Adult Day Programs - Island Health

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 Services help improve the health and quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities. A variety of services are available to do this, although they may vary between communities. Island Health will make every effort to meet the care needs of each individual with the local resources available.

Adult Day Program services may include:
  • Healthy meals
  • Health monitoring
  • Social interaction
  • Bathing programs (available at some sites)
  • Recreational Activities such as singing, gardening, and crafts
  • Therapeutic Activities such as cognitive games and chair exercise
  • Also supports other community agencies that provide outreach and volunteer services.
How to Access:
  • The individual must be a client of Island Health Community Health Services to access the Adult Day Programs.
  • Primary Care Provider referral is required (providers see below) OR the client can call the Community Access Line for more information. Please see location telephone numbers and hours below.
Cost

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/services...

250-331-8570 (North Island Community Access Line)

Toll Free: 1-866-928-4988

Hours of Operation are 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

250-739-5749 (Central Island Community Access Line)

Toll Free: 1-877-734-4101

Hours of Operation are 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM

250-388-2273 (South Island Community Access Line)

Toll Free: 1-888-533-2273

Hours of Operation are 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Cost: No cost or Fees may apply

Referral options:

  • Clients of Island Health Community Health Services can access Adult Day Programs if referred by their Primary Healthcare Provider OR by directly calling the Community Access Line for more information
Associated Programs/Services

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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, and Victoria

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

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