Senior Support North Vancouver Island Resource Guide 2026 by WellnessNews Canada

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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

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

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Welcome to your NORTH ISLAND

SENIORS RESOURCE GUIDE

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.

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

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.

MAYORS' MESSAGE

Seniors 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.

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

Mayor Vickey Brown, Village of Cumberland

Mayor Kermit Dahl, City of Campbell River

Mayor Nicole Minions, Town of Comox

Mayor Bob Wells, City of Courtenay

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.

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

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

RCMP - Campbell River Non-emergency 250-286-6221

RCMP Campbell River Victim Services

250-286-5606

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

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.

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)

Have the following information ready when you call:

• Full name

• BC Care Card or BC Services Card

• Date of birth

• Home address

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

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

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

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

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

HEALTH SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

AND GROUPS

COMOX VALLEY

Canadian Red CrossCourtenay

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.

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

ISLAND HEALTH:

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

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)

ISLAND HEALTH:

ADDITIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Geriatric Specialty Team,

Island Health

Phone: 250-331-5965 –Campbell River

Phone: 250-331-8570Comox 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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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.

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

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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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

NOTES

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

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.

• Thorough cleaning of tartar and plaque polishing for bright, healthy teeth

• Gum care and fresh breath treatment

• Personalised report for your pet

• Sensitive or allergy-prone

• Occasional itchiness or irritation

• Coat

•

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

INDIGENOUS SUPPORT & SERVICES

Public Health Services

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.

INDIGENOUS SUPPORT & SERVICES

Public Health Services

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

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.

Phone: 250-850-1353

www.BerwickRetirement.com

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

HOUSING

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

HOUSING

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

HOUSING

BC Housing - Vancouver Island Regional Office

Phone: 1-800-787-2807

Website: www.bchousing.org

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

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

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

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

NOTES

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

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

NOTES

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

NOTES

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

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

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

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.

or 1-866-876-7401

www.carelinkadvantage.ca

CareLink Advantage www.carelinkadvantage.ca

Valley

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

Eldercare Foundation

www.comoxvalleylifeline.com

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.

Foundation

contact@gvef.org

Visit our website for more info. gvef.org

Accommodations

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

Auto Service

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!

Banking/Mortgage

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

Dentistry

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

Dentistry

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.

Dentistry

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

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!

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.

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

End of Life Planning

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

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

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

End of Life Planning

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

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.

Food

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

Financial Adviser

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

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

Foundations

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

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.

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

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!”

Foundations

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

Comox Valley Physiotherapy

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

Health & Wellness

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.

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

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

Health & Wellness

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

Health & Wellness

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

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

Hearing

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

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

House & Home

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

House & Home

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

House & Home

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

Real Estate

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

Retirement Communities

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

Retirement Communities

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

Retirement Communities

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

Retirement Communities

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

Shops & Services

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

Shops & Services

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

Shops & Services

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

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

Support Services

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

Support Services

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

Support Services

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

Social & Recreation

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

Social & Recreation

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.

BC Services Card Number

Old Age Security Number

Location of Will

Any Allergies

Emergency Contact

Family

Neighbour

Friend Doctor

Walk-in-Clinic

Pharmacy

Lawyer

Insurance Agent

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

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

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

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

Fair Pharmacare........................................................53

Federal Government Programs........................55

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)....31, 53

Financial Advisor................................................. 62, 77

Food..................................................................................62

Foundations...................................................59, 62 63

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

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

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

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

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

(MAID)................51

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry.........35 Uptown Dental.................................................28, 60

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

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 o er 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.