Cancer Services

Cancer Society - Volunteer Driving Program
Phone:604-583-2228
#301,9808
King George Hwy.
Surrey, BC
V3T 2V6

Provides education and support for cancer patients, family and friends plus information regarding homecare, medication and transportation programs.
Hours: Monday to Friday-10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Living With Cancer
Phone:583-2228

Unit 301-9808 King George Hwy.
Surrey, BC
V3T 2V6

Self-help group for cancer patients, family and friends. Meets every second and fourth Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Mammography Program of BC
Phone:604-586-2772
Fax:604-583-7182

1259 - Guildford Town Centre
Surrey, BC
V3R 7B7

Clients may refer themselves to this Provincial Breast Cancer Screening Program.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday & Thursday - 8:00 am to 7:15 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Caregivers Resources

Caregivers Association of BC
Phone:604-734-4812
Fax:604-730-1015
Toll-Free:1-800-833-1733
www.caregiverbc.ca
info@caregiverbc.ca

#306, 1212 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3V1

The CABC is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to supporting, educating,informing and advocating for unpaid caregivers in BC. Information and Referral to services and support groups. An information package is available. Membership is $10.00 per individual, $25.00 associate.

Caregiver's Careline
Phone:604-833-5545

This is a non-threatening confidential link for caregivers who are experiencing stress, anziety, feelings of inadequacy, isolation, loneliness, lack of social stimilation, unresolved feelings, coping with sibling relationships, caring for aging parents, everyday struggles, preparation for future care needs or any myriad of other problems they may be having.
The experience of caregiving can be a very difficult one. With adequate support caregivers find it a rewarding experience.
If you feel they can help call Monday to Friday, 10:00 am-3:00 pm

Caregivers Network of Surrey/Delta
Phone:604-686-3793
familycaregivers@shaw.ca

Offers educational, emotional and social support to family caregivers who provide care to a loved one with a chronic or long-term illness, disability or frailty. Services include one-on-one support, day and evening support groups, workshops, educational series for caregivers and linking to needed resources. Minimal coverage cost for educational series only. Support groups meet as follows: last Monday of the month: Newton Come Share, 7 pm to 9 pm third Wednesdy of the month: Northcrest Care Facility, 10 am to noon; Kennedy House, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Caregivers Support
Phone:604-597-0205

#1107, 7330-137 St.
Surrey, BC
V3W 1A3

We provide information, referral and support services to South Asian caregivers in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu languages. Services can be accessed in person or by telephone. Caregivers can meet the worker one to one in the office or at home (home visits) or in a group setting. Support groups offer support and information to caregivers of frail, elderly or ill family or friends. In addition, support groups offer caregivers a chance to connect with others in similar circumstances for relaxation and recreation. Refreshments, video presentations and leisure activities are included.

Videos and books pertaining to care giving are available to caregivers. Educational series for caregivers in English cover topics such as role and lifestyle changes, selfcare (how to deal with stress, guilt, anger and isolation), legal and financial considerations, connecting with health care and community services, communication and problem solving skills. Some educational workshops/guest speakers may be available in Punjabi/Hindi as per requirements. Call for schedule.

All the group activities are held at Surrey Delta Immigrant Services Society, #1107, 7330 -137 St, Surrey. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Community Services

Come Share Adult Day Programs
Surrey Come Share Adult Day Program
Phone: 604-599-0034
Fax: 604-599-0982

15008-26th Ave.
Surrey, BC
V4P 3H5

The Adult Day Programs are designed to assist individuals who need some support to remain independent in the community. The programs offer a wide range of therapeutic recreational activities as well as a hot lunch, transportation by HandyDART(within area) and access to professional support such as nursing and podiatry care. The programs are open to all individuals who qualify under the Home Health regulations or on a private-pay basis.

White Rock Hours: Monday thru Saturday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Surrey Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Deltassist Family & Community Services
Phone:604-594-3455
www.deltassist.com

9097 120th Street
Delta, BC
V4C 6R7

If you know a Senior who lives in Delta and requires any of the following services, contact Deltassist at (604) 946-9526
Daily Phone Support
Helping Hands - one time requests for help around the home and yard
Volunteer Driver
Volunteer Shopper
Volunteer Visitor
For Surrey/White Rock, contact Come Share Senior Support Services at (604) 531-9400

Langley Seniors Resources & Recreation Centre
Phone: 604-530-3020
www.langleyseniorscentre.com
lsrs@telus.net

20605 51B Avenue
Langley, BC
V3A 9H1

Membership: $50 per calendar year - age 50+
Cafeteria, Sharing & Caring Socials, Thursday Night Dinners, Field Trips, Fitness Programs, Saturday Afternoon Movies

Seniors Outreach Programs - Annual Membership $20 Call:604-530-3020 ext. 302 or 306 for more information.
Outreach Programs include Transportation Assistance, Telephone Reassurance Line, Shopping, Housing Counselors, Peer Support.

Options
Phone: 604-596-4321
Fax: 604-572-7413
info@options.bc.ca

Options provides a variety of services including programs for families, immigrants and the disabled. Options is also an Information and Referral service. Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

People Helping People/Sunrise Pavillion
Phone: 604-502-6366

10341 - 135 St.
Surrey, BC
V3T 4C3

An information and referral service for seniors. Also provides the services of a senior counsellor, who is a volunteer appointed by the provincial government. A counsellor is available by appointment to help seniors with their questions or concerns, and to explain and help seniors complete application forms for benefits that they may qualify for.
Office hours: Monday thru Thursday 10:00am to 1:00pm

Progressive Intercultural Community Services
Phone: 604-596-7722
Fax: 604-596-7721
pics@pics.bc.ca

#109, 12414-82 Ave.
Surrey, BC
V3W 3E9

Nonprofit society that helps new Canadians, including settlement of newcomers. Counselling available. Translators supplied if necessary. Assists the unemployed with job search; client resource centre available. Available to Surrey and South Surrey/White Rock residents. No appointment necessary.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Come Share Senior Support Services
Phone:604-531-9400
Fax:531-9498

15008-26 Ave.
Surrey, BC
V4P 3H5

An outreach program designed to assist seniors to maintain or increase their independence in their own homes as well as to improve their well-being and have a more satisfying lifestyle. Programs include Information and Referral, volunteer visiting, the telephone assurance line, special day trips, outreach lunches and meal programs. This service is offered throughout North Surrey, White Rock/South Surrey, Newton/Cloverdale.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

South Fraser Women's Services Society
Phone:604-536-9611
Fax: 604-536-6362
www.sfwomensservices.com
sfwss@sfwomensservices.com

A drop-in and resource centre for women of all ages. Clothing exchange, support groups for single mothers, lesbians, women with disabilities, survivors of sexual abuse and of abusive relationships. One-on-one counselling is also available. All services are free of charge.
Hours: Monday 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm and Tuesday thru Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Surrey Community Services
Phone:604-584-5811
Fax:604-584-7628
www.scss.ca

9815 - 140 St.
Surrey, BC
V3T4M4

Volunteers from within the community provide information and make referrals to the variety of community services in Surrey. For a complete list of services, please refer to the website.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Computer Training

Computer Labs at Seniors' Centres

Computer Labs are available at the following senior centres. Contact the centre directly for more information.
Cloverdale Seniors' Centre 604 502-6432
Newton Seniors' Centre 604 501-5010
Sunrise Pavillion Seniors' Centre 604 502-6380

Electronic Classrooms at the Library

If you need a computer to use for internet or word processing, visit any of the following libraries.
Strawberry Hill 604 501-5839
Semiahmoo 604 592-6908
Guildford 604 598-7366
A library valid library card is required to use the computers on a first-come basis. At any of the Electronic Classrooms you can use Microsoft Office products inlcuding Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Front Page.

MacSeniors Consulting Services
Phone:604-777-9365
www.macseniors.ca
keith@macseniors.ca

Providing one-to-one support, advocacy and outreach to women over 55 years of age experiencing the impact of a past or present violent/abusive relationship.

Provide in-home instruction for seniors on their Macintosh computers. Help seniors at their own pace and convenience, with E-mail, internet browsing, the latest operating system management as well as digital music, photos and video. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 4:30 pm.

NAOC Computer Learning Academy
Phone:604-681-3767
Fax: 604-542-5993
2nd Floor
411 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1X4

NAOC offers ongoing computer classes for older Canadians who want to keep pace with modern technology, including access to the internet. Canadians over 45 can take advantage of the computer lab and "senior friendly" courses. Specialize in teaching at your pace.
Membership Fee: $17.00 annually
Classes - 4 weeks, 12 hours, approx $50
Class Sizes - Minimum 4, Maximum 8 per class

Counsellors

Advocare
Phone: 604-575-9033 ext. 125
www.cornerstonecare.org
advocare@cornerstonecare.org

Bldg 4, 15050 54A Avenue
Surrey, BC
V3S 5X7

Advocare is a free and independent advocacy service for seniors and their families. It is a confidential service for those who may need assistance in navigating & obtaining access to necessary health & community services. Advocare can source out the appropriate contacts for clients & where clients are unable to speak for themselves, an Advocare advocate will speak on their behalf, helping them gain access to appropriate information and inform them of their options.

Senior Peer Counselling Centres

Lower Mainland
New Westminster 604 519-1064
Burnaby 604 987-8138
Richmond 604 279-7034
Coquitlam (Tri-Cities) 604 669-7339
Vancouver (West End) 604 669-7339
North Vancouver 604 987-8138

Seniors' Counsellor-Cloverdale
Phone:604-502-6433

A Seniors Counsellor appointed by the Provincial Government is available at Cloverdale Senior Centre the 1st Wednesday of each month. Seniors counsellors are volunteers who are senior citizens trained to assist in the completion of forms such as income assistance and housing applications. Counsellors can help complete application forms for OAS, GIS, Spouse's Allowance and SAFER. They can also inform you of benefits such as BC Medical, Pharmacare, bus passes, housing and Veteran's Affairs
Call Cloverdale Seniors Centre in advance to book appointments

Dental Resources

In-Home Denture Services
Phone:778-999-7929

Denture services including measurement, mold-making, and adjustments provided by Ed Edwards, Registered Denturist with 26 years' experience, in the client's home. Complete and partial dentures. Repairs and relines same day. Consultations always free. Fees for home visits waived.

Peace Arch Hospital-Mobile Dental Services
Phone:604-535-4595

A mobile unit is available for those living in a facility who are unable to travel to a dental clinic. Emergency home visits are available for those who cannot travel. Dr. Latif provides a full range of dental care to all ages.

UBC Dental Clinic
Phone:604-822-2112
Fax:604-822-3708

Faculty of Dentistry
2199 Westbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z7

Dental services by students of the UBC Dental Clinic are available at reduced rates. Length for treatment varies.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:15 am to 4:30 pm.

Vancouver Community College-Dental Clinic
Phone:604-443-8499
Dentures:604-443-8500

250 West Pender St.
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1S9

Adult clinic that includes six two-hour visits. Low cost dental hygiene services. Call 604 443-8499 to schedule an appointment.
VCC'S denture clinic's services include new complete or partial dentures as well as relines to existing dentures.
Call 604 443-8500 to schedule an appointment. The clinic only provides hygiene and denture services. No other dental services (such as dental work) are provided.

Vancouver Hospital
Phone:604-875-4006
Fax:604-875-5493

Dental Clinic - Willow Pavilion
805 West 12th Ave.
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 1M9

Dental services by dental residents are available at reduced rates up to 10%. All other work done by staff dentists is at regular rates. By appointment only; no walk-ins. Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Diabetes

Canadian Diabetes Association-Fraser Valley Region
Phone: 604-596-5630
www.diabetes.ca

Suite 408
7337 137th Street
Surrey, BC
V3W 1A4

Diabetes Outpatient
Phone:604-534-4121

Langley Memorial Hospital
22051 Fraser Hwy
Langley, BC
V3A 4H4

Educational program for diabetics including prevention classes, when to read blood sugar, diet, etc. Classes are held Monday to Thursday. Clients must be referred by a doctor.

Diabetes Resource Centre
Phone:604-732-1331
Resource Line:604-732-4636
Fax:604-732-8444
Toll-Free:1-800-665-6526
www.diabetes.ca

#360-1385-West 8th Ave.
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3V9

A Canadian Diabetes Association Information and Support Center for diabetics and their families. Support line is (604) 732-4636, Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Information is available in Chinese Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at (604) 732-8187.
Hours: Business Office - Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Dial-A-Dietitian
Phone:604-732-9191
Resource Line:604-732-4636
Fax:604-732-8444
Toll-Free:1-800-667-3438
www.dialadietitian.org.
dial@dialadietitian.org

#360-1385-West 8th Ave.
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3V9

Free nutritional counselling help is provided by a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. Hours: Wednesday thru Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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