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Healthcare

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Housing

Assisted living and housing support

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Meals & Nutrition

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Support Services

Personal care and daily living assistance

Government Services

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Support Services

Better at Home - Nanaimo

United Way

Non-medical home support services for seniors including light housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation to appointments.

540 Fifth Street, V9R 1P1

250-753-8135

Sliding scale based on income

2-4 weeks

Meals & Nutrition

Meals on Wheels Nanaimo

Nanaimo Seniors Services Association

Hot meal delivery service providing nutritious meals delivered directly to your door Monday through Friday.

1925 Bowen Road, V9S 1H1

250-756-5200

$8.50 per meal

1-2 weeks

Transportation

HandyDART Nanaimo

BC Transit

Door-to-door accessible transit service for persons with disabilities who are unable to use regular transit.

6300 Hammond Bay Road, V9T 6N2

250-390-4531

$2.30 per trip

Book 1-7 days in advance

Housing

Kiwanis Village Lodge

Kiwanis Village Society

Independent and assisted living community offering various levels of care and support in a beautiful setting.

3045 Hammond Bay Road, V9T 1E8

250-758-7121

Monthly fees vary by unit type

6-12 months waitlist

Recreation

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

City of Nanaimo

Swimming, fitness, and aquatic programs designed specifically for seniors with special rates and classes.

741 Third Street, V9R 4T5

250-756-5200

Drop-in: $6.75 seniors, Monthly pass: $45

No wait time

Government Services

Service BC - Nanaimo

Government of BC

Government services and information including BC Services Card, benefits applications, and general inquiries.

4980 Wills Road, V9T 6C6

250-387-6121

Free for most services

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Emergency & Crisis Support

If you need immediate help or are in crisis, these numbers are available 24/7

Emergency

9-1-1

Police, Fire, Ambulance

BC 211

2-1-1

Community services info

Crisis Line

1-800-784-2433

Mental health support

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