Offers free counselling support for adults over age 50 residing in New Westminster who are experiencing challenges related to life transitions, depression, anxiety, isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, and/or health issues; includes arts-bas...

Offers a social and support program linking Vietnamese-speaking seniors with programs at Britannia Centre. Also helps seniors access social and community services. Drop-in hours are 10 am to 4 pm on Tuesdays at the Adult 55+ Centre.

Provides free, confidential, multilingual phone information and referral about community resources for victims of crime, as well as immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour o...

Provides information, emotional support, and referrals to people age 50 and over who are victims of a crime or of abuse, including family and sexual violence. Support is also provided to anyone who has witnessed the abuse of an older adult. Assistance is provi...

Provides assistance to foreign domestic workers and caregivers, and advocates for improvements in their employment conditions and immigration status. Educates foreign domestic workers and caregivers through workshops, forums, training, and leadership; provides...

Provides educational workshops about elder abuse to seniors, and encourages seniors to stay active. Workshop topics include self-awareness, meditation, physical activity, and elder abuse. Runs three times per month for three hours. Registration required.

Student-run initiative that educates and assists students and low-income individuals in preparing their Canadian tax returns from late February to the first week of April. Tax clinic hours vary. See website to book appointments and review eligibility details. ...

Provides services and programs to Japanese-Canadian adults ages 55 and over in Japanese and English. Services include information and resources in Japanese and English, Japanese language library, fitness and recreational activities, educational seminars, and h...

A community connection program offering educational, physical, and recreational activities for seniors who live in Northeast Vancouver. Eligibility criteria include adults age 55 and over who experience health/mental health/mobility challenges, are looking for...

Offers therapeutic physical, educational, creative, and social activities to seniors ages 55 and older living in the West End, supporting them to remain independent in their homes and active in their communities. Eligibility criteria include having physical or...

Provides information on tax credits and deductions available for persons with disabilities, their supporting family members, and their caregivers. Topics include Disability Tax Credit (DTC), medical expenses, disability supports deduction, Child Disability Ben...

Offers recreation programs and services for Indo-Canadian seniors age 55 and over. Facility provides fitness equipment, indoor games such as cards and pool, and a reading room. Hosts speakers on various topics of interest to seniors. Counsellors provide assist...

Provides victim services to individuals of any age or gender who have been victims of child abuse, sexual assault, relationship violence (including elder abuse and any other form of family violence), and stalking. Victims may or may not be involved with the cr...

Caregiver Support Group meets online weekly to support caregivers of people with dementia with information, insight, advice, and encouragement. Registration required. The Keeping Connected Special Services is a volunteer team that helps alleviate social isolat...

Tax Clinic provides free virtual volunteer-based income tax filing services for low-income clients. During peak tax season (March and April), only tax returns for the current tax year will be worked on; requirements are relaxed the rest of the year. Office hou...

Provides supportive services and programs for children, youth, families, seniors, and newcomers to Canada who live in southeast Vancouver. Also offers income tax clinics for people with low incomes, and hosts special events and celebrations throughout the year...

An accessible and multicultural community centre that provides programs and services to promote health, well-being, and independent lifestyles for adults ages 55 and over. Provides information and referral services in English and Spanish, help completing gover...

Offers a variety of social programs for seniors age 60 and over living in New Westminster. Provides shopping trips to malls, trips to local restaurants for lunch or dinner, and social outings. Seniors pay for their own meals, admission, or tickets, as well as ...

Offers friendly phone calls to seniors living alone in Coquitlam. Connects seniors in the community with volunteers who can provide social contact through weekly calls. Seniors and volunteers are carefully screened and matched by city staff.

Volunteers provide support to attendees participating in programs and activities at Silver Harbour Centre. Support services include checking in with isolated seniors, friendly phone calls, assisting seniors in navigating challenges, leading and assisting with ...

A community activity centre for seniors age 55 and over. Provides a wide variety of recreational programs and social services. Activities include physical fitness, sports, visual arts, performing arts, games, special events, and outings. Services include free ...

Website provides comprehensive information about government programs and services for older adults; includes sections on health care, finances, benefits, elder abuse prevention, and planning for healthy aging. Free resources, including the 'BC Seniors' Guide' ...

Provides activities for older adults such as monthly out-trips, Osteofit classes twice a week, a weekly lunch, and cooking programs. Through the Westside Seniors Peer Support Program, trained peer volunteers provide free confidential counselling and support se...

Strives to help seniors stay in their homes as long as possible. Provides free and low-cost programs designed to improve the physical and mental health of very frail and isolated seniors ages 55 and older through increased activity, peer support, and a sense o...

Promotes health and wellness, helps build supportive social relationships, and creates cross-cultural understanding through a variety of free organized activities and volunteer-based services for seniors and older adults ages 55 and up. Also offers a hot lunch...