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H.U.G.S. Program<\/span><\/h1>\n
Health Urgent Guide Services for Japanese Canadian Survivors\u00a0living in the Lower Mainland of B.C.<\/span><\/div>\n

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What is H.U.G.S.? <\/strong><\/h1>\n

H.U.G.S. is a 3-year program funded by the BC Government for Japanese Canadian Internment Survivors in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia impacted by the displacement and internment from March 7, 1941 – April 1, 1949.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a short term service that can help Japanese Canadian Internment Survivors navigate their health and wellness needs through government and community programs and private services.<\/p>\n

What does H.U.G.S. do? <\/strong><\/h1>\n

H.U.G.S. provides a health care and community resource navigation service to eligible Survivors to meet their urgent health and wellness needs.\u00a0 We guide clients to resources in their area and help them make a plan of action.\u00a0 We can assist with:<\/p>\n