Senior Support North Vancouver Island Resource Guide 2026

North Island Resource Guide 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS View Digital Version www.ssnvi.ca

Senior Support North Vancouver Island Territory Acknowledgement...............................................3 Welcome Message.........................................................4-5

Mayor's Messages............................................................7

Crisis & Emergency Support........................................9, 11 Island Health Home Support......................................11,13 Health Support Organizations and Groups...........13,15,16

Island Health Community Services............................16,17

Island Health Additional Services..........................17,19,21 Island Health Supported Living..................................21,23 Community Meals & Groceries..............................23,25,29 Indigenous Support Services...........................31,33,35,37

Housing.........................................................37,39,41,43,45

Transportation............................................................45,47 Pet Care & Support..........................................................49 Caregiver Support & End Of Life Planning............49,51,53

BC Government Services............................................53,54 Federal Government Programs...................................55-57 Community Resource Profiles....................................58,59

Community Resource Listings...................................60-67

My Personal Information / Key Names & Numbers....70, 71 Index..........................................................................72-75

Campbell River The Better at Home program helps seniors manage day-to-day tasks by offering select basic, non-medical services. The services help seniors maintain their independence in the comfort of their home while staying connected to their community.

Offering: • friendly visiting • light housekeeping • transportation • shopping assistance

Campbell River Better at Home is a program of Senior Support North Vancouver Island, with funding provided by the Province of British Columbia and administered by United Way British Columbia.

Campbell River’s Better at Home program operates in the Campbell River region only.

For more information, please contact Better at Home by phone at 250-830-8709 or by email at bah.cr@ssnvi.ca

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TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Senior Support North Vancouver Island respectfully acknowledges that its community services are provided on the unceded territories of the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, Kwiakah, and K’omoks First Nations. We extend our gratitude to these nations for their generations of stewardship provided for this land, its waterways, its animals, and its people.

INCLUSION STATEMENT

Senior Support North Vancouver Island is committed to treating people with respect and dignity including, but not limited to, people of diverse ages, ethnicities, nationalities, faiths, beliefs, cultures, abilities, disabilities, sexual orientations, genders, education levels, and socio-economic backgrounds.

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Senior Support North Vancouver Island Courtenay Office: Phone: 250-218-3011 E-mail: admin@ssnvi.ca C1 - 450 8th Street,Courtenay, BC V9N 1G9 Campbell River Office: Phone: 250-830-8709 E-mail: office.cr@ssnvi.va 101 – 300 St. Ann’s Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C6 No part of this publication may be used without written permission from the Publisher.

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Welcome to your

NORTH ISLAND SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE

2025

Senior Support is continuing to work hard in 2026 to provide programs and services to our valuable senior communities in Comox Valley and Campbell River.

From the earliest years of our organization, growth has been part of our mandate. In 1992 we began offering peer counselling to seniors, providing emotional support to decrease isolation and to address gaps in services to seniors in the Comox Valley.

Before long, our services expanded to support seniors with transportation and housing challenges, prevention or elder abuse, and accessing information and resources. Many of these services have been, and still are, provided by trained volunteers.

In 2018 the Society changed its name to Comox Valley Senior Support Society to reflect the broader range of programs and services offered and to expand our volunteer base to include volunteers of all ages.

In 2024, our organization continued to grow and evolve. We were honoured to welcome Better at Home Campbell River, a United Way funded program, into our family of services. With this expansion, our Staff and Board of Directors developed a renewed vision, mission, and action plan to guide our work as we extend support throughout the North Island.

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To better reflect the full scope of our programs and the communities we serve, we also embraced a new name and brand that brings all our services together under one unified identity.

We are now Senior Support North Vancouver Island. Also known as “Senior Support” in the community.

In Campbell River, this year we initiated a Community Connector program to assist seniors in developing networks of supports in their community. A Volunteer Coordinator position is helping us recruit and train more volunteers to provide services. And, of course, the Better at Home program continues to provide valuable support.

In the Comox Valley, we are supporting seniors through Grief and Loss groups, Caregiver Support Groups, a Friendly Vistor Program, navigation supports, housing supports, an income tax program, and by providing services for simple wills and advanced care directives. In 2025, we also welcomed a new Intergenerational Connections program. And in 2026, we are partnering with Pride Comox Valley to provide services to 2S & LGBTQIA+ seniors living in supported care.

In both communities, we are proud Living Wage Employers and work collaboratively with other senior supporting organizations.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s guide. Your generous and ongoing support strengthens Senior Support services throughout the Comox Valley and Campbell River. We look forward to another year of nurturing existing partnerships and creating new ones, all in service of our North Island communities.

Most importantly, we offer our deepest gratitude to the hundreds of seniors we are privileged to support each month. Your trust, kindness, and encouragement mean more to us than words can express. The support you share with us truly flows both ways, and we are honoured to be part of your lives.

Kind regards, Christopher Bate, Executive Director Senior Support North Vancouver Island

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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

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Comox Valley CRN Coordinator Jeff Rud 250.207.4405 | navigate2@ssnvi.ca Campbell River CRN Coordinator Mary Catherine Williams crseniorsnetwork@gmail.com

MAYORS' MESSAGE

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eniors are at the very heart of our communities, enriching our lives with their wisdom, experiences, and continued involvement.

Whether through volunteering, sharing stories, or supporting families, your presence continues to make a meaningful difference each and every day.

We are truly grateful for all that you do to make the Comox Valley and Campbell River such vibrant and welcoming places to call home. Supporting seniors in staying connected, healthy, and engaged is essential to building strong, inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.

A sincere thank you to the Seniors Support North Vancouver Island Society for creating this valuable guide, which connects seniors with the resources they need. Our appreciation also extends to the many community services and organizations who contributed to this guide and who continue to champion and support our senior residents.

Mayor Vickey Brown, Village of Cumberland

Mayor Kermit Dahl, City of Campbell River

Mayor Nicole Minions, Town of Comox

Together, we can continue building communities where every person feels valued, respected, and cared for.

Mayor Bob Wells, City of Courtenay

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Comox Valley

Since 2014

Delivering non-medical support services to assist older adults to live independently and stay connected in our community.

Transportation, light housekeeping, help with grocery shopping, friendly visits, check-ins and more.

Some services are free of charge and others are available on a sliding scale appropriate to participants' income levels.

Comox Valley Better at Home is funded by the Government of British Columbia through the United Way. The program is delivered by Hornby Denman Health.

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For more information, to register, or join our team of volunteers please contact our Coordinator at 250-871-1165 or through our website at hornbydenmanhealth.com

CRISIS & EMERGENCY SUPPORT Ambulance Fire Police 9-1-1

BC Nurseline (also pharmacist and nutrition) 7-day, 24-hr Health Information Line 8-1-1 (or 7-1-1 hearing impaired) Vancouver Island Crisis Society Crisis Line - talk 24 hour support: 1-888-494-3888 Crisis Chat Online Access www.vicrisis.ca Crisis Text Number 24 hour support: 250-800-3806 Suicide Crisis Help Line Call or Text 988 24 hour Canada-wide Mental Health Support Island Health (no area code) 310-6789 KUU-US Crisis Line 1-800-588-8717 COMOX VALLEY Comox Valley Food Bank 250-338-0615 comoxvalleyfoodbank.ca Comox Valley Nursing Centre 250-331-8502 www.islandhealth.ca/ourlocations/nursing-centrelocations/comox-valleynursing-centre

Comox Valley Mental Health & Substance Use Line 250-331-8524 North Island Hospital Comox Valley 250-331-5900 www.islandhealth.ca/ourlocations/hospitals-healthcentrelocations/north-islandhospital-comox-valley Pidcock House Homeless Shelter 250-338-2533 Police – Comox Valley Non Emergency 250-338-1321 RCMP – Comox Valley Victim Services (Crime & Trauma) 250-334-5979 Comox Valley Transition Society 250-338-1227 24-hours help and information CAMPBELL RIVER Campbell River Food Bank 250-286-3226 www.crfoodbank.ca Mental Health & Substance Use Line Campbell River 250-850-2620

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CRISIS & EMERGENCY SUPPORT North Island Hospital Campbell River and District 250-286-7100 www.islandhealth.ca/ our-locations/hospitalshealth-centre-locations/ north-island-hospitalcampbell-river-district Evergreen Emergency Shelter 250-287-3791 www.oceancrestchurch.org

Community-based Victim Services at Campell River Family Services 250-287-2421 www.crfamilyservices.ca Campbell River North Island Transition Society Ann Elmore Transition House 24-hr Help and Information Line 250-286-3666 www.annelmorehouse.ca

RCMP - Campbell River Non-emergency 250-286-6221 RCMP Campbell River Victim Services 250-286-5606

ISLAND HEALTH: HOME SUPPORT LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE AT HOME If you are an older adult or a caregiver, it’s important to know about public health services available through Island Health.

Have the following information ready when you call: • Full name • BC Care Card or BC Services Card • Date of birth • Home address

SUPPORT AT HOME If you need support at home, call the intake line to see what services are available to you.

Phone: 250-331-8570 (General Intake Line for all communities from Fanny Bay north to Sayward)

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

Community-based teams support aging or recovery

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Janice Harvey, RPh, CDE Pharmacist/Owner, Certified Diabetes Educator

Chuck B.

★★★★★ Janice and her team are not only professional and super knowledgeable. They are friendly, very kind, and go way above and beyond to help out.

They truly are excellent.

Your health. Our priority.

• Prescription & over-the-counter medications • Pharmacist prescribing for minor ailments • Prescription renewals and adaptations • Medication reviews, lab test ordering • Telemedicine appointments with BC doctors • Blood pressure management • Pre-travel consults & vaccinations • Immunizations and other injections • Diabetes products and support • Compression sock fittings • Incontinence, urology and ostomy supplies • Special orders for wound care & other products • Free delivery in Comox & Courtenay

250-338-4790 Unit 1, 2760 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 2L6

ISLAND HEALTH: HOME SUPPORT at home and include Home Care Nursing; Social Workers; Rehab Workers; Case Managers; Home Support Workers and Geriatric Specialty Services.

Home Care and Home Support are provided by Island Health and while some services are free, there are costs for others, some based on your income.

Services may include Home Care Nursing (wound dressing or medications); Home Safety Assessment; Home Support (shower/bathing, meal

service, mobility assistance); Occupational Therapy and Palliative Care Island Health can also refer you to other services such as: • Adult Day Programs • Assisted Living • Long Term Care Island Health Home Support – if you require additional services.

If you DO currently receive Home Support call Campbell River: 250-850-2150 Comox Valley: 250-331-8522

HEALTH SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS

If you or a loved one has received a diagnosis and are looking for service or support, here are some resources.

After Stroke BC Phone: 1-888-313-3377 Website: www.strokerecoverybc.ca Alzheimer Society of BC Phone: 1-800-667-3742 Website: www.alzheimer.ca/bc Arthritis Society Phone: 1-800-321-1433 Website: www.arthritis.ca

BC Cancer Agency Phone: 1-800-670-3322 Website: www.bccancer. bc.ca/our-services/patientguide www.bccancer.bc.ca/healthinfo/coping-with-cancer BC Lupus Society Phone: 1-866-585-8787 Website: www.bclupus.org BC Schizophrenia Society Phone: 1-888-888-0029 Website: www.bcss.org

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HELP at the push of a button Easy-to-Use Personal Emergency Response Service

Over 35 years of connecting people to family, friends and safety.

A proud providing peace of mind.

Serving Comox Valley, Campbell River, North Island Communities

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HEALTH SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS North Island Support Group Contact: northvi@bcss.org Canadian Mental Health Association - Mid-Island Phone: 1-250-244-4042 Website: www.cmhamidisland.ca Chronic Pain Resources Phone: 1-250-331-8502 Website: www.islandhealth.ca Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada Phone: 1-888-473-4636 Website: www.heartandstroke.ca Island Deaf & Hard of Hearing Centre Phone: 1-250-753-0999 Website: www.idhhc.ca Kidney Foundation of Canada Phone: 1-800-361-7494 (national) / 1-800-567-8112 (BC support) Website: www.kidney.ca Lung Association COPD Helpline Phone: 1-866-717-2673 Website: www.bclung.ca/patientsupport/copd-resources

Parkinsons Society of BC Phone: 1-604-662-3240 Website: www.parkinson.bc.ca/ resources-services/supportgroups Respiratory Education Centre Website: www.islandhealth.ca/ our-services/respiratoryhealth-services/respiratoryeducation-centre-rec CAMPBELL RIVER Canadian Red Cross – Campbell River Equipment Loans Phone: 250-830-1150 Website: www.redcross.ca Campbell River Head Injury Phone: 250-287-4323 Website: www.crhead.ca Campbell River Diabetes Education Centre North Island Hospital Campbell River and District Phone: 250-286-7150 Website: www.islandhealth.ca/ourlocations/diabetes-educationcentres/campbell-riverdiabetes-education-centre

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HEALTH SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS COMOX VALLEY Canadian Red Cross Courtenay Phone: 250-334-1557 Equipment Loans Website: www.redcross.ca/ in-your-community/britishcolumbia-and-yukon/britishcolumbia-and-yukon-find-abranch/courtenay-office Comox Valley Head Injury Society Phone: 1-250-334-9225 Website: www.cvhis.org

Comox Valley Pain Program Phone: 250-331-8502 Website: www.islandhealth. ca/our-locations/painprogram-locations/comoxvalley-pain-program Comox Valley Diabetes Education Centre Phone: 250-331-5964 Website: www.islandhealth. ca/our-locations/diabeteseducation-centres/comoxvalley-diabetes-educationcentre

ISLAND HEALTH: COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CAMPBELL RIVER Counselling and Mental Health Support Adult Mental Health and Substance Use 207 – 1040 Shoppers Row Phone: 250-850-2620 Call for an assessment and the next available appointment time. You may be referred for resources, tests, counselling, a support group or crisis services. Dropin groups, for mental health concerns or substance use, are open to the public.

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COMOX VALLEY Out-patient services provided

by Island Health in downtown Courtenay Comox Valley Nursing Centre 615 10th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1R2 Phone: 250-331-8502 The Nursing Centre provides support for those with chronic pain conditions. Support is provided by nurses, social workers, physiotherapist, pain specialists and educational support groups. Ask your doctor or clinic for referral or call directly to 250-331-8502.

ISLAND HEALTH: COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES Counselling and Mental Health Support Adult Mental Health and Substance Use 941C England Avenue, Comox BC Phone: 250-331-8524 Call for an assessment and the next available appointment time. 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 at the Comox Valley Nursing Centre 615 10th Street, Courtenay The Health Connections Clinic provides health care and addiction medicine for those without a family doctor

or nurse practitioner. This team has family doctors, nurses and social workers to support both physical or mental health needs. Ask your doctor or clinic for referral or call directly to 250-331-8502.

Positive Wellness North Island provides prevention, education, treatment and support related to HIV and hepatitis. This team has doctors, nurses and an HIV specialist, providing outreach services, case management, links to care and medication support. Located at the Comox Valley Nursing Centre, Monday to Thursdays from 9am – 4:30pm.

615 10th Street, Courtenay 250-331-8502

ISLAND HEALTH: ADDITIONAL 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.

You can also speak to a pharmacist and nutritionist during office hours.

To get on a waiting list for a family doctor or nurse practitioner Call Healthlink BC at 8-1-1 (or 7-1-1 if you’re hearing impaired)

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ISLAND HEALTH: ADDITIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Geriatric Specialty Team, Island Health Phone: 250-331-5965 – Campbell River Phone: 250-331-8570 Comox Valley If you or a loved one is struggling with dementia or other cognitive or mental health concerns, you can request a referral to the Geriatric Specialty Team.

Ask your doctor or call the numbers above to request a referral.

CAMPBELL RIVER North Island Hospital Campbell River and District Emergency department (24 hours) and Laboratory services (by appointment) 375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River BC V9W 3V1 Phone: 250-286-7100 Positive Wellness North Island North Island Hospital Campbell River and District Wellness Centre Website: www.islandhealth. ca/our-locations/hospitalshealth-centre-locations/ north-island-hospitalcampbell-river-district/ wellness-centre-campbell-river The Wellness Centre provides a variety of outpatient and chronic disease management services and classes.

Campbell River Hospice 440 Evergreen Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 0C7 Phone: 250-286-1121 Website: www.crhospice.ca Campbell River Hospice Society provides compassionate support to palliative individuals and their families as they face end of life. Various services are available to help people through their grief. Peer-topeer support is offered for caregivers who need a safe space to discuss their loved one’s journey.

Island Health Mental Health and Substance Use Support - Campbell River 207 – 1040 Shoppers Row Phone: 250-850-2620 Website: www.islandhealth. ca/our-services/mentalhealth-substanceuse-services/accessreferrals-mental-healthsubstance-use-services/ intake-campbell-riverreferrals-mhsu Island Health MHSU provides a range of services for individuals dealing with moderate to severe mental health and substance use concerns.

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104-1350 England Ave. Courtenay

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ISLAND HEALTH: ADDITIONAL HEALTH SERVICES COMOX VALLEY North Island Hospital Comox Valley Emergency department (24 hours) and Laboratory services (by appointment) 101 Lerwick Rd, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 0B9 Phone: 250-331-5900 Comox Valley Hospice Society Phone: 250-871-0696 Website: comoxhospice.com 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.

Island Health Mental Health and Substance Use Support – Comox Valley 941C England Ave, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2N7 Phone: 250-331-8524 Website: www.islandhealth. ca/our-services/mentalhealth-substance-useservices/adult-mental-healthsubstance-use-services/ comox-valley-mental-healthsubstance-use Island Health MHSU provides a range of services for individuals dealing with moderate to severe mental health and substance use concerns.

ISLAND HEALTH: SUPPORTED LIVING ASSISTED LIVING & LONGTERM CARE If you must move to get the support you need, there are options for supported living, providing more assistance in your daily life.

Assisted Living (require supports for activities of daily living such as cooking, housekeeping): Once you have been assessed as

eligible, a Case Manager will make the referral for you to get on a list for an Assisted Living residence. If your income is low, cost is 70% of net income and includes rent, meals, housekeeping and home support.

For more information and to receive an assessment call the appropriate number below.

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Volunteer with us!

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Friendly Phone Calls and Senior Visits 30 - 60 Minutes Per Week Training and Ongoing Support Provided ....................................................

For more information on how you can help, call us at 250.218.3011 24

Visit our website at ssnvi.ca

ISLAND HEALTH: SUPPORTED LIVING Long Term Care (require 24 hours care along with nursing care and other medical services): To move into a Long-Term Care residence, a person must be assessed by Island Health.

If you meet the criteria, a case manager will apply for residence on your behalf.

Long Term Care provides 24-hour care. If your income is low, cost is 80% of net income and includes rent, meals, housekeeping, laundry, personal care and medications.

For more information and to receive an assessment call the appropriate number below.

If you DON’T currently receive Home Support call Campbell River and Comox Valley: 250-331-8570 If you DO receive Home Support call Campbell River: 250-850-2150 Comox Valley: 250-331-8522

COMMUNITY MEALS & GROCERIES COMOX VALLEY The Bread of Life Food Share Phone: 250-207-4673 7387 North Island Highway Unit B-Bay 2 Merville Mon, Tues, Saturday 9:30am – 11:30am Comox Valley Better at Home Phone: 250-871-1165 Hot meal home delivery weekly Comox Valley Food Bank Phone: 250-338-0615 1255 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay

Bring grocery bags Mon – Fri, 9am – 12noon Good Samaritan Kitchen: Northgate Church Email: info@ngate.ca 1640 Burgess Road, Courtenay Free soup & sandwich Saturday, 11:30am – 12:30pm LUSH Valley Food Share Phone: 250-331-0152 Website: lushvalley.org/ programs/food-share Good Food Box hampers (subsidized rates) Fresh vegetables, fruit and eggs

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Do you have a Will?

Notaries Daryl Robbins Notary Public Ltd.

250.871.7150 | robbinsnotaries.ca

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COMMUNITY MEALS & GROCERIES Sonshine Lunch Club: St. George’s Church 505 6th Street, Courtenay Free bagged lunches to go Mon-Fri, 11:30am – 12:30pm Sunday Station Free hot meal service weekly Old Train Station Cumberland Road, Courtenay Sunday, 4:30pm Valley Home Meals Phone: 250-339-2625 CAMPBELL RIVER Campbell River Food Bank Phone: 250-286-3226 Website: www.crfoodbank.ca 1393 Marwalk Cres, Campbell River, BC V9W 5V9 By appointment only Gateway Foursquare Church Campbell River Food Store Phone: 250-287-8133 403 – 5th Ave, Campbell River Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30am Salvation Army Centre of Hope Phone: 250-287-2699 Website: www. oceancrestchurch.org/ serving-campbell-river 101 - 1381 Cedar St, Campbell River Hot lunch, Mon – Fri, 11:30am – 1:15pm

Salvation Army Family Services and Food Hampers Phone: 250-287-2699 Website: www.oceancrestchurch.org/ serving-campbell-river 101 - 1381 Cedar St, Campbell River Mon – Fri, 8:00am – 4:00pm Emergency food hampers are available four times per year.

Campbell River Caremongers Phone: 250-202-7446 (phone or text) Website: www.caremongeringcr.ca Email: admin@caremongeringcr.ca General assistance with food bank deliveries, occasional grocery shopping.

St. Vincent de Paul St. Patrick’s Parish 34 S. Alder St, Campbell River Phone: 250-287-4911 on Tuesdays Website: www.stpatscr.org Food hampers HORNBY ISLAND Hamper Program: Hornby Denman Health Phone: 250-335-2885 Email: info@ hornbydenmanhealth.com Customized holiday hampers.

Call to receive a hamper, donate or volunteer.

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445 10TH STREET COURTENAY, BC V9N 1P7

BROKENSQUIRREL.CA 250.871.1336

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• Cleaning & Exams • Fillings / Root Canals • Same-Day Crowns • Dental Emergencies • Fully Digital • Locally Owned & Operated

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COMMUNITY MEALS & GROCERIES Hornby Island Community Kitchen & Food Bank 3875 Central Road, Hornby Island Phone: 250-335-0023, 250-335-0791 or 250-335-3480 Hot Lunch: Tuesday and Friday, 12:30 – 1pm at Joe King Ball Park.

Take away, eat-in or home delivery available.

Food Bank: Tues, Fri, 11am – 1pm DENMAN ISLAND Farm to Family Meals Phone: 250-898-0245 OR Email: farmtofamilydi@gmail.com Meal delivery bi-weekly.

Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program Phone: 250-335-2058

Email: dices.communityprograms@ gmail.com Weekly coupons for seniors for the Denman Island Farmers’ Market (May – November) Food Bank Denman Community Hall 1100 North West Road No forms or requirements; just drop in and help yourself.

Thursdays 4-7 pm Holiday Hampers Phone: 250-335-2058 dices.communityprograms@ gmail.com Website: www.dices.ca Produce, meat / vegan options, treats, gifts and groceries for the festive season. Hamper forms at the General Store, Community School or online

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Creating Smiles with Care

• Free Consultations • No Referral Necessary • Implant Dentures • Complete & Partial • Rebases and Relines • Repairs Welcome • Wheelchair Accessible

Mike Radeka Denturist

250-334-4732 331-B 6th Street Courtenay valleydenturecentre@gmail.com

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INDIGENOUS SUPPORT & SERVICES Public Health Services

First Nations Health Authority Virtual Doctor of the Day Phone: 1-855-344-3800 (toll free 7 days a week 8:30am – 4:30pm) The First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day program enables members of BC First Nations with limited or no access to their own doctors or nurse practitioners to make virtual appointments.

Indigenous Liaison Nurse Program, Island Health Website: www.islandhealth. ca/our-services/indigenous-health-services/indigenous-liaison-nurses North Island Hospital – Campbell River Nadine Kruger, RN Mon – Thurs, 7:30 am – 6 pm Phone: 250-830-8865 Email: nadine.kruger@islandhealth.ca Arda Sutmoller, RN Weds & Thurs, 8 am – 4 pm Phone: 250-514-2847 Email: arda.sutmoller@islandhealth.ca North Island Hospital – Comox Valley Laurel Anderson, RN Phone: 250-331-5900 ext. 65308 OR 250-650-5714 (cell phone)

Email: laurel.anderson@ islandhealth.ca Emily Mark (weekend ILN) Phone: 250-527-0139 (cell phone) Email: emily.mark@ islandhealth.ca WHAT WE DO: The Indigenous Liaison Nurse Program is an islandwide program supporting and advocating on behalf of Indigenous patients, clients and families; helping to access referrals, benefit information and more. Indigenous 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; help patients and families find answers to their 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.

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INDIGENOUS SUPPORT & SERVICES Public Health Services

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

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

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

CAMPBELL RIVER Laichwiltach Family Life Society Elders Program, Counselling 441-4th Ave., Campbell River BC V9W 3W7 Phone: 250-286-3430 Website: www.lfls.ca To empower and promote healing and education in our communities from an Aboriginal perspective, nurturing and encouraging cultural awareness and selfsufficiency. We celebrate and envision a thriving, proud, respectful and inclusive community.

Indigenous Community Health Centre 929 Ironwood St, Campbell River, BC V9W 3E5 Phone: 778-346-9235

Website: www.lfls.ca/lchc Sasamans Society Indigenous Elders Outreach 680 Head Start Cres, Campbell River, BC V9H 1P9 Phone: 250-914-2212 Website: www.sasamans.ca In the kwak’wala language, sasamans means “our children”. The society’s name reflects our intention to listen, acknowledge and honour the voices of the communities that we serve.

North Island Metis Association 740 Robron Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 6J7 Phone: 250-287-7417 Website: www.nimetis.com Giving voice for Métis people along with recognition as an essential partner in all decision making that impacts Métis people.

COMOX VALLEY Indigenous Women’s Sharing Society (IWSS) 202 – 576 England Avenue, Courtenay Phone: 250-338-3455 Email: indigenouswomenssharingsociety@ gmail.com Website: www.iwss.ca Building respectful networks where women and kin can share Indigenous and

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contemporary knowledge and skills. IWSS promotes healthy living, social activities and supportive services for seniors and families, inclusive of all ages, fostering cross-cultural respect and understanding.

Kinship Care Help Line (formerly Grandparents raising Grandchildren) Help Line: 1-855-474-9777 (anywhere in BC) Email: kinshipcare@ parentsupportbc.ca Website: www.parentsupportbc.ca/ services/support-line Provides support, advocacy and resources 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 child welfare and kinship caregiving.

Services are confidential and ongoing.

Call for assistance to: • Navigate systems such as the Ministry of Children and Family Development • Overcome barriers to find the answers and get resources needed to

prevent or solve problems • Find benefits and services to support the whole family MIKI’SIW Métis Association 559 6th Street in Courtenay Phone: 250-871-7353 Email: comoxvalleymetisoffice@ gmail.com Website: comoxvalleymetis.com A Chartered Community of the Métis Nation of British Columbia with over 325 members and associate 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 105 – 1509 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay Phone: 250-334-9591 Website: www.uiwona.ca The UIWONA Society provides programs and services to Indigenous women and families that promote health, happiness and vitality with Indigenous culture as the foundation.

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Wachiay Friendship Centre Society 1625 McPhee Ave, Courtenay Phone: 250-338-7793 Website: www.wachiay.org Wachiay provides vital supports and services in the Comox Valley, including legal advocacy, income tax preparation, emergency assistance and homeless outreach.

HOUSING

BC Housing Affordable rental housing is for people who have a lowto-moderate income but may not be eligible for subsidized housing. Search and apply for affordable housing such as cooperatives with Housing Listings.

Website: www.bchousing.org To get your name on the BC Housing Registry Phone: 1-800-257-7756 (there may a long wait on hold or a request to call later) Website: www.bchousing. org/housing-assistance/ rental-housing/how-to-apply Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) Phone: 1-800-257-7756 Website: www.bchousing.org/housingassistance/rental-assistanceprograms/SAFER

Ongoing social and 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.

Tenant Resources and Advisory Centre (TRAC) Phone: 1-800-665-1185 (Tenant info line) Website: www.tenants.bc.ca/get-help Legal Advocacy Services CR Advocacy at Opportunities Community Services Advocates provide information, assistance and representation (including tenancy rights) to low-income residents.

101 – 300 St. Ann’s Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C6 Phone: 250-286-3436 Website: www.ocss.ca

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HOUSING Campbell River John Howard Society Housing Assistance Supports for individuals who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. Help with information, applications, advocacy, short term financial support when funds are available.

140 10th Ave, Campbell River, BC V9W 4E3 Phone: 250-286-0611 Email: mail@jhsni.bc.ca Website: www.jhsni.bc.ca INDEPENDENT SUBSIDIZED HOUSING All subsidized housing requires an application and most have waiting lists. It’s advisable to apply for housing units as early as possible and to consider applying for several options.

Connective Campbell River Affordable Housing (5 locations) New residents are required to complete a Housing Income Testing form.

Phone: 604-872-5651 Website: www.connective.ca Eagle Harbour Low income housing for women +55 Campbell River & North Island Transition Society 101 - 1116 Dogwood St, Campbell River BC V9W 3A2 Phone: 250-287-7384 Website: www. annelmorehouse.ca/eagleharbour

Ken and Murray Forde House/ Ballenas Housing Society 142 Larwood Rd, Campbell River BC V9W 1S2 Phone: 250-923-4824 Website: www.ballenas.ca John Perkins Memorial Housing Low income or disability 55+ 930 13th Ave, Campbell River, BC V9W 4H3 Phone: 250-287-7744 Website: pacificquorum.com Seth Norton Housing Low income 60+ 931 14th Ave, Campbell River, BC V9W 2K9 Phone: 250-586-1100 Website: pacificquorum.com M’akola Housing Society Various units Phone: 1-877-384-1423 Website: www.makola.bc.ca Apply through BC Housing registry.

ASSISTED LIVING & LONG TERM CARE Berwick By The Sea 250-914-8055 1353 16th Ave., Campbell River Offering independent living in a beautiful, warm West Coast home. Pursue a purposeful, active, social, and healthy retirement.

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HOUSING

Discovery Harbour Long Term Care 850 14 Avenue, Campbell River BC V9W 4H4 Phone: 250-287-7166 Website: www. parkplaceseniorsliving.com Evergreen Seniors Home Long Term Care – both private and public funded beds 635 Evergreen Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 3R7 Phone: 250-286-7274 Website: www.evergreenseniors.com Golden Grove Care Home Long Term and Memory Care 130 Strathcona Way, Campbell River, BC V9H 0B1 Phone: 250-923-7049 Website: www.goldengrovehomes.ca Ironwood Place Assisted Living 1351 Ironwood St, Campbell River, BC V9W 5Z7 Phone: 250-287-4486 Website: www.islandhealth.ca Yucalta Lodge Long Term Care 555 2nd Ave Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 Phone: 250-850-2900 Website: www.islandhealth.ca

Comox Valley INDEPENDENT SUBSIDIZED HOUSING All subsidized housing requires an application and most have waiting lists. It’s advisable to apply for housing units as early as possible and to consider applying for several options.

Courtenay and Comox Valley Kiwanis Villages 635 Pidcock Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 3E4 Phone: 250-338-8651 Email: comoxvalleykiwanis@ gmail.com Website: courtenaycomoxkiwanisvillages.com Call or email to request an application Lake Trail: M’Akola Leasehold Society 2060 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 9C4 Phone: 250-703-0357 Email: info@makola.bc.ca Apply to BC Housing Registry Seaview Village Box 247, Union Bay, BC, V0R 3B0 Phone: 778-427-9996 Call to request an application

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Centennial Place 2594 Penrith Avenue, Cumberland, BC, V0R 1S0 Phone: 250-336-8288 Email: cumberlandseniors@ shaw.ca Call or email to request an application Comox Valley Affordable Housing Society Cypress Gardens & Quadra Gardens (Comox) Mailing Address: 21-1547 Dingwall Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 3S8 Phone: 250-334-3340 Email: admin@cvahs.com Website: www.cvahs.com Call or email to request an application Washington Apartments 1033 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 3R6 Phone: 250-338-0330 Apply to BC Housing Registry ASSISTED LIVING & LONG TERM CARE Berwick Retirement Communities 1700 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC, V9M 4H4 Phone: 250-339-1690 Website: www. berwickretirement.com/bcv Casa Loma Seniors Village Independent & Assisted Living 4646 Headquarters Road,

Courtenay, BC V9N 7J3 1700 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC, V9M 4H4 Phone: 250-897-1033 Email: casa.info@ retirementconcepts.com Website: www.retirementconcepts. com/location/casa-loma Comox Valley Seniors Village Assisted Living & Long Term Care 4640 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 7J3 Phone: 250-331-1183 Email: comox.info@ retirementconcepts.com Website: www.retirementconcepts. com/locations/comox-valleyseniors-village Cummings Home 1926 Cummings, Courtenay, BC, V9N 9G6 Phone: 250-897-0075 Email: Cummingscare@ hotmail.com Glacier View Lodge Long Term Care 2450 Back Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 8B5 Phone: 250-338-1451 Website: www.glacierviewlodge.ca

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Ocean Front Village Independent, Assisted, Supportive Living & Long Term Care 2900 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 0J1 Phone: 250-331-0340 Email: inquiry@glm.ca Website: www.goldenlife.ca/ villages/ocean-front-village Hawthorne Place Independent Living 750 Memorial Avenue Qualicum, BC V9K 2P6 Phone: 250-752-4217 Email: hawthorne@novapacific.ca Website: novapacific.ca/ residence/hawthorne

HORNBY ISLAND Hornby Island Elder Housing 5775 Central Road, Hornby Island Phone: 250-335-1048 Website: www.hornbyhousing.org 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

TRANSPORTATION 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 Phone: 1-866-866-0800 Website: www.myselfserve. gov.bc.ca/BusPass 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.

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TRANSPORTATION

Wheels of Hope Phone: 1-888-939-3333 Website: www.cancer.ca/en/ living-with-cancer/how-wecan-help/transportation A driving program that connects people who need transportation to cancer treatments with volunteer drivers trained to provide safe and reliable rides to cancer treatment facilities.

CAMPBELL RIVER Better at Home Limited transportation support for registered clients.

Call for details.

Phone: 250-830-8709 Email: bah.cr@ssnvi.ca Website: www.ssnvi.ca

handyDART Phone: 250-286-3278 Website: www.bctransit. com/campbell-river/riderinfo/ handydart/register 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 when you call.

COMOX VALLEY Better at Home Phone: 250-871-1165 Transportation for seniors within the Comox Valley, providing up to two trips per month for essential health-related appointments.

Requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

Call to register. handiDART Phone: 250-339-5442 Website: 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 you up at your home and drop you at your destination.

Book in advance with all the details ready when you call.

How Can We Help Phone: 250-871-9060 Comox Valley Website: howcanwehelpvi.ca • Adult companion services • Accompanied transportation • Dementia aware support • Household chores/Yard-care • In home dog grooming • Small haul truck assistance

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Donate today!

Your contribution, no matter how big, is greatly appreciated.

Your Donation Helps our Seniors in Need.

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Your donation will directly support a Comox Valley or Campbell River senior.

Senior Support North Vancouver Island provides service to more than 300 Comox Valley elders each month. All programs are delivered by screened, trained staff and volunteers.

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Drop off a cheque or mail to: C1-450 8th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 1N5 OR...Create a recuring monthly donation profile on Canada Helps. www.CanadaHelps.org Search - Senior Support North Vancouver Island

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PET CARE

Elder Dog Canada ElderDog Canada is a national, registered charitable organization dedicated to aging people, aging dogs and the important connection they

enjoy. Services include dog care support for seniors and re-homing older dogs.

Phone: 1-855-336-4226 Email: info@elderdog.ca Website: elderdog.ca

CAREGIVER SUPPORT & END OF LIFE PLANNING ALL NORTH ISLAND Memorial Society of BC Phone: 1-888-816-5902 Email: info@memsoc.org The Memorial Society of British Columbia (MSBC), a non-profit organization since 1956, is an objective source of education and information for planning funeral services.

For a one-time membership fee of $50, MSBC helps members plan funerals dignified and affordable.

Clear the Clutter Phone: 236-326-8444 Email: clearclutter44@gmail.com Compassionate support with downsizing and decluttering.

Assistance with preparing to sell or move, illness or death of a loved one.

Comox Valley Lifeline Society (serves all North Island) An easy-to-use personal emergency response system

to call for help day or night.

Phone: 250-338-4255 or 1-866-205-6160 Website: www. comoxvalleylifeline.com EI Compassionate Care Benefits Provides financial assistance while you are away from work to care for a critically ill or injured person or someone needing end-of-life care.

Phone: 1-800-622-6232 Website: www.canada.ca/en/services/ benefits/ei/caregiving.html Island Health Caregiver Support Phone: 250-871-8570 Email: communityvirtualcare@ islandhealth.ca

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Become an EVERGREEN CLUB Member The Evergreen Club is a non profit recreational and social program for adults 55+ operating out of the Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay.

YOUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES Over 50 Activity Clubs Members’ Day Trips New Members’ Welcome Special Events Dining Lounge

Prospective Members’ Tours Monthly Newsletter Volunteer Opportunities Discount on Selected City of Courtenay 55+ Rec Programs

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• Personal care and companionship • Help with daily living and transportation • Specialized Memory Care support • Nursing and clinical services – Medication administration – Wound care and vitals monitoring – Post-hospital recovery – Palliative care coordination

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT & END OF LIFE PLANNING Hospice/Palliative and End of Life Care Island Health Caregiver Support Community Health Services (Island Health) Phone: 250-331-8570 / 1-866-928-4988 Website: www.islandhealth. ca/our-services/end-of-lifehospice-palliative-services/ hospice-palliative-end-of-lifecare

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) British Columbians seeking medical assistance in dying should speak with their doctor, nurse practitioner or Island Health for information, eligibility, process, safeguards and other end-of-life options.

Phone: 1-877-370-8699 Email: maid@islandhealth.ca Advanced Care Planning Information to help identify goals, values, and beliefs related to your health and care.

Phone: 250-370-5687 Email: advancecareplanning@ islandhealth.ca Website: www.islandhealth. ca/our-services/advancecare-planning/advance-careplanning

COMOX VALLEY DENMAN ISLAND HORNBY ISLAND Comox Valley Hospice Society Comox Valley Hospice Society provides emotional and spiritual support, complementary to hospice care to those who are at the end of life within the Aitken Community Hospice itself, as well as at the Comox Valley Hospital, and to those who prefer to die at home Phone: 250-871-0696 Website: comoxhospice.com Senior Support North Vancouver Island Caregiver Support Groups provide a monthly opportunity for caregivers to meet in a friendly, supportive environment. Call for details.

Grief and Loss Group led by a trained facilitator meets monthly and provides support for those at any point in their grief and loss experience.

Phone: 250-218-3011 Website: www.ssnvi. ca/comox-valley-seniorprograms

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT & END OF LIFE PLANNING CAMPBELL RIVER Campbell River Hospice Society Offers individual and group care, support and information for those impacted by end of

life in a variety of settings and modalities.

440 Evergreen Road, Campbell River Phone: 250-286-1121 Website: www.crhospice.ca

BC GOVERNMENT SERVICES HEALTH Fair Pharmacare Phone: 1-800-663-7100 Website: https://my.gov. bc.ca/ahdc/msp-eligibility

HOUSING BC Housing - Vancouver Island Regional Office Phone: 1-800-787-2807 Website: www.bchousing.org

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) The FNHA plans, manages and funds the delivery of First Nations health programs across BC. Phone: 250-924-6125​ Email: info@fnha.ca Website: www.fnha.ca

BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations Financial rebates to eligible low-income households to complete home adaptations for independent living.

Phone: 1-800-257-7756 Website: www.bchousing. org/housing-assistance/BCRAHA

Island Health - Seniors Services Health services for those over 65.

Website: www.islandhealth. ca/our-services/seniorsservices Medical Service Plan BC Phone: 1-800-663-7100 Website: my.gov.bc.ca/ahdc/ msp-eligibility

Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) Option for home support where funds are provided to clients to purchase and manage their own home support services.

Phone: 250-331-8570 Website: www.islandhealth. ca/our-services/communityhealth-services/home-careservices

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BC GOVERNMENT SERVICES Independent Living BC A subsidized, assistedliving program that provides housing with support services to seniors and people with disabilities.

Phone: ​1-800-257-7766 Website: www.bchousing. org/housing-assistance/ housing-with-support/ independent-living-bcprogram

Residential Tenancies Board Assistance for tenants in a conflict with a landlord (rent increase, eviction etc).

Phone: 1-800-665-8779 Website: www2.gov.bc.ca/ gov/content/housing-tenancy/ residential-tenancies Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) Financial assistance for seniors to assist with rental costs.

Phone: 1-800-257-7756 Website: www.bchousing. org/housing-assistance/ rental-assistance-programs/ SAFER

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RESOURCES & SUPPORT BC211: Confidential, Support & Resources 24/7 Dial or text 2-1-1 to find help for life’s challenges.

211 is free, confidential and available in over 240 languages and dialects.

Phone: 2-1-1 Website: www.bc.211.ca BC Seniors Advocate Information and referral line available 24 hours a day, every day. Seniors service specialists will work with you during office hours to provide resources and help resolve issues.

Phone: 1-877-952-3181 Email: info@ seniorsadvocatebc.ca Website: www. seniorsadvocatebc.ca Seniors BC Information on government services for older adults.

Phone: 1-800-663-7867 Website: www2.gov.bc.ca/ gov/content/family-socialsupports/seniors

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BENEFITS & PROGRAMS Canada Pension Plan (CPP) The CPP retirement pension is a monthly, taxable benefit that you can receive for the rest of your life. To qualify for CPP you must apply, be at least 60 years old and have made at least one contribution to CPP. Phone: 1-800-277-9914 Website: www.canada.ca/en/ services/benefits/ publicpensions/cpp.html CPP Additional Benefits You may also quality for other CPP benefits listed below.

Like the CPP pension, you must apply for these benefits: Post-retirement Benefit, Disability Pension, Postretirement Disability Benefit, Survivor’s Pension, Children’s Benefit and Death Benefit Phone: 1-800-277-9914 Website: www.canada.ca/en/ services/benefits/ publicpensions/cpp.html

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) CDCP is a new federal public dental plan available for Canadians who do not have access to dental insurance and have a family net income of less than $90,000. Apply online or phone the toll-free number to have an application completed over the phone with the assistance of an CDCP agent.

Phone: 1-833-537-4342 Website: www.canada.ca/en/ services/benefits/dental/ dental-care-plan Federal Programs and Services for Seniors An overview of all federal programs available to seniors.

Phone: 1-800-622-6232 Website: www.canada.ca/en/ employment-socialdevelopment/campaigns/ seniors.html

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BENEFITS & PROGRAMS GST/HST Credit The GST (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment for people with low / moderate incomes. You are automatically considered for the GST/HST credit when you file your taxes. There are other tax benefits that you may be eligible for, based on income, health or living situation. Call to enquire.

Phone: 1-800-622-6232 Website: www.canada.ca/en/revenueagency/services/child-familybenefits/gsthstc-apply.html Indigenous Services Canada General information about federal government services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, including health care, mental health support, residential school survivor support and status cards.

Phone: 1-800-665-9320 or 1-800-567-9604 Email: infopubs@sac-isc.gc.ca Website: www.canada.ca/en/ indigenous-services-canada. html

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Hope for Wellness Help Line Counselling and crisis intervention for Indigenous peoples across Canada, 24/7.

Phone: 1-855-242-3310 Website: www. hopeforwellness.ca (for information or online chat) Residential School Survivors Emotional crisis referral services and information on health supports for Residential School Survivors.

Phone: 1-866-925-4419 Old Age Security (OAS) A monthly pension for those 65 and older, determined by how long you have lived in Canada after the age of 18. In most cases, you will be automatically enrolled; however, you may need to apply if the government does not have all your information.

In-person: 130 19th Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 8S1 101 – 950 Alder St, Campbell River, BC V9W 2P8 Phone: 1-800-277-9914 Website: www.canada.ca/en/ services/benefits/ publicpensions/cpp/old-agesecurity.html

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BENEFITS & PROGRAMS Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) A monthly payment for those 65 or older. Eligibility is based on income. GIS payments are added to OAS pension payments each month. In most cases, you will be automatically enrolled; however, you may need to apply if the government does not have all your information.

Phone: 1-800-277-9914 Website: www.canada.ca/en/ services/benefits/ publicpensions/cpp/old-agesecurity/guaranteed-incomesupplement.htm

Veterans Affairs Canada An overview of all federal programs available to Veterans, including housing, caregiver support, mental / physical health and financial programs.

Phone: 1-866-522-2122 Website: www.veterans.gc.ca/eng

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Office of the Seniors Advocate BC The Office of the Seniors Advocate monitors and analyzes seniors services and issues in B.C., and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues. The office also provides information and referrals for people who are navigating seniors services and tracks their concerns, which helps inform future work. The office monitors services in five key areas: health care, housing, income supports, community supports, and transportation. Information and Referral: 1-877-952-3181 (toll free) Office of the Seniors Advocate 1405 Douglas Street Victoria, BC V8W 9P4 250-920-5070 info@seniorsadovatebc.ca

www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca

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CareLink Advantage CareLink Advantage helps you keep your loved-one 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 loved one falls, wanders out a door, forgets to take their medication…regardless of where the caregiver Systems are are rented, rented and there is no long-term long term contract or is or lives. Systems fees. This This service servicemay is covered by some care plans cancellation fees. be available through some of through Island Health.

Island Health’s community health services programs.

CareLink Advantage Independent Living Solutions 778-247-0356 or 1-866-876-7401

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Comox Valley Lifeline Society

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 www.comoxvalleylifeline.com cvls@comoxvalleylifeline.com ..................................................................................................

Eldercare Foundation Eldercare is dedicated to enhancing care and improving quality of life for older adults on Vancouver Island. The Foundation raises funds to assist seniors living at home with chronic illnesses, provide equipment and therapy support for seniors living in long-term care, and fund research and education programs aimed at improving the care available to seniors everywhere. Eldercare is proud to support Providence Living at The Views in Comox, Canada’s first non-profit long-term care village.

Eldercare Foundation 1450 Hillside Avenue Victoria, BC V8T 2B7 250-370-5664 contact@gvef.org Visit our website for more info. gvef.org

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Dentistry

Bayview Hotel 778-225-0010 2200 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay www.bayviewvi.com • Family and Business Hotel • Pool, Hot Tub and Waterslide • Complimentary Hot Buffet Breakfast • EV Charging Stations • 24 hr. Fitness/Business Centre • Senior and Medical Discounts

Harbourview Dental Centre Dr. Jaedyn Penkala D.M.D. 250-339-9800 1781 Comox Avenue, Comox www.HarbourviewComox.com • Accepting CDCP • Dental Restorations • Dental Cleanings • Same Day Crowns • Dental Emergencies • Oral Surgery

Auto Service

Dentistry

KEAN Auto Services 250-897-3643 KeanAuto.ca 754 B 29th Street, Courtenay Your Safety is our #1 Priority • Brakes • Oil Changes • Maintenance Serving Comox Valley for over 40 Years!

Uptown Dental Centre 250-339-2531 #13 215 Port Augusta Street Comox Book Your Appointment Online www.uptowndentalcomox.com • Accepting New Patients • Full-Service Dentistry • Direct Billing Insurance Dentistry you can TRUST.

Banking/Mortgage

Dentistry

Dominion Lending Centres Modern Mortgage Group 250-338-3740 203-1978 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay www.cvmortgage.group • Reverse Mortgages • Refinance a Mortgage • Debt Consolidation • Divorce Mortgages • Mortgage Renewal • Secondary Home

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

Education

End of Life Planning

Campbell River ElderCollege 250-923-9700 1685 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 8C1 www.nic.bc.ca/CREC • Fall and Spring Courses • Interesting Topics for 50+ • Reasonable Fees, No Pressure • On Campus Classes • Register Online or In-person • Enjoy Life Long Learning!

Dynamic Journey Deathcare End of Life Practitioner 250-792-3978 DynamicJourneyDoula.ca • Death Doula • End of Life Care • Deathcare Educator • MAiD Companion • Grief, Loss & Emotional Support • Funeral Celebrant

End of Life Planning

End of Life Planning

Comox Valley Funeral Home and Crematorium 250-334-0707 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay F-2310 Guthrie Road, Comox info@comoxvalleyfuneralhome.com comoxvalleyfuneralhome.com The Valley's only locally owned Canadian independent service.

Inflation-proof prearrangement plans.

Island Funeral Service - Elk Falls Crematorium 250-287-3366 Georgia Quay, 103-909 Island Hwy, Campbell River 6400 Gold River Hwy, Campbell River info@comoxvalleyfuneralhome.com islandfuneralservices.com Campbell River's only locally owned Canadian independent service.

End of Life Planning

End of Life Planning

Comox Valley Hospice Society 250-871-0696 2900 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay www.comoxhospice.com • Psychosocial & Emotional Support • Volunteer Palliative Visiting • Grief & Bereavement Resources • Support Groups for Clients • Advanced Care Planning Info • Wellness Programs

Piercy's - Mt. Washington Funeral Home 250-334-4464 440 England Avenue Courtenay PiercysMtWashingtonFuneral.com • Cremation Options • Arrangements by phone or email • Flexible Event Space • Large-capacity Chapel • Catered Events • Cremation Remembrance Jewelry

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Financial Adviser

Wild Priestess Collective 250-619-2091 Kristina Stauffer contact@kristinamargaret.com www.kristinamargaret.com • Grief & Bereavement Support • Reiki & Spiritual Support • Trauma-Informed Care provider • Living Funerals Ceremonies • Ordained Metaphysical Minister • End of Life Doula

Edward Jones Tracey J. Gard - Financial Advisor Business 250-890-0997 Cell 250-650-7488 2225-Guthrie Road Suite 5. Comox Edwardjones.ca • Investing RRSP, RRIF, TFSA, RESP • Education Saving Plans • Estate Planning • Intergenerational Planning • Charitable Donation Planning

Food

Food

Hangar 31 Café info@hangar31cafe.com Unit A 2310 Guthrie Road Comox hangar31cafe.ca • Family-owned and operated • Locally brewed coffee • Pastries, treats, grab & go • Retail/wholesale coffee beans • Pet friendly patio Your community, your coffee.

Rhodos Coffee and Bistro 250-338-5592 364 8th Street, Courtenay rhodoscoffee.ca • Family-owned and operated • All-day Breakfast and Lunch • Pastries and treats • Your community, your coffee • Retail and wholesale coffee roasted in-house • In season Pet friendly patio

Food

Foundations

Valley Home Meals 250-339-2625 | 1-866-216-2655 1828 Knight Rd, Comox Serving the Island Since 1999 www.ValleyHomeMeals.com • Delicious Quality Frozen Meals • Available for Pick-up or Delivery • Delivery: Campbell River to Victoria • Provider for Veterans • Dietitian Approved Entrees

Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation 250-331-5957 101 Lerwick Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 cvhealthcarefoundation.com • We support the hospital, community health programs, and long-term care • Trusted charity since 1993 • Many ways to get involved Visit our office at the hospital

Foundations

Foundations

Comox Valley Community Foundation 250-338-8444 917C Fitzgerald Ave Courtenay, BC V9N 2R6 cvcfoundation.org We help caring people, like you, make meaningful gifts that support community needs today and for future generations. Please contact us to learn more.

Eldercare Foundation 250-370-5664 1450 Hillside Avenue, Victoria contact@eldercarefoundation.org www.eldercarefoundation.org • Charitable foundation • Promotes aging with dignity • For Vancouver Island seniors • Enhances long-term care • Supports aging in place • Advances research & education

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Active Living Physiotherapy 778-420-0111 www.activelivingphysio.com Research-based Physiotherapy & Small group exercise classes for: • Arthritis • Osteoporosis • Vertigo • Incontinence • Neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee pain

Comox Valley Physiotherapy

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Broken Squirrel Wellness 250-871-1336 445 10th Street, Courtenay www.BrokenSquirrel.ca • Clinical Wellness Centre • Integrated Collaborative Care • Cognitive & Physical Services • Yoga & Meditation Classes • Supporting Mind, Mood & Movement “we’re all a little nuts!”

Dewald Diedericks Physiotherapist Corporation

250-338-8121 #104-1350 England Avenue Courtenay www.CVphysio.ca • All Physiotherapy Needs • Now Accepting New Clients • No Referrals Required • WorkSafeBC, ICBC, MSP • Direct Billing to Most Insurers

Indigenous Women's Sharing Society 250-338-3455 576 England Ave., Courtenay, BC iwss.ca • Naloxone Training • Community Events & Gatherings • Beading and Crafting Circles • Workshops/ Cross-Cultural Sharing • Peer Support for individuals directly impacted by the toxicdrug poisoning crisis.

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Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Make a Wave Leadership and Wellness 250-286-8060 #5 964 Shoppers Row Campbell River Makeawave.ca • Counselling • Neuro Linguistic Programming • Energy Healing Counselling and energy healing is a game changer. Call for a free consult.

Rita Krebs, RSW, NLPP, ECPC, Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki Master

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 250-338-4790 1–2760 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay medicineshoppecourtenay.ca • Pharmacist prescribing • Prescription renewals • Phone appointments with BC doctors • Vaccinations & other injections • Incontinence, urology and ostomy supplies

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Mobile Non-Medical Footcare 250-331-2360 Licensed Professional 20+ years of experience • We come to you • Nail trimming & reduction • Callus/corn reduction • Cuticle/skincare • All implements are professionally sterilized

Welch Osteopathy 519-574-3302 #25B, 215 Port Augusta St www.WelchOsteopathy.com • Relief from Chronic Pain • Improved Range of Motion • Improved Circulation • Decreased Inflammation • Joint Stiffness/Arthritis Relief • Immune Support • Increased Overall Vitality

Health & Wellness

Hearing

Oakwood Wellness We Come to You! Mobile Services: Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Kinesiology Move with Confidence and Take Control of Your Pain.

250-465-2164 admin@oakwoodwellness.ca www.oakwoodwellness.ca

Beltone Hearing Comox 236-269-2060 Campbell River 778-560-3099 1966 Guthrie Road, Comox www.beltonecan.com • Free Hearing Tests for Seniors • Video Ear Scan • Hearing Aid Sales • Hearing Aid Repairs • Lifetime Service Plan • Canadian Owned

Home Support

House & Home

Home Instead® Helping seniors stay safe, independent & loved at home.

Call for a free in-home consultation 250-338-0554 admin3049@homeinstead.com HomeInstead.com/3049 • Home Helper Care/Personal Care • Memory Care/Specialized Care • Palliative Care/Transitional Care

Dream Life Mattress Outlet 778-269-4233 311 - 130 Centennial Drive Courtenay DreamLifeComoxValley.com • Hand-crafted in BC • Island-owned & operated • 40 - 70% off retail price • Environmentally friendly • Rock solid warranty • Delivery & takeaway available

House & Home

Real Estate

Deanna Johnson Photo Organizer & Digitization Specialist 250-616-2189 Serving Vancouver Island DeannaJohnsonPhotoCoach.com • Downsize Photo Albums • Digitize 8mm/16mm Film, Video Tapes incl. VHS/Beta • Digitize Slides & Negatives • Pass Down your Memories • Photo Books, Gifts, Slideshows

RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty Courtenay: 250-334-9900 Comox: 250-339-2021 www.OceanPacificRealty.com Real estate professionals making selling and buying properties easy and stress free! ~ houses ~ condos ~ farms ~ ~ waterfront ~ rural ~ vacant #1 in Comox Valley Real Estate

House & Home

Retirement Communities

Modern Courtenay: 250-334-2599 Campbell River: 250-923-2509 432 Puntledge Rd, Courtenay modern.ca • Windows: New & Renovations • Doors: Entry, Patio & Garage • Railings: Glass & Picket • Duradek Vinyl Decking • Patio Covers, Awnings, Sunrooms • Gutters & Vinyl Siding

Berwick Comox Valley 250-339-1690 berwickretirement.com 1700 Comox Ave. Comox • Housekeeping, linens • Wellness programs & gym • Rooftop garden & lounge • Theatre & transportation • Bistro, pub, coffee lounge • Chef prepared meals • 24hr emergency response

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Shops & Services

Berwick By The Sea 250-850-1353 berwickretirement.com 1353 16th Ave., Campbell River • Chef prepared meals • Wellness programs & gym • Rooftop patio & conservatory • Theatre & transportation • Bistro, lounge, library • Lawn Bowling Green • 24hr emergency response

The Laundry 250-334-0875 6 – 2401 Cliffe Avenue laundryislove@gmail.com • Drop off or Self serve • Pickup & Delivery available • Full time staff on-site • Comforters, clothes, pet beds • Clean, friendly comfortable space Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Retirement Communities

Shops & Services

Glacier View Lodge 250-338-1451 2450 Back Road, Courtenay www.glacierviewlodge.ca • Non-profit complex care home with private rooms • Short-term stay respite bed • Bathing program • Day Program 7 days/week • Education & caregiver support • Referrals through Island Health

Bosley's Courtenay by Pet Valu 250-338-2890 3185 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay store.petvalu.ca/location/7203 • Locally owned and operated • Member rewards • Seniors day (last thursday/month) • Save 10-15% off every sunday • Free 48hr delivery (nearby) • Pet adoptions/resource centre • Open Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 9-6

Retirement Communities

Shops & Services

Casa Loma & CV Seniors Village 250-331-4365 4646 & 4640 Headquarters Rd. Courtenay, BC V9N 7J3 www.retirementconcepts.com • Independant Living • Assisted Living • Long Term Care • 24 Hour Emergency Response • Daily Meals • Weekly Housekeeping

Robbins Notaries 250-871-7150 520 4th Street Courtenay, BC V9N 1H2 www.RobbinsNotaries.ca • Wills • Power of Attorney • Representation Agreements • Estate Planning DO YOU HAVE A WILL?

Support Services

Support Services

Telus Health Medical Alert 250-897-1188 #6 - 795 Ryan Road Courtenay www.openconnection.com • Medical Alert Pendant • Trained Medical Alert Operator • 24/7 Emergency Support • Water-Resistant Devices • Fall Detection Feature on Canada Version

How Can We Help 250-871-9060 Comox Valley www.howcanwehelpvi.ca • Adult companion services • Accompanied transportation • Dementia aware support • Household chores/Yard-care • In home dog grooming • Small haul truck assistance

Support Services

Social & Recreation

Campbell River Seniors Network 250-703-6135 crseniorsnetwork@gmail.com Ecampbellriverseniorsnetwork • To increase collaboration, coordination and inclusiveness in the social sector serving seniors.

• To support developing services as needed in the community • To advocate for people as they age and those who care for them

Evergreen Club - Recreational and Social Club for adults 55+ 250-338-1000 Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Ave. Courtenay www.craevergreenclub.ca • Over 50 Activity Clubs • Social Lounge, Special Events • Exclusive Members Events • Discount on City of Courtenay 55+ Recreational Programs • Volunteer Opportunities All for $40 per year

Support Services

Social & Recreation

Comox Valley Lifeline Society 250-338-4255 392 10th Street Courtenay, BC V9N 1P5 www.comoxvalleylifeline.com • Personal Emergency Response • HomeSafe Basic • HomeSafe with Fall Detection • On The Go Mobile Buttons

Seniors' Intergenerational Action Network intergenerational. connections@gmail.com Join in activities with seniors, families and kids - coffee, crafts, music, games and fun.

Contact us for dates and times.

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INDEX A Accommodations......................................................60 Active Living Physiotherapy.................40, 63 Advanced Care Planning...................................... 51 After Stroke BC..............................................................13 Alzheimer Society of BC..........................................13 Ambulance Fire Police..............................................9 Arthritis Society............................................................13 Assisted Living and Long Term Care......21, 23,54 Auto Service...........................................................46,60 B Banking/Mortgage...........................................42, 60 Bayview Hotel Group Ltd..........................10, 60 Berwick Comox Valley..................................43,65 Berwick By The Sea.......................................39,66 BC211: Confidential, Support & Resources...54 BC Bus Pass for Seniors........................................45 BC Cancer Agency......................................................13 BC Community Response Network.............6 BC Government Services..............................53, 54 BC Housing..................................................37 – 45, 53 BC Lupus Society........................................................13 BC Office of the Seniors Advocate........54, 58 BC Nurseline.............................................................9, 17 BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations.....53 BC Schizophrenia Society......................................13 Beltone Hearing Care Centre...............38, 64 Better at Home Campbell River.............3, 47 Better at Home Comox Valley..........................8 Bosley's Courtenay by Pet Valu..................66 Brain Health..................................................................27 Broken Squirrel Health Centre..........26, 27, 63 Bread of Life Food Bank........................................23 C CAMPBELL RIVER Active Living Physiotherapy....................40 Beltone Hearing................................................64 Better at Home...............................................3, 47 Berwick By the Sea Independent Seniors Living.....................................................39 Canadian Red Cross Equipment Loans..........15

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Caremongers............................................................25 Community Response Network................6 Connective Campbell River Affordable Housing........................................................................39 Counselling and Mental Health Support.......17 Diabetes Education Centre..................................15 Discovery Harbour Long Term Care................41 Eagle Harbour............................................................39 ElderCollege................................................................61 Evergreen Homeless Shelter................................11 Evergreen Seniors Home Long Term Care...41 Family Services..........................................................11 Food Bank.......................................................9, 25, 29 Gateway Foursquare Church Food Store.......25 Geriatric Specialty Team........................................19 Golden Grove Care Home Long Term and Memory Care..............................................................41 handyDART..................................................................47 Head Injury...................................................................15 Home Support............................................................16 Hospice..................................................................19, 53 Housing (Campbell River) ................37, 39, 41 Indigenous Community Healthy Centre.......33 Ironwood Place Assisted Living........................41 Island Funeral Service – Elk Falls Crematorium..................................................52, 61 John Howard Society Housing Assistance..37 John Perkins Memorial Housing......................39 Ken and Murray Forde House/Willow Point Supported Living.....................................................39 Laichwiltach Family Life Society.....................33 Legal Advocacy Services....................................39 Lifeline Society....................................................14 Make a Wave Leadership and Wellness....40, 64 M’Akola Housing Society......................................39 Metis Association....................................................33 Mental Health Support......................................9, 19 Modern Windows and Renovations....65 North Island Hospital.........................................11, 19 North Island Transition Society...........................11 North Island Metis Association.........................33 Old Age Security.......................................................56

INDEX Positive Wellness North Island.........................19 RCMP...............................................................................11 Red Cross....................................................................13 Salvation Army Centre of Hope.......................25 Salvation Army Family Services and Food Hampers.....................................................................25 Sasamans Society Indigenous Elders Outreach.....................................................................33 Seniors Network................................................67 Seth Norton Housing............................................39 St. Vincent de Paul.................................................25 Transition Society.....................................................11 Yucalta Lodge Long Term Care.........................41 Valley Home Meals..........................................62 Canada Pension Plan (CPP)....................................55 Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).....................55 Canadian Mental Health Association..................13 Caregiver Support.................................................49, 51 CareLink Advantage & Helpline..................58 Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL)....................................................................53 Chiropractic Care.................................................26, 64 Chronic Pain Resources....................13, 17, 19, 27, 64 Clear the Clutter............................................................49 Community Meals & Groceries..............23, 25, 29 Comox Valley Lifeline..................14, 49, 59, 67 COMOX VALLEY Better At Home......................................8, 23, 47 Berwick Retirement Communities.....43 Canadian Red Cross...............................................15 Casa Loma Seniors Village Independent & Assisted Living....................34, 43, 66, 78 Centennial Place....................................................43 Cummings Home...................................................39 Comox Valley Community Foundation.......63 Comox Valley Funeral Home and Crematorium.................................................52, 61 Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation.................................................... 18, 62 Comox Valley Hospice Society........51, 61 Comox Valley Physiotherapy..........38, 63

Comox Valley Lifeline.............14, 49, 59, 67 Comox Valley Seniors Village...................34 Counselling & Mental Health Support...........9 Courtenay Lake Trail...............................................41 Cypress Gardens & Quadra Gardens............43 Diabetes Education Centre..................................15 Food/Meals........................................9, 11, 23, 25, 62 handyDART.................................................................47 Housing (Comox Valley) ..............................41,43,45 Glacier View Lodge Long Term Care......39, 43 Good Samaritan Kitchen.....................................23 Head Injury Society.................................................15 Health Connections Clinic...................................17 Indigenous Women’s Sharing Society (IWSS)...33 Kinship Care Help Line.........................................35 Kiwanis Villages.......................................................41 LUSH Valley Food Share.......................................23 M’Akola Leasehold Society..................................41 Mental Health & Substance Use Line.......9, 21 MIKI’SIW Métis Association...............................35 North Island Hospital.........................................9, 21 Nursing Centre......................................................9, 16 Ocean Front Village................................................45 Pain Program..............................................................16 Senior Support North Vancouver Island.......................................2, 22, 48, 51, 68, 76 Sonshine Lunch Club: St. George’s Church................................................25 Sunday Station.........................................................25 The Bread of Life Food Share............................23 Transition House........................................................9 Valley Home Meals.................................................25 Wachiay Friendship Centre Society...............37 Washington Apartments.....................................43 D Dignity Funeral Home - Piercy Mt. Washington Funeral Home......................42, 61 Deanna Johnson Photo Coach......................65 DENMAN ISLAND Farm to Family Meals............................................29 Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program..29

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INDEX Food Bank..................................................................29 Holiday Hampers....................................................29 Dentistry...........................................................................60 Dominion Lending Centres............................60 Dream Life Mattress Outlet....................36, 65 Dynamic Journey Doula.....................................61 E Education........................................................................61 Edward Jones – Tracey J. Gard................77, 62 EI Compassionate Care Benefits.....................49 Eldercare Foundation................................59, 63 Elder Dog Canada.....................................................48 End of Life Planning............42,49,51,52,53,61,62 Evergreen Club................................................44, 63 Evergreen Homeless Shelter................................11 F Fair Pharmacare........................................................53 Federal Government Programs........................55 First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)....31, 53 Financial Advisor................................................. 62, 77 Food..................................................................................62 Foundations...................................................59, 62 63 G Gateway Foursquare Church Campbell River.....25 Geriatric Specialty Team Island Health.........19 Glacier View Lodge...............................................66 Good Samaritan Kitchen.......................................25 GST/HST Credit...........................................................56 Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)........57 H Hamper Program: Hornby Denman Health....25 Hangar 31 Café..........................................................62 Harbourview Dental....................................48, 60 Hawthorne Place...........................................39, 45 Health & Wellness......................................63, 64, 65 Hearing.....................................................................38, 64 Heart & Stroke Foundation....................................15 Home Instead®.................................................44, 65

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Home Support..................................11, 13, 21, 22, 53, 65 Hope for Wellness Help Line.................................56 Hospice, Palliative Care.....19, 21, 51, 53, 61, 63, 65 HORNBY ISLAND Hamper Program...................................................25 Community Kitchen & Food Bank...............29 Elder Housing...........................................................45 Hotels..................................................................................10 House & Home..............................................................65 How Can We Help....................................................67 I Independent Living BC............................................54 Indigenous Support and Services...31, 33, 35, 37, 56 Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing........................15 Island Funeral Service Elk Falls Crematorium.......................................................52, 61 Island Health Additional Services.........17, 19, 21 Island Health Caregiver Support......................49 Island Health Community Services...........16, 17 Island Health Supported Living..................21, 23 Island Health Home Support................................16 K Kean Auto 46, 60 Kidney Foundation of Canada.............................15 KUU-US Crisis Line........................................................9 L Living Your Best Life at Home...............................11 Long Term Care.....................................41, 43, 45, 66 Lung Association COPD Helpline.......................15 Laundry (The)............................................................66 LUSH Valley Food Share.........................................23 M Make a Wave Leadership / Wellness....40, 64 Massage...........................................................................26 Mayor’s Message...........................................................7 Meals and Groceries.................................................23 Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)................51

INDEX Medical Service Plan BC........................................53 Memorial Society of BC..........................................49 Mental Health Support.........................9, 16, 17, 56 MLA Brennan Day...................................................34 Mobile Non-Medical Footcare......................64 Modern Mortgage Group..................................68 Modern Windows...........................................28, 65 N Nataliia’s Smile Studio | OralPet.ca..........32 NIC Campbell River ElderCollege............. 61 North Island Hospital...........................................9, 11 North Island - Island Health Caregiver Support............................................................................49 North Island Memorial Society of BC............49 Notaries....................................................................24, 67 O Oakwood Wellness...............................................64 Ocean Pacific Realty RE/MAX...............24, 25 Office of the Seniors Advocate BC............58 Old Age Security........................................................56 Open Connection Telus Medical Alert....48, 66 P Parkinsons Society of BC.......................................15 Pet Care & Support...........................................32, 49 Pharmacy................................................................12, 64 Pidcock House Homeless Shelter......................9 Piercy's - Mt. Washington Funeral Home... 42, 62 Police non-emergency.............................................9 Positive Wellness North Island..........................17 R RCMP...............................................................................9, 11 Real Estate.............................................................65, 68 Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty................24, 65 Residential Tenancies Board..............................54 Respiratory Education Centre.............................15 Retirement Communities.....................43, 65, 66 Rhodos Coffee & Bistro.............................36, 62 Robbins Notaries............................................24, 67

S Seaview Village Union Bay...................................43 Seniors' Intergenerational Action Network .........................................................67 Seniors BC Gov. .........................................................54 Senior Services Island Health...........................53 Senior Support North Vancouver Island.........................................2, 22, 48, 51, 68, 76 Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)....37, 54 Shopping Assistance.................................................2 Shops & Services...................................................66 Sonshine Lunch Club..............................................25 St. Vincent de Paul....................................................25 Support Services...............................................66, 67 Support at Home..........................................................11 Supported Living................................................21, 23 Sunday Station............................................................25 T Telus Health Medical Alert......................48, 66 Tenant Resources and Advisory Centre (TRAC)...............................................................................37 The Laundry................................................................66 The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy........12, 64 Tracey J. Gard – Edward Jones...............62, 77 Transportation...............................................45, 47, 67 U Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry.........35 Uptown Dental.................................................28, 60 V Valley Denture Clinic....................................31, 60 Valley Home Meals........................................25, 62 Vancouver Island Crisis Society..........................9 Veterans Affairs Canada........................................57 W Wachiay Friendship Centre Society....................37 Welch Osteopathy..................................................64 Wild Priestess Collective..................................62 Wheels for Wellness....................................................41 Wheels of Hope.............................................................47

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Welcome to our seniors neighbourhood In beautiful Courtenay, BC Welcome to a neighbourhood where joy, comfort, and security come naturally. Comox Valley Seniors Village and Casa Loma Seniors Village offer all-inclusive living designed to help you thrive at every stage of life. Whether you prefer active, Independent Living or the reassurance of added support including Assisted Living and Long-Term Care, you’ll find everything you need to live life on your terms.

Contact our senior living expert today!

M. 250-331-4365 E. casa.info@retirementconcepts.com

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