Below are some resources that we feel may be of use to you. We will add more over the next few weeks. If you can think of other resources that might be useful to older adults, please contact us, or just leave a comment below.
Multi-purpose social and recreational drop-in facility for older adults.
Free weekly will drafting service offered by Access Pro Bono.
British Columbia Apartments Owners and Managers Association
604.733.9440
British Columbia Association of Community Response Networks
Community response networks (CRNs) are groups of concerned community members who co-ordinate networks of government and community agencies, as well as local businesses, to help ensure that adults experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, abuse, neglect, and self-neglect do not ‘fall between the cracks.’
British Columbia Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support
Provides legal information and referrals to community resources.
604.437.1940
British Columbia Housing Corporation
Manages subsidized housing in British Columbia.
British Columbia Non-Profit Housing Association
604.291.2600
British Columbia TaxiSaver Program
The Taxi Saver Program provides registered handyDART clients with greater convenience for spontaneous travel when handyDART cannot accommodate their travel needs.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Provides live non-emergency health information 24/7.
Call 811
Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence (HASI)
1.800.668.2642
Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Offers financial assistance to those who are not yet 65 or not eligible for OAS/GIS. The person can apply at their local Employment Assistance Program Office.
604.660.2421
Public Guardian and Trustee of B.C.
Responsible for responding to abuse or neglect or seniors or vulnerable adults.
604.660.4444
604.660.1020
604.733.9440
Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
The Government of British Columbia’s rent assistance program.
Tenants Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
Provides information about residential tenancy law in BC. TRAC has a number of relevant publications on line or in print.
604.255.0546
West End Seniors Network (WESN)
WESN improves the quality of life of adults aged 55+ by providing social, educational, and recreational programs and services that foster connection and inclusion in the broader community.
604.669.5051
604.732.2033
