Useful Links
We hope the Seniors’ links below will be useful. Please contact us if you have a link to add or update.
Counseling & Support Services
- Comox Valley Senior Support Society Addresses the well-being of aged persons by providing support services in the Comox Valley. These services include peer support, as well as information and education about transportation, housing, elder abuse, and caregiver resources. Tel:(250)-871-5940
- HandyDART: A transportation service, within Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland, for individuals who are incapable of using public transit due to mental or physical disability. Individuals must pre-register in order to use the service and there is a fee. Tel:(250)-339-5442
Housing
- Berwick Place: Tel:1-866-625-1690 (Independent/Supportive) – 1700 Comox Ave., Comox (For Profit)
- Casa Loma: Tel:(250)-897-4033 (Supportive) – 4646 Headquarters Rd., Courtenay (For Profit)
- Comox Valley Seniors Village:Tel:(604)-334-1002 (Supportive) – 4640 Headquarters Rd., Courtenay (For Profit)
- Comox Valley Affordable Housing is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing and other related programs to our community.
- Centennial Place: Tel:(250)-336-8288 (Independent/Subsidized) – 2594 Penrith Ave., Cumberland (Non-Profit)
- Cumberland Lodge: Tel:(250)-338-5453 (Residential Care) – 2696 Windermere Ave, Cumberland. Operated by Island Health.
- Cummings Home: Tel:(250)-897-0075 (Residential Care) – 1926 Cummings Rd, Courtenay (Private)
- Glacier View Lodge: Tel:(250)-338-1451 (Residential Care/Subsidized) – 2450 Back Rd., Courtenay. Affiliated with Island Health (Non-Profit)
- The Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities in British Columbia to continue to live in the comfort of their home.
- Courtenay Comox Kiwanis Villages: Tel:(250)-339-5609 – 635 Pidcock Avenue, Courtenay
- Laurel Lodge: Tel:(250)-334-3083 (Residential Care/Subsidized) – 280 Second St., Courtenay. Affiliated with Island Health.
- Quadra Gardens: Tel:(250)-339-5011 (Independent/Subsidized) – 1742 Beaufort Ave., Comox. Operated by the Comox Legion (Non-Profit)
- The Views at St. Joseph’s: Tel:(250)-331-8650 2137 – Comox Ave., Comox.
- Stevenson Place: Tel:(250)-339-7012 (Independent/Supportive) – 1683 Balmoral Ave., Comox (For Profit)
- Union Square: Tel:(250)-336-8288 (Independent) – 2636 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland (Non-Profit
Health & Medical Support
- North Island Hospital Full service hospital. 101 Lerwick Rd, Courtenay
- Island Health Seniors Health and Safety Information and links to resources for seniors.
- ability411.ca A place for BC seniors, their families, and care providers to find information about technologies and equipment that increase independence and well-being.
- Comox Valley LifeLine Society A non-profit, charitable organization that provides Lifeline services to a variety of individuals who may feel reassured that help is available to them twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. 392 10th Street, Courtenay. Tel:(250)-338-4255 Toll free: 1-866-205-6160
- Comox Valley Nursing Centre: 615 Tenth St, Courtenay. Tel:(250)-331-8502
- Comox Comox Valley Health Unit: 961 England Ave., Courtenay. Tel:(250)-331-8520
- Comox Red Cross Medical Equipment Loan Program Short term loan of equipment such as: crutches, commodes, walkers, wheelchairs, bath seats, I.V. poles, canes. 10-2683 Moray Ave, Courtenay Tel:(250) 334-1557
- Pharmacare BC PharmaCare helps residents pay for eligible prescription drugs, certain medical supplies, and pharmacy services.
- Province of BC Medical Services Plan Website with information on Medical Services Plan
Recreation
- Comox Community Recreation Centre: Tel: (250) 339-2255 – 1855 Noel Avenue, Comox
- Comox Valley Aquatic Center: Tel:(250) 334-2527 – 377 Lerwick Road, Courtenay
- Evergreen Seniors: Courtenay Recreation Filberg Centre, Tel:(250) 338-1000 – 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay
- Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre: Tel:(250)-338-5371 – 489 Old Island Highway, Courtenay.
Miscellaneous
- Town of Comox: The Town of Comox is a major sponsor of the Comox Seniors Centre since they offer the building and pay for maintenance, light and power for our Centre.
- Anderton Therapeutic Gardens Volunteer run garden that is wheelchair accessible and has many features including allotment rentals, butterfly, rose, and meditation gardens.
- Comox Valley Elder College: The Comox Valley ElderCollege is committed to meeting the learning needs and educational interests of older adults in the Comox Valley. Membership is open to anyone 55 and older. 2300 Ryan Road, Courtenay. Tel:(250)-334-5247
- National Association of Federal Retirees: National advocacy organization representing active and retired members of the federal public service, Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and retired federally appointed judges.
- What’s On Digest: Publication showcasing events happening in the Comox Valley.
- Comox Valley Record eEdition: Comox Valley news and upcoming events.
- Comox Valley Coffee News: Locally owned and printed digest of businesses and events.
- Seniors Resource Directory 2022: Supplement to Comox Valley Record with information and resources for seniors.
- Chamber of Commerce Seniors Services: Listings of businesses and resources for seniors.
- The Weather Network: Current weather and 7- and 14-day forecast.
- Comox Valley Guide: Your gateway to information about the Comox Valley.
- Newcomers Club: Newcomers network for women new to the Comox Valley.
- Probus Club: Activities clubs for semi-retired and retired men and women living in the Comox Valley.
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