Community Resource Guide
Seniors & zoomers community guide to Vancouver Island including shopping, restaurants, hotels, real estate, airlines, financial planning, investment advisers, brew pubs, wineries, vineyards, resorts, bed & breakfast, retirement facilities, assisted living, long term care, private home care, private health care, health care products & services, mind-body-spirit, service clubs Canadian forces, sports, golf, museums, attractions, art galleries, cinemas, casinos, concerts, live theatres, kayaking fishing & wild life watching charters, marinas.
Zoomers & Seniors Guide & Directory to the Community Resources on Vancouver Island
Click on the letter below that is the first letter of the subject you are looking for and then scroll down to the listing you want:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
University Of Victoria Centre on Aging
Centre on Aging, University of Victoria www.coag.uvic.ca
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
The Chronic Disease Self-Management program is a Free educational workshop giving you the tools to live a healthy life.
Knowledge, Skills & Confidence Self Help Programs. 877-522-1492 www.selfmanagementbc.ca
For more information: 1-866-902-3767 or www.coag.uvic.ca/cdsmp
BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors
BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors (BCCEAS)
Promotes awareness of the needs of abused seniors to community service providers and government. Operates a legal information and referral service with a counselor available by phone. Provides educational, workshops and training, advocacy, newsletters, promotes research and provides a forum for BC residents to work together to eliminate abuse of seniors.
411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1X4
(866) 437-1940 www.bcceas.ca
The Designated Health Agency
The Designated Health Agency for Vancouver Island is the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) www.viha.ca
Act Now BC/Seniors
Act Now BC/Seniors www.actnowbc.ca/seniors
AIDS
Aids Society Support Groups
Intake assessment and referral support groups, helpline, recruiting and training of volunteers.
Helpline: (800) 665-2437 www.avi.org
AIDS Vancouver Island
Intake assessment and referral, support groups, counseling, resource centre, financial assistance, speakers bureau, street outreach, helpline, recruiting and training volunteers.
(250) 384-2366 www.avi.org
Persons with AIDS Society
Offers self-help peer support group, food certificates and help with shopping for the seriously ill, referrals, and housing subsidy programs. On-line computer database for AIDS treatment issues.
(250) 382-3232 www.bcpwa.org
Ministry of Health Aids Hotline (800) 661-4337
Alcoholism
Alanon
Offers understanding and help to Oceanside families and friends of problem drinkers. Meetings every Monday and Thursday evenings at 8pm.
Joyce Hancock: (250) 757-2098
Adult and Youth Alcohol and Drug Services
249 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville (250) 248-8300.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Oceanside: (250) 248-7273
Parksville /Qualicum 12 Step Recovery
(250) 248-9897
Allergies
Allergy and Environmental Health Associations of Canada
(250) 658-2027
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer Society of BC
Provincial Office
300-828 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC.
800-667-3742 www.alzheimerbc.org
Alzheimer Society of BC
Free Tele-learning Sessions – Click for the web link
Alzheimer’s Society of Canada www.alzheimer.ca
South Island Resource Centre
202-306 Burnside Road West, Victoria, BC.
Christin Hillary: 250-382-2052
North and Central Vancouver Island Resource Centre
Jane Hope
Support and Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of BC
North and Central Vancouver Island
200 – 1585 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC
Phone: 250-734-4170 Toll Free: 1-800-462-2833
Fax: 250-734-4173 www.alzheimerbc.org
The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care
www.cecd-society.org
We Rage, We Weep Alzheimer Foundation
1760 Kisber Avenue, Victoria, BC.
250-920-9573 www.werageweweep.com
Process Oriented Facilitation & Coma Communication
502-620 View Street
Victoria, BC
250-383-5677 www.comacommunication.com
Alopecia
Alopecia Support Group
Support, research, information and group meetings.
5216 Worthington Road, Victoria. (250) 658-2167.
ALS
ALS Society of BC
(800) 708-3228 www.als.ca
Amputees
War Amputees of Canada
Civilian amputee liaison program for those in need. Variety of services offered to the general public.
Victoria branch
355-1627 Fort Street, Victoria
(250) 598-3722
Arthritis
Arthritis Society of BC & Yukon
250-519-4000 www.arthritis.ca/bc/
The Arthritis Society
Victoria Arthritis Centre
2680 Richmond Road, Victoria, BC
250-519-4002 www.arthritis.ca
Assisted Living Registrar
Assisted Living Registrar (Provincial Ministry of Health Services),
300-1275 W. 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
1-866-714-3378 www.health.gov.bc.ca/assisted
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
CH.A.D.D. Canada Inc.
(604) 222-4043 www.chaddcanada.org
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Canadian Bar Association.
Canadian Bar Association.
800-267-8860 www.cba.org
BC Housing
BC Housing Options. (Home renovations & adaptions). 1-800-787-2807 VanIslandRegion@bchousing.org
www.bchousing.org/Options/Home_renovations
Beacon Community Services.
Beacon Community Services.
www.beaconcs.ca
Take the Pressure Down.
www.takethepressuredown.ca
BC Healthy Living Alliance.
Physical Activity Strategy.
604-629-2651 www.physicalactivitystrategy.ca
BC Recreation and Parks Association.
604-929-0965 www.bcrpa.bc.ca
BCSPCA.
BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
www.spca.bc.ca
Canada Benefits.
Canada Benefits.
800-622-6232 www.canadabenefits.gc.ca
Benign Essential Blepharopasm
Support Group.
Lynda Fischer: (250) 951-0522.
Better Business Bureau.
Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island.
220-1175 Cook Street,
Victoria, BC.
877-826-4222 www.vi.bbb.org
Big Brothers
Helping children that are missing a parent.
Ann Buchanan: (250) 752-8392.
Blindness
Canadian National Institute for the Blind,
2340 Richmond Avenue,
Victoria, BC.
250-595-1100.
CNIB
Support group for rehabilitation and counseling, living skills, vocational counseling and employment services. Aids and appliances.
Betty Wood: (250) 752-6929 www.cnib.ca
District 69 White Cane Club
Offered to all visually impaired people.
Meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the S.O.S.
Cecil Crouse: (250) 752-7227.
British Pensioners (Canadian Alliance of)
(800) 760-6633 www.britishpensioners.com
Broombusters.
Broombusters. Vancouver Island & B.C. Mainland’s Grassroots
Scotch Broom Containment Campaign.
Contact – Joanne Sales 250-752-4816 www.broombusters.org
Business Networks.
Elderly Friendly Community Network.
Victoria, BC.
The Elder Friendly Community Network (EFCN) is an informal association of providers of services for the Elder Community. We facilitate networking and communication on seniors’ issues, programmes, research, and opportunities from various perspectives. We represent service providers in the public and private sector. In turn, those organizations provide services to seniors. We value the contributions that seniors make in our community.
www.efcn.ca
Nanaimo Seniors’ Services Network
The Nanaimo Seniors’ Services Network is a group of businesses, not for profit organizations, and individuals, who are concerned with the welfare of seniors in Nanaimo. Meetings are held at 2.30pm on the third Monday of every month.
Contact: – Joan Ryan 250-739-5770.
Central Island Business Builders.
Parksville, BC.
250-248-7894 www.islandbusinessbuilders.ca
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Canadian Housing & Mortgage Corporation.
Canadian Housing & Mortgage Corporation. www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
The Home Adaptation for Seniors Independence Program. (HASI).
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Cancer
Abreast Dragon Boat Team
A non-profit society raising funds for advancement of breast cancer treatment and education.
Pat Porteous
(250) 951-0826 www.cbcf.org/bcyukon/
BC Cancer Foundation, Nanaimo Office.
253 Milton Street,
Nanaimo, BC V9T 4K6
Contact: – Zoe Campbell, Development Officer.
250-714-0201 zcampbell@bccancer.bc.ca
http://www.bccancerfoundation.com/cms/page1261.cfm
The BC Cancer Foundation Partners in Discovery.
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Vancouver Island Branch. (250) 384-3328.
Canadian Cancer Society
Provides support for people living with cancer; offers comprehensive and credible information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment; funds cancer research on all types of cancer. On Vancouver Island the CCS operates community offices in Victoria, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Courtenay and Campbell River and in addition operates a Lodge for people having to travel longer distances to Victoria for treatment.
For information call their Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-888-939-3333 or visit their website at www.cancer.ca
Cancer Information Services
(888) 939-3333
Breast Cancer Support Group
Nora Devito: (250) 752-3170. (Evenings only please).
Inspire Health,
Integrated Cancer Care,
#200-1330 West 8th Avenue,
Vancouver, BC.
(604) 743-7105 www.inspirehealth.ca
Mammography Screening Program of BC
Screening for women 40 years and older. Appointment by self-referral. No cost.
(800) 663-9203.
BC Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre (V.I.C.)
Appointment by referral from a physician. Provides consultation, follow-up and treatment with radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
250-519-5500 www.bccancer.bc.ca/RS/VancouverIslandCentre
Cancer Info Line: (800)670-3322.
Nutritional Services and Patient and Family Counseling
Provides individual counseling for all cancer patients.
(250) 519-5525 www.bccancer.bc.ca
“Living with Cancer”.
Support Group Meetings.
The 1st Thursday of each month 1.30pm to 3pm at The Gardens , 650 Berwick Road North, Qualicum Beach.
Contact: – Rosemary Fontenia
250-951-2167 fieraloca@shaw.ca
Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma.
800-336-0086.
www.mesothelioma.com
Pleural Mesothelioma.
Pleural Mesothelioma.
800-656-6031 www.pleuralmesothelioma.com
Prostate Cancer
BC Prostate Support Group.
877-840-9173 www.procansupport.com
Capital Region Prostate Centre
Provides services that enhance quality of life; access to information; research in the cure for prostate cancer, and service coordination with other groups.
(250) 388-0214.
Parksville/Qualicum BeachProstate Support Group
Qualicum Beach/Parksville/Oceanside – Prostate Cancer Support Group.
Meets the first Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm at “The Gardens at Qualicum”, 650 Berwick Road North, Qualicum Beach. 250-752- 7489 www.procansupport.com
The Weekend to End Womens Cancers.
Click here for the Web link.
Support Groups.
General Support Group for all types of Cancer.
Provides support for both survivors and their spouses.
The 1st Thursday of each month 1.30pm – 4pm at The Gardens at Qualicum, 650 Berwick Road North, Qualicum Beach, BC.
Contact: 250-752-2818 or fieraloca@shaw.ca
Breast Cancer Support Group.
Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group meets, June 7th (First Tuesday of every month) 7:00 PM at the Canadian Cancer Unit Office” 4-172 West 2nd Avenue. Qualicum Beach. 250-954-2901 amen@shaw.ca
Prostate Support Group
Qualicum Beach/Parksville/Oceanside – Prostate Cancer Support Group.
Meets the first Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm at “The Gardens at Qualicum”, 650 Berwick Road North, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-4587 www.procansupport.com
Careers.
Workstyle – Lifestyle Consulting.
Victoria, BC.
250-686-3640 www.workstyle-lifestyle.com
Caregivers
Referral and information, caregiver support groups, resource lending library, workshops and a Caregivers survival guide. This provides support and education to caregivers of an adult family member or friend at home or in a facility who is frail, elderly disabled, chronically ill or terminally ill.
Caregiving Resources, Ministry of Health Services
www.health.gov.bc.ca/caregivingjourney
Caregivers Support Group
Support Group (250) 753-5432.
Support Line (866) 865-2221.
Mid Island Family Care Givers Network Society
(250) 390-3363 stewartm@island.net
Family Caregivers Network Society,
526 Michigan Street,
Victoria, BC.
(250) 384-0408 www.familycaregiversnetwork.org
Home and Community Care Guide to Your Care
www.health.gov.bc.ca (PDF)
Soar : The Care- Ring Voice Network Newsletter.
www.careringvoice.com/pdf/Soar_volume5.pdf
Carpet Cleaners
Sani-Tech Carpet Cleaning,
118 Fern Road East,
Qualicum Beach, BC.
www.sani-tech.com/locations/qualicum/
Celiac Disease
Canadian Celiac Association
Victoria Chapter,
PO Box 5457 Stn. B
Victoria B.C.
Contact: – victoriaceliacs@canada.com
www.victoriaceliac.org
Celiac Association Support Group
Provides services and support to persons with Celiac Disease and Herpetiformis. Programs are Awareness, Advocacy, Education and Research.
Anne: (250) 468-7708 annezahara@shaw.ca
The Celiac Scene
Guides for the Gluten Free.
250-727-6275 www.celiacscene.com
Children and Family Health
124 MaCarter Street, Parksville, BC.
(250) 248-4737
Choice in Support for Independent Living (CSIL)
Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) is an alternative for eligible home support clients. CSIL was developed to give British Columbians with daily personal care needs more flexibility in managing their home support services.
CSIL is a “self-managed model of care”. Clients receive funds directly for the purchase of home support services. They assume full responsibility for the management, co-ordination and financial accountability of their services, including recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and supervising home support workers.
250-370-8699 www.health.gov.bc.ca/hcc/csil.html
Chronic Pain Management
Meeting Last Tuesday of every month from 7-9pm
at 1665 Grant Avenue, Nanaimo, BC.
Nanaimo: (250) 754-4863.
Parksville: – (250) 951-9500.
Chambers of Commerce.
Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce
1275 Island Highway, Parksville, BC
Contact 250-248-3613 or info@parksvillechamber.com or www.parksvillechamber.com
Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce
124 West 2nd Avenue, PO Box 159 Qualicum Beach, BC
Contact 250-752-0960 or chamber@qualicum.bc.ca or www.qualicum.bc.ca
Coaches, Trainers & Consultants.
Lowell Ann Fuglsang, Business & Midlife Career Coach,
3825 Cadboro Bay Road
Victoria, BC.
250-686-3640 www.workstyle-lifestyle.com
Sharon Hall, CEC,
1855 Watson Street,
Victoria, BC.
250-514-7226 www.w3women.com
Comox Valley Youth Music Centre.
Comox Valley Youth Music Centre,
Comox, BC.
250-338-7463 www.cymc.ca
Computer Services.
Computer Tutor for Seniors
Victoria, BC.
250-818-8836 www.tutorforseniors.com
Dial A Geek
880C Esquimalt Road,
Victoria, BC.
250-385-3425 www.dialageek.ca
Free computer and Assistive device training.
Nanaimo and Region Disability Resource Centre offers basic computer comfort: 4 students, 12 weeks, twice a week, 2 hours at the Centre. One on One Internet: 8 two hour weekly sessions at the Centre. Blind and Low Vision One on One Training: computer, navigation aids, readers etc. ComputerTutor@Home: can’t get out to the Centre? A tutor can visit you. Nanaimo and Region Disability Centre, 2-4166 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC.
Contact 250-758-5547 or tomwatt@nrdc.org or www.nrdrc.org
NISA Web Design and Hosting
Suite B 1000 Terminal Avenue North
Nanaimo, BC.
250-741-8483 www.nisa.com
Encompass Computer Services
Parksville, BC.
250-586-1351 www.encompass-computers.com
John Naylor Computer Services
Parksville, BC.
250-951-5684 Click for web link
Beach Computers
2-221 West 2nd Avenue
Qualicum Beach, BC.
250-752-1174
Oceanside HOSTS (Oceanside Health Outreach Stations with Tutors for Seniors)
A FREE, peer-supported, computer-assisted project designed to help seniors access, use and understand important, preventive health information in the communities of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, BC.
Contact Joyce Morrison
250-240-5914 http://oceansidehosts.webstarts.com
Support Our Seniors Comox Valley
Support Our Seniors Comox Valley
www.supportourseniorscomoxvalley.com
Consumer’s Association of Canada
613-238-2533 www.consumer.ca
Consumer Protection BC
Consumer Protection BC
888-564-9963 www.consumerprotectionbc.ca
Coombs Fall Fair
Coombs Fall Fair
Coombs Fair Grounds
Coombs, BC.
www.coombsfair.com
Council of Senior Citizens Organisations of BC
Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of BC. (coscobc) representing Seniors since 1950.
www.coscobc.ca
Credit/Debt Counselling Services.
Credit Counselling Society is non profit counselling service.
210 Selby Street, Nanaimo, BC.
(888)-527-8999 www.nomoredebt.org
Crisis Line
A toll-free call-forwarding system that allows the caller to speak to highly trained volunteers at the Nanaimo Crisis Centre.
District 69 Crisis Line (250) 248-3111.
Crohn’s and Colitis
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada
Information, support, education, funds for research, newsletter, peer counseling and a hospital visiting program.
PO Box 5652, Station B, Victoria, BC. V8R 6S4
(250) 595-4565 www.ccfc.ca
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Day Care
Day Care respite program for Seniors on Mondays and Thursdays 10am – 4pm.
St. Charles Manor, 1006 St. Charles Street, Victoria, BC.
250-595-4255 www.stcharlesmanor.ca
Deafness
see Hearing
The Designated Health Agency.
The Designated Health Agency on Vancouver Island is the Vancouver Island Health Authourity (VIHA).
www.viha.ca
Dementia Services.
Process Oriented Facilitation & Coma Communication
502-620 View Street
Victoria, BC
250-383-5677 www.comacommunication.com
Sharp Dementia Consulting
Parksville, BC.
250-586-6972 www.memorynurse.ca
Diabetes
Canadian Diabetes Association
276-2950 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC.
250-382-5454 www.diabetes.ca
Canadian Diabetes Association
255-2000 Island Highway North
Nanaimo, BC.
250-729-3824 www.diabetes.ca
Diabetes Support Group and Mount Arrowsmith Diabetes Education Centre
(250) 951-9507.
Disabilities
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
Advocacy Access Program.
(800) 663-1278 www.bccpd.bc.ca
Action Committee for People with Disabilities
Information, referral, advocacy, information on housing, and home care.
926 View Street, Victoria
(250) 383-4105
The Victoria Disability Resource Centre
Assists people with all types of disabilities achieve and maintain independence.
1519 Pandora Avenue, Victoria.
(250) 595-0044 www.drcvictoria.com
The Nanaimo and Region Disability Resource Center
#2-4166 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC.
250-758-5547 inquiry@nrdrc.org www.nrdrc.org
Computer Tutors reach out to Nanaimo adults with a disability
The My ComputerTutor@Home program trains senior volunteers to tutor at the homes of disabled Nanaimo adults who are unable to attend computer classes at the Nanaimo and Region Disability Resource Centre. The Centre matches tutor and student and looks after the details. Six tutoring sessions at mutually convenient weekly times are free to the student – however a contribution to tutor mileage expense is requested by DRC.
www.nrdrc.org/tutortraining.html
BC Centre for Disease Control.
BC Centre for Disease Control
655 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC.
604-660-5100 info@bccdc.ca www.bccdc.org
District 69 Society of Organized Services (S.O.S.)
District 69 Society of Organised Services (S.O.S.)
245 Hirst Avenue West
Parksville, BC.
250-248-2093 www.sosd69.com
Divorce Support Groups
Divorce Care
Parksville Baptist Church
Sandy: (250) 248-0175.
Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre
(250) 716-1551 nmrc@shaw.ca www.nanaimomen.com
Rainbows Support Group
Rainbows offers establishing peer support group for children, youth and adults grieving a death, separation, divorce or other painful loss in their family.
Contact Isabel: at 250-751-7888 or rainbowsnanaimo@hotmail.com
Drug Abuse
see Narcotics
Dyslexia
Victoria Read Society
The society helps students of all ages learn.
720 Linden Avenue, Victoria
(250) 388-7225 www.readsociety.bc.ca
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Earthquake Preparedness Programs.
Victoria, BC.
www.victoria.ca/cityhall/departments_veptips.shtml
Eating Disorders
British Columbia Eating Disorders Association
526 Michigan Street, Victoria
(250) 383-2755
Education
University of Victoria
3800 Finnerty Road
Victoria, BC.
250-721-7211 www.uvic.ca/students/continuing/
University of Victoria
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
Victoria, BC.
250-472-4566 www.business.uvic.ca
Victoria Elder Care College
2B-1218 Langley Street
Victoria, BC.
250-388-3498
Gaia College
2485 Koksilah Road
Cowichan Station, BC.
250-709-2229 www.gaiacollege.ca
Horticultural Therapy Diploma Program
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC.
250-740-641o www.viu.ca/programs
ElderCollege at Vancouver Island University
Classes in Nanaimo and Parksville.
1-866-734-6252 www.viu.ca
Sprott Shaw
#6-140 Terminal Avenue,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-754-9600 http://sprottshaw.com
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC.
250-753-3245 www.viu.ca
Comox Valley Elder College, (North Island College)
2300 Ryan Road
Courtenay, BC.
250-334-5247 www.nic.bc.ca.ec
Elderly Friendly Community Network
Elderly Friendly Community Network
Victoria, BC
The Elder Friendly Community Network (EFCN) is an informal association of providers of services for the Elder Community. We facilitate networking and communication on seniors’ issues, programmes, research, and opportunities from various perspectives. We represent service providers in the public and private sector. In turn, those organizations provide services to seniors. We value the contributions that seniors make in our community.
www.efcn.ca
Epilepsy Disease
Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre
Approximately one in fourteen seniors has epilepsy, but many seniors may not realize they have the condition. We provide practical information, education, individual and family consultations for managing life with epilepsy. Extensive resource library and quarterly newsletter.
(250) 475-6677 www.vepc.bc.ca
Oceanside Epilepsy Support Group
(250) 752-2599.
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Fairfield Activity Centre
Fairfield Activity Centre
1-380 Cook Street
Victoria, BC.
250-384-6542 Web page link
Family Caregivers Network Society
Family Caregivers Network Society
526 Michigan Street
Victoria, BC.
(250) 384-0408 www.familycaregiversnetwork.org
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Support Groups
The Victoria Fibromyalgia Networking (Support) Group meets once a month (except July and August). Dec 20/10 will be our last meeting at the Arthritis Centre (Richmond and Kings)
As of January 2011 we will meet at 1:00 on the second Monday of each month at the First Metopolitan United Church at Quadra and Balmoral (enter at 932 Balmoral). Anyone who has Fibromyalgia and family and friends welcome! We ask for a $2 donation at the door to go towards xeroxing costs. For further information (parking? speakers? which door to use?) call 250 381 5202.
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Rita Trites: (250) 954-3975.
The Financial Advisors Association of Canada
800-563-5822 www.advocis.ca
Foundations
Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation
1454 Hillside Avenue
Victoria, BC.
250-370-5664 www.gvef.org
Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation
Stadacona Centre
1510 Fort Street
Victoria, BC.
250-952-5720 http://victoriahospicefoundation.org
We Rage, We Weep Alzheimer Foundation
1760 Kisber Avenue
Victoria, BC.
250-920-9573 www.werageweweep.com
Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
102-1801 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC.
250-755-7690 www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com
G.J.J.S. Foundation
183 McVickers Street
Parksville, BC.
250-248-3538 www.gjjs.ca
Parksville-Qualicum Foundation
174 Railway Street
Qualicum Beach, BC.
250-752-7202 www.parksvillequalicumfoundation.com
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
1-800-587-8112 www.kidney.ca
Funeral Services
Eternal Vessel
3524 James Heights
Victoria, BC.
250-885-5871 www.eternalvessel.com
Greater Victoria Pet Memorial Center
485 John Street
Victoria, BC.
250-984-1933 www.petmemorialcenter.ca
Hatley Memorial Garden
2050 Sooke Road
Victoria, BC.
250-478-1754 www.hatleymemorial.ca
McCall’s
Victoria, BC.
250-385-4465 www.mccallbros.com
Sands Funeral Chapels
Victoria, BC.
250-388-5155 www.sandsfuneral.com
Simply Cremations
#2-2075 Henry Avenue
Sidney, BC.
250-656-5555 www.simplycremations.com
C·A·R·E Funeral Services
2676 Wilfert Road
Victoria, BC.
250-391-9696 www.funeral-care.com
Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens
2347 Cedar Road
Cedar, BC.
250-722-2244 www.cedarvalleymemorialgardens.ca
First Memorial Funeral Services
1720 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC.
250-754-8333 www.firstmemorialfuneral.com
Yates Funeral Services & Crematorium
1000 Allsbrook Road
Parksville, BC.
250-248-5859 www.yatesfuneral.ca
Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre
118 Fern Road East Road
Qualicum Beach, BC.
250-594-0305 www.qbfuneralcentre.com
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Gambling
Problem Gambling Help Line
(888) 795-6111
Governments
Federal
Federal Government of Canada. http://canada.gc.ca
Provincial
Provincial Government of British Columbia. www.gov.bc.ca
Municipal
City of Victoria. www.victoria.ca
Central Saanich municipality. www.centralsaanich.ca
Colwood municipality. http://colwood.ca
Esquimalt municipality. www.esquimalt.ca
District of Highlands. www.highlands.bc.ca
Langford municipality. www.cityoflangford.ca
District of Metchosin. www.district.metchosin.bc.ca
North Saanich municipality. www.northsaanich.ca
Oak Bay municipality. www.oakbaybc.org
Saanich municipality. www.saanich.ca
Town of Sidney. www.sidney.ca
District of Sooke. www.district.sooke.bc.ca
Town of View Royal. www.viewroyal.ca
Capital Regional District. www.crd.bc.ca
City of Duncan. www.city.duncan.bc.ca
Municipality of North Cowichan. www.northcowichan.bc.ca
Town of Lake Cowichan. www.town.lakecowichan.bc.ca
Town of Ladysmith. www.ladysmith.ca
Cowichan Valley Regional District. www.cvrd.bc.ca
City of Nanaimo. www.nanaimo.ca
Regional District of Nanaimo. www.rdn.bc.ca
District of Lantzville. www.lantzville.ca
City of Parksville. www.city.parksville.bc.ca
Town of Qualicum Beach. www.qualicum.bc.ca
City of Port Alberni. www.portalberni.ca
District of Ucluelet. www.ucluelet.com
District of Tofino. www.tofino-bc.com
Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot. www.acrd.bc.ca
Village of Cumberland. www.cumberlandbc.net
City of Courtenay. www.city.courtenay.bc.ca
Town of Comox. www.comox.ca
Comox Valley Regional District. www.comoxvalleyrd.ca
District of Campbell River. www.campbellriver.ca
Strathcona Regional District. www.strathconard.ca
Regional District of Powell River. www.powellriverrd.bc.ca
Village of Gold River. www.goldriver.ca
Village of Sayward. www.sayward.ca/
Village of Tahsis. www.villageoftahsis.com
Village of Zeballos. www.zeballos.com/municipality.html
Town of Port McNeill. www.town.portmcneill.bc.ca
Regional District of Mount Washington. www.rdmw.bc.ca
Village of Port Alice. www.portalice.ca
District of Port Hardy. www.porthardy.ca
Village of Alert Bay. www.alertbay.com
Gerontological Nurses Association of BC.
Victoria chapter meets the 2nd Monday of each month 5pm – 7pm in the Woodward room, Begbie Hall, RoyalJubileeHospital site, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria.
Contact: -Teresa McGowan teresamcgowan@shaw.ca
http://gnabc.com
Central/North Vancouver Island Chapter meets the 3rd Monday of each month 5pm – 7pm at the Travelers Lodge, 1298 Nelson Street, Nanaimo.
Contact: -Catrin Brodie catrin.brodie@viha.ca
http://gnabc.com
Grief
Process Oriented Facilitation & Coma Communication
502-620 View Street
Victoria, BC
250-383-5677 www.comacommunication.com
Grief Support Group
Knox United Church 4pm-5pm Wednesdays.
Rainbows Support Group
Rainbows offers establishing peer support group for children, youth and adults grieving a death, separation, divorce or other painful loss in their family.
Contact:Isabel: at 250-751-7888 or rainbowsnanaimo@hotmail.com
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Haven Homes
24 hour Crisis Line for Women and their dependent children seeking shelter.
250-248-2093, ext #1. www.sosd69.com
Haven Society Nanaimo
(250) 754-0764 www.havensociety.com
Health Canada
866-225-0709 www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Hearing
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association-Victoria
Information on aids, assistive listening, devices and coping skills. Peer counseling available. Courses in speech, reading and communication skills.
(250) 388-6854.
Island Deaf & Hard of Hearing Centre
Sign language, oral interpreting, volunteer services, family and vocational counseling, job placement, public education and library.
300-1627 Fort Street, Victoria.
Head Injury
Brain Injury Association of Southern Vancouver Island
(250) 598-9339
Heart
Victoria Heart Institute Foundation
200-1900 Richmond Road
Victoria, BC.
250-595-1884
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon
Offers an 8 week community based education and support program for cardiac patients and their partners or for those who are at risk for a cardiac event. Victoria presents the program 10-12 times per year. Heart to Heart conducts quarterly alumni meetings. Call for registration or information.
(888) 473-4636 www.heartandstroke.ca
Heart to Heart
Talks to people after they have had a heart attack.
Kathleen Lamb: (250) 752-5757
Heart Surgery
First Open Heart Society of BC- Heart House
Supports open heart surgery patients before and after surgery. Produces a monthly publication (with the exception of July & August) for patients and funding for cardiac care education for nurse.
(250) 595-1931 www.fohs.bc.ca
Hepatitis “C”
Hepatitis “C” Support Group
Sue White: (250) 245-7635
Hillside Seniors Health Centre
Hillside Seniors Health Centre
Yakimovich Wellness Centre
1454 Hillside Avenue
Victoria, BC.
250-370-5641 www.viha.ca/hshc/yakimovich_wellness_centre.htm
Hodgkin’s
Hodgkin’s Support Group
c/o Canadian Cancer Society
(250) 752-3222
Finding Home
Finding Home
How to belong in a Changing World
604-879-2402 www.findinghome.ca
Homelessness
Dawn to Dawn: Action on Homelessness Society
Unit 6C-821 Shamrock Place
Comox, BC
http://dawntodawn.org
Horticulture Therapy
Canadian Horticulture Therapy Association
www.chta.ca
Horticultural Therapy Diploma Program
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
250-740-6410 www.viu.ca/programs
Hospice
Hospice Societies
Gives care to persons with serious progressive illness when cure is not expected. Has a Loan Equipment Service for palliative clients. Also offers support for persons dealing with grief.
Victoria Hospice
3rd floor Richmond Pavilion, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC.
250-370-8715 www.victoriahospice.org
Victoria Hospice (Palliative Care)
250-370-8715
Canadian Virtual Hospice
www.virtualhospice.ca
Cowichan Valley Hospice
3122 Gibbons Road, Duncan, BC.
250-701-4242 www.members.shaw.ca/Cvhospice
Oceanside Hospice
210 Crescent Road West
Qualicum Beach, BC.
250-752-6227 www.oceansidehospice.org
Alberni Valley Hospice
2649 2nd Avenue
Port Alberni, BC
250-723-4478 www.albernihospice.ca
Pacific Rim Hospice
240 Neil Street
Tofino, BC
250-725-1240 www.pacificrimhospice.ca
Comox Valley Hospice
2137 Comox Avenue
Comox, BC
250-339-5533 www.island.net/~chospice
Campbell River Hospice
#104-301 Dogwood Street
Campbell River, BC
250-286-1121 www.crhospice.org
Housing Society
M’AKOLA Housing Society
2009 Fernwood Road
Victoria, BC
877-384-1423 www.makola.bc.ca
Housing/Shelter for Elderly
Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
Working together to create affordable housing choices.
(800) 257-7756.
Canadian Human Rights Commission
888-214-1090 www.chrc-ccdp.ca
Huntington’s
Huntington’s Support Group
Ken Renruup: (250) 752-0727
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Income Security Programs
Income Security programs
800-277-9914 www.hrsdc.gc.ca
Heath & Seniors information Line
1-800-465-4911
Juan De Fuca 55 Plus Activity Centre
1767 Island Highway, Victoria
(250) 478-8384 www.jdfrecreation.com
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Kidney
Kidney Support Group
Nanaimo
(250) 758-4795.
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Provides financial aid to home dialysis patients, educational materials and kidney patient manuals. Also provides grants and interest free loans to assist with kidney related diseases.
(800) 567-8112 www.kidney.bc.ca
Kidney Disease Information Line
(800) 361-7494
Vancouver Island Kidney Patients Association
Non-profit, charitable, registered organization whose volunteers provide for the welfare of kidney patients. Dialysis, pre-dialysis, transplant and post-transplant assistance provided.
(250) 595-3650
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Land Conservancy
The Land Conservancy
301-1195 Esquimalt Road
Victoria, BC
877-485-2422 www.conservancy.bc.ca
Land Trust
Nanaimo & Area Land Trust
#8-140 Wallace Street
Nanaimo, BC
250-714-1990 www.nalt.bc.ca
Learning
ElderCollege at Vancouver Island University
Classes in Nanaimo and Parksville
1-866-734-6252 www.mala.ca/ccs/courses/eldercourses.asp
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
www.ldac-taac.ca
Legal Aid Services Society
Legal Aid
Information | Advice | Representation
1-866-577-2525 www.legalaid.bc.ca
Literacy
Literacy Write Place
Liz Campbell
(250) 248-4041 writeplace@shaw.ca
Lungs
Lung Recovery Information
Doug Hill
(250) 752-5905
Lupus
Lupus Support Group
Support Group meets first Friday of each month to discuss any problems or feelings they have.
Val Cue: (250) 248-9295.
Eileen Fraser: (250) 248-2905.
Lymphoma/Leukemia
856 Falkland Road, Victoria.
Glym Williams
(250) 598-8166
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration Support Group
Meets on the last Thursday off each month at St. Stephen’s United Church, Village Way, Qualicum Beach at 10am. Discussion is an informal format and an exchange of knowledge and experiences with Age Related Macular Degeneration.
Betty McKim: 250-954-0097
Medic Alert Foundation
Medic Alert Foundation
800-668-1507 www.medicalert.ca
Canadian Medical Association
800-267-9703 www.cma.ca
Mental Health
Canadian Mental Health Association
125 Skinner Street
Victoria, BC
250-389-1211
Depression
Bi-Polar or Manic Depressive Association
Meetings for people with depressive or manic depressive illness. Also a family and friends meeting.
3746 Seaton Street, Victoria
(250) 479-1391
Mood Disorders Association of BC
Offers support groups for persons with mood disorders, their families and friends.
(604) 873-0103 www.mdabc.ca
Local Mood Disorder Support Group
Gillian (250) 954-3418.
Forward House
Vocational rehabilitation programs that promote socialization and communication skills. A mental health partnership.
(250) 954-0785 www.forwardhouse.com
Parksville Mental Health Centre
249 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville, BC.
(250) 248-8300.
Parksville Mental Health – after hour’s response
(250) 248-8300
Mobile Life Screening
Mobile Life Screening
888-602-8378
www.mobilelifescreening.com
Monterey Centre
1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria
(250) 370-7300
Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation
800-668-2624 www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
www.mssociety.ca
MS Society of BC
www.mssociety.ca/bc
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, National Office
The Society and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on critical issues, and organize a wide range of programs including support for newly diagnosed and those living with MS over time.
www.nmss.org
International MS Support Foundation
Features accurate information by physicians about MS, helpful hints, mobility and devices updates and free software for people with MS.
Provides support services, information and education, and social and recreational opportunities for anyone impacted by MS.
www.imssf.org/ms/
MS Society of Canada- Central Island
Isobel Gemmell: (250) 468-1757
Info line: (800) 665-5788 www.mssociety.nisa.com
P/Q Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Peter Krahn: 250-752-5325
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy Canada – BC Chapter
(800) 366-8166 www.muscle.ca
Muscular Dystrophy Support Group
Bill Lyons: (250) 757-8862
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Dystrophy Support Group
Tom Sterling
(250) 752-6207 tistirling@shaw.ca
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Nanaimo & Area Land Trust
Nanaimo & Area Land Trust
#8-140 Wallace Street
Nanaimo, BC
250-714-1990 www.nalt.bc.ca
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre/ Ice Centre
741 Third
Nanaimo
250-756-5200.
Nanaimo Arts Council
Nanaimo Arts Council
259-4750 Rutherford Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-729-3947 www.nanaimoartscouncil.ca
Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
102-1801 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-755-7690 www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com
Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors
http://nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com
Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre
Gives men the tools to deal with anger and manage conflict
(250) 716-1551 www.nanaimomen.com
The Nanaimo and Region Disability Resource Centre Association
The Nanaimo and Region Disability Resource Centre Association
#2 – 4166 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-758-5547 inquiry@nrdrc.org
http://www.nrdrc.org
The Nanaimo Seniors Services Network
The Nanaimo Seniors’ Services Network is a group of businesses, not for profit organizations, and individuals, who are concerned with the welfare of seniors in Nanaimo. Meetings are held at 2.30pm on the third Monday of every month.
Contact: – Joan Ryan 250-739-5770
Nanaimo Seniors Visiting Society
Nanaimo Seniors Visiting Society
A non-profit outreach organization which extends friendship, human contact and assistance to seniors living independently.
250-756-9456 www.ntvs.ca
Nanaimo Women’s Resources Society
Nanaimo Women’s Resources Society
285 Selby Street
Nanaimo, BC
250-753-0633 www.nanaimowomen.com
Narcotics
Narcotics Anonymous
NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
24-hour help line.
(888) 265-7333 www.na.org www.bcrscna.bc.ca
The Nature Trust
The Nature Trust Of British Columbia
2080-A Labieux Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-751-3218 www.naturetrust.bc.ca
Newcomers Club
Victoria Newcomers Club (Women Evenings)
www.victorianewcomers.ca
Victoria Newcomers Club (Women daytime)
www.vicdaynewcomers.ca
Saanich Newcomers club (women)
www.saanichnewcomers.com
Newcomers Club Parksville
First Thursday of each month 7pm at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre
132 East Jenson Street
Parksville, BC
www.parksvillenewcomers.org
Newcomers Club Qualicum Beach
www.qbnewcomers.org
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Newspapers & Magazines
Eat Magazine
www.eatmagazine.ca
Fly Fishing On Line Magazine
www.flyfishingonline.com
Focus Magazine
www.focusonline.ca
Impowerage Magazine
www.impowerage.com
The James Bay Beacon Magazine
www.jamesbaybeacon.ca
Monday Magazine
www.mondaymag.com
Patient Voices
www.patientvoices.ca
Rising Women Magazine
www.risingwomen.com
Senior Living Magazine
www.seniorlivingmag.com
Times/Colonist
www.timescolonist.com
Cowichan News Leader
www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_central/cowichannewsleader
The Valley Voice
www.cowichanvalleyvoice.com
Island Child Magazine
www.islandchildmag.com
Ladysmith Chronical
www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_central/ladysmithchronicle
Ascent Inspirations Magazine
www.ascentaspirations.ca
Synergy Magazine
www.synergymag.ca
Nanaimo Daily News
http://www2.canada.com/nanaimodailynews
True Blue Spirit Magazine
www.truebluespirit.com
Dialogue Magazine
www.dialogue.ca
Eagleye One Magazine
www.eagleyeone.com
Experience Magazine
www.experiencegroup.ca
Homes & Land Vancouver Island Magazine
www.homesandlandvancouverisland.com
Homes & Living Magazine
www.hlmagazine.com
Island Times Magazine
www.islandtimesmagazine.ca
More Living Magazine
www.morelivingmagazine.com
Oceanside Star
http://www2.canada.com/oceansidestar
Eyes on BC Magazine
www.eyesonbc.com
The News
www.pqbnews.com
Alberni Valley Times
http://www2.canada.com/albernivalleytimes/index.html
Comox Valley Echo
http://www2.canada.com/comoxvalleyecho/index.html
Comox Valley Record
www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_north/comoxvalleyrecord
Campbell River Mirror
www.campbellrivermirror.com
Courier-Islander
http://www2.canada.com/courierislander
North Island Gazette
Click here for the web link.
North Island Midweek
www.northislandmidweek.com
24 hour Nurse Line BC
24 Hour Nurse line.
Tel # 811 www.healthlinkbc.ca
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Oceanside Health Centre Community Update
Oceanside Health Centre Community Update.
www.viha.ca/about_viha/building_for_health/oceanside.htm
Oceanside Coalition for Strong Communities
Oceanside Coalition For Strong Communities
Parksville, BC
250-248-6592 www.oceansidecoalition.org
Oceanside Gatekeepers
Oceanside Gatekeepers
Parksville/Qualicum Beach, BC
250-248-0455 http://seniors101.ca/oceanside-gatekeepers/
Oceanside Gatekeepers, Confidential Referral Line 250-248-0455
Oceanside Special Olympics
Oceanside Special Olympics
www.specialolympicsbcoceanside.org
Oceanside Tourism Association
Oceanside Tourism Association
12-A 1209 East Island Highway,
Parksville, BC
250-248-6300 www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com
Ombudsperson
Ombudsperson
(B.C.’s Independent Voice for Fairness)
947 Fort Street
Victoria, BC
250-387-0184 www.bcombudsperson.ca
Osteoposis
Osteoporosis Society of Canada – BC Division
Promotes public awareness of osteorosis and its prevention. Encourages and support those coping with osteoporosis. Supports research programs.
(800) 363-1933 www.osteoporosis.ca
Osteoporosis Support Group
Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Pharmasave Health Care Centre.
Lisa Leger: (250) 951-0243 lisaps@telus.net
Ostomy
Ostomy Support & Information
Heather: (250) 951-0227
V.I.H.A. (South) Enterostomal Therapy Clinic
Offers post-operative and post operative follow-up for people requiring ostomy surgery or who may have stomach problems.
(250) 370-8235
Over Eating
Over Eaters Anonymous
Meetings held Tuesdays at 7.30pm and Fridays at noon at the Church of the Ascension, 877 Wembley Road, Parksville (very back door)
Elise: (250) 248-2719 or Lorri: (250) 248-2582
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Panic Disorders
Se-Cure
Support group for people with agoraphobia or panic disorders.
4359 Harder Road, Victoria.
(250) 479-4265
Paraplegic
BC Paraplegic Association
Counseling services, information and referral services for people with spinal cord injuries or mobility impairments
813 Darwin Avenue, Victoria
(250) 475-2622 www.canparaplegic.org/bc/
Parkinson’s
Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson’s Centre
813 Darwin Avenue
Victoria, BC
250-475-6677 www.vepc.bc.ca
Parkinson Society of BC
www.parkinson.bc.ca
Parkinson Society Canada
www.parkinson.ca
Parkinson’s Support Group
Lucille Loeb: (250) 752-8352 igloeb@shaw.ca
Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association.
Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association.
www.pgosa.org/index.htm
Parksville Qualicum Aero Club
Parksville Qualicum Aero Club
#9-1000 Ravensbourne Lane
Qualicum Beach, BC
250-752-1109 www.pqac.ca
Parksville Seniors Drop-in Centre
144 Middleton, Parksville
(250) 248-3200
The Patient Voices Network
The Patient Voices Network
www.patientvoices.ca
Find a Physician directory.
The The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
Find a Physician directory www.cpsbc.ca
Political Parties
Federal
Conservative Party of Canada
www.conservative.ca
New Democratic Party of Canada
www.ndp.ca
Liberal Party of Canada
www.liberal.ca
The Green Party of Canada
http://greenparty.ca
Provincial
BC Liberal Party
www.bcliberals.com
BC NDP Party
www.bcndp.ca
BC Conservative Party
www.conservativesbc.com
Port Hardy Senior Citizen Club
9150 Granville, Port Hardy
(250) 949-7252
Post Polio Syndrome
Post Polio Support Group
Sherrill Keene: (250) 758-7508
Problem Gambling
Problem Gambling Help Line
(888) 795-6111
Property Tax Deferment
Property Tax Deferment
Click for web link
Prostate – see Prostate Cancer
Public Guardian & Trustee of BC
Public Guardian & Trustee of BC
1019 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC
250-356-8160 www.trustee.bc.ca
Public Health Nurse (Parksville)
Gale Blackburn (250) 248-2044.
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The Qualicum Beach Family History Society
The Qualicum Beach Family History Society
http://qbfhs.ca
Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre
Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre
705 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach
(250) 752-0420
Radio Stations
CFAX 1070
Victoria, BC
www.cfax1070.com
The Coast – 91.7 – CKAY FM
www.ckay.ca
The Beach, Oceanside’s Soft Rock. 88.5 FM.
www.885thebeach.com
The Lounge, Music with Style. 99.9FM
www.thelounge999.com
Mid Island Radio Association
Mid Island Radio Association
www.mira-orca.ca
Recreation, Community & Sports Centres
Archie Brown Sports Centre
1151 Esquimalt Road
Esquimalt, BC
250-412-8510 www.esquimalt.ca/parksRecreation
Burnside Gorge Community Centre
471 Cecelia Road
Victoria, BC
250361-5124 www.burnsidegorge.ca
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
3220 Cedar Hill Road
Victoria, BC
250-475-7121 www.recreation.saanich.ca
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
4100 Lambrick Way
Victoria, BC
250-475-5577 www.recreation.saanich.ca
G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre
3100 Tillicum Road
Victoria, BC
250-475-5400 www.recreation.saanich.ca
Henderson Recreation Centre
2291 Cedar Hill Cross Road
Victoria, BC
250-370-7200 http://recreation.oakbaybc.org
Monterey Recreation Centre
1442 Monterey Avenue
Victoria, BC
250-370-7300 http://recreation.oakbaybc.org
Oak Bay Recreation Centre
1975-Bee Street
Victoria, BC
250-595-7946 http://recreation.oakbaybc.org
Panorama Recreation Centre
1885 Forest Park Drive
North Saanich, BC
250-65-7271 www.crd.bc.ca/panorama
Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake Drive
Victoria, BC
250-475-7620 www.recreation.saanich.ca
Beban Park Recreation Centre
2300 Bowen Road,
Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 756-5200. www.nanaimo.ca
Nanaimo Aquatic & Ice Centre
741 Third Street
Nanaimo, BC
250-756-5200
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
737 Jones Street
Qualicum Beach, BC
250-752-5014
Florence Filberg Recreation Centre
411 Anderton Avenue
Courtenay, BC
250-338-1000 www.evergreenseniorsclub.org
Renting
Safer (shelter aid for elderly renters)
800-257-7756 www.bchousing.org/programs/safer
Canada Revenue Agency
800-959-8281 www.cra-arc.gc.ca
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St. John Ambulance
St. John Ambulance
www.sja.ca/bcyukon
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.ca
Schizophrenia
BC Schizophrenia Society- Victoria Branch
Provides support to family members and people with schizophrenia. Also support, education, advocacy, research and respite.
(250) 384-4225 www.bcssvictoria.ca
Schizophrenia Support Group
Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at Trillium Lodge at 7pm.
Cathy Burkmar: (250) 248-0486 cburkmar@hotmail.com
Selfcare/Telecare
For British Columbians who wish to call for medical information prior to involving a hospital or their GP
(866)215-4700
For British Columbians who wish to make a complaint regarding a Doctor or treatment received
(604) 733-7758
Seniors Canada Online
Seniors Canada Online
www.seniors.gc.ca
Seniors Centres.
Seniors Centres
Cordova Bay 55+ Association
#1-5238 Cordova Bay Road
Victoria, BC
250-658-5558 www.cordovabay55plus.org
Goward House Society
2495 Arbutus Road
Victoria, BC
250-477-4401 www.gowardhouse.com
Les Passmore Silver Threads
286 Hampton Road
Victoria, BC
250-382-3151 www.silverthreads.ca
New Horizons
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre,
3220 Cedar Hill Road
Victoria, BC
250-475-7121 www.saanich.ca
Bowen Park Seniors Centre
500 Bowen Road,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-755-7501.
Parksville Seniors Drop in Centre
144 Middleton Street
Parksville, BC
250-248-3200
Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre
705 Memorial Avenue
Qualicum Beach
250-752-0420 http://qbseniors.shawbiz.ca
Evergreen Seniors Club
Florence Filberg Centre
411 Anderton Avenue
Courtenay, BC
250-338-1000 www.evergreenseniorsclub.org
BC Seniors Games
BC Seniors Games
250-385-3610 www.bcseniorsgames.org
Seniors Support Housing (SSH)
Seniors Support Housing (SSH)
800-257-7756 www.bchousing.org/programs/SSH
Seniors Serving Seniors
Seniors Serving Seniors
109-1022 Pandora Avenue
Victoria, BC
250-382-4331 www.seniorsservingseniors.bc.ca
Support Our Seniors Comox Valley
Support Our SeniorsComoxValley
www.supportourseniorscomoxvalley.com
Service Canada
800-277-9914. www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Sexuality and Aging
http://nsrc.sfsu.edu/issues/sex-and-aging
http://www.ejhs.org/volume8/sexuality_of_older_people.htm
http://www.asaging.org/networks/learn/ol-104.cfm
http://agingwellmag.com/news/septstory3.shtml
http://www.everydayhealth.com/sexual-health/sex-and-aging/attitudes-about-sexuality-and-aging.aspx
http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/resources/guides/sexuality.aspx
Sexually Transmitted Infections – (STIs)
Facts of Life Line
Anonymous and no MSP numbers are required
(800) 739-7367 www.optionsforsexualhealth.org
Shelter
Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
Working together to create affordable housing choices.
(800) 257-7756
Silver Threads Service
Victoria Centre
1728 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC
250-388-4268 www.silverthreads.ca
Saanich Centre
286 Hampton Road
Victoria, BC
250-382-3151 www.silverthreads.ca
Sleep Disorder Clinic
University of British Columbia
(604) 822-7857
S.P.A.R.C.
Handicapped Signage
(604) 718-7744.
Spinal Injury
Spinal Injury Support Group
Bert Abbott: (250) 741-9889
Sointula Senior Citizens Association
First Street, Sointula
(250) 973-6777
Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex
225 S. Dogwood, Campbell River
(250)287-9234
Stroke Recovery
Victoria Stroke Recovery Association
286 Hampton
Victoria, BC
250-383-2623
Nanaimo Stroke Recovery Group
Fridays 10:45am to 1:45pm
Bowen Park Centre
500 Bowen Road
Nanaimo
Rose 250-753-5328 or Joe 250-716-1004
Exercise Therapy, Speech Therapy, Caregivers Support Group, Music Therapy, Outings
Stroke Recovery Association of BC (District 69 Branch)
Meet every Friday 11am – 1.30pm at St. Columbia Presbyterian Church, Wembley Road, Parksville
Kathleen Falvai – Coordinator
(250) 752-9796 www.strokerecoverybc.ca
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Taxis
Bluebird Taxi
Victoria, BC
250-382-2222 www.taxicab.com
Victoria Taxi
Victoria, BC.
250-383-7111 www.victoriataxi.com
Yellow Cab Taxi
Victoria, BC
250-370-2379
Westwind Taxi
Victoria, Bc
250-474-4747
Goldstream Taxi
Victoria, BC
250-474-5556
Cobble Hill Taxi
Duncan, BC
250-743–5555
Duncan Taxi
Duncan, BC
250-746-4444
AC Taxi
Nanaimo, BC
250-753-1231 www.actaxi.ca
Swiftsure Taxi
Nanaimo, BC
250-746-751-1111 www.swiftsuretaxico.ca
Alliance Taxi
Serving the Parksville & Qualicum Beach area
250-954-5567
Oceanside Taxi
Serving the Parksville & Qualicum Beach area
250-954-8294 www.oceansidetaxi.ca
United Taxi
Port Alberni, BC
250-723-2121
Comox Taxi
Comox Valley, BC
250-339-7955 www.comoxtaxi.com
287 Taxi
Campbell River, BC
250-287-2675
Rainbow Taxi
Port McNeill, BC
250-956-8294
North Island Taxi
Port Hardy, BC
250-949-8800
Town Taxi
Port Hardy, BC
250-949-7877
Teachers
Retired Teachers of Ontario, provincial office (Toronto).
www.ero-rto.org
Retired Teachers of Ontario (District 47 Vancouver Island)
www.rtovancouverisland.ca
Thrift Shops
Thrift Shops
Click here for the web link.
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome
3575 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC
250-658-0506
Trac Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre
Trac Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre
800-665-1185 www.tenants.bc.ca
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Vancouver Island Health Authority
Vancouver Island Health Authority
www.viha.ca
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada
866-522-2122 www.vac-acc.gc.ca
Victim Link
Victim Link
(800) 568-0808
Victoria Downtown Public Market
Victoria Downtown Public Market
www.victoriapublicmarket.com
Victorian Order of Nurses
888-866-2273 www.von.ca
Video Productions
Video Links Productions
Victoria, BC
250-383-3195 www.videolinksproductions.com
Volunteers
Volunteer Canada
800-670-0401 www.volunteers.ca
Volunteer Victoria
Suite 306-620 View Street
Victoria, BC
250-386-2269 www.volunteervictoria.bc.ca
Water
Team Water Smart
Regional District of Nanaimo
6300 Hammond Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-390-4111
Web Directories & Guides
Best Seniors Info. www.bestseniorsinfo.com
Seniors 101. www.seniors101.ca
Seniors Zen. www.seniorszen.com
Welcome Wagon
Welcome Wagon
866-518-7287 www.welcomewagon.ca
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