Crossreach operates an adult day centre which provides a safe setting, social interaction and other programs for seniors able to remain at home alone during the day or who would otherwise be deprived of contact with others, and also provides respite for caregivers. We are committed to supporting the independent living of seniors and improving their lifestyle, so that seniors can age in place for as long as they are able to.

We are located at 3348 West Broadway, in our own building, which was specifically designed for adults. We provide a smoke-free environment in bright, spacious and wheelchair accessible premises. We have a commercial kitchen in which our professional chef prepares healthy, nutritionally-balanced snacks and meals. Our dining facility can seat up to 60 people, and can be booked for private events.

Membership in Crossreach is available to anyone for an annual fee of $25. Senior members who are clients of Crossreach pay an annual fee of $10.

How Clients are Selected

To be eligible to participate in Crossreach as a client, you must

• be 65 plus
• live in the West Point Grey area of Vancouver (including Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, Dunbar and Point Grey)
• be referred to us (either by a doctor, family member or referring agency)
• meet with a representative of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, who will assess your needs and determine if our services will be of benefit
• be issued a long-term care number by the Health Authority, and
• meet with our client co-ordinators in your home

Our client co-ordinator is happy to help you and your family to obtain an appointment with the appropriate referring agency.

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from our services, please call us at (604) 732-1477, to make an appoinment to meet with one of our client co-ordinators, or contact us by e-mail at ida@crossreachseniors.com

Our Commitment to Education

We are committed to enhancing the qualifications of our staff and reserve part of our annual budget to cover their enrollment in continuing education and special training programs. We accept practicum students from Kwantlen University College, have a co-operative arrangement with the Pharmacy and Physiotherapy Departments at the University of British Columbia and whenever possible make public presentations to raise our profile in the community.

We are happy to offer a tour of Crossreach to schools and other groups. Contact us at (604) 732-1477 if you would like to arrange a tour.

Our Directors and Staff:

STAFF: Jennifer Duffield - Executive Director Margaret Hartigan - Nurse Ramil Parman - Chef Ida Avignoni - Office Coordinator                          Pauline McCallum - Program Staff	BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bruce Chown - President Dan Fairchild - Director Sheila Galati - Secretary Alex Hamer - Director Fredrick Dyck -Director Donna Kilgallin - Director