Greater Victoria Services for Seniors "55 plus"

BC Ferries Seniors Rates BC Seniors travel free Monday to Thursday except on holidays. Passenger far only. Your Gold Care Card confirms your age (65 years or older) and a full-time resident of BC.

Meals on Wheels Presently, with the help of 350 dedicated volunteer drivers and helpers Meals on Wheels delivers 10,000 meals a month. Meals are delivered to individuals, who for reasons of health, or other circumstances, require the benefit of a nutritious meal delivered to their home.

Seniors Canada On-line A fast and straightforward way for seniors, their families, caregivers and organizations that support them to access authoritative and trusted information provided by governments and well known non-government organizations.

Beacon Community Services A non-profit agency serving residents of the Capital Regional District. We are community-based, with a strongly knit family of employees and volunteers, offering a wide variety of social, health, housing and employment programs and services in an atmosphere of respect, understanding and compassion.

Dial-A-Daughter We provide on-site personal contact and make the connections to services and resources for your parent or relative living in the Greater Victoria area.

Vetern Affairs canada To provide exemplary, client-centred services and benefits that respond to the needs of Veterans, our other clients and their families, in recognition of their services to Canada; and to keep the memory of their achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians.

Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation Purpose is to raise funds to support the care, comfort, dignity and independence of hundreds of older people who live in our long term care facilities.

Government of BC Bus Pass Program A universal bus pass that allows for unlimited travel on conventional transit system for seniors and persons with a disability on a restricted income.

handyDART BC Transit A door-to-door shared-ride custom transportation service. This service is for people who are unable to use the regular transit service some or all of the time due to mobility issues associated with a permanent or temporary physical or cognitive disability.

BC Housing Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters Lower income seniors renting in the private market may be eligible to receive rent supplements through the SAFER program.

Office for Seniors Five areas are identified as key to active aging: physical activity, healthy eating, living tobacco free, falls prevention, and social connectedness.

Senior Living A monthly magazine profiling the lives and achievements of active seniors. Along with articles about seniors themselves, the magazine contains a selection of articles related to gardening, health, finances, food, and a variety of other topics.

Elder Hostel A not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over.

Seniors Serving Seniors Association Seniors Serving Seniors Association of BC (SSS) a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose purpose is to promote the well-being of senior citizens.

Family Caregivers’ Network Society A not-for-profit society whose mission is to inform, support and educate on issues of concern to family caregivers of adults in Greater Victoria.

BC Property Tax Deferment Program A loan program that allows you to defer your annual property taxes on your home if you meet certain criteria. Age 55 plus

Vancouver Island Health Authority Health care include hospital, community, and home care. VIHA also provides environmental and public health services, including education and prevention.

PharmaCare at Health Insurance Can answer your questions about both the Medical Services Plan and PharmaCare. PharmaCare provides financial assistance to British Columbians under Fair PharmaCare and other specialty plans.

Victoria Disability Resource Centre A not-for-profit organization that helps people with all types of disabilities lead independent lives - under their control and by their choice. We are a link between our clients, the community organizations who serve them and services that benefit them.

BC HealthGuide Program for Seniors This easy-to-use channel is designed to help you access the information you need to improve your health and quality of life.

NEED Crisis and Information Line A telephone-only support and information service Staffed by volunteers, professionally trained to offer emotional support.

Victoria Hospice Provided care and support for individuals and their families facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. Our Victoria Hospice team of physicians, nurses, counselors, spiritual caregivers and volunteers provides expert physical, social, emotional and spiritual care.

Osteoporosis Canada Educates, empowers and supports individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis. If you are at risk for osteoporosis, you should become aware of the factors that will increase the likelihood of falling.

Alzheimer Society of BC Offers a variety of support and education programs throughout the province. One of their programs is the Family Caregiver Series, an educational series for those caring for a person with dementia.

B.C. Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors A province-wide forum for individuals, seniors, community agencies and organizations, government and policy makers. We work together to eliminate the abuse of seniors.

James Bay Community Project A community health center which provides Primary Health Care, Family Services and Community and Volunteer Services.

Saanich Volunteer Services Society (SVSS) is a non-profit agency that is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Society provides coordinated volunteer assistance to persons living within the Municipality of Saanich.

Oak Bay Volunteer Services Society Our clients live in the Municipality of Oak Bay and are individuals in need of volunteer help because of health, financial or other needs. Volunteers provide direct services and help with many other support activities

Silver Threads Service A non-profit society administered by a volunteer Board of Directors, funded by the Municipalities of Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt, Sidney, North Saanich and Central Saanich, the United Way, donations and bequests, membership fees and fundraising events.

Esquimalt Royal Canadian Legion
(250) 386-7635

Silver Threads Service
4 Centennial Square
(250) 388-4268

Esquimalt Silver Threads
527 Fraser Street
(250) 386-6108

Metchosin Community
House, 4430 Happy Valley
(250) 478-5155

Sidney Silver Threads 
Victoria Centre
(250) 388-4268

Aberdeen Hospital
1450 Hillside 
Victoria BC
(250) 595-4321

Lodge at Broadmead
4570 Chatterton Way
Victoria BC V8X 4Y7
(250) 658-0311

Mount Edwards Court
1002 Vancouver Street
Victoria BC V8V 3V8
(250) 385-2241

Central Care Home
844 Johnson Street
Victoria BC V8W 1N3
(250) 384-1313

Luther Court
1525 Cedar Hill X Road
Victoria BC  V8P 2P2
(250) 477-7241

Oak Bay Lodge
2251 Cadboro Bay Road
Victoria BC V8R 5H3
(250) 370-6600

Chinatown Care Centre
555 Herald Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1S5
(250) 381-4322

Memorial Pavilion
1952 Bay Street
Victoria BC V8R 1J8
(250) 370-8296

Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion
3034 Cedar Hill Road
Victoria BC V8T 3J3
(250) 598-2022

Glengarry Hospital
1780 Fairfield. 
Victoria BC V8S 1G7
(250) 595-4321

Mount Tolmie Hospital
3690 Richmond. 
Victoria BC V8P 4R6
(250) 595-4321

Priory Hospital
567 Goldstream 
Victoria BC V9B 2W4
(250) 595-4321

Gorge Road Hospital
63 Gorge Road East 
Victoria BC V9A 1L2
(250) 995-4700

Mount St. Mary
999 Burdett Street
Victoria BC  V8V 5A9 
(250) 384-7158

Sunset Lodge
952 Arm Street
Victoria BC V9A 4G7
(250) 385-3422

Berwick Retirement Communities
(HO) 1162 Fort Street
Victoria BC

Alexander Mackie Lodge
753 Station Ave
Langford, BC

Carlton House of Oak Bay
2080 Oak Bay Ave
Victoria, BC

Cridge Centre for the Family
1307 Hillside Avenue
Victoria BC

Eagles Bluff Lodge
7317 McMillan Road
Sooke, BC

High Gate Lodge
1538 Cedar Hill X Rd
Victoria, BC

Norgarden
2300 Henry Ave
Sidney BC

The Renaissance
1188 Esquimalt Road
Victoria BC

Nova Pacific Care Residences
(HO) 2630 Ross Lane
Victoria BC