Canadian Red Cross

🏫Program Provider: Canadian Red Cross

Program name: Disaster Relief & Community Health Services

📍Locations where program is offered: Active across Canada; local offices in most regions

📅Program length: N/A — emergency services available 24/7; training/loan programs vary

💵Cost:

  • Disaster relief is free
  • First Aid/CPR courses have fees (vary by region)
  • Health equipment loan programs may have minimal or refundable costs/deposits

📜Credential: Completion certificates for First Aid/CPR courses, if taken

Program description: The Canadian Red Cross offers emergency response support, first aid and CPR training, health equipment loans (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.), and community health programs. They also provide support for individuals affected by house fires, floods, and other disasters.

Program requirements:

  • Disaster assistance: no requirement, offered to those affected by emergencies
  • Training courses: open to the public, some age requirements for advanced courses

☎️Contact:

  • Phone (General): 1-800-418-1111
  • Local Branches: Check the website

📖Read more about how to apply: For disaster relief, contact their helpline during/after an emergency. For training, register online or by phone at your local branch.

🔗Link for more information: https://www.redcross.ca