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Peer Support

This service is for older adults experiencing difficulty coping with life stressors (e.g., retirement, health changes, isolation, loss, etc.). Older adult volunteers are well-trained to support your concerns.

Eligibility

You may be eligible if you are:

  • 55 years of age or older
  • Currently living in the West End, Coal Harbour, or Yaletown neighborhood of Vancouver

What We Do

  • Offer confidential emotional support to improve the well-being of older adults.
  • Provide information and access to community resources.
  • Volunteers are supervised by a staff member and follow ethical guidelines.

What We Don’t Do

  • We do not offer professional counseling or health services.
  • Volunteers do not provide household cleaning, medication assistance, or any additional support services.
Apply Now

Please contact Kay’s Place at (604) 669-7339 or at [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance applying for our Peer Support services.

This service is funded by Vancouver Coastal Health and is recognized as a “Good Practice for Improving Seniors Mental Health in Canada” by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

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Barclay Manor

1447 Barclay Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1J6
604-669-5051
[email protected]

Clothes and Collectibles

110 – 1030 Denman Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M6
604-682-0327

Kay’s Place

118 – 1030 Denman Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M6
604-669-7339

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