Community Resources
Explore a collection of resources that will help support healthy active aging.
Healthy Active Aging & Resource Guide
Download the 55+ guide for important contact numbers, maps and information on safety, security, transportation, caregiving and recreation opportunities.
Local Resources for Seniors, Caregivers, and their Families
| Service | Description | Organization |
| bc211 |
The Safe Seniors, Strong Communities Program matches seniors who need support with non-medical essentials, to volunteers in their community. Also find COVID-19 links and the Family and Friend Caregiver Support line |
bc211, United Way |
| Emergency Preparedness Guide for Older Adults |
Safety tips, communication strategies, important phone numbers, checklists, tools for personal emergency plans and information about the Alertable emergency notification program. Physical copies of the guide are available at City Hall, Healthy Communities Office, Recreation Centres and Libraries. |
City of Surrey |
| Healthy Active Aging Guide Important Phone Numbers | A quick list of phone numbers for community resources, found in the Healthy Active Aging Guide | City of Surrey |
| Free and Low Cost Services | Brochures of affordable services in Surrey | Surrey Libraries |
| Library Cards and Online Library | Take your Library card online to access online resources | Surrey Libraries |
| Mental Health Resources |
Resources for mental health |
Mental Health Commission of Canada |
| Fraser Health Virtual Care | Learn how to get an online health care visit | Fraser Health |
| Crisis Lines | Counselling phone lines | Various |
| Digital Technology Hub | Resources to help you navigate the digital world | City of Surrey |
Provincial and Federal Resources
| Service | Description | Organization |
| BC Senior COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule |
Book a vaccine appointment for yourself or your spouse. |
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| BC Air Conditioning Program |
The Government of B.C. is providing $10 million in funding to expand our Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) to include portable air conditioners to support vulnerable customers. Income-qualified customers in all housing types, including condos and apartments can apply. Apply online |
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| Service Canada |
Information about CPP/Old Age Pension Plan. Also available is an online service request |
Service Canada |
| Canadian Anti Fraud Centre | Information on recent COVID-19 scams and frauds | Canadian Anti Fraud Centre |
| CRA Free Income Tax Clinics | Community organizations host free tax clinics where volunteers file tax returns for eligible people. | |
| Emergency Preparedness | Resources to prepare for emergencies | Government of Canada |
Community-based Programs
| Service | Description | Organization |
| Surrey Intercultural Seniors Social Inclusion Partnership |
This collective network consists of six organizations that aim to address barriers to social inclusion and engagement for seniors 55+ to make Surrey a more interculturally inclusive and engaged community. |
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) |
| Surrey SHARES | Free online personal development program | Surrey SHARES |
| Health Coach Program | One-on-One telephone-based Health Coach Program to support those living chronic health conditions. | Self Management BC |
| Choose to Move | Program to help with motivation and support to become more active | UBC Active Aging |
| Minds in Motion | Fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia. | Alzheimer Society of BC |
Other Seniors Groups
| Service | Description | Organization |
| Canadian Association for Retired Persons |
CARP (Canadian Association for Retired Persons) is Canada’s largest advocacy association for older Canadians |
CARP is a non-profit organization and does not receive government operating funding. Its advocacy mission is funded through CARP membership fees and through contributions from our affinity partnerships. |
| Semiahmoo Seniors Planning Table | Group working towards inclusion and wellbeing of older adults living in the White Rock / South Surrey community |