Seniors’ Services Directory

SERVICE CATEGORIES

The Seniors’ Services Directory contains over 500 listings of community resources and is reviewed and updated every 2 years by a Directory Committee. The committee is comprised of Island Health nurses, social workers and professionals from Greater Victoria senior’s agencies to ensure ongoing quality and relevance of the publication.

How to browse the Service Directory ?

➡ Select your high level search topic, ➡ Click link and explore corresponding pdf summary page(s) which can as well be downloaded, ➡ For more details and information of your Service enquiry please click the corresponding Weblink (www.sample.com) of the respective Service Provider. ➡ A full copy of the Service Directory can be downloaded here:

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Information and Referral Services
Information on community services, government services and multi-cultural services.

Activity and Recreation Centres

This link is a listing by geographical area of centres that provide indoor and outdoor programs and services for adults 50 years and better.

Adult Day and Bathing Programs
Programs that meet the social and health needs of seniors who require assistance due to health related matters. Centres that assist seniors who cannot use bathing facilities at home.

Counselling
Counselling services providing support for abuse, addictions, bereavement, crisis, families, and mental health.

Financial Assistance
Credit Counselling, pensions, subsidies and benefits.

Health Services
Aboriginal health services, dental care, education/self management programs, funeral planning, specialty clinics, medical services and Island Health programs.

Home Help
Services to assist seniors to live independently including Better at Home services, grocery shopping/delivery by phone, home support and companion services, medication assistance, mobile foot care, prepared meal delivery and volunteers.

Housing
Seniors’ housing options, and home relocation and declutter services.

Legal Resources

Information on legal resources, consumer protection, Office of the Ombudsman, and the Public Trustee’s Office.

Medical Equipment and Supplies

Businesses and agencies offering medical equipment loans, mobility aids, and specialized clothing.

Safety and Security

Contacts for crime prevention, disaster preparedness, alarm systems and police victim services.

Support Groups and Related Organizations
Wide range of groups, associations, organizations, and societies listed by topic.

Transportation
Transportation options including BC Transit, driver safety, medical transfers, parking permits and volunteer drivers.

Veterans’ Services
Various services designed specifically for war veterans and their families.

Disclaimer:
The Directory is not intended as an endorsement of any business, agency or organization. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

Members of the 2021-2022 Seniors Services Directory Committee:

Seniors Serving Seniors wishes to thank the members of the Seniors’ Services Directory Committee for their valuable contribution to the development of this directory.

Island Heath (South) – Rebecca Clarke, Tiffany Eichhorst, Kara Vos Knudsen

Revera Retirement Living, The Kensington – Kathy Ajas

Seniors Serving Seniors – Vicki Pilot, Gwen Gaddes, Jane Sheaff

Western Communities – Dawn Boshcoff

Seniors’ Services Directory

SERVICE CATEGORIES

Disclaimer:

Members of the 2021-2022 Seniors Services Directory Committee:

Seniors Serving Seniors Association of BC