Housing Services - For Seniors
Housing / Shelter and Services for Seniors
Provided by Seniors Services Society of BC
A broad range of one-on-one housing navigation services including outreach, temporary housing and the seniors’ loan program to assist seniors aged 60+ to secure and maintain affordable and appropriate housing.
Housing Services Include:
When connected with the housing department, trained staff conduct a series of detailed questions to help determine the individual’s housing needs. All client interviews are confidential. If someone is calling on behalf of a senior, staff will always speak directly with the senior before taking any action to ensure they are fully involved in the decision-making process.
- Seniors Loan Program: Emergency Funds which may be needed to pay rent, utility bills or another expense in order to maintain housing.
- Housing Navigation: Assisting seniors with navigating housing resources
- Homeless Outreach Services: One-on-one services to assist seniors in stabilizing and maintaining housing
- Homeless Prevention Program: Specialized services to assist seniors in preventing loss of housing.
- Form and Tax Completion: Volunteers assist New Westminster seniors 60+ with filling out forms in our office
- Temporary Housing Program (THP): An alternative housing option for seniors in crisis.
When connected with the housing department, trained staff conduct a series of detailed questions to help determine the individual’s housing needs. All client interviews are confidential. If someone is calling on behalf of a senior, staff will always speak directly with the senior before taking any action to ensure they are fully involved in the decision-making process.
Once the Housing Counsellor has a clear understanding of the individual’s situation, they will assemble an information package tailored to that person’s housing needs and send it by mail.
Available for seniors 60+ who are inquiring about different seniors’ housing options in Metro Vancouver, excluding the Downtown East Side.
604-520-6621
Public email: housing@seniorsservicessociety.ca
Website: https://www.seniorsservicessociety.ca...
750 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M 1E7
Wheelchair accessible.
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Seniors Services Society of BC:
- Seniors Housing Directory of BC
- Seniors Services Society - Social Activities and Support Services - New West
- Grocery Shopping Program - New Westminster
Availability
Service area: Aldergrove, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Fort Langley, Langley, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Delta, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, South Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver + show cities
Service Types Provided
Housing / Shelter
Services for Seniors
Ways to Access
- Provided by phone
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