Mental health and addictions in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Abbotsford Peer Support for Seniors - Peer Support Program
Offered by Abbotsford Peer Support for Seniors
2499 McMillan Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S7R3
In short
Peer support is a process in which trained volunteers offer one-on-one listening and emotional support, guidance, empathy and information to in-need peers living alone.
- Where
- 2499 McMillan Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S7R3
- How to reach
- (604) 850-0011 · apss.seniors@telus.net · Website
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About this service
Peer support is a process in which trained volunteers offer one-on-one listening and emotional support, guidance, empathy and information to in-need peers living alone. This enables them to help themselves with feelings of loneliness, depression, isolation or loss of loved ones. We believe that peer support volunteers, being of similar age and experience, act as the vehicle for seniors to help them regain or maintain their independence allowing them to live with dignity. Our senior peer support volunteers have been trained to deal with the special problems of the senior years. After training, the peer support volunteers are matched with a senior and work in cooperation with the coordinator. Most visits are once a week and one-hour in length. Volunteers are NOT allowed to accept gifts of any kind. Volunteers offer a listening ear, talk over any problems, provide information needed to help them make informed decisions and to acquaint them with seniors' services available. They cannot provide transportation, do housework or shopping. They can give information on who will do these things.
Who it is for
Seniors
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 850-0011, email apss.seniors@telus.net, or use the website.
Listed in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
2499 McMillan Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S7R3
2499 McMillan Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S7R3Abbotsford, British Columbia
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