Senior's Advocate

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the B.C. provincial government acting in the interest of seniors and their caregivers. It monitors services for seniors and has an information and referral line available 24 hours/day.

The referral line has senior service specialists available to answer your calls during office hours to provide resources and help resolve issues. Staff at bc211 will assist after hours.

Call us at 1-877-952-3181 (toll free) or 250-952-3181

For more information: https://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/

What's New

Vancouver Island Cochlear Implant Support Group

Apr 3, 2023 / 12:00am PDT

The Vancouver Island Cochlear Implant Support Group is an interactive get together hosted independently (not affiliated with the BC Adult CI Program) by Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing (IDHHC). This is an opportunity to connect, discuss challenges, and share knowledge. Help those with CI questions by sharing your journey and your experience. Stay connected with IDHHC staff and meet special guest presenters. We meet virtually via Zoom and captioning is provided.

Vancouver Cochlear Implant Support Group

May 12, 2022 / 12:00am PDT

The Vancouver Cochlear Implant Support Group is an independently organized support group (not affiliated with the BC Adult CI Program) run by CI recipients, Rick Waters and Bowen Tang.  This group is for any new CI candidates or current CI recipients who would like to learn more about cochlear implants or share experiences.  Meetings are held monthly on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm.  Please contact Bowen for more information via email:  cochlearimplantgroupbc@gmail.com.