The Telephone Support category of the Arthritis Resource Guide for BC consists of contact information for support lines that may be of use to people living with arthritis. Telephone support lines provide information, support and assistance for those who call.

The Arthritis Society Answers Line

The Arthritis Answers Line is a toll-free telephone information service staffed by highly trained volunteers who provide information, support, and assistance to those who call.
In Vancouver, call 604-875-5051
Toll free line: 1-800-321-1433
www.arthritis.ca/bc [1] info@arthritis.bc.ca [2]

Dial-A-Dietitian

Provides information and answers to nutritional questions
1-800-667-3438
http://www.dialadietitian.org [3]

BC NurseLine

Provides answers to any health related questions
1-866-215-4700 or 604-215-4700
Deaf or hearing impaired: 1-866-889-4700
http://bchealthguide.org/nurseline.stm [4]

QuitNow by Phone

Provides information on quitting smoking
1-877-455-2233
http://www.bc.lung.ca/smoking_and_tobacco/quit_now.html [5]

Health and Seniors Information Line

Provides health information for seniors in BC
1-800-465-4911

BC Seniors' Line

Provides information on government services for seniors
1 800 465-4911 or 250 952-1742 in Victoria
BC Senior's Line [6]

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