Provincial Programs
Guide Animal Supplement
If you use the services of a registered guide
animal, you may be eligible for a monthly
benefit to help you maintain the animal.
Christmas Supplement
Available as part of the December cheque,
this money helps with extra expenses at
Christmas.
Crisis Assistance
If you face an unexpected emergency that
could affect your health or the health of your
family, you may be eligible for this one time
grant to cover the cost.
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Medical Transportation
If you have frequent local medical appointments or the medical treatment
you need is not available in your community, you may receive money for
transportation to your medical appointments. Refer to page 32 for local
volunteer medical transportation.
Court Attendance
You may receive money for your transportation and living expenses if you
are required to attend court outside your community for:
A court action through family maintenance services.
A child protection action under the Child, Family and Community
Service Act.
For more information on these benefits contact he Ministry of Social
Development and Social Innovation at: 1-866-866-0800, or go to the
following link: http://www.sdsi.gov.bc.ca/programs/index.htm
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