Pender Islands Health Care Society

4 services offered by: Pender Islands Health Care Society

• Better at Home - Pender Island

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  Assists older adults who require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities.

  Assists older adults who require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Services include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, minor home repairs, light yard work, and transportation to medical and other critical appointments/social recreational activities. Fees are charged for some services on a sliding scale (based on income). Serves Pender Island. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way British Columbia (UWBC).

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  • www.penderislandhealth.org/better-at-home

  Address

  • 5715 Canal Road
    Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M1

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• Community Connector and Social Prescribing

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  Supports adults ages 65 and older to access non-clinical, community-based services to prevent or delay frailty.

  Supports adults ages 65 and older to access non-clinical, community-based services to prevent or delay frailty. Support services include help with benefit forms, connection to in-home supports, community programming, and advocacy. Accepts self-referrals, and referrals from health care providers. Serves Pender Island. Funded by the Government of BC and managed by the United Way British Columbia.

  Website

  • penderislandhealth.org/community-connector

  Address

  • 5715 Canal Road
    Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M1

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• Community Support Programs

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  Offers programs that promote the health and wellbeing of community members.

  Offers programs that promote the health and wellbeing of community members. Through the Medical Equipment Loan Program, provides walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, bedpans, hospital beds, and other equipment for short- or long-term loan. Maintain Your Independence exercise classes are tailored to maintain flexibility, and build strength and balance, with a focus on fall prevention; funded by participant fees and Capital Regional District. The Monday Activity Day offers recreational and educational activities and gentle exercise classes for seniors ages 55 and older. Low cost hot lunch is served. Pre-registration preferred.  

  Website

  • penderislandhealth.org/community-programs

  Address

  • 5715 Canal Road
    Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M1

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• Mental Health Support

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  Provides free and confidential short-term counselling for individuals, couples, and families.

  Provides free and confidential short-term counselling for individuals, couples, and families. Service includes crisis intervention mental health support, as well as referral to other mental health professionals or community agencies. Sessions are provided by appointment in person at the Health Centre, by phone, or in the client's home if required. Health centre hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Offered in partnership with Ministry of Children and Family Services (MCFD).

  Website

  • penderislandhealth.org/mental-health

  Address

  • 5715 Canal Road
    Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M1

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