OLD AGE SECURITY and CANADA PENSION PLAN
This web page is a primary resource for information on Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan Benefits, and forms, Canada Pension Plan, Survivor’s Benefits and Disability Benefits.
www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca./isp/common/home.shtml

VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA
Veterans Affairs web page is the primary contact site for information on pensions, assistance with burial costs, and information on allowances for veterans and their families.
www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general

PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA www.trustee.bc.ca 

B.C.'S COMMUNITY RESPONSE NETWORKS  
Provide support and assistance for abused and neglected adults.
www.bccrns.ca

BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH SERVICES
including information on Medical Services Plan of British Columbia, PharmaCare and Seniors. www.gov.bc.ca/health/index.html

REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT RESOURCE CENTRE www.rarc.ca/textual/home.htm

THE LAW SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA www.lawsociety.bc.ca

STEP Canada The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners www.step.ca

KELOWNA LINKS

FH&P Lawyers and Trade-Mark Agents
One of the Okanagan Valley's largest full service law firms.
Phone direct (250)869-6044 or (250)762-4222.
www.fhplawyers.com

THE HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE web page of the
Provincial Government found at www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/hcc/

INTERIOR HEALTH ELDER SERVICES PROGRAM -KELOWNA
www.interiorhealth.ca, click under Senior’s Resources, Kelowna.

ELDER SERVICES PROGRAM - KELOWNA
Phone (250) 868-7788 Fax: (250) 868-7791.
The Elder Services Program is currently an 11 person interdisciplinary community mental health team which provides direct treatment, education, residential care, health promotion, health prevention, rehabilitation and advocacy for seniors with mental disorders or behavioral symptoms that compromise their overall health status with that of their care givers. See also their web page (Interior Health Authority) for meals programs including “Meals on Wheels”, as well as information on various levels of care facilities.

SENIOR CITIZENS COUNSELLING PROGRAM - KELOWNA
Phone(250) 868-7707 This organization is run by volunteer counsellors appointed by the Minister Responsible for Seniors to assist seniors with problems and concerns. Counsellors are seniors themselves and are concerned, caring and interested in their fellow seniors. They are knowledgeable about services and resources and are able to put people in touch with other agencies that offer services that offer and support.

WATER STREET SENIORS CENTRE - KELOWNA
Phone (250)762-4108. This is a drop-in centre for people over 55 in Kelowna providing social and recreational activities.www.waterstseniors.com.

OKANAGAN SIMILIKAMEEN LIFELINE PROGRAM - PENTICTON - Phone (250)770-7400  Interior Health Authority, in partnership with Lifeline Systems Canada, offers a personal emergency response system. Help is available 24 hours a day at the touch of a button. Low montly rental fee.

MEALS ON WHEELS - PENTICTON  
Phone(250)770-8986 Meals delivered from the hospital to home-bound persons Monday, Wednesday and Friday at a fee for each meal.

SENIOR CITIZEN COUNSELLORS -PENTICTON                        
Phone (250)770-7400 Counsellors provide assistance and advice to seniors in completing application forms for Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Spouse's Allowance, Provincial Seniors Benefits and SAFER (Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters), and provides information on various programs and benefits available to seniors.

SENIORS' DROP-IN CENTRE SOCIETY - PENTICTON
Phone  (250)493-2111   2965 South Main Street., Penticton, BC    

CAN WE HELP YOU DIRECTORY - VERNON
A guide to community services in the North Okanagan that is produced by the Social Planning Council for the North Okanagan. This site is a community directory listing services for seniors. Check it out at www.canwehelpyou.ca