Seniors Services
Seniors Services
Providing care, connection and support throughout the aging journey.
At JFS, we believe older adults have a vital role to play in our community. No matter where you are on the aging journey, we value your experience, wisdom, and contributions. Whether you need connection, advocacy or support, we are here to help you and your family. Our integrated services will ensure your needs are met with comfort and dignity.
For our Seniors Program brochure in English, click here.
Community Connector
This program, a social prescribing program, is designated to help seniors increase their social connection and independence and improve their health and well-being.
Other Services
We have Russian-speaking services currently available for:
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- Thriving Seniors
- Tablet Learn and Loan Program
- Home Support Workers
- Russian-speaking Case Manager (coming soon)
Older adults (65+) are eligible for the following food support programs:
- Access through the Community Care Line
- Seniors Sharing Shabbat
- Grocery Program
- Food Hubs
- Meal Delivery
- Emergency Food Supply
Low-income older adults (65+) may be eligible for emergency JFS financial aid after completing a financial assessment demonstrating their low-income status. This financial aid funding is used for emergencies such as urgent medical or dental bills, rent in cases of eviction, or outstanding utility bills at risk of disconnection.
If you are a new client and are interested in completing the intake and low-income financial assessment, please contact our care line at (604) 558-5719.
Seniors Outreach Counselling program is for older adults 60+ who are living with a fixed income and are in need of counselling. Counselling is provided in our offices on a limited basis or provided virtually. Counselling services are offered for a fee on a sliding scale based on the client's Notice of Assessment.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
We provide a range of services to clients in need to address issues such as lack of income, disability, abuse, addiction etc. Our services are client focused with the goal of assisting people as they navigate through the system and providing support where needed.
Learn more here.
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