Helpful
Information for Seniors in BC, but I suspect all jurisdictions have similar types of services and support, I suggest doing a Google search for Senior Services (in my community--just put in your location here)
411
Seniors Centre Society
Provide
information to seniors about available services and benefits. Staff may be able
to help you apply for benefits or appeal decisions.
704
-333 Terminal Avenue
Vancouver,
BC V6A 4C1
604.684.8171
Access
Pro Bono Society of BC
Provides
free legal advice or full legal representation to low and modest income
individuals.
106
— 873 Beatty Street
Vancouver,
BC V6B 2M6
604.482.31.95
BC
Centre for Elder Advocacy Support
BC
CEAS operates a legal advocacy telephone line and provides information,
referrals, and
legal
advocacy to seniors and the people who work with seniors province-wide.
604.437.1940
1.866.437.1940
BC
Health Coalition
Has
several fact sheets available online. Contact them to receive all of the fact
sheets in the First Aid Kit for Seniors Health Care in BC.
202
- 211 East Georgia Street
Vancouver,
BC V62 1Z6
604.681.7945
CARP
A
non-profit, non-partisan membership organization for people age 45 and up, and those
of any age who love and care for them. It is dedicated to enhancing the quality
of life for Canadians as we age.
1.888.363.2279
Community
Centres
Many
communities in BC have information and referral centres, senior’s centres, and
seniors
one-stop
information lines. Look up” Community Services" in the yellow pages. Or
call Enquiry BC - 1.800.663.7867
Dial-A-Law
A
service provided by the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch. It is a library of
pre-recorded tapes about the law in BC.
604.687.4680
1.800.565.5297
Healthlink
BC
Helps
you find health services and resources near you. Call them to speak to a nurse, pharmacist
or dietitian. Translation services are available in more than 130 languages.
Toll
free in BC: 811
Hearing
or Speech Impaired: 711
Immigrant
Serving Agencies
These
agencies provide orientation and settlement services for newcomers to BC. Services
range from classes in English as a second language to providing interpreters or
advocates. Look up ”Community Services"
in front section of the yellow pages (SuperPages).
Nidus
Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
Provides
information, education, and support for people to make and use representation agreements
and enduring powers of attorney.
1440
West 12th Avenue
Vancouver,
BC V6H 1M8
604.408.7414
1.877.267.5552
Ombudsperson
BC
Receives
inquiries and complaints about the
practices and services provided by public
agencies. While not an advocate, the Ombudsperson
can conduct impartial and confidential
investigations to determine if a public agency is being fair.
1.800.567.3247
Victoria:
250.387.5855
2nd
Floor, 947 Fort Street
Victoria,
BC
PovNet
A
website and service that provides information on low-income issues and can help
you find an advocate.
Public
Guardian and Trustee of BC
Has
information about powers of attorney, committees, representation agreements,
wills,
and
estates, and can give you information or help in situations in which a person
is unable to
manage
his or her own affairs.
700
- 808 West Hastings St.
Vancouver,
BC V6C 3L3
604.660.4444
1.800.663.7867
QMUNITY
Generations at BC’s Queer Resource Centre
Aims
to increase visibility and awareness of aging and elderly lesbian, gay,
transgendered, and bisexual (LGTB) people. It reflects innovative approach to
age specific service delivery, education, and community development.
610
— 1033 Davie Street,
Vancouver,
BC
604.684.8449
Seniors Gateway
A
website with online legal information and resources relevant to BC seniors.
Seniors
Services Society
Provides
information on housing options, referrals, outreach services for seniors who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness, and advocacy on housing issues.
750
- Carnarvon Street
New
Westminster, BC V3M 1E7
604.520.6621
info@seniorsservicessociety.ca
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