Resources for Seniors in Vernon and the North Okanagan

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Looking for help for yourself, a family member, or someone you support?

Use the resource categories below to find local and provincial supports for health, housing, food, social connection, and planning ahead. Each category links to a separate page with more details and helpful organizations.

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Need Help Now?

If you are not sure where to start, these free and confidential services may help point you in the right direction.

If you have an urgent health concern, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

 Quick Starting Points

  • 2-1-1: Call or text 2-1-1 to connect with community, government, and social supports in B.C.

  • 8-1-1: Call 8-1-1 for health information and help finding health services.

  • 9-8-8: Call or text 9-8-8 if you are in emotional distress or crisis.

  • NexusBC Community Resource Centre: Contact NexusBC for local help with forms, pensions, housing information, rent subsidy applications, referrals, and other practical supports in the North Okanagan.

A simple tip for searching online

When searching for resources, use simple keywords that describe the problem you are trying to solve, like: “loneliness in elderly”, “home support”, or “transportation to appointments”.

Choose a Resource Category

Start with the category that fits your situation. Each link leads to more specific resources and organizations.

Last reviewed: June 2026

Please note: These resources are external and may change. Each organization manages its own programs, eligibility, and contact information.

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    Health and Wellness

    Health information, mental health support, home care, and healthy aging.

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  • An elderly woman washing carrots at a kitchen sink, surrounded by fresh vegetables and plants, representing food access for seniors in the community.

    Housing, Food, & Daily Living

    Housing, rent help, food programs, meals, and everyday supports.

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  • A group of four senior men gathered outdoors around a stone table, laughing and chatting.

    Social Connection & Community Programs

    Friendly visiting, seniors centres, recreation, social programs, and connection supports.

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  • Close-up of two elderly hands clasped together, one with a gold wedding band, resting on a cane.

    Solo Aging & Planning Ahead

    Planning, safety, legal tools, and support for aging independently.

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Why Finding Help Can Feel Hard

Many seniors and families spend time trying to figure out who to call, what they qualify for, and which services are available locally. Information is often spread across many websites, programs can change, and it is not always clear whether a resource is local, provincial, or available to everyone.

That confusion matters. When people have trouble finding help, it can point to a larger gap in how services are shared, explained, or connected.

VSAN pays attention to those gaps. What seniors, caregivers, families, and service providers notice can help shape future conversations, partnerships, and community action.

See a Gap in These Resources?

If you notice a missing resource, service gap, or a challenge that needs addressing, that information matters. VSAN uses what seniors, caregivers, and community partners share to identify gaps and support community action.

Learn how local concerns can become practical work through VSAN’s Action Teams and advocacy efforts.

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Community Action & Advocacy