PROGRAMS FOR Seniors
“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” - George Bernard Shaw
At Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services, we work together to develop and deliver programs designed to improve the individual and community health of all seniors in our area. We recognize that without healthy seniors, we cannot have healthy communities. As ongoing advocates for inclusive and responsive strategies which address the needs of seniors, we engage in outreach, community based activities and engage all seniors who wish it in achieving change in conditions which have adverse effects on their health or the health of their family.
SENIORS ACTIVITIES
Senior’s Activities is a program offered in the community to assist seniors to remain active and socially connected. The activities include programs at Halcyon House, the Rotary Villa and the Senior’s Club House. Come join us and see what we have to offer.
HOME SUPPORT
It can be the little things that count. Home Support provides in-home personal care and other home support services.
ASSISTED LIVING
Assisted living services provide housing, hospitality services and personal care services for adults who can live independently and make decisions on their own behalf but require a supportive environment due to physical and functional health challenges.
Assisted living residences can range from one room to private, self-contained apartments.
WORKBC CENTRE
WorkBC Centres help people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills. Together, we help employers fill jobs, find the right talent and grow their businesses. Anyone can access these services in-person or virtually online.
BETTER AT HOME
Provides non-medical services such as yard work, shopping and cleaning to allow people to remain independent in their own home.
MEDICAL BUS
Provides transportation, plus dispatching services for many bus routes in the Central Kootenay.
THE FOOD BANK
We know to eat healthy and nutritious food regularly. Each Friday between 10am - 12pm the Community Food Bank is open to help any who are in need.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Provides tasty and nutritious meals delivered to your home by volunteers. Deliveries are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 12pm - 1pm.
THE SAFE HOME PROGRAM
Provides safe, confidential, and free temporary housing to women (and their children) fleeing from abuse or risk of abuse. The service is available 24/7.
THE FROZEN MEAL PROGRAM
A home service for community seniors and recently discharged patients who require well balanced nutritional and special dietary options. The meals must be paid for at the time of ordering.
CHOOSE TO MOVE
A free program that promotes better health, well-being and quality of life to seniors through group interaction as well individual coaching. Personalized support and motivation offered to older adults who want to increase activity and social connection.
STOPPING THE VIOLENCE~OUTREACH & COUNSELLING
This program provides valuable support to women who have experienced abuse in their relationships through advocacy, education, supportive counselling and active referrals.
Free counselling for women experiencing current or historical trauma and abuse.
RCMP VICTIM/WITNESS SERVICES
Provides victims and witnesses of all types of crime with information, support, police and court updates, court accompaniment, and assistance with crime victim assistance application forms and referrals.
CONTACT NUMBERS
Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services
205 - 6th Avenue NW,
PO Box 100
Nakusp, British Columbia
V0G 1R0
WorkBC Centre Nakusp: (250)265-3318
Regional Transit: (250)265-3674 ext 203
or toll free: 1(877)843-2877
Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services - New Denver
317 - 6th Avenue
New Denver, British Columbia
V0G 1S0
New Denver Tel: (250)358-2433