Tailor

Debra Lynn Creations
Phone:604-596-5320

#318, 7102 - 138th Street
Surrey, BC
V3W 7V8

Catering to seniors in extended-care facilities who are confined to a wheelchair. Garments are stylish and functional. Clothing can be purchased ready to wear or existing garments can be altered. Client should call before visiting location.

Taxes

Problem Resolution
Phone:800-663-9334

Income Tax - Problem Resolution

Tax Help
Phone:604-542-4357

Peace Arch Community Services
882 Maple Street
White Rock, BC
V4B 4M2

Help is available year round.
No appointment necessary
Hours: 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Located upstairs, at the top of the stairs.

Transportation

BC Transit
Phone:604-953-3333
www.translink.bc.ca

Bus, Skytrain and Seabus schedule information. Open from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm. Seniors' Fare Discount: Available to passengers 65 and over; present Gold Care Card when paying fare.

Bus Pass Program
Phone:886-866-0800

PO Box 9950, Stn Prov. Govt.
Victoria, BC
V8W 9R3

BC government program for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities who qualify. Seniors 65+. Must be receiving Old Age Pension and G.I.S. (Annual Income Supplement) and have lived in Canada for more than 10 years in order to qualify. If you have lived in Canada less than 10 years call for information about how you might qualify.
Annual pass; fee is $45.Covers all BC Transit in province (not valid on HandyDART).
Dial 1 (866) 866-0800, press 3, then press 4.

HandyDART Services
Phone:604-453-4634

HandyDART-Surrey
Bookings: 604-629-5568
Info Line:604-629-5567
Cancellation:604-629-5569

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

A program of TransLink, HandyDART is a special door-to-door transit service for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the regular transit system. Clients need to apply and be registered for this program before the can use the HandyDART service. Referrals are made by doctors and other health professionals.
Call for application form.

S N T Transport
Phone:800-SNT-0044
www.SNTransport.ca

Assisted personal transportation. Provides patient transfer service (nonemergency) and social and lifestyle transport. "Door to Door" service with guaranteed on-time pick up and drop off on confirmed bookings. Company owned, operated and maintained vehicles. Wheelchairs provided in all vehicles. Approved by BCAS, ICBC, WCB, Veterans Affairs. Call 1-800-768-0044 for more information.

SPARC
Phone:604-718-7744
Business Office: 604-718-7733
Parking Decals: 718-7744
Fax: 604-736-8697

#201-221 East 10 Ave.
Vancouver, BC
V5T 4V3

SPARC is a nonprofit organization that offers a parking permit program for people with disabilities. Form must be signed by client's physician. Decal processing fee is $18.00 and is subject to change.
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to noon and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Taxi-Saver/ HandyCard
To Apply:604-453-4634

1600-4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II
Burnaby, BC
V5H 4N2

Program of BC Transit for individuals who are unable to travel on regular transit. HandyCard (Photo-ID) is required to be used with the Taxi-Saver program. Coupons can be purchased from the service provider in the area that you live. Each book costs $20 but has $40 worth of taxi rides.

Service Providers:
South Surrey/White Rock: Semiahmoo Society, 15306 24th Ave, Surrey, 604-576-1167
Surrey: Options (Services to Communities Society), 16211 84th Avenue, Surrey, BC 604 629-5568

Volunteer Driver-Canadian Cancer Society
Phone:604-538-0011
Fax:604-538-1624

104-15240 Thrift Ave
White Rock, BC
V4B 2L1

A program of the Canadian Cancer Society that provides transportation to treatment whether in Surrey, Vancouver or Bellingham.
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Dispatcher Service: (604) 536-2961

13855 - 68th Ave.
Surrey, BC
V3W 2G9

White Rock Come Share Adult Day Program
Phone:604-531-2502
Fax: 604-535-8781

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.

Volunteer Wheels
Phone:604-542-4357

882 Maple St.
White Rock, BC
V4B 4M2

A program of Peace Arch Community Services. Transportation is available for medical and dental appointments. A donation is requested. Service is offered Monday to Friday during office hours.

Veterans Services

Veteran Affairs
Phone:1-866-522-2122
www.vac-acc.gc.ca

900 - 605 Robson Strret
Regional Office
Vancouver, BC
V6B 5G4

General information line regarding programs and benefits for veterans of the Canadian Forces.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Victim Services

Victim Services
Victim Services-Surrey
Phone: 604-599-7600
Fax: 604-599-8892

15299 Pacific Ave.
White Rock, BC
V4B 1R1

Information, support and follow-up program for victims and witnesses of crime.

VictimLINK
Phone:800-563-0808

VictimLINK is a province-wide telephone telephone help line for victims of family and sexual violence and all other crimes.
24 hours, 7 days a week
Certified information and referral specialists provide information and referrals to all victims of crime, including violence in relationships and elder abuse. ISV operates VictimLINK on behalf of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Staff connect people to a network of community, social, health, justice and government resources, including victim services, transition houses and counselling resources.

Visually Impaired Services

Canadian Council of the Blind
Phone:604-669-2201
Fax:604-669-2214

818-602 W. Hastings St.
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1P2

BC-Yukon Division
Provincial division of a national organization run by and for the blind.
Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Phone:604-431-2121
Fax:604-431-2199

Suite 100 - 5055 Joyce St.
Vancouver, BC
V5R 6B2

CNIB provides educational and counselling services to blind, visually impaired and deaf-blind persons.

Fraser Valley Visually Impaired Society
Phone:604-589-1216

Royal Legion
13525-106 Ave.
Surrey, BC

Recreational and educational service for blind and visually impaired individuals. Society meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 556, Surrey BC V3T 5B7

White Rock Macular Degeneration
Phone:604-531-4727

15262 Pacific Ave
White Rock, BC
V4B 1P7

Support group for those diagnosed with macular degeneration. Meets 4th Thursday of each month, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at:
Breakaway Bays Home Park Activity Center
1840 160 St, Surrey, BC

White Rock Visually Impaired Society
Phone:604-531-1218

St. John's Presbyterian Church Hall
1480 George St.
White Rock, BC
V4B 4A3

A support group for visually impaired individuals. Meets from May to September from 1:30 pm to 3 pm the second and fourth Thursday of each month at St. John's Presbyterian Church, 1480 George St., White Rock. Support, demonstrations, entertainment, trips, speakers and afternoon tea.
Yearly membership:$20.00.
Contact: Emily Olexson, secretary @ (604)531-1218;
Elsie Carr, president @ (604) 541-8675

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