID, a moving checklist, fraud prevention tips, self-advocacy tips & more. Customize your copy: add emergency numbers page 5, important dates page 75, and use the blank lined end pages for additional personal entries.
Check back in January 2017 to find where to get a free copy or purchase a copy. Online or app version coming soon. Here is the Table of Contents (much information from My Help Book is also posted in the blog section of this website): EMERGENCIES 6 CRISIS LINES 7 ANTI-BULLYING 7 NON-EMERGENCY POLICE 7 VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE 8 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 9 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT 10 HEALTH 11 Info Lines & Support Groups 12 Health Rights 15 Mental Health 16 Addictions & Harm Reduction 18 Dental Health 19 Sexual & Reproductive Health 20 End of Life and Bereavement 21 HOUSING 22 LEGAL 23 Power of Attorney & Trustee 24 Legal Information 25 Community Advocates 26 Human Rights 27 Civil Liberties 28 Corrections & Prisons 29 CONSUMER INFO & RIGHTS 30 DEBT & BANKRUPTCY & Insolvency 31 SMALL BUSINESS 32 EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING 33 Employment Rights & Unions 34 Restaurant Workers’ Health & Safety 35 UNEMPLOYMENT & WELFARE 36 VOLUNTEERING 37 EDUCATION 38 MUNICIPAL & COMMUNITY 40 ABORIGINAL / FIRST NATIONS / MÉTIS 41 DISABILITY 44 Disability Rights 46 FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN 47 CAREGIVERS 48 NEWCOMERS / MULTICULTURAL 49 SENIORS / ELDERS 50 WOMEN / MEN / LGBTQ 52 YOUTH 53 FOOD & FARMING 55 UTILITIES 57 RECYCLING & COMPOST 58 SAFETY INFO & TRAINING 59 Natural Gas Safety 59 Carbon Monoxide Safety 60 TRANSPORTATION 61 Collision Checklist 63 TOURISTS & TRAVEL 64 SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES 65 ANIMALS 66 FRAUD PREVENTION TIPS 67 LOST OR STOLEN ID CHECKLIST 69 MOVING CHECKLIST 70 SELF-ADVOCACY TIPS 72 SELF-ADVOCACY LETTERS 73 OTHER RESOURCE GUIDES 74 UPSTREAM RESOURCES 74 BC STATUTORY HOLIDAYS 75 It is not uncommon to hear stories of people who have had their lives turned upside down because they unknowingly hired an unscrupulous mover. If you are planning to move and want to find a reliable mover with a great reputation and one that fits your budget, The Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) can help. They recommend that you do your research, learn about your rights and responsibilities, get in-home estimates and book your move early. The best movers get contracted quickly so do your homework and avoid scams by following these tips to help protect your family and possessions:
Other resources to find a good moving company:
Government of Canada Consumer Checklist for Choosing a Moving Company Consumer Protection BC - Choosing a Moving Company Consumer Protection BC - Things to Know about Moving Insurance Thank you to the Canadian Association of Movers for providing information for this post. |
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