Community Services
Information and Referral
Our Community Services staff advocate for all seniors in the Township and City of Langley (not just members) — free of charge. To learn more about how we can help you, please call the Centre: 6 0 4 – 5 3 0 – 3 0 2 0
Social Prescribing
Enables health care professionals to refer older persons to local community-based programs and services to support their health and wellness (e.g., social and recreational programs, supports for aging in place at home, mental health and nutrition services, etc.)
Navigation Support
Trained staff can offer personalized guidance, working closely with seniors to help them access and meaningfully engage with the services they need. They provide localized and personalized navigation services for older adults in Langley who need one-to-one support to access needed services and government benefits
Examples are:
• Understanding subsidized housing, independent living, assisted living, long term care
• Support filing out housing applications
• Support with landlord and property manager concerns
• Food Security
Better at Home
Better at Home services help adults 65 years of age and older remain at home longer. These services are offered on a sliding scale based on your annual household income.
For more information, contact Community Services at 604-530-3020.
Transportation to Appointments
A volunteer driver picks you up at home and takes you to your appointment, then returns you home.
Grocery Shopping
A volunteer picks you up at home and takes you to the store of your choice, or they can pick up a shopping list and shop for you.
Light Housekeeping
A paid housekeeper will provide 2 hours of cleaning on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.
Friendly Visits
A trained volunteer will visit you at home to reduce isolation and loneliness. Free.
Telephone Buddies
Trained volunteers call an isolated older person for a free friendly chat.
Guidance & Support
Our experienced team is here to guide seniors and their families through various services and systems, including healthcare, government programs, local resources, housing options, transportation services, and community programs.
We provide the support you need by offering information and referrals, assistance with system navigation, advocacy, resource coordination, and follow-up support to ensure you have access to the resources that can make a real difference in your life.
We welcome referrals from healthcare providers, community organizations, family members, and seniors themselves.
Social Prescribing
For Seniors in Langley (60+) who feel isolated and lack informal support. Community Connectors act as point-people to introduce participants to helpful resources.
Social prescribing can connect participants with:
- Social connection and recreational activities
- Referrals to Better at Home
- Support groups (caregiver, grief etc.)
- Nutrition access and meal programs
- Physical activities
- Support after hospital discharge
- Form and application filling for various assistance programs
How it works: All referrals are made through health-care professionals.
Elder Supports
Supports include:
HOUSING
- Information on subsidized housing, independent living, assisted living, long term care
- Support filing out housing applications
- Applying for: Shelter Aide for Elderly Renters (SAFER) | BC Housing Registry
- Support with landlord and property manager concern
FOOD SECURITY
FORM FILLING
- Handy Dart
- SPARC
- RAHA
- Federal Dental Program
BC REBATE FOR ACCESSIBILITY HOME ADAPTATION (BC RAHA)
GOVERNMENT BENEFITS
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) | Old Age Security (OAS) | Canada Pension Plan (CPP) | Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) for support to file late taxes.