Friendly Calls
“The Friendly Calls program is a free initiative that matches individuals over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who provide regular emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services.” You can volunteer your time or receive Friendly chats. Call
1-833-979-9779 or https://redcross.ca/friendlycalls. Brochure here.
City Villages Planning Program
“In July 2022, the Vancouver Plan identified 25 Villages in different areas of the city where there are already some shops and services. The goal is for these future Villages to grow into vibrant, lively, and connected neighbourhoods…Help the City shape the future of Villages!”
Information boards, survey (before Jan 3rd), maps, a public information session (Dec 5) at Shape Your City
Let’s Talk About Ageism – Take the Survey
“The World Health Organization defines ageism as ‘…the stereotypes (how we think), (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or ourselves based on age prejudice.’ It occurs most often in health care, the media, the workplace and the legal system…Short anonymous survey and people of all ages are welcome to complete it.”
Survey is open: Nov 12 to Dec 13
Click here to take the survey online OR download a printable PDF version and mail to Office of the Seniors Advocate, PO Box 9651, STN PROV GOV, Victoria, BC V8W 9P4