CITYWIDE SERVICES IN VANCOUVER
» 1. Alzheimer’s Society of BC
» 4. BC Seniors Advocacy Network
» 5. Canadian National Institute for the Blind
» 6. Council of Seniors Citizens Organizations of BC (COSCO)
» 7. Greater Vancouver Community Services Society
» 8. Home and Health-Care Society of BC
» 11. Stroke Information, Recognition and Resources
» 12. Stroke Recovery Association of BC
» 13. Synergistic Solutions Inc.
» 15. Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
» 16. VCH Caregiver Support Program
» 17. Vancouver Native Housing
» 18. Vancouver Public Library Outreach Services
» 19. Vancouver Public Library Outreach Services Branch
» 20. Vancouver Second Mile Society
» 21. Western Institute of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Alzheimer’s Resource Centre – 300-2425 Quebec Street
(604) 675-5150
Chinese Resource Centre 203B – 10 East Pender Street
(604) 687-8299
www.alzheimerbc.org
Education & Workshops: ongoing programs are offered to clients, caregivers, and support service providers
Physical Wellness.: Minds in Motion Program
Language Specific: print resources available in various languages
– 1843 West Broadway
Anne Marie McCamley, Area Director (604) 739-7454 Ext 130
amccamley@bayshore.ca
www.bayshore.ca
Outreach: Home Support Service – provide in-home assistance with personal care, housekeeping, respite care, companionship and other nursing delegated functions to seniors in the community
Education & Workshops: arrangements may be made for education workshops to better inform housing providers and support service agencies throughout the province
Language Specific: print resource materials available in several languages
Housing: variety of independent and. supported housing ,options available to older adults based on need and availability
4. BC Seniors Advocacy Network
– 704-333 Terminal Avenue
(604) 684-8171
contact@411seniors.bc.ca
411seniors.bc.ca
Outreach: advocacy training sessions for groups of people working with seniors and people who advocate for seniors in their lives
Education & Workshops: advocacy training, including information on Ministry of Health and health authority legislation and regulations
Housing: support and advocacy provided
5. Canadian National Institute for the Blind
– 100-5055 Joyce Street
(604) 431-2121
www.cnib.ca/en/
Outreach: many services are designed to assist various needs in support of older adults vision loss
Peer Support: peer support happens on many levels depending on the area of service required
Food Security: outreach services assist with kitchen management of foods for adults who are sight impaired
Culturally Specific: some services may be matched with culturally appropriate volunteers when/if available
6. Council of Seniors Citizens Organizations of BC (COSCO)
Sylvia Mcleay, COSCO President
(604) 921-7823
leaymac@shaw.ca
www.cosco.bc
Transportation: advocacy with BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation, various transportation related policy development venues
Outreach: 20 — 90 minute workshops focused on health promotion & accident prevention
Education & Workshops: peer counselling and advocacy workshops
Language Specific: some workshop materials translated in various languages Housing: advocacy at policy level
City Wide: mandate andwork is provincial and national
7. Greater Vancouver Community Services Society
– 500-1212 West Broadway
(604) 737-4900
info@gvcss.bc.ca
www.gvcss.bc.ca/contact.htm
Outreach: Services are provided by a team of Home Support Workers through the auspices of VCHA
Information & Referral: Registered Nurses provide specific resources appropriate to client need
Physical Wellness: services support. and respect client need to age in place with dignity and respect, personal care is a focus
Culturally Specific: When/as required
Language Specific: When/as required
8. Home and Health-Care Society of BC
– 204-3077 Granville Street
(604) 733-6614
info@carebc.ca
www.carebc.ca
Education & Workshops:Wellness Workshops (ie. Heart Health, Diabetes Health)
Physical Wellness: Family Respite Centre, Health Promotion Services
Food Security:Meals on Wheels
Culturally Specific:Chinese Meals on Wheels
Housing:Community Integration Program
– 949 West 49th Avenue
(604) 732-1555
office@jsalliance.org
www.jsalliance.org
Outreach:Outreach Seniors Services throughout Lower Mainland
Housing: advocacy and support provided
– 600 – 890 West Pender Street
Diane Robinson, CEO
drobinson@parkinson.bc.ca
Jennifer Foster, Director of Education and Support Programs
jfoster@parkinson.bc.ca
(604) 662-3240
www.parkinson.bc.ca
Outreach: Community Outreach includes working with local support groups, presenting to and developing partnerships with local communities and healthcare professional organizations, coordinating regional Parkinson’s meetings and conferences
Information & Referral: information and referrals from individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers throughout BC, education and support services projects and works on a part-time basis, Wednesday to Friday each week, Viewpoints is a quarterly newsletter providing up-to-date information on scientific research, medication, care giving, nutrition and other relevant topics
Education & Workshops: caregivers information for family members, friends, health care professionals
Peer Support: support groups are available
Language Specific: volunteers available for translation
Housing: referrals to BC Housing
11. Stroke Information, Recognition and Resources
12. Stroke Recovery Association of BC
– 301-1212 West Broadway .
Jill Jukes, Regional Manager, Lower Mainland
Text/Cell: 604-349-3717, Office: 604-688-3603 ext. 6205
jjukes@marchofdimes.ca
www.strokerecoverybc.ca
Outreach:Stroke Recovery Programs: Mobility, Communication and memory, Social interaction, Peer support, Support caregivers, Stroke Awareness, System navigation
Information & Referral: stroke-related information
Education & Workshops: Life after Stroke
Physical Wellness: exercise and mobility for stroke survivors
Peer Support: peer support for stroke survivors
City Wide: 7 branches in Vancouver
13. Synergistic Solutions Inc.
Information & Referral: linking service providers and community developers with senior demographic information for strategic planning initiatives
Education & Workshops: customized adult education awareness programs/workshops, facilitation services, capacity development services including organizational in-service and diversity training mentoring services and workshops
Housing: advocacy and relocation services for families and caregivers
– 900 Howe Street
Terresa Augustine, Executive Director
(604) 331-5400
taugustine@publiclegaled.bc.ca
www.publiclegaled.bc.ca
Information & Referral: public legal education and information for citizens, available in workshop, print, online and multi-media formats
Language Specific: some resources available in multiple languages
15. Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
– 1607 East Hastings Street
Susan Tatoosh, Executive Director
(604) 251-4844
executivedirector@vafcs.org
Laura Wilson, Elders Coordinator (604)251-4844,
elders@vafcs.org
www.vafcs.org
Outreach: connecting members to community
Physical Wellness: Pow Wow sessions, Git-haytsk dancing group, Metis Gig dancing
Peer Support:NA meeting and AA meetings
Food Security:Wednesday luncheon for members
Culturally Specific: Westcoast Nights – Pow Wow evenings for the whole family Language Specific: House of Culture
Housing: Transformative Justice is a tenant in the Aboriginal centre
16. VCH Caregiver Support Program
Sarah Galuska, Coordinator, Caregiver Support Program
(604) 877-4699
sarah.galuska@vch.ca
www.vch.ca
Information & Referral: referrals and information on community resources related to care giving, free quarterly newsletter
Education & Workshops: educational workshops on issues related to care giving
Peer Support: peer led care giving support groups meet monthly
Food Security: Shop by Phone Grocery Programs, Assisted Group Shopping
Culturally Specific: Aboriginal cultural navigators, Success
Language Specific: Chinese language “Take Care” Handbook
17. Vancouver Native Housing
– 1726 East Hastings Street
David Eddy, CEO
(604) 320-3312 Ext 24
deddy@vnhs.ca
Sheryl White, Tenant Relations Manager
(604) 320-3312 Ext 3
swhite@vnhs.ca
Food Security: hot meal everyday
Housing: Vancouver Native Housing Society has 16 buildings and is committed to creating and maintaining safe, decent affordable housing
18. Vancouver Public Library Outreach Services
Housing Program (604) 568-6895
Care Centre (604) 434-7211
www.threelinks.com
Transportation: Supportive Housing – CASI shuttle bus; Care Centre – facility bus
Education & Workshops: Supportive Housing – recreation & social programs; Care Centre -recreation programs, family education
Physical Wellness: Supportive Housing – CASI network; Care Centre – exercise, Tai Chi, yoga, walking programs
Housing: Independent Seniors Housing, Supportive Housing, Care Centre
19. Vancouver Public Library Outreach Services Branch
– 302 – 345 Robson Street
(604) 331-4100
Outreach: home delivery of library materials to those with visual and physical impairments, we also provide an audio book service and book deposits to senior’s facilities
Education & Workshops: Central library and its branches provide 1-1 training on computer basics and searching the internet
Physical Wellness: health workshops offered at VPL branches
Language Specific: programming in Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog
Arts Based: programs in Arts, Music, Dance, Book clubs, Author Readings, Internet, genealogy
20. Vancouver Second Mile Society
– 509 East Hastings Street
Steve Chan, Executive Director
(604) 254-2194
info@vsms.ca
www.vsms.ca
Transportation: medical escorts and out trips
Outreach: The Neighbourhood Helpers Project – a Seniors Outreach Program in the Downtown Eastside and Downtown South area to connect with seniors and support as many isolated seniors as possible in our catchment areas; The Chinese Outreach Project reaches out to the Chinese seniors in the Downtown Eastsideand Strathcona area
Information & Referral: information on services such as the medical system, welfare and pensions
Education. & Workshops: staff and volunteers provide coffee, social interaction, support, information and referral services, occasional workshops on safety, health and wellness
Physical Wellness: bingo, Mah Jong, pool, cards, ping pong at the Downtown Eastside Seniors Centre
Peer Support: social interaction and support to over 400 seniors every week in Single Room Accommodation hotels and social housing
Food Security: low cost food available for members at the Downtown Eastside Seniors Centre
Language Specific: English; Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese
Arts Based: crafting circle twice a month.
Housing: information and referral provided
21. Western Institute of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
– 2125 West 7th Avenue
Susan Masters, Executive Director
smasters@widhh.com
Linda Franchi, Employment Services,
ltranchi@widhh.com
(604) 736-7391
Outreach: outreach and provide a mobile program to a care facility
Peer Support:counseling services available
Language Specific: translation available in various languages
Housing: refer members to BC Housing