Provides services to all self-identified women, including cis women, trans women, and two-spirit people. The drop-in centre offers advocacy, workshops, and crisis intervention to women of the Downtown Eastside, as well as free clothing, phone, showers (availab...

Provides free individual, couples, family, and group counselling for alcohol and drug issues for youth, adults, and seniors. Offers skill-building groups, alcohol/drug recovery groups, and groups for affected friends and family, as well as school presentations...

Trained volunteers offer free one-to-one support to seniors who are dealing with loneliness, depression, isolation, or loss, helping them to maintain their independence. The Good Morning Program provides a call every morning to check on clients' physical and m...

Provides advocacy for Aboriginal Elders, decreases isolation, offer transportation to medical appointments as needed, and increase service provision. Helps Elders understand and access the support services available to them. Based out of Campbell River, but na...

Provides a free support program for families regarding the needs of extended family taking on parenting roles of grandchildren. Meeting times and locations vary.

Provides safe, healthy, and affordable rental housing for Indigenous people of all incomes, ages, and abilities. Applications for housing accepted through the website, by mail, by fax, or in person. Values reflect the traditional culture of the society's diver...

Provides advocacy services to low-income people dealing with various government agencies, including services for people with disabilities and for people on income assistance. Addresses disability, income assistance, and tenancy issues. Services include form co...

Volunteer-run organization develops age friendly initiatives across the South Cariboo to support people to age safely, enjoy wellness, and continue to live and participate fully in their communities. Holds regular events such as gatherings with guest presenter...

Volunteer-based clinic runs in March and April to provide assistance with current income tax returns for low-income Surrey residents; clinics are available via zoom. Service may be offered in the client's first language. Volunteers receive training from Canada...

Offers recreational and social activities, special events, and programs to seniors ages 50 and up. Recreational activities include snooker/pool, dancing, cribbage, and carpet bowling; see website for dates and times. Offers assistance with government forms for...

Protects individuals living in BC assisted living residences through the registration of residences, administration of assisted living health and safety standards, and investigation of complaints related to health and safety concerns. Seniors assisted living r...

Drop-in centre that provides opportunities for community members and older adults to engage in social interaction and activities, and access services. Services available to everyone include a food bank, free wifi, a professional colour printer, a commercial ki...

Identifies local concerns and runs campaigns on neighbourhood issues in the Lower Mainland, which includes conducting door-to-door community organizing, and providing leadership training. Meetings are open to all, although small membership fee for further invo...

Province-wide association supporting the activities of local Community Response Networks (CRNs). CRNs are groups of individuals and organizations that come together to create a coordinated community response to adult abuse, neglect, or self-neglect. The goal i...

Aims to promote the best interests of elder citizens of BC, in all matters pertaining to their welfare. Branches throughout the province host social, health, and wellness activities, as well as business meetings on matters of interest to seniors. A list of ema...

Support group offers peer support to help widows and divorced women ages 55 and up to re-establish themselves in the community following the death or departure of a partner. Aim is to break social isolation. Meets at 1:30 to 3:30 pm in the Community Services B...

Assists seniors ages 65 and over who are in general good health, but 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, f...

Assists seniors age 65 and over who are in general good health, but 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, mi...

Assists seniors ages 65 and over who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their community. Services include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, fri...

Assists seniors age 65 and over who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Services include grocery shopping (in store and by phone)...

Assists New Westminster seniors age 60 and over who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Services include light housekeeping, groc...

Assists seniors ages 55 and older who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities as long as possible. Services include grocery shopping, ...

Helps adults age 65 and over with daily tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own home and community for as long as possible. Services include grocery shopping, light housekeeping, yard and home maintenance, home visits, telephone assu...

Assists seniors age 65 and over who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Better at Home services include light housekeeping, light...

A weekly wellness program for seniors ages 55 and over; suggested donation of $2. Offers exercise programs including chair exercises, blood pressure monitoring, height and weight checks, gentle massage and hand massage, therapeutic touch, informal peer support...