Links of Interest for Seniors
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Health
It's Not Right - Neighbours, Friends, and Family for Older Adults
Downloadable brochures and Power Point presentation on recognising and dealing with elder abuse.
South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society
A community based non-profit society dedicated to providing support for patients facing terminal illness and for their families and friends. See their Facebook page, Phone 250-782-3261 or email
SAIL (Seniors' Advocacy & Information Line) Seniors First BC
SAIL is a safe place for older adults, and those who care about them, to talk to someone about situations where they feel they are being abused or mistreated, or to receive information about elder abuse prevention.
Toll Free Phone Number: 1-866-437-1940
Family Caregivers BC
Information and support for Caregivers. A quarterly magazine can be subscribed to by email - Toll free BC Caregiver Support Line 1-877-520-3267
Dawson Creek Home Medical Needs Ltd.
Source for medical appliances, supplies and accessories, located in Dawson Creek, BC
Patient Care and Quality Review Boards
If you or a loved one have concerns about the health care they are receiving this website will walk you through the procedure to register a concern. Contact information for all Patient Care Quality Offices.
Assisted Living Registry
Information on Assisted Living and contact information for registering a complaint about the health and safety of an individual or individuals residing in a private-pay or publicly subsidized assisted living residence.
Community Care and Assisted Living Appeal Board
This website provides information about the CCALAB and how the appeal process to the CCALAB operates.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind ( CNIB)
Rehabilitation support for any Canadian who has experienced a loss of vision.
Problem Gambling - The Problem Gambling Help line
If you or someone you love needs support or treatment for problem gambling 1-888-795-6111 (24 hrs) Telephone services are multilingual.
Justice/Legal
Victim Link
VictimLink BC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service that provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence.
South Peace Community Resources Society - Legal Advocate
The Legal Advocate works towards community awareness of issues related to poverty law, including but not limited to: tenancy issues, income assistance, Employment Insurance, Disability pensions and Canada Pension Plan. The Legal Advocate works with individuals faced with poverty law issues, facilitates public legal education sessions to meet specific needs in the community, provides information and referrals for clients, and evaluates the effectiveness of the project
Seniors' Abuse and Information Line
SAIL is a safe place for older adults, and those who care about them, to talk to someone about situations where they feel they are being abused or mistreated, or to receive information about elder abuse prevention.
Law Society of British Columbia
The Law Society of British Columbia is the regulatory body for the BC legal profession
Human Rights Tribunal
An independent, quasi-judicial body created by the BC Human Rights Code. The Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and adjudicating human rights complaints.
Nidus - Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
Information on personal planning, including representational agreements
The People's Law School
Information and services to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
BC Ombudsperson
If you think a provincial government ministry, local government, or other provincial public authority has treated you unfairly, contact the Office of the BC Ombudsperson.
Transportation
Step Up and Ride
Customized door to door transportation in Dawson Creek. 250-782-7433. Or go to their facebook page (Step Up n Ride Society)
Provincial Bus Pass Program
Low income seniors can purchase an annual bus pass at a low rate ($45/year when this was posted) Toll free 1-866-866-0800
ICBC Insurance - Senior's Discount
Did you know that seniors can get discount on their car insurance?
Parking Permit Program for People with Disabilities
A parking permit for people with disabilities ensures that when a person has mobility limitations, they can park in one of the designated parking spots throughout British Columbia.
Hope Air
Hope Air provides free flights to get low-income Canadians to specialized healthcare that is not available in their home communities.
Recreation/Social
Dawson Creek Public Library
Large print books, book delivery, Books on CD, Daisy readers.
Seniors tea 1:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. (55 and over, not in Dec or Jan)
Chess Club on Sunday between 2 and 4 pm
City of Dawson Creek
The City of Dawson Creek has many recreational opportunities for everyone, including seniors. Link leads to the City Events Calendar. You can click on entries for more information.
Consumer
Consumer Protection BC
Consumer Protection BC investigates consumer complaints, seeks redress for consumer who have been treated improperly by a business, and work with businesses to ensure they are complying with consumer protection laws in BC. Priority is given to complaints of obvious public interest that affect many individuals and involve significant losses or vulnerable and elderly victims.
Housing
Residential Tenancy Branch
Provides landlords and tenants with information and dispute resolution services.
RAHA - BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations
Provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities in British Columbia to continue to live in the comfort of their home.
SAFER - Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters
Information on the SAFER program which provides cash reimbursement for rent paid to eligible BC residents (60 or over).
Property Tax Deferment
If you are 55 or older you may be able to apply to defer part or all of your property tax.
Financial
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Veterans' Independence Program (VIP) provides housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance benefits to eligible low income or disables survivors of certain traditional war service Veterans.
Ombudsman for the Banking Service Industry (OBSI)
OBSI resolves disputes between participating banking services and investment firms and their customers if they cannot solve them on their own.
Food Security
Meals for You
Meals for you is a program of the Alliance Church in Dawson Creek. Healthy meals are prepared and frozen. Delivery is available.
Other
Seniors Access (South Peace Seniors Access Service Society)
Seniors' Access is a volunteer organization that provides several services including workshops and a biannual seniors conference. The Seniors Access office is located in the Dawson Co-op Mall, Dawson Creek and is open Monday through Friday from 1pm to 3pm.
