Comox Valley Seniors Resource Guide 2023

Comox Valley Resource Guide 2023

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Comox Valley Senior Support Society

250-871-5940

Hornby and Denman Community Health Care Society

250-792-5889

No part of this publication may be used without written permission from the Publisher.

250-331-5191

KEY NAMES & TELEPHONE NUMBERS

NAME

Emergency Contact

Family Neighbour

Friend

Doctor Walk-in-Clinic

Pharmacy

Lawyer

Insurance Agent

TELEPHONE #

Welcome to your COMOX VALLEY SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE 2023

As we age, navigating resources and support for ourselves, and our loved ones, can be challenging. For those adjusting to reduced income or increased physical or mental health concerns, it’s particularly important to know how to find services in our community.

This was the motivation for this collaboration between Comox Valley Senior Support Society (CVSSS) and the Hornby and Denman Community Health Care Society (HDCHCS). The two organizations have many shared values, and this book was created to offer clarity and support for our ageing community. We hope this guide will provide information that will be helpful in your dayto-day life.

Getting older has benefits too! There are life experiences, knowledge, and skills that older adults can share with those who haven’t yet had lives with such varied journeys. In Canadian society, ageism can diminish elder’s value and underestimate their capacity, but they are an integral part of this country’s culture(s), encompassing the full range of diversity, knowledge and life experience of the whole community. We all need each other to live our best lives, giving and receiving support where we’re able and when it’s needed.

We also recognize that a book is not all we need when we are seeking information or assistance. It is just as important to have conversations and a personal connection to help figure out what is available and how to get support. CVSSS and HDCHCS can provide those connections and we welcome you to reach out and talk to us.

Thank you 2023 Comox Valley Seniors Resource Guide

The work done by Comox Valley Senior Support in the community could not be accomplished without relationships developed over years. Staff at CVSS often hear how important our work is, and how the support we provide impacts people’s lives.

This work is not done in isolation, and we want to pay note to those who help us do our work!

Comox Valley Senior Support shares its gratitude for the ongoing relationships we enjoy with our social sector partners. We could not do all we do without the connections we have with you.

We thank the numerous local businesses that provide support for our work. Whether it’s a slight discount, the offer of free advice, or referring elders to us, you play a vital part in our day-to-day role in the community.

Our contingent of amazing volunteers are beyond description. Supporting 300 seniors per month could not be done without the community members who provide older adults with their remarkable skills, commitment, passion, and their time.

To our community’s most fabulous residents, the hundreds of seniors we work with every year… Thank you for sharing your experiences, your joy… and your challenges and your pain… with us. Thank you for letting us assist you. Your trust is an honour and we thank you for it.

Comox Valley Senior Support staff and Board members look forward to continuing working with this incredible community!

United Way helping seniors remain independent.

Since 2014, Better at Home has assisted older adults throughout BC, providing simple, non-medical support services so that people can live independently and stay connected in their community.

From transportation to grocery shopping, meal delivery to phone check-ins, and recycling pick-up to tasks in the house, our goal is to ease the day-to-day life of elders, their families, friends and caregivers.

Huge thanks to the generous volunteers who bring their whole hearts to Better at Home. We appreciate your time, skills and compassion. We welcome people of all ages to join our wonderful volunteer team and hope to hear from you: 250-871-1165.

Thank you to our community partners, with whom we collaborate throughout the year.

Thank you to the hundreds of older adults who have entrusted us to support them over the years. Meeting you, hearing your stories and having you as Better at Home participants is what keeps us going and it is a privilege to work with you.

A program of

Better at Home is funded by the Government of British Columbia through the United Way. Additional funding comes from Comox Valley Community Foundation, Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation and The Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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Community based programs and services to support the well-being of older islanders Join our team, volunteer, donate or participate 250-792-5889

Volunteer Driving Program

Equipment Loan Cupboards

Weekly Seniors Lunch and Activity Program

Grocery Shopping

Grocery and Medication Deliveries

Friendly Visits and Safety Checks

Recycling and Garbage Pick-ups

Light Housekeeping and Laundry

Minor Home Maintenance

Help with Firewood

MAYORS’ MESSAGE

The Town of Comox is a place to call home for over 7000 seniors who are part of our vibrant community. On behalf of Comox, we are grateful to have organizations like Comox Valley Senior Support Society, Better at Home, d’Esterre Seniors’ Centre and our own Community Recreation Centre that provide connection and access to vital services. It’s great to have this Resource Guide to share within our community and support residents locally and across the region.

~ Mayor Nicole Minions, Comox

A huge thank you to The Comox Valley Senior Support Society and Hornby and Denman Community Health Care Society for their hard work in creating this community guide. The health and wellbeing of our senior community members are clearly at the forefront of the creation of each and every one of the programs offered this year. This level of caring support is so important. May the year 2023 bring us all the best of health.

~ Mayor Bob Wells, Courtenay

I know how important the vital organizations included in this guide are to our seniors, providing services and supports to ensure that elders in our communities have healthy options for social, health and economic security. Seniors are a gift to any community; they hold history, volunteer for all the great events, and share the amazing talents and skills they’ve developed over their years. And in Cumberland - a young village full of kids and babies - they provide a balance to youthful energy and bring wisdom to the community. Thank you to all the organizations that provide much needed services and supports to Seniors in the Comox Valley to ensure they can enjoy their senior years.

~ Mayor Vickey Brown, Cumberland

CRISIS & EMERGENCY SUPPORT

Ambulance Fire Police

9-1-1

BC Nurseline 7-day, 24-hr Health information Line

8-1-1 (or 7-1-1 hearing impaired)

Comox Valley Food Bank

250-338-0615

comoxvalleyfoodbank.ca

Comox Valley Nursing Centre

250-331-8502

islandhealth.ca/our-locations/nursing-centre-locations/ comox-valley-nursing-centre

Crisis Chat Online Access

1-888-494-3888

vicrisis.ca

Crisis Text Number 6PM - 10PM

250-800-3806

Mental Health & Substance Use Line

250-331-8642

Mental Health Support

(no area code) 310-6789

North Island Hospital Comox Valley

250-331-5900

islandhealth.ca/our-locations/hospitals-health-centrelocations/north-island-hospital-comox-valley

Pidcock House Homeless Shelter

250-338-2533

Police - Non Emergency

250-338-1321

RCMP Victim Services (Crime & Trauma)

250-334-5979

Talk Suicide 24 Hour

1-833-456-4566

CRISIS & EMERGENCY SUPPORT

Vancouver Island 24-hr Crisis Line

1-888-494-3888

Women’s 24-hr Help & Information Line - Transition House

250-338-1227

NOTES

“We are committed to quality, a ordable homes for seniors, so aging in place, close to family and loved ones, is made more accessible”

ISLAND HEALTH

LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE AT HOME

If you are an older adult or a caregiver, it’s important to know where to go if you need support or services at home and in the community.

ISLAND HEALTH

250-331-8570: General Intake Line

If you or someone you know needs support at home, call the intake line to see what services might be available to you. You may be asked to leave a message, but your call will be returned. Please have the following information for yourself or the person you are calling for:

• Full name

• BC Care Card or BC Services Card

• Date of birth

• Home address

Home Support / Home Care

Home Support and Home Care is personal care for those who are elderly, ill, recovering from an illness, have physical disabilities or need care at the end of life. Services may include:

• Home Care Nursing (wound dressing or medications)

• Home Support (shower/bathing, meal service, assistance with mobility)

• A home safety assessment

• Occupational therapy

• Palliative Care

Community-based teams support aging or recovery at home and include: Home Care Nursing, Social Workers, Rehab Workers, Case Managers, Home Support Workers and Geriatric Speciality Services. Home Care and Home Support are provided by Island Health and while some services are free, there are costs for others. If you already receive Home Support services and need to discuss your services, call 250-331-8522 (press 0) and ask to speak to the MRC (Most Responsible Clinician).

Island Health can also refer you to subsidized services such as:

• Adult Day Programs

• Assisted Living

• Long Term Care, Assisted Living

We offer personalized pharmacy services, including:

• Blister Packing

• Store-Brand Vitamins and Supplements

• Compression Stockings and Fittings

• In-Pharmacy Blood Pressure Management

• 24-Hour Ambulatory BP Monitor Rental

• Certified Diabetes Educator

• General Compounding

• Flu Shots, Travel and Other Vaccinations

• Other Injections (e.g., Vitamin B12)

• Comprehensive Medication Reviews

• Prescription Renewals and Adaptations

• Local Prescription Delivery

Unit 1, 2760 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC | Tel: 250-338-4790

Mon–Fri: 9 am – 5:30 pm | Sat: 9 am – 1 pm | Sun & Stats: Closed

Always accepting new patients. Transferring your prescriptions is easy. Simply speak with us and we’ll take care of it.

ISLAND HEALTH

250-331-8570: For those who aren’t Island Health clients

250-331-8522: For existing Island Health clients

If you have received daily home support for at least three months, you may be eligible for Assisted Living. A Case Manager would make the referral for you to get on a list for an Assisted Living residence. The cost is 70% of net income and includes rent, meals, housekeeping and home support.

Long Term Care

250-331-8570: For those who aren’t Island Health clients

250-331-8522: For existing Island Health clients

In order to move into a Long Term Care (LTC) residence, a person must be assessed by Island Health to determine eligibility. If you, or someone you know, wants an assessment, call the General Intake Phone number. If you meet the criteria for LTC, a case manager would apply for residence on your behalf. LTC provides 24 hour care and the cost is 80% of net income and includes rent, meals, housekeeping, laundry, personal care and medications.

ISLAND HEALTH Community Health Services: Support in the community.

Comox Valley Nursing Centre

250-331-8502

615 10th St, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1R2

The Comox Valley Nursing Centre is part of Island Health’s Primary Health Care and Chronic Disease service, providing individualized support for clients experiencing chronic pain conditions. Clients are supported by nurses, social workers, physiotherapist and pain specialists. Educational groups promote self-management of chronic conditions. Referrals can made by health professionals or call directly to 250-331-8502. You will be notified if you are accepted to the program.

Counselling and Mental Health Support

Adult Mental Health

250-331-8524

941C England Avenue

You can call and refer yourself for an assessment and you will be offered the next available appointment time.

ISLAND HEALTH

You may be referred for resources, tests, counselling, a support group or crisis services. Drop-in groups, for mental health concerns or substance use, are open to the public.

Health Connections Clinic - Comox Valley Nursing Centre

The Health Connections Clinic provides primary health care and addiction medicine for Comox Valley residents without a family doctor or nurse practitioner. The clinic team consists of family doctors, nurse practitioners, social workers, registered nurses and administrative staff, to support people’s complex physical or mental health needs. A referral can be made by health professionals or call directly 250-331-8502. You will be notified if you are accepted to the clinic.

Positive Wellness North Island

Providing prevention, education, treatment and support related to HIV and viral hepatitis. This team works with primary care providers and an HIV specialist, providing outreach services, case management, links to care and medication support.

Services are available at the Comox Valley Nursing Centre, Monday to Thursdays from 8:30am - 4pm.

OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

BC Nurseline

Call 8-1-1 (or 7-1-1 if you’re hearing impaired)

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Call to ask a registered nurse your health questions.

Comox Valley Hospice Society

250-339-5533

Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm

2900 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC, V9N 0J1

The Hospice Society provides information, education and programs to ease the journey of dying and grieving. The Hospice Society can provide emotional support if you have been diagnosed with a life limiting illness, or are providing care for someone at the end of life.

Our team of counsellors and trained volunteers can provide resources and services that may include phone support, volunteer visiting, support groups, books from their lending library, or limited one to one counselling.

THE DENTAL CARE YOUR FAMILY DESERVES

Crowns to cleanings, flossing to fillings, we promise to deliver the very best dental care in a stress-free, judgment-free environment. No matter if your last exam was one year or one decade ago, our dentists and friendly staff will make you feel accepted, listened to, and cared for.

ISLAND HEALTH

Geriatric Specialty Team

If you or a loved one is struggling with dementia or other agerelated cognitive or mental health concerns, you can request a referral to the Geriatric Specialty Team. You need a referral from your family doctor or a walk-in clinic. If you don’t have access to a doctor, you can call the Island Health General Intake Line at 250-331-8570 to request a referral.

North Island Hospital – Courtenay

250-331-5900

Emergency department and lab services by appointment.

Vancouver Island Crisis Line

1-888-494-3888

7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The Vancouver Island Crisis Line provides a supportive listening ear for people in emotional distress and connection to emergency mental health services when needed. Call for information or support with your mental or emotional health concerns, including individual and family life issues, addictions, suicidal feelings, financial concerns, abuse or family violence.

To get on a waiting list for a family doctor

Call Healthlink BC at 8-1-1 (or 7-1-1 if you’re hearing impaired)

NOTES

Indigenous Liaison Nurse Program, Island Health

Laurel Anderson, RN

250-331-5900 ext. 65308 OR 250-650-5714 (cell phone)

laurel.anderson@islandhealth.ca

Emily Mark (weekend ILN)

250-527-0139 (cell phone) OR emily.mark@islandhealth.ca

The Indigenous Liaison Nurse Program is an island-wide program supporting and advocating on behalf of Indigenous patients, clients and families; helping to access referrals, benefit information and more. Liaison Nurses support Indigenous patients and families and will:

• Advocate on your behalf to ensure your needs are being attended to and your goals are heard.

• Support your healing journey.

• Support understanding of medical diagnosis, treatment and services and helping patients and families find answers to your questions.

• Support patients, family, health advocates, First Nation community health teams and other Indigenous health service providers to ensure smooth transitions from home to hospital and back home.

• Support connection with spiritual and traditional healing.

• Assist patients and families with sharing your experience of care and advocating for change.

• Support culturally appropriate care by connecting patients and families with the Elder-in-Residence or other cultural or spiritual supports.

• Assist with access to First Nations Health Authority benefits, including transportation, medical supplies and equipment.

Indigenous Women’s Sharing Society

250-338-3455 OR indigenouswomenssharingsociety@gmail.com

202 – 576 England Avenue, Courtenay | www.iwss.ca

A Society that builds respectful networks of all nations, where women can work together to share Indigenous and contemporary knowledge and skills, support one another and share talents in a kind and caring environment. IWSS promotes healthy living, social activities and supportive services for seniors and families, fostering cross cultural respect and understanding through collaborative activities and projects.

INDIGENOUS SUPPORT & SERVICES

Kinship Care Help Line

(Formerly Grandparents Raising Grandchildren)

1-855-474-9777 (anywhere in BC)

Provides support, advocacy and resource information to grandparents and other relatives raising a family member’s child. The Help Line is staffed by advocates trained in advocacy, social work, family law, and government services related to child welfare and kinship caregiving. Our services to kinship caregivers are confidential and ongoing. Call for assistance to:

• Navigate complex service systems such as the Ministry of Children and Family Development

• Overcome information barriers; to find the answers, assistance, and resources needed to prevent or solve problems

• Identify benefits and services that will support the whole family

MIKI’SIW Métis Association

250-871-7353 OR comoxvalleymetisoffice@gmail.com

207 - 576 England Avenue, Courtenay | comoxvalleymetis.com

A Chartered Community of the Métis Nation of BC with over 325 members in the Comox Valley. Membership is available to members of the Métis Nation, as well as family and associate memberships. MIKI’SIW has a newsletter, a lending library and hosts cultural events including Métis Elders’ lunches.

Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry

250-334-9591

960 Cumberland Road, Courtenay

Dedicated to providing resources for families that promote health, happiness and vitality with Indigenous culture as the foundation.

Wachiay Friendship Centre Society

250-338-7793

1625 McPhee Ave, Courtenay

Provides vital supports and services, including legal advocacy, income tax preparation, emergency assistance and homeless outreach. Ongoing social & cultural programs for elders include:

• Weekly Elders Lunch every Wednesday

• Community Dinner every other Friday, open to everyone

• Elders Programming, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 2pm

TRANSPORTATION

In addition to private services, there are several subsidized services for those with a low income, people with disabilities or those who need transportation for medical services. Free, by donation or low cost.

BC Bus Pass for Seniors

Call 1-866-866-0800

alpha.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/passenger-travel/ buses-taxis-limos/bus-pass/seniors

You can receive a bus pass for $45/year if you are:

• 60+ and receiving disability assistance, income assistance or are the spouse of someone with a Person with Disabilities designation.

• 60+ living on a First Nation and getting band assistance.

• Receiving OAS and GIS, the Federal Spousal Allowance or the Federal Allowance for the Survivor.

• 65+ and would qualify for GIS, but does not meet the Canadian 10-year residency rule.

Better at Home

250-871-1165

Transportation within the Comox Valley, providing up to two return trips per month for essential medical appointments. Call to register. Requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

handyDART

250-339-5442

bctransit.com/comox-valley/riderinfo/handydart

Accessible, door-to-door shared transit service for people with permanent or temporary disabilities. You must fill out an application and be assessed for eligibility. Once approved, handyDART will pick you up at your home and drop you at your destination. Book in advance with all the details ready.

Wheels for Wellness

250-338-0196 OR wheelsforwellness.com/contact-us/

Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm

For transportation to non-emergency medical appointments outside of the Comox Valley. You must book a least 48 hours in advance. Cost is by donation.

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Motion Courtenay

1070 Cliffe Avenue (250) 941-2273

courtenay@motioncares.ca

motioncares.ca/safeathome

M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm

How CRNs Can Help You

A Community Response Network (CRN) is made up of a diverse group of concerned community members, community agencies, local businesses, government agencies, professionals, and others who come together to create a coordinated community response to abuse, neglect, and self-neglect in vulnerable adults.

When the community cannot provide appropriate support to the adult, the Adult Guardianship Act provides designated agencies with the responsibility of investigating and ensuring that the proper action is undertaken.

CRNs around the province are reaching out to their communities to join the network and work to raise the awareness of abuse, neglect, and self-neglect in vulnerable adults, and to ultimately prevent it from happening.

www. bccrns. ca

CVCRN Coordinator - Comox

Christopher Bate (250) 871-5940

admin@comoxvalleyseniorsupport.ca

CVCRN Coordinator - Campbell River

Cheryl Stinson

seniorshubcoord@gmail.com

COMMUNITY MEALS & GROCERIES

Bread of Life Food Bank: Black Creek Mennonite Church

250-218-0681

2277 Enns Rd, Black Creek

Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 am

Comox Valley Better at Home

250-871-1165

Hot meal home delivery twice weekly

Comox Valley Food Bank

250-338-0615

10-1491 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay

Monday - Wednesday 9:30 - noon, Friday 9:30 - 11 am

Bring grocery bags

Comox Valley Senior Support

250-871-5940

Hot meal home delivery weekly

NOURISHMENT

Good Samaritan Kitchen: Northgate Church

1640 Burgess Road, Courtenay

Free soup and sandwich

Saturdays, 11:30 am - 1 pm

LUSH Valley Food Share

250-331-0152 OR lushvalley.org/programs/food-share

Call or order online

Good Food Box hampers (subsidized rates)

Fresh vegetables, fruit and eggs

Sonshine Lunch Club: St. George’s Church

505 6th Street, Courtenay

Free bagged lunches to go

Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday Station

Old Train Station

899 Cumberland Road, Courtenay

Free soup and sandwich

Sundays, 4:30 pm

NOTES

There are several subsidized housing residences in the region, however all of them require applications and all have waiting lists. At this time there are not enough housing units for the growing number of older adults in our community who require subsidized housing.

Courtenay Kiwanis Village Society

250-338-8651 OR courtenaycomoxkiwanisvillages.com

635 & 730 Pidcock Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 3E4

Call to request an application

Lake Trail: M’Akola Leasehold Society

250-703-0357 OR info@makola.ca

2060 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 9E8

Apply to BC Housing Registry

Seaview Village

778-427-9996

Box 247, Union Bay, BC, V0R 3B0

Call to request an application

How can I help ?

Where Quality Matters!

SUBSIDIZED HOUSING

Centennial Place

250-336-8288 OR cumberlandseniors@shaw.ca

2594 Penrith Avenue, Cumberland, BC, V0R 1S0

Call or email to request an application

Comox Valley Affordable Housing Society

250-334-3340 OR cvah@shaw.ca

21-1547 Dingwall Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 3S8

Call or email to request an application

Washington Apartments

250-338-0330

1033 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 3R6

Apply to BC Housing Registry

To get your name on the BC Housing Registry

1-800-257-7756

(there may be a long wait on hold or a request to call later)

101 – 4555 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4V8

Click the link below for a form or print one to fill out and mail back: bchousing.org/publications/HousingRegistry-Application-Form.pdf

NOTES

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SERVICE PROVIDERS 37

Alzheimer Society of B.C.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s First Link® dementia support includes programs and services for people affected by dementia (support calls, support groups, education and Minds in Motion®) to ensure they have the confidence and skills to live the best life possible. First Link® is available throughout the progression of the disease, from diagnosis (or before) to end-of-life.

For more information, call the First Link® Dementia Helpline: 1-800-936-6033 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

The Alzheimer Society of B.C.

828 W. 8th Avenue, Suite 300

Vancouver, BC

1-800-667-3742

info@alzheimerbc.org

www.alzheimerbc.org

Office ..................................................................................................

Office

1405 Douglas Street

Victoria, BC V8W 9P4

250-920-5070

info@seniorsadovatebc.ca

CareLink Advantage helps you keep your loved one living safely and independently at home. Customized to the home, wireless devices are placed in your loved-one’s home which alert caregivers in real-time, 24 hours a day, if your loved one falls, wanders out a door, forgets to take their medication…regardless of where the caregiver is or lives. Systems are rented and there is no long term contract or cancellation fees. This service is covered by some care plans through Island Health.

CareLink Advantage

Independent Living Solutions

778-247-0356

or 1-866-876-7401

www.carelinkadvantage.ca

The Comox Valley Lifeline Society was established in 1988 by the local Lions Club. Lifeline is a simple, convenient, and effective way for people to access help while maintaining an independent lifestyle: Providing prompt and caring assistance twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week at the touch of a button. Lifeline offers peace of mind and a sense of reassurance for subscribers, families, and caregivers, that should an incident occur, appropriate help is available.

Comox Valley Lifeline Society

392 10th Street

Courtenay, BC V9N 1P5

250-338-4255

cvls@comoxvalleylifeline.com

DenMar Electric Ltd.

We put your needs first. From new construction to maintenance and repairs, we pride ourselves in getting the job done quickly and professionally, while utilizing cost effective solutions. No matter the size or the scope of the job, our certified electricians are here to help. From Victoria to Nanaimo, Parksville to Port Hardy, and everywhere in between – we are here to respond to all of your electrical needs. Inquire about your project, today!

DenMar Electric Ltd.

Since 1994

Courtenay: 250-898-4611

Nanaimo: 250-758-8464

Victoria: 778-405-3893

www.denmarelectric.com

DreamLife Mattress Outlet

Our luxury mattresses are made right here in British Columbia with ecofriendly materials that are non-toxic and environmentally sustainable.

• Save 50 to 80% off retail

• No fancy showroom markup or hidden fees

• Our prices stay low so there is no need for sales or gimmicks

• Mattresses come with a manufacturers warranty

• Mattress delivery and takeaway available

At DreamLife, you don't have to compromise on quality to save money.

DreamLife Mattress Outlet

130 Centennial Drive

Unit 311

Courtenay, BC

778-269-4BED (4233)

www.dreamlifecomoxvalley.com

Dynamic Journey Doula

Providing advocacy, and gentle heart centered support for you and your loved ones before, during and at the end of life. As an End of Life Practitioner, Death Doula, and Funeral Celebrant, I am passionate about empowering, educating and supporting individuals in life and in death. Whether prompted by a life ending diagnosis, caregivers looking for support or the 'planners', I act as a guide to ensure that all the threads of their lives are connected and will unfold as they wish through all phases of their transition, before, during and at death.

Janet O’Dell

End of Life Practitioner

Comox, BC 250-792-3978

info@dynamicjourneydoula.ca

www.dynamicjourneydoula.ca

smarteyes! Vision Solutions Inc.

Locally owned and operated by John Shelswell – Licensed Optician, smarteyes! offers a wide variety of modern frames at affordable prices. The goal is to offer you the best options for your style and budget including the ability to bill your insurance directly. Combined with over 40 years of experience in dispensing and a passion for well fitting eyewear, at smarteyes! you have access to a multitude of lens manufacturers, ensuring you get the best lenses for your unique optical needs.

smarteyes!

310 8th Street

Courtenay, BC 250-871-8770

info@smarteyes.ca

www.smarteyes.ca

SERVICE PROVIDERS

The Barber Pole Barbershop

If you're looking for a barbershop where YOU come first, you've just found it! Specializing in flawless fades, and straight razor shaves. The go-to place for men's and boys’ grooming. The Barber Pole is a full-service barbershop providing an environment where clients can come relax and leave feeling good about themselves.

• Female-owned and operated

• Over 30 years experience

• All welcome

The Barber Pole Barbershop

1705-103B Comox Avenue

Comox

250-941-7653

barber-pole@outlook.com

www.barberpolebarbershop.ca

NOTES

d’Esterre Comox Seniors Assoc.

250-339-5133

1801 Beaufort Avenue

Comox

comoxseniors@shaw.ca

www.comoxseniors.ca

Provides a place for seniors 50+ to meet and enjoy friendships, services, and activities in a welcoming environment.

Hornby Island Community

Kitchen & Food Bank

250-335-0023, 0791 or 3480

Program of The Hornby Island

Educational Society

3875 Central Road, Hornby Island

Hot Lunch: Mon, Wed, Fri: 12:30 – 1

Take away or eat-in

Home delivery available

Food Bank: Mon, Wed, Fri: 11 – 1

LUSH Valley Food Action Society

250-331-0152

2342 Rosewall Crescent, Courtenay

www.lushvalley.org

Where healthy local food is at the heart of community.

• Pruning & Fruit Picking

• Seniors’ Gardening Group

• Hot Meal Program

VI Gaming Support

1-888-795-6111

Call 24/7 days a week

www.vigamingsupport.ca

info@vigamingsupport.ca

Culturally informed services

• Outreach

• Counselling

• Support Groups

• Workshops

Carolyn's Somatics & Massage Therapy

250-702-0378

Carolyn Pigott, RMT

Somatic Yoga Instructor

www.carolynrmt.com

• Therapeutic movement classes

• Private treatment sessions

• Extended Health Coverage

• Veterans Affairs Coverage

• Feel good again

Crown Isle Dental

250-338-2599

444 Lerwick Road #220

Courtenay

www.CrownIsleDental.ca

• Trusted Local Dentists

• Accepting New Patients

• Friendly & Approachable Staff

• Modern Clinic and Technology

• Comprehensive Dental Care

Current Chiropractic

+ Sport Therapy

250- 871-4567

Dr. Robin Rae

hello@currentchiro.ca

www.currentchiro.ca

222 - 444 Lerwick Rd. Courtenay

• Active Release Technique

• Laser Therapy Get Your Lifestyle Back

Island Dentures

250-897-1884

Jason Kirouac, R.D.

Full Service

Digital Denture Centre

info@islanddentures.com

www.islanddentures.com

• Implant Supported Dentures

• Full and Partial Dentures

• Two Convenient Locations

Get Fit In 30

250-339-6643

#19 215 Port Augusta Street Comox

getfitin30@shaw.ca

www.getfitin30.ca

• Strength Training

• Designed for women

• All ages welcome

• Takes ONLY 30-min

Shawn Peters, Naturopathic Doctor

250-897-0235

Macdonald Centre for Natural Medicine

448 10th Street, Courtenay

office@getwellhere.com

getwellhere.com/dr-shawn-peters

• Natural & Prescription Medicine

• Regular & Cosmetic Acupuncture

• Extended Health Coverage

• Veteran Affairs Coverage

Motion Courtenay

250-941-2273

1070 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay courtenay@motioncares.ca

www.motioncares.ca

• Veterans Affairs Coverage

• Ministry Coverage

• ICBC & Work Safe BC Coverage

• Extended Health Coverage

• Free Assessments!

Oakwood Wellness

250-465-2164

Jordan Shanks, MPT, BAPhEd admin@oakwoodwellness.ca

www.oakwoodwellness.ca

Community Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services.

• Veterans Affairs Coverage

• Extended Health Coverage

• We Come to You!

NexGen Hearing: a HearingLife Company

250-871-2285

325 B 11th Street, Courtenay

Carly Vriend, RHIP

courtenay@nexgenhearing.com

www.nexgenhearing.com

• Free Hearing Tests

• Free 21-day Trial

• Veterans Affairs Benefits

• WorkSafeBC Provider Network

Origin Integrated Health

Comox: 250-941-2211

1261 Noel Ave, Comox

Campbell River: 250-914-3344

850(A) 12th Ave, Campbell River

infocv@originintegratedhealth.com

www.originintegratedhealth.com

“Join The Movement”

Improve Your Health, Injury and Movement.

Peak Orthotics

250-423-4433

Alex Paquin C.Ped.

info@peakorthotics.com

www.peakorthotics.com

• Custom foot orthotics services

• In-house manufacturing

• Proudly made in Comox Valley

• Servicing western Canada Contact to book an assessment.

Uptown Dental Centre

250-339-2531

Dr. Todd Kaiway, General Dentist

#13 215 Port Augusta Street

Comox

www.uptowndentalcomox.com

• Accepting New Patients

• Direct Billing Insurance

• Newly Expanded Hours

Dentistry you can TRUST.

Valley Denture Centre

250-334-4732

Mike Radeka - Denturist

331 B 6th Street, Courtenay

valleydenturecentre@gmail.com

• Complete, Partial, Rebase, Reline, and Repair

• Free Consultations

• No Referral Necessary

• New Patients Always Welcome

NOTES

Keith Macpherson

Just as a flower holds itself in the highest regard (no matter the conditions), so must we practice unconditionally loving ourselves.

A Little Lift Berwick Comox Valley

250-890-0636

Loralee LeClere, HCA/MOA

loraleeleclere@gmail.com

www.alittlelift.ca

Personalized Service for Seniors

• appointments / groceries

• walks / companionship

• in-home care

• housework / meal prep

Retirement Community

250-339-1690

1700 Comox Avenue

berwickcomoxvalley@berwickrc.com

Vancouver Island owned Active, Adventurous, Creative

Inspired Living

www.berwickretirement.com

You could be living here

Canada Scooters & Medical Supply

250-338-8873

2300 Cousins Ave. Courtenay

www.canadascooters.com

• Scooters (all sizes)

• Electric Power Chairs

• Walkers & Accessories

• Mobility & Safety Supplies

• Pre-owned Mobility Equipment

• Buy & Sell Nearly New

Home Instead®

1-250-338-0554

Tracie Robertson RN/Owner

Private In-Home Care

www.homeinstead.com/3049

• Home Helper Care

• Personal Care

• Specialized Care

• Palliative Care

• Transitional Care

Classic LifeCare

250-890-0735

www.classiclifecare.com

Home Care for All Generations

• Personal Support

• Companionship

• Nursing Footcare

• Housekeeping

Proudly Serving Comox

Island Nursing Inc.

250-941-4443

info@islandnursing.ca

www.islandnursing.ca

Private Nursing Services

• Immunizations

• TB Skin Testing

• ABI Assessments

• Compression Therapy

• Foot & Wound Care

FINKELSTEINS Lawyers

250-897-1000

Tom Finkelstein / Kiel Ardal

info@tomslaw.ca

kiel.tomslaw@shaw.ca

• Wills / Power of Attorney

• Representation Agreements

• Probate of Estate

• Estate Litigation / Land Transfers

• Residential Sales / Purchases

First Credit Union

We are a proud financial co-operative serving Courtenay, Cumberland, Union Bay, Bowser, Hornby Island, Texada Island, Powell River and Bowen Island.

“Where you bank makes a difference”

www.firstcu.ca

Stu Tunheim RRC

250-338-7811

IG Wealth Management Consultant

stu.tunheim@ig.ca

www.stutunheim.com

• Holistic Financial Planning

• Estate Planning

• Investment Strategy

• Risk Management

Pacific Rim Metal Shelters

250-871-7788

3573 Island Hwy S Courtenay

info@metalshelters.ca

www.metalshelters.ca

Protection for RV’s, Boats, Equipment, Vehicles, Storage & Outdoor Entertaining. Financing Available.

Parkers Appliances & More

250-334-3171

700-29 TH Street, Courtenay

ParkersAppliancesAndMore.com

Family-owned and operated

• Kitchen, Laundry, Bedroom

• Outdoor Kitchen

• Financing Offers Available

• Fast Delivery Available

• Check out Clearance & Rebates

Super Klean Property Maintenance

250-338-7782

info@superkleancarpet.ca

www.superkleancarpet.ca

• Carpet & Upholstery

• Mattress Cleaning

• Water & Flood Restoration

• Property Maintenance

• Residential & Commercial

• Lawn & Handyman Services

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DENMAN ISLAND

GROCERIES, HAMPERS & MEALS

Denman Island General Store

250-335-2293

1069 Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC, V0R 1T0 Groceries, liquor store, propane, gas, & postal services available. Open 7 days a week (post office not open Sunday)

Farm to Family Meals Service

250-898-024 OR farmtofamilydi@gmail.com

Meal delivery bi-weekly of up to 10 frozen meals per person. Denman Island Community Education Society (DICES)

250-335-2058 OR dices.communityprograms@gmail.com

Multiple food programs.

Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program

250-335-2058 OR dices.communityprograms@gmail.com

Weekly coupons for seniors to spend at the Denman Farmers’ Market (May – November).

Sign up early as spaces are limited.

Food Bank

Denman Community Hall

No forms or requirements; just drop in and help yourself. Thursdays, 4 – 7 pm

Holiday Hampers

250-335-2058 OR dices.communityprograms@gmail.com

Fresh produce, meat or vegan options, treats, wrapped gifts and basic groceries for the festive season. Hamper forms available at the General Store, Community School OR at www.dices.ca

DENMAN ISLAND

EMERGENCIES

BC Ambulance - Call 911

BC Nurseline & Health Link BC

Call 811 OR 711 for the hearing impaired

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Call to ask a registered nurse your health questions.

Comox Valley Transition Society

250-338-1227: 24 hour Crisis Line

Counselling for women who have experienced violence or abuse, (currently or historically) available the first and third Wednesday of every month, in person at the Denman Island Health Clinic or over phone or zoom.

Also available for women who are unsheltered, struggling with poverty or working toward recovery.

Counselling and Mental Health Support: HDCHCS

778-585-2585: Support Worker

If you need support and want to talk to someone about your Mental Health or you are struggling with substance use.

250-898-0247: Family Services Support

If you need support regarding the children or young people in your life.

Denman Island Emergency Support Services (ESS)

250-335-0730

Provides short-term emergency services (such as housing, food, clothing) if someone is forced from their home by fire, flood or earthquake.

Denman Island Medical Clinic

250-335-2260

3351 Piercy Rd, Denman Island, BC, V0R 1T0

Family doctors, nurse practitioner, Indigenous wellness advocate, pharmaceutical consultancy, dietician, physiotherapy, social worker, laboratory testing, prescription delivery, counselling and mental health support.

DENMAN ISLAND

PHARMACY

Denman Island Health Clinic

250-335-2260

Prescription pick-up weekly at the Clinic through the Living Room Pharmacy (250-338-5665) in Courtenay. Delivery fee may apply.

AGING IN PLACE: LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE

Home Nursing Care or Home Support: Island Health

250-331-8570

If you or someone you know needs support at home, call to find out what services might be available to you. Based on an assessment of your needs and eligibility, services could include Home Care Nursing (such as wound dressing or medications), Home Support (such as shower/bathing, meal service, assistance with mobility), palliative care, falls prevention exercises, home safety assessment, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

There is no cost for Home Care Nursing. The cost of Home Support depends on income. You may be asked to leave a message, but your call will be returned. Please have the following info for yourself or the person you are calling for:

• Full Name

• Home Address

• BC Care Card

• Date of Birth

Hornby & Denman Community Health Care Society (HDCHCS)

250-792-5889 OR care@hornbydenmanhealth.com

1965 Sollans Road, Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0

info@hornbydenmanhealth.com

Programs and services to help older adults age at home including transportation, recycling and garbage pick-up, grocery delivery and shopping, activity programs, meals, friendly visiting, outreach, home equipment loans and more.

DENMAN ISLAND

SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL

Denman Island Community Education Society (DICES)

250-335-2058

1100 Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC, V0R 1T0

DICES provides education, support and recreational services for all ages including community Internet access, health & wellness education and continuing education for life-long learning.

Denman Activity Centre (DAC)

denmanactivitycentre.ca

1111 Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC, V0R 1T0

The DAC houses the Denman Island Museum and Archives, as well as a fitness centre, gymnasium, lounge, and a commercial kitchen. The facility offers weekly activities for seniors, monthly seniors’ lunches, and community events.

Seniors Day Program: HDCHCS

250-792-5889

A weekly social gathering with activities and lunch. Registration is required.

TRANSPORTATION

Volunteer Driver Program: HDCHCS

250-898-0244

Rides to essential health related appointments, on or off the island provided by volunteers. Booking a week in advance is encouraged to ensure volunteer availability.

Travel Assistance Program (TAP)

1-800-661-2668

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-healthcare/tap-bc/travel-assistance-program-tap-bc

TAP provides financial assistance to BC residents who much travel outside their home community to obtain nonemergency, physician-referred special medical care. Request a TAP form from your local health clinic.

BC Ferries

1-888-223-3779 OR customerservice@bcferries.com bcferries.com

DENMAN ISLAND

END OF LIFE

Denman Friends and Neighbours: End-of-Life Support

Angela: 778-554-5949, Wendy: 250-335-1765, Roxanna: 250-335-2576

Volunteer assistance if you choose to die at home, including emotional support, documents, permits, transporting your body and registration of death.

Denman Island Cemetery

John Isbister, 250-335-2565 OR Lisa Wood, 250-335-2264

Contact regarding maintenance or headstones for existing family plots. Located on Denman Road near North Central crossroad, there are no more gravesites available at this cemetery.

Denman Island Natural Burial Cemetery Services

Call 250-335-1786 to arrange a burial.

www.dinbc.ca

6400 Denman Rd, Denman Island, BC, V0R 1T0

Natural burial is the return of a body to the earth as simply as possible, combining earth-friendly interment with land conservation. The Cemetery Manager will assist you through the process.

Memorial Society of BC

1-888-816-5902 OR admin@memorialsocietybc.org

The Memorial Society of British Columbia (MSBC) is a nonprofit organization formed in 1956; an objective source of education and information for planning funeral services. For a one-time membership fee of $50, MSBC helps members plan funerals that are simple, dignified and affordable.

HORNBY ISLAND

GROCERIES, HAMPERS & MEALS

Ford’s Cove Store

250-335-2169

10835 Central Road, Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0

Open daily 8am – 8pm

Hamper Program: HDCHCS

250-335-2885 OR info@hornbydenmanhealth.com

Customized holiday hampers. Call to receive a hamper, donate or volunteer.

Hornby Island Co-op

250-335-1121

5875 Central Road, Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0

Groceries, hot meals, hardware, liquor store, gas, post office and prescription pick up. Open daily.

Hornby Island Community Kitchen & Food Bank

250-335-0023, 250-335-0791 OR 250-335-3480

3875 Central Road, Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0

Hot Lunch: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30 – 1pm

Take away or eat-in. Home delivery available.

Food Bank: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11am – 1pm

Literary Lunches

250-335-2101 OR

hornbynewhorizons@gmail.com

1765 Sollans Road

Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0

Lunches open to all with a guest speaker.

Thursdays, 12 noon – 2 pm

October thru March

$10 fee for lunch, includes soup, sandwich, dessert.

HORNBY ISLAND

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Emergencies: BC Ambulance - Call 911

BC Nurseline / Health Link BC

Call 811 OR 711 for the hearing impaired

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Call to ask a registered nurse your health questions.

Comox Valley Transition Society

250-338-1227: 24 hour Crisis Line

Counselling for women who have experienced violence or abuse, currently or historically, available the first and third Wednesday of every month; in person at the Denman Island Health Clinic or over phone or zoom. Also available for women who are low-income, unsheltered or working toward recovery.

Counselling and Mental Health Support: HDCHCS

778-585-2585: Support Worker

If you need support and want to talk to someone about your Mental Health or you are struggling with substance use.

250-898-0247: Family Services Support

If you need support regarding the children or young people in your life.

Hornby Island Medical Clinic: Island Health

250-331-8631

1885 Sollans Road, Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0

Family doctors, nurse practitioner, Indigenous wellness advocate, pharmaceutical consultancy, dietician, physiotherapy, social worker, laboratory testing, counselling and mental health support.

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HORNBY ISLAND

AGING IN PLACE: LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE

Home Nursing Care or Home Support: Island Health

250-331-8570

If you or someone you know needs support at home, call to find out what services might be available to you.

Based on an assessment of your needs and eligibility, services could include Home Care Nursing (such as wound dressing or medications), Home Support (such as shower/ bathing, meal service, assistance with mobility), palliative care, falls prevention exercises, home safety assessment, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

There is no cost for Home Care Nursing. The cost of Home Support depends on income. You may be asked to leave a message, but your call will be returned. Please have the following information for yourself or the person you are calling for:

• Full Name

• Home Address

• BC Care Card

• Date of Birth

Hornby and Denman Community Health Care Society (HDCHCS)

250-792-5889 OR care@hornbydenmanhealth.com

1965 Sollans Road, Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0

info@hornbydenmanhealth.com

Programs and services to help older adults age at home including transportation, recycling and garbage pick-up, grocery delivery and shopping, activity programs, meals, friendly visiting, outreach, home equipment loans and more.

COMMUNITY

Hornby Island Community Fund

www.hornbycommunityfund.org

Create your legacy and give the gift that keeps on giving through the Hornby Community Fund. Donations to Fund can be cash, stocks, or property and tax receipts are provided. Support your “heart home”.

HORNBY ISLAND

HOUSING

Hornby Island Elder Housing

250-335-1048

5775 Central Road, Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0

Non-profit housing for elders 55 years and older, for independent living with community supports. Studio and one bedroom units with affordable rent. A waiting list is maintained.

PHARMACY

Hornby Island Co-op

250-335-1121

Prescriptions delivered by Rexall Drugs or Living Room Pharmacy in Courtenay. Prescription pick up Tuesdays and Fridays at the Co-op Post Office.

SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL

Hornby Island Educational Society (HIES)

Furthering education and building community through advocacy, coordination and collaboration; offering programs, services and activities. HIES also operates The Kitchen and Food Bank (see info under Groceries, Hampers, Meals).

Hornby Island New Horizons Society

250-335-2101 OR hornbynewhorizons@gmail.com OR hornbynewhorizons.com

1765 Sollans Road, Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0

Activities for members 50 and over, including lunches, classes, recreational activities, off-island trips and more. Membership is $30 per year. Classes are $1 per class for members.

Literary Lunches

250-335-2101 OR hornbynewhorizons@gmail.com

1765 Sollans Road, Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0

Lunches open to all with a guest speaker. Thursdays, 12 noon – 2 pm, October thru March $10 fee for lunch, includes soup, sandwich, dessert.

HORNBY ISLAND

Seniors Day Program: HDCHCS

250-898-0244

A weekly social gathering at New Horizons with activities and lunch. Registration is required.

TRANSPORTATION

Volunteer Driver Program: HDCHCS

250-898-0244

Rides to essential health related appointments, on or off the island provided by volunteers. Booking a week in advance is encouraged to ensure volunteer availability.

BC Ferries

1-888-223-3779 OR customerservice@bcferries.com bcferries.com

Travel Assistance Program (TAP)

1-800-661-2668

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-healthcare/tap-bc/travel-assistance-program-tap-bc

TAP provides financial assistance to BC residents who much travel outside their home community to obtain nonemergency, physician-referred special medical care. Request a TAP form from your local health clinic.

END OF LIFE

Memorial Society of BC

1-888-816-5902, admin@memorialsocietybc.org

The Memorial Society of British Columbia (MSBC) is a nonprofit organization formed in 1956; an objective source of education and information for planning funeral services. For a one-time membership fee of $50, MSBC helps members plan funerals that are simple, dignified and affordable.

Hornby Island Cemetery

Call 250-335-1131 to arrange a burial

www.hirra.ca/services/cemetery-stewards/

4100 Central Road, Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0

The Cemetery is available to Hornby residents only. A plot for burial or cremated remains is provided after death has occurred.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

BC GOVERNMENT & VANCOUVER ISLAND RESOURCES

BC Care Providers Association

1-604-736-4233

BC Govt Health Care Programs & Services

1-800-663-7867

alpha.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/ health-safety/health-care-programs-and-services

BC Housing - Vancouver Island Regional Office

1-800-787-2807

bchousing.org

BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations

1-800-257-7756

bchousing.org/housing-assistance/BC-RAHA

BC Senior Advocate

1-877-952-3181

seniorsadvocatebc.ca

BC Seniors’ Guide

1-877-952-3181

gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/about-seniorsbc/guide/ bc-seniors-guide-12th-edition.pdf

BC211- Confidential, 24/7 Support & Resources

2-1-1

bc211.ca

Comox Valley Lifeline Society

250-338-4255

comoxvalleylifeline.com

First Nations Health Authority

1-866-913-0033

fnha.ca

Independent Living BC

1-800-257-7766

bchousing.org/housing-assistance/housing-with-support/ independent-living-bc-program

Island Health - Seniors Services

islandhealth.ca/our-services/seniors-services

Medical Service Plan BC

1-800-663-7100

mspenquiries@hibc.gov.bc.ca

Seniors BC

1-800-663-7867

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors

Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)

1-800-257-7756

bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistanceprograms/SAFER

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

END OF LIFE PLANNING & CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Advanced Care Planning

250-370-5687

islandhealth.ca/our-services/advance-care-planning/ advance-care-planning

BC Care Providers Association

1-604-736-4233

bccare.ca

Comox Valley Hospice Society

250-339-5533

comoxhospice.com

EI Compassionate Care Benefits

1-800-622-6232

canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/caregiving.html

First Nations Health Authority

1-866-913-0033

fnha.ca/WellnessSite

Family Caregivers of British Columbia

1-877-520-32678

familycaregiversbc.ca/get-help

Medical Assistance in Dying

1-877-370-8699

Memorial Society of BC Safe, Dignified, Affordable Funerals for Members

1-888-816-5902

memorialsocietybc.org

My Voice - Advance Care Planning Guide

health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2020/

MyVoice-AdvanceCarePlanningGuide.pdf

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FEDERAL BENEFITS & PROGRAMS

Canada Housing Benefit

1-800-282-8079

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

1-800-622-6232

Federal Programs and Services for Seniors

1-800-622-6232

GST Benefits

1 800-622-6232

Indigenous Services Canada

1-800-665-9320

Old Age Security & Guaranteed Income Supplement

1-800-277-9914

Property Tax Deferment Program

1-888-355-2700

Veterans Affairs Canada

1-866-522-2122

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

NEWLY DIAGNOSED?

If you or a loved one has received a diagnosis or you are looking for local services or support, here are some health resources that are available to you at the time of printing. You can also contact our offices for assistance in finding what you need.

After Stroke BC

1-888-313-3377

Alzheimer Society of BC

1-800-462-2833

alzheimer.ca/bc/en/help-support/find-support-bc/ vancouver-island

Arthritis Society

1-800-321-1433

arthritis.ca

BC Cancer - North Island Hospital

1-250-331-5900

bccancer.bc.ca/our-services/centres-clinics/locations

BC Lupus Society

1-866-585-8787

bclupus.org

Canadian Mental Health Association - Mid-Island

1-250-244-4042

cmha.bc.ca/branches/cmha-mid-island

Canadian Red Cross - Courtenay Office

1-250-334-1557

redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon/ british-columbia-and-yukon-find-a-branch/courtenay-office

Comox Valley Head Injury Society

1-250-334-9225

cvhis.org

Comox Valley Pain Program

1-250-331-8502

islandhealth.ca/our-locations/pain-program-locations/ comox-valley-pain-program

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Chronic Pain Resources

1-250-331-8502

islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/pain-pain-management/ chronic-pain-resources

CV Diabetes Education Centre

1-250-331-5964

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada

1-888-473-4636

heartandstroke.ca

Island Deaf & Hard of Hearing

1-250-753-0999

idhhc.ca

Kidney Foundation of Canada

1-800-567-8112

kidney.ca

Lung Association COPD Helpline

1-866-717-2673

bclung.ca/patient-support/copd-resources

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Parkinsons Society of BC

1-604-662-3240

parkinson.bc.ca/resources-services/support-groups

Respiratory Education Centre

islandhealth.ca/our-services/respiratory-health-services/ respiratory-education-centre-rec

PET CARE

Elder Dog Canada Comox Valley Pawd

1-855-336-4226

elderdog.ca

Low Income Spay/Neuter Program - BCSPCA

250-741-0778

spca.bc.ca/programs-services/community-work/low-incomespayneuter-programs

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matter how

Your donation will directly support a Comox Valley Senior who needs practical, day-to-day supports or who is experiencing loneliness and isolation. Comox Valley Senior Support provides service to more than 300 Comox Valley elders each month. All programs are delivered by screened, trained, staff and volunteers.