Bear Essentials

Supporting Vancouver Island kids who have medical conditions, health challenges or disabilities.

Bear Essentials support is available to help cover:

• Travel costs associated with receiving health care that is unavailable in a child/youth’s home community e.g.  transportation, parking, food, accommodation
• Medical or therapeutic equipment to address special needs e.g. Orthotics, insulin pump, specialized seating
• Therapeutic resources to support a child/youth e.g. Specialized formula, non-insured medications, therapies not publicly offered

Referrals to the Bear Essentials program are accepted from health care professionals.

For more information about making a Bear Essentials application please refer to the Bear Essentials Program Guidelines.

For more information about the Bear Essentials Program please contact a program manager at:

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 250-382-3135
Toll free: 1-866-382-2711
Fax: 250-382-2711