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Sexual Assault Support Services [Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services] (Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows)
Rent Bank - Emergency Financial Housing Support [BC Rent Bank] (Province-wide)
Free and Low Cost Counselling [Hundal Counselling Centre] (Abbotsford, Surrey)
Community Services News & Events
February is Heart Health Month: Prioritize Your Cardiovascular Well-being
February is here, and with it comes a special focus on matters of the heart. Heart Month is a dedicated time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health, highlight the importance of prevention, and encourage lifestyle choices that promote a strong and healthy heart.
Understanding your cardiovascular health numbers is crucial for early detection and management of heart disease risk factors. Regular check-ups with healthcare providers to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and other vital signs are essential for maintaining heart health. If you are looking for programs or resources for managing cardiovascular conditions.
Click here to find options for connecting to care.
Click here to find options for connecting to care.
Fraser Health Cold and Wet Weather Health Resources
The Fraser Health Healthy Environments Team has curated a collection of resources to help communities address cold and wet weather challenges. These resources focus on extreme weather preparedness, supporting vulnerable populations, and building resilience. Key offerings include:
- Winter Preparedness Tools: Comprehensive guides, checklists, and factsheets on staying warm, preventing injuries, and emergency readiness.
- Support for the Unhoused: Practical recommendations to reduce exposure risks, access shelter information, and connect with mental health resources.
- Indigenous-Specific Support: Resources for culturally appropriate care, mental health support, and Métis-specific assistance, including a 24/7 crisis line.
- Emergency Alerts: Tools for staying informed about weather conditions, shelter activation updates, and preparedness planning.
Click here to access the document with links to Winter Resources for Communities, prepared by the Fraser Health Healthy Environments and Climate Change Team.
For additional details, visit the Fraser Health winter-readiness webpage or contact healthybuiltenvironment@fraserhealth.ca.
Update your Information on the Health Connect Registry
The Health Connect Registry is part of B.C.’s Primary Care Strategy to ensure all people living in BC can access the health services they need.
Keeping your registration information up to date will help HCR make the best match. Please provide them with updated information about your health and contact information by visiting the link below.
If you have moved outside of the Fraser Northwest Region or recently found a family doctor or nurse practitioner through your community, please update your registration.
To add family members to your registration or to update your registration by phone, contact HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Translators are available in over 130 languages. For the deaf and hard of hearing (TTY), call 7-1-1. For Video Relay Services, have them call HealthLink BC at 604-215-5101.
CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
Virtual Maternity Hub website
Your local resource for pregnancy and newborn care
This website was created by Fraser Northwest Division maternity care providers (in New Westminster and Tri-Cities BC).The aim is to provide resources to pregnant women in Tri-Cities and New Westminster on delivery at RCH, maternity care providers, prenatal and postnatal classes (currently being held virtually), frequently asked questions answered by maternity physicians, and more.
Go to maternityhub.ca to check it out!
You can share this poster if you know anyone who might be interested in the new website.
Find a Family Doctor
If you live in New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, or Belcarra you can register for a family doctor by joining the waitlist.
Subscribe to the Fraser Northwest Division newsletter
Subscribe to our mailing list to receive the latest health and community updates for New Westminster and Tri-Cities. Click here to view our latest newsletter. (Note: we do not send lots of emails. We want to send valuable resources, which means we send approximately 5 emails per year).
How to use the Pathways website
What can you use the Pathways search directory for?
How to use the search directory:
Are you looking for community services and programs on our website? We have created a short informational video to help you find resources quickly.
Disability Tax Credit Qualification Guidelines
The Government of Canada outlines specific guidelines which describe whether a person qualifies for a disability tax credit which reduces the amount of income tax they pay.
- For more information about the tax credit, click here.
Note: If you do qualify, you will be required to bring the disability tax credit form to your doctor and pay a fee to fill out and sign the form.
Advanced Care Planning - How well do you know me?
When it comes to planning for your future health care, you need to check in and find out from your family and friends: How well do you know me? These people may need to make health care decisions for you if you cannot. You may be surprised at what they don’t know about you! Use the How Well Do You Know Me questions to get started.
For more resources visit the BC Centre for Palliative Care Website
