SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS B.C. Seniors’ Guide This is a comprehensive guide with information about medical, social and financial resources in the Province. Obtain copy at 1-877-952-3181 (Seniors' Health Care Support Line) or www/bcseniors.ca. Home and Community Care Information on subsidized home and community care services. www.health.gov.bc.ca/hcc Community Psychiatric Services (CPS) The North Shore Adult Community Mental Health Services provide a range of programs for adults 19 years and older. A doctor's referral is required for services. MSP coverage provided. 604-983-6020 Older Adult Mental Health Team This team includes a psychiatrist, social worker, and RN. Physician referral required. Treatment/support for older adults with cognitive disorders, behaviour management problems, functional decline, and/or mental illness related to drugs or alcohol. 604-904-6200 ext.1507 Geriatric Outreach Program This team of caregivers includes a Geriatrician, Nurse, Social Worker and Physiotherapist. Patients have to be acutely ill and over 75 years old with a referral from a G.P. to be assessed by this team. 604-904-6200 Local 1507 Adult Day Centre 990 – 22nd St, West Vancouver. Mon. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pickup from Horseshoe Bay is provided or client can be dropped off. Program offers nursing supervision, monitoring health, personal assistance, activities and lunch. Contact case manager to be put on the wait list and have an in-home assessment done. 604-983-6740 Bathing Program Provides one-hour weekly bath at the Margaret Fulton Centre free of charge to eligible clients. 1601 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. 604-904-3536. Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) Program Vancouver Coastal Health Program provides flexibility and autonomy for clients with high physical care needs who wish to self manage their own at-home health care. It assists clients in defining their health care needs and provides funding to employ care-workers who meet their health needs. 604-983-6700 SKY “Seniors Keeping Young” Monday 9 a.m. – noon. Bowen Court. Various programs, exercises, guest speakers, etc. 604-947-0989 Bowen Island Community Recreation Providing Health, Fitness, and Community programming including "BEST Osteoporosis Prevention and Maintenance Program" and "Seniors Keep Fit" 604-947-2216 – www.bowencommunityrecreation.com
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