Seniors First BC

Seniors First BC Seniors First BC provides information, legal advocacy, and support to BC seniors with issues affecting their well-being. Learn about our 30 For 30 Campaign!

seniorsfirstbc.ca/donate/30for30/ Services are provided through our Seniors Abuse and Information Line, victim services, legal advocates, and an elder law clinic. Our Province-wide confidential Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) is a safe place for older adults and those who care about them to talk to a trained intake worker about abuse or mistreatment and receive information and support about issues that impact the health and well-being of an older adult. For more information contact us at 604-437-1940 or Toll-Free 1-866-437-1940, weekdays 8 am to 8 pm and weekends 10:30 am to 5:30 pm (except statutory holidays).

Congratulations to M.O.S.A.I.C. (Settlement & Employment Services for Newcomers) on their 50th anniversary of service to...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to M.O.S.A.I.C. (Settlement & Employment Services for Newcomers) on their 50th anniversary of service to immigrants, refugees and others from diverse backgrounds. Seniors First BC was pleased to celebrate this special milestone with you, as well as to acknowledge National Seniors Day/International Day of Older Persons at your Multicultural Seniors Day event on Oct. 1.

1. Celebrating MOSAIC’s 50th Anniversary, with Seniors First BC and other community partners: TransLink/HandyDART, Brightside Homes Foundation, Alzheimer Society of BC & Yukon, Seniors Services Society
2. Elaine Chin (SFBC PEO), Daisy Au (MOSAIC), Xiaowei Li (SFBC PEO)
3 and 4. Special entertainment at the Multicultural Seniors Day event

Seniors First BC was busy with events in the Tri-Cities area last week. Our public education & outreach staff hosted a r...
10/07/2026

Seniors First BC was busy with events in the Tri-Cities area last week. Our public education & outreach staff hosted a resource table at “The Future is Here” Forum, organized by the Tri-Cities Seniors' Action Society in Coquitlam on Sept. 29. Then, celebrating National Seniors Day (Oct. 1), we participated in the annual Wilson Seniors’ Health & Wellness Resource Fair in Port Coquitlam.

1. Public Education & Outreach staff Elaine Chin & Linda Yauk, at The Future is Here Forum
2. Elaine & Linda at the Wilson Seniors’ Resource Fair

September activities with our Public Education & Outreach team included the Newton Seniors Centre Open House on Sept. 11...
09/29/2026

September activities with our Public Education & Outreach team included the Newton Seniors Centre Open House on Sept. 11. We shared information with attendees about our services, such as our monthly Legal Clinic at the Centre (by appointment).

We also hosted a resource table at the South Asian Brain Health Forum on Sept. 19, hosted by City of Surrey and Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon. Guest speakers discussed dementia and cognitive decline, advance planning/estate planning and more, with sessions in Punjabi and English.

1. Public Education & Outreach staff Elaine Chin & Linda Yauk at the Newton Senior Centre Open House
2. Women’s Social Club dance performance
3. Elaine Chin & Linda Yauk hosting our resource table at South Surrey South Asian Brain Health Forum

Seniors First BC is honoured to be part of the 50th Annual BC Elders Gathering, happening Aug 25–26 at the Vancouver Con...
08/26/2026

Seniors First BC is honoured to be part of the 50th Annual BC Elders Gathering, happening Aug 25–26 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This event unites First Nations of BC, bringing Elders and younger generations together. SFBC welcomes this opportunity to share information about our programs and services. Thank you to Donna Stirling for all your work in organizing.

Photo (L–R): Linda Yauk, Ryan Erwin & Marie-Noel Campbell (SFBC) with Angelina Gordon & Judy Green (Public Guardian & Trustee).

The Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) is currently unavailable due to an unexpected issue with our telephone sys...
08/25/2026

The Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) is currently unavailable due to an unexpected issue with our telephone system. We are aware of the outage and are working to restore service as soon as possible. We understand many people rely on our services and sincerely apologize for this interruption. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Edited 2026-08-25 1:42 PM: We are continuing to experience an unexpected outage affecting our telephone system, and our Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) remains temporarily unavailable. At this time, we have been advised that it may take at least four hours for service to be fully restored. We sincerely appreciate your patience while this issue is being resolved.

Edited 2026-08-25 3:35PM: Our telephone system issue has now been resolved, and service has been restored. The Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) is now available, and we are able to receive calls as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience this disruption may have caused and thank you for your understanding.

Seniors First BC was honoured to participate again in the Resource Fair hosted by Kekinow Native Housing Society on Aug....
08/25/2026

Seniors First BC was honoured to participate again in the Resource Fair hosted by Kekinow Native Housing Society on Aug. 24 in Surrey. Exhibitors and guests were involved in a smudging circle and enjoyed a delicious lunch (including Bannock!). Special thanks to Germaine Henry for organizing and hosting this special event.

1. Elaine Chin (SFBC Public Education), Germaine Henry (Kekinow Native Housing Society), Linda Yauk (SFBC Public Education)
2. Eagle feather carving, gifted to Seniors First BC from Kekinow Native Housing Society

Seniors First BC joined the IntraVenus talk show this morning on SFU Radio CJSF 90.1. Show host Necole Hines (Public Aff...
08/13/2026

Seniors First BC joined the IntraVenus talk show this morning on SFU Radio CJSF 90.1. Show host Necole Hines (Public Affairs & Talk Coordinator) spoke with Tina Chang (Manager, SAIL & Victim Services) & Linda Yauk (Public Education & Outreach) about our organization and the issue of elder abuse.

You can listen to the interview at www.cjsf.ca/contents/intravenus-playlist-08122026 (starting at 9:18)

1. Necole Hines, host of IntraVenus
2. Tina Chang and Linda Yauk with Necole Hines

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310-1281 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10am - 5:30pm

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