Bear Essentials

Bear Essentials

Provides funding to help cover expenses for Vancouver Island children and youth who have medical conditions, health challenges or disabilities and where the family need financial support to cover the cost.

Types of requests include support toward health-related travel and equipment.
Agency
Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island

345 Wale Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6X2

Bear Essentials at 345 Wale Road, Victoria
Phone Numbers
Toll Free Line: 1-833-751-0874
Business Line: 250-940-4948
Eligibility
Age Restricted
Geographically Restricted

Children aged 19 and under with disabilities or complex health challenges, and who are residents of Vancouver Island or surrounding islands.
Application Process
Health care professional referral required. Call or see website for more information and application form.
Main Website: https://islandkidsfirst.com/bear-essentials/
Languages
English
Service delivery
In Person
Coverage Area
Campbell River and District
Nanaimo
Cowichan
Comox Valley
Victoria
Saanich Peninsula
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible

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