Seniors
Lower Mainland
Safe Seniors, Strong Communities
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Safe Seniors, Strong Communities is a new partnership between United Way’s Better at Home program, bc211, and the BC Government through the Ministry of Health.
bc211 is a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing information and referral regarding community, government and social services in BC. bc211 will monitor calls and online applications for the Safe Seniors, Strong Communities Program, both from seniors wanting help and from volunteers willing to step up. Local volunteers are then matched with seniors who need help. Seniors 65 and older can request volunteer help with grocery shopping, meal preparation, and prescription pick-up, or they can receive a friendly check-in call. Call 2-1-1... Or go to the link below, click on 'Older Adults', then on the type of help that would be useful [eg. 'Home Support']. |
Fraser Valley
Fraser Health Crisis Line
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This is a great number to call if people in the Fraser Valley need to talk about difficult thoughts, or just if they feel lonely. Phone: 604-951-8855 |
Seniors Without Walls
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Surrey and White Rock
This is a free service for seniors who want to talk. Here is a great article about them. Phone: 604-531-9400 ext. 205. |
Peer Support Beyond Vancouver
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Lower Mainland
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Vancouver
Seniors Peer Counselling of BC
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COVID-19: BC Expands 211 Hotline to Pair Seniors with Volunteers
You can now call 2-1-1 or visit www.bc211.ca if you are a senior in need, or if you would like to volunteer with a senior in your community to check in on them or help pick-up groceries/prescriptions. The helpline takes calls 7 days/week, 24 hours/day, to help keep seniors safe. To read more on what extra measures the BC Government is doing to help seniors and bolster seniors’ supports at community service agencies in the province click here. |
Seniors Distress Line 24/7
Professionally trained volunteers can provide free, confidential, non-judgmental, emotional support if you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: (604) 872-1234, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: (604) 872-1234, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Weekdays - Older Adult Mental Health
Phone: (604) 709-6785, available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kitsilano: Safe Seniors, Strong Community
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Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Safe Seniors, Strong Communities Access free prescription deliveries, groceries / frozen meals deliveries, phone or online check-in’s/ virtual visits Need to be a member of Kitsilano Neighbourhood House: Membership for 1 Year - $10 Register for Membership Here |
Kitsilano: Kits House Tech Mate Library
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Kits House Tech Mate Library, is a tablet lending program to help seniors in the West Side neighbourhood get connected through the internet to family, friends and Kits House online programs.
Registration process:
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West End: Multiple Online Programs for Seniors
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West End Seniors Network -Gordon Neighbourhood House Joint Virtual Programs
WESN and Gordon Neighbourhood House have joint programming for older adults. The programs are hosted virtually on Zoom.. Participants should be either a WESN or Gordon Neighbourhood House member. WESN Membership Application [$10/year] GNH Membership Application Programs:
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South Vancouver - Basic Computer Training
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Computer classes for adults and seniors wanting to learn basic MS Word, Excel, Internet, Email usage, and job search skills. Training is provided by volunteer leaders, usually over
3 sessions. Free child minding and bus tickets are available for permanent residents. When Wednesdays at 9:30am to 11:30am Wednesdays at 4:00pm to 6:00pm Fridays at 9:30am to 11:30am Fridays at 5:00pm to 7:00pm Where South Vancouver Neighbourhood House - Meeting Room Cost $10.00/course, SVNH membership required [which costs $4 for. a year] Contact Kwangyoung, email kwangyoung@southvan.org |