Local resources
Community Response Network to the Abuse, Neglect, and Self-Neglect of Vulnerable Adults
A diverse group of concerned community members who come together to create a coordinated community response to adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect. www.bccrns.ca
Seniors Peer Counselling of Penticton
Telephone: 250-492-4333 Fax: 250-487-7441 email: midonovan@shaw.ca
Provides assistance with advocacy, CPP applications, GAIN applications, etc.
South Okanagan Women In Need Society
Safe Home Program for Older Women, Older Women’s Liaison Program.
Individual counselling, safety planning, group sessions, community information and referrals, accompaniment to legal appointments. email: sowins@telus.net
Office: 218, 246 Martin Street, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5K3
Telephone: 250-493-4366 Fax: 250-493-3158 www.sowins.com
Seniors and Vulnerable Adults: telephone and online resources
BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors (BCCEAS)
Dr. Nasser Amiri, Legal Information Counsellor
Toll-free: 1-866-437-1940 www.bcceas.ca
Provide information, referrals and resources, summary advice, advocacy.
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Also publishes downloadable Legal Issues for Seniors: A Training Manual which contains materials designed to empower a senior, a volunteer or a person who works with seniors to recognize and deal with legal issues that may come up, and to demystify the legal process.
BC Seniors Line
One stop source of information for government services, including information about health services.
Toll-free: 1-800-465-4911
BC Seniors Online
Ministry of Community Services
Links to programs and services and other online resources. www.gov.bc.ca/seniors
Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
General Inquiries, Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
700-808 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L3 www.trustee.bc.ca
Telephone: 604-660-4444 Fax: 604-660-0374 E-mail: mail@trustee.bc.ca
Toll-free calling is available through Enquiry BC by dialing 1-800-663-7867 and asking to be transferred to the Public Guardian and Trustee.
South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society www.seniorswellnesssociety.com
Open: Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00, Located: 696 Main Street, United Church
Mailing Address: 113-437 Martin Street,
Box 242, Penticton, B.C. V2A 5L1
Tel: (250) 487-7455
Toll Free: 1-877-364-2345
Fax: (250) 487-7441
BC Seniors’ Guide, 8th edition: Helping seniors live well
Contains helpful information on programs and benefits available to seniors in BC.
Benefits and Services for Seniors. Legal Services Society of British Columbia. January 2006.
Information about benefits available if you are between the ages of 60 and 65.
When I’m 64: A guide to benefits and services for people aged 60 and over. Legal Services Society, British Columbia. 2006. Information about benefits, services, controlling your own affairs, where to get help.
Since When I’m 64 was last printed in January 2006, there have been some important changes to the laws and benefit rates. LSS has added an update sticker and insert to the existing booklet to explain the changes, and they will continue to distribute this edition.