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Program: Ministry After-Hours Services

Agency: Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction


Resource Number: 17681898
Description
Provides after-hour emergency service to recipients of income assistance when local ministry offices are closed. Services provided include meeting an emergency need for food, lodging and transportation to people who qualify for income assistance based on financial eligibility. Assistance provided is short term and only intended to meet the immediate emergency need until the recipient or applicant can contact the local ministry office either the next morning or following the weekend.

Requests for transportation to or from a medical facility may also be given provided there is a valid reason given for travel after hours and or there is an endorsement/confirmation for the request from a medical or health professional.


Program Phones:
4:00 PM to 12:30 AM1-866-660-3194 Toll Free
Or 604-660-3194
12:30 AM to 8:30 AM1-800-663-9122 Toll Free
Or 604-660-4927


Program Information
 

Hours of operation 		Program Hours:
24 hours per day on Sat, Sun and statutory holidays
Program Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
16:00
08:30		Tue
16:00
08:30		Wed
16:00
08:30		Thu
16:00
08:30		Fri
16:00
08:30


Mailing Address: 910-360 W Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B2
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
BC -Provincewide

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Available for clients already receiving income assistance. Individuals not receiving income assistance can call for an evaluation of the emergency need. For inquiries on how to receive income assistance, please contact the local ministry offices during regular hours.
Languages: English
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
BC -Provincewide


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