Adult Day Programs - Island Health Community Health Services (CHS)

Caregiver Support, Disability Services, Home Health Care, and Services for Seniors

Provided by Island Health

Assists seniors and adults with disabilities to continue to live in their own homes by providing supportive group programs and health services that assist with daily activities of living.
Adult Day Programs provide structured, community-based group programs for adults who live at home and would benefit from social connection, supervised activities, caregiver respite, or support to maintain function and independence.
Services vary by location and may include meals and snacks, social and recreational activities, and gentle exercise. Some sites offer community bathing programs. Please note: A daily rate up to a maximum of $10 supports cost of meals and program supplies. Transportation may also be available.

Eligibility
  • Must be a Canadian citizen, or have permanent resident status
  • Must be a resident of British Columbia
  • Must be a Community Health Services client in order to attend Adult Day Programs
  • Must live at home and would benefit from structured day program support
  • Is medically stable and able to participate safely in a group setting without consistent one-to-one support.
  • Eligibility depends on health conditions, functional needs, ability to participate safely in a group setting, caregiver needs, existing supports, and local program availability.
How to Access:

Access starts through the Community Access Centres using a central intake and assessment process. During this process, a clinician will assess eligibility, clinical need, and function to determine if Adult Day Programs are appropriate. Services vary by location.
  • Public: Call the local Community Access Line (see locations below)
  • Healthcare Practitioners: Please review the Physician Information section below.
Learn about other home and community care services provided by Island Health Community Health Services

Website: http://www.islandhealth.ca/caregiver...

250-388-2273 (South Island)

Toll Free: 1-888-533-2273

Serves all communities south of Mill Bay, including Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands and west to Port Renfrew.

250-739-5749 (Central Island)

Toll Free: 1-877-734-4101

Serves all communities from Mill Bay to Deep Bay, including Gabriola Island, and from Parksville on the east to beyond Tofino/Ucluelet on the west coast.

250-331-8570 (North Island)

Toll Free: 1-866-928-4988

Serves all communities north of Deep Bay including Mt. Waddington Regional District and the adjacent mainland area

Cost: No cost or Fees may apply

Referral options:

  • Health professional referral
  • Self-referral
  • Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Availability

Service area: Island Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: Alert Bay, Bamfield, Black Creek, Brentwood Bay, Campbell River, Cathedral Grove, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Comox, Coombs, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cumberland, Deep Bay, Denman Island, Duncan, Fanny Bay, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Gold River, Hornby Island, Horne Lake, Kyuquot, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Lantzville, Long Beach, Mayne Island, Merville, Mill Bay, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Nitinaht, North Saanich, Parksville, Pender Island, Penelakut Island, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Quadra Island, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Sayward, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sointula, Sooke, Tahsis, Tofino, Ucluelet, Victoria, and Zeballos

Service Types Provided
Caregiver Support
Disability Services
Home Health Care
Services for Seniors
Ways to Access
  • Provided at multiple locations
  • Provided in a group in-person

The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.

Pathways does not provide medical advice. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. If you require assistance navigating services please call 8-1-1.

For general inquiries or for assistance, please email us:

community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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  2. Last Name
  3. Email
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  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
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