Resources

SIRC has a current collection of resources, information, booklets and pamphlets that outline services and support to help keep Metchosin age-friendly for our seniors and their families. Come in to browse our collection, meet with our coordinator or attend any one of many of our sponsored programs and events.

We have computers for you to use to get online, free Wifi, devices and and helpful volunteers to assist.

General Information Resources

BC Seniors Advocate for the Province of British Columbia monitors seniors’ services, promotes awareness of seniors’ issues and supports seniors in the province of British Columbia.

BC Seniors Guide is produced by the BC Government. It provides information on a variety of topics for Seniors. This Guide is available at SIRC.

Seniors’ Services Directory is a community resource handbook for the Capital Region. Individual copies are available at SIRC.

Better at Home is designed to help local seniors remain independent at home. This is a United Way program funded by the Government of British Columbia.

West Shore Better at Home is part of Pacific Centre Family Services Association at 345 Wale Rd. Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 PH: 778.677.3540

Metchosin Better at Home is run locally by SIRC at 4495 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin, BC V9C 3Z3 PH: 250-478-5150

Family Caregivers of British Columbia provides one-to-one support, resources, information and referrals to community resources for people caring for elderly parents, spouses and friends.

Family Caregiver Support Line (BC) 1-877-520-3267

A relatively new feature for South Island is Medimap (Saanichton/Sidney and Victoria), that lists walk-in clinics and wait times, in the Victoria and surrounding areas.

RACE, Rapid Action to Consultative Expertise is a province-wide service with region-specific access for your primary care provider (PCP), to a number of specialists. The goal of this service is to provide a more efficient way to connect your health care professional to a specialist as part of your health care management.

Seniors 101 provides links to businesses providing products and services to seniors living on Vancouver Island.

The Greater Victoria Public Library has a page related to information of interest to seniors.

BC Transit bus schedules are available at SIRC.

handiDart If you have a disability that prevents you from using public transit buses some or all of the time, you may be eligible for door-to-door custom transit services. Information and application forms are available at SIRC.