Seniors Services

Includes information on provincial and federal programs, with sections on benefits, health, lifestyle, housing, transportation, finances, safety and security, and other services. PDF available in multiple languages.

Offers reports and publications on seniors’ services and issues, and also includes information about various programs and services for older adults in BC.

Information about services you may be entitled to if you are a senior in British Columbia. Covers health care, housing, transportation, and recreation.

You can search for walk-in clinics, emergency rooms, hospitals, mental health programs, home care programs, pharmacy services, laboratory services, and more. Search by keyword or try our Guided Search to narrow down your search results by category.

A variety of quality health articles on issues that affect people as they get older.

Call 604-872-1234 to talk to someone. Available 24/7.

Call 604-437-1940 (Toll Free: 1-866-437-1940) to report elder abuse or to speak with someone about suspected instances of abuse or neglect. Available everyday from 8am to 8pm.

Canada's guide to home safety for seniors.

Learn more about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Old Age Security (OAS), and other federal benefits and programs for seniors.

The 11 most common  tax credits, deductions, and benefits for seniors

Information for seniors on financial planning, personal protection, and where to go to get help with legal issues.

Quick answers to 9 common legal questions.

Provides legal information, representation, and other related legal services so that older people who are in need or who are vulnerable to abuse are able to exercise their rights and access to justice.

A directory to help seniors find housing options across BC in the category that they are looking for (e.g., regular market rental, subsidized, assisted living, hospice, etc.). Includes the option to filter for places that are wheelchair-accessible, that allow pets, or that permit indoor smoking.

A rental supplement available to low-income BC seniors (60 years old or over). Check here for eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Detailed information on publicly subsidized long-term care facilities in British Columbia.

Program that provides a private apartment, furnished by donation, as temporary accommodation to homeless seniors up to three months while they seek housing.

An environmental health guide for seniors with easy steps for maintaining a healthy home.

A Vancouver drop-in centre for seniors (55+) that provides information and referral services, programs, and activities.

Provides social, recreational, educational, and supportive programs and services for older adults to help foster connections within the community.

Includes links to information about the BC Bus Pass Program (for low-income seniors), HandyDART (door-to-door bus service), and other transportation services for BC's seniors.