Seniors’ Community Connector

The Seniors’ Community Connector program is a vital community-based initiative funded by the Province of British Columbia and coordinated through various local non-profit agencies (such as United Way BC and local community centers). The program acts as a personal bridge for independent older adults and seniors, linking them directly to essential social, nutritional, recreational, and educational resources within their immediate neighborhoods.

What They Do:

Dedicated “Community Connectors” work one-on-one with seniors to navigate local systems and create a personalized network of care by:

  • Resource Navigation: Helping seniors find and apply for local non-medical home supports, housing resources, government subsidies, and financial assistance.
  • Social Prescription: Connecting lonely or isolated individuals with local social groups, fitness classes, educational workshops, and volunteer opportunities tailored to their interests.
  • Nutritional Support: Linking participants to local food security programs, including community lunches, Meals on Wheels, or grocery delivery options.
  • Advocacy & Accompaniment: Assisting seniors in understanding their rights, filling out complex paperwork, and sometimes accompanying them to local community services to ease anxiety.

Who Is This For?

Seniors, older adults, and independent individuals living alone in BC who want to remain active and healthy in their own homes but feel overwhelmed, lonely, or unsure of how to access local resources. It is an exceptional service for solo dwellers seeking a single, trusted point of contact to help them weave a safety net of community support.

Cost:

  • Completely free. This navigation and connection service is provided at no cost to seniors.

How to Connect:

  • Contact Your Local Community Centre / Hub: Because this program is delivered at the neighborhood level, Community Connectors are typically stationed within local Seniors’ Activity Centres, Neighborhood Houses, or United Way Community Hubs.
  • Inquire Locally: You can call 211 (BC’s community resources helpline) or visit the United Way BC website to ask for the contact information of the Seniors’ Community Connector serving your specific postal code.

Official Website:
https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Services/home-and-community-care/seniors-community-connector