CHA 2: DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE, STRATHCONA, GRANDVIEW-WOODLANDS
» 1. Britannia Community Centre
» 2. Carnegie Community Centre
» 3. Chieng’s Adult Day Centre
» 4. Downtown Eastside Neighborhood House
» 5. Grandview – Woodlands Community Health Centre
» 7. Network of Inner City Community Services Society
» 9. Strathcona Community Centre
1. Britannia Community Centre
– 1661 Napier Street e
(604) 718-5800
info@britanniacentre.org
http://www.britanniacentre.org/index.php
Information & Referral:variety of print resources available on site, in addition to information from staff
Peer Support:community referral information available
Language Specific:language support is available
– 401 Main Street
(604) 665-2220
carnegie@vancouver.ca
http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/carnegiecentre/
Food Security:low cost food options available on site daily, nutrition information available through print resources
Housing:housing support information and referral services for those at risk and on low income
3. Chieng’s Adult Day Centre
– 555 CarralI Street
(604) 608-8800
www.success.bc.ca
Transportation:provided for low cost outings on a limited basis during the year
Outreach:Respite Program provides support to family caregivers
Education & Workshops: coordinated through VCH and SUCCESS
Physical Wellness:recreational and other health and wellness programs, some medical support with Blood Pressure monitoring, Podiatrist services
Food Security:ongoing congregate dining opportunities
Culturally Specific:programs have a focus to support those in the Chinese/Mandarin community
4. Downtown Eastside Neighborhood House
– 501 East Hastings Street
(604) 215-:2030
DTESNH@gmail.com
www.dtesnh.wordpress.com
Housing: information & advocacy support available Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre
302 Columbia Street
Deanna Wong, Chinese Seniors Outreach Worker
(604) 681-8480 ext 234, (778) 883-8480
chineseseniors@dewc.ca
www.dewc.ca
Transportation:14 seat van for outings
Outreach: outreach work in 2 buildings – translation, medical care health assessment workers, tenancy rights letters
Information & Referral:connecting seniors to dentists, doctors, clinics, and other organizations in the community
Education & Workshops:weekly community kitchen program, monthly outings, ESL classes, health workshops
Physical Wellness:Alzheimer/dementia workshop
Peer Support:monthly meetings
Food Security:free lunches Sunday-Saturday, breakfast Tuesdays & Thursdays
Culturally Specific:Chinese Seniors Community Kitchen program, outings with Chinese seniors
Language Specific:Chinese, usually Cantonese
Housing:support and advocacy
5. Grandview – Woodlands Community Health Centre
– 1669 E Broadway
For referrals call Adult/Older Adult Central Intake: (604) 263-7377
Transportation:YCH Volunteer Medical Escort Program: volunteers accompany frail clients via HandyDart or taxi to and from medical appointments
Outreach: home visits for Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Case Management, Nursing, referrals to home support services.
Education & Workshops:VCH Caregiver Support Program – caregiver education series, workshops, support groups, telephone support, information
Peer Support:VCH Volunteer Program – Neighbourhood Connectors, Wellness Walkers,Leisure Buddies; one to one volunteer visits to clients in home/community setting
Leisure Buddies: one to one volunteer visits to clients in home/community setting
Food Security:Meals to You – subsidized meals to high nutritional risk, low income, home bound clients who are unable to access other nutritional programs/resources; Shop by Phone – volunteer-run grocery shopping service for those unable to get out to do their own shopping
Language Specific: numerous languages spoken by health/service providers and/or will arrange interpretation services as required
Housing: Subsidized Residential Care and Assisted Living – case manager will determine if eligibility criteria met and make referral
Volunteer Based: see “VCH Volunteer Services” under citywide services for more info
6. Lion’s Den
– 770 Commercial Drive
www.seniors.vcn.bc.ca/ldwelcome
Transportation:some limited offerings, based on programming
Information & Referral:community information and printed rescources are provided on site
Food Security:Wheel to Meals program, daily congregate dining opportunities
Housing:support provided
7. Network of Inner City Community Services Society
– 309-877 E. Hastings Street
Kate Hodgson, Executive Director
(604) 569-2787
khodgson@niccss.ca
www.niccss.ca
Ivy Ho, Program Coordinator
(604) 569-2787
iho@niccss.ca
www.niccss.ca
Outreach:community partners provide home visits and gathering events, give out coffee in seniors buildings
Education & Workshops:created small resource phone book that lists some essential phone numbers for seniors living in this neighbourhood
Food Security:community partners hold monthly breakfast events
Culturally Specific: home support program attempts to match seniors with staff who come from similar cultural background
Language Specific: home support program attempts to match seniors with staff who speak the same language
Arts Bases: community partners provide arts and craft workshops for seniors
Housing: provide support and advocacy
8. Ray Cam Community Centre
– 920 East Hastings Street
Bob Wong, Recreation Programmer, Seniors
(604) 257-6949
bob.wong@vancouver.ca
www.raycam.com
Transportation: limited volunteer escort for medical specialist and translation
Outreach: downtown eastside subsidized housing by staff and programs in some BC Housing buildings
Information & Referral: staff help to complete most forms (ie: pension, bus, handydart, income tax)
Education & Workshops: health, crime, safety workshops
Physical Wellness: VCH onsite and outreach nurse practitioner, network homemaker’s assessment of frail seniors by staff then referred to services mentioned
Peer Support:morning health check, hospital bag medical information for paramedic and hospital
Food Security:arrange for homemaker, food delivery, meals on wheels, Wednesday food distribution program (Required letter from staff)
Culturally Specific:all programs are bilingual (English and Chinese)
Language Specific:all programs are bilingual (English and Chinese)
Arts Based:singing group, arts and craft, photo instructor
9. Strathcona Community Centre
– 601 Keefer Street
Liza Tam, Recreation Programmer
(604) 713-1838
liza.tam@vancouver.ca
www.strathconacc.com
Education & Workshops:seniors wellness drop-in
Physical Wellness:variety of recreation and fitness programs (ie: Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Line dancing, fitness centre)
Food Security:seniors’ luncheon on alternate Wednesdays
Arts Based:Arts and Health project