AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL HELPLINE
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Toll Free: 1-866-866-0800
Fax 1-855-771-8778
Website: www.gov.bc.ca/sdpr
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am 4:00pm Closed between 12 – 1, except for cheque issue days
Programs & Services
- Income Assistance (welfare) and Disability Assistance
- Employment Programs, referral to job placement programs, job training and specialized programs which support persons with disabilities and with persistent multiple
- Supplementary Assistance provides health and other supports such as health services for people with disabilities, bus passes and fees for continuing care and alcohol and drug facilities
Emergency Social Services After-Hours:
4:30pm— 12:30am: 1-866-660-3194
12:30am- 8am: 1-800-663-9122
Programs & Services:
Crisis Supplement: If you receive income assistance, you may be able to get a crisis supplement from MSDPR in exceptional circumstances.
This benefit is available if:
- An unexpected purchase is needed (example – furnace that requires replacement)
- Failure to obtain an item that will cause imminent danger to physical health
- Items needed that are not a health-care good or service
- There is no other way (cash on hand or funds in bank) to get the item
AFTER HOURS CHILD PROTECTION CONCERNS
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Child protection concerns contact Toll Free: 1-800-663-9122 (24 hours)