Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

A provincial ministry of the BC Public Service that provides a system of supports to help British Columbians reduce poverty, create opportunities, and reach their social and economic potential.

Programs offered

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Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Provides low-income seniors and persons with disabilities access to a bus pass as part of their disability assistance or at a reduced cost, for transit systems throughout the provi...
Telephone
Website
Provincewide
28702
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Helps low-income families with the costs of basic dental care, prescription eyewear and hearing assistance for their children. Contact your dentist, optician, audiologist, or heari...
Website
Provincewide
28702
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Provides information about disability resources and services from across government to help individuals with disabilities and their families better understand the programs, service...
Website
Provincewide
28702
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Provides assistance with the cost associated with an unusually expensive therapeutic diet that is required as a result of a specific medical condition or special dietary need. P...

Telephone
Provincewide
28702
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Provides after-hour emergency service to recipients of income assistance when local ministry offices are closed. Services provided include meeting an emergency need for lodging...

Telephone
Provincewide
28702
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Provides optical coverage to adults receiving income or disability assistance. Coverage includes routine eye exams every two years, new eyeglasses, and repairs to lenses or frames....
Website
Provincewide
28702
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Provides support services to youth with developmental disabilities and their families as they transition to adulthood. Navigators act as a single point of contact and help to coord...
In Person
Multiple locations
23519
23518
23300
23301