Adult Day Programs - Island Health
Caregiver Support, Disability Services, Home Health Care, and Services for Seniors
Provided by Island Health
Not currently accepting referrals.
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:
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
- A daily rate up to a maximum of $10 covers meals, transportation (where available), and supplies such as crafts.
- Costs may be waived if serious financial hardship would prevent an individual from accessing the services.
- Visit the Ministry of Health Adult Day Program website for more information about costs, or learn more at the Island Health Understanding Service Costs webpage.
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
Not currently accepting referrals.
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
Also offered by Island Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Long Term Care Facilities - Island Health Authority
- Occupational and Physical Therapy - Community Health Services (CHS)
- Interdisciplinary Outpatient Rehabilitation Program (IORP) - North Island Hospital, Comox Valley
Availability
Service area: Island Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Caregiver Support
Disability Services
Home Health Care
Ways to Access
- Provided at home
- 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.