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Health & Supportive Services

This website is designed to provide general information only. The content and information provided on this site is not intended to provide medical, clinical or professional advice and should not be relied upon in that respect. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with any questions you may have, and before making any decision regarding treatment. Inclusion of resources on this website is for personal use only not a recommendation or endorsement by the Mature Action Community.

Whistler is a 911 community. 9‑1‑1 is for police, fire, or medical emergencies when immediate action is required. Please use 911 responsibly.

For non-emergency care and support, here are a list of local services and resources.

Whistler Health Care Centre

Whistler Health Care Centre provides urgent and emergency health care services to people living and visiting Whistler and along the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Onsite care from 8am – 10pm daily. After-hours on-call physicians and registered nurses are available by telephone.

Urgent Health Care in Whistler

Whistler 360 Collaborative

Whistler 360 Health Collaborative Society is a team-based, community-governed model of excellence where health care professionals provide patient-focused, accessible, longitudinal care. It provides leadership in healthcare to the community and collaborates to address the social determinants of health. Whistler Health Care Centre provides urgent and emergency health care services to people living and visiting in Whistler and along the Sea-to-Sky Highway. There is onsite radiology, CT Scanner and laboratory services.

Whistler's Primary Healthcare Providers

BC211

BC211 is a free and confidential service that connects people to helpful and vital resources in their community. 211 provides information and referral to a broad range of community, government, and social services that assist with: basic needs like food and shelter, mental health and addictions support, legal and financial assistance, support for seniors, and much more.

Ability411

Ability411 answers questions and provides practical information about technologies, tools and equipment that increase independence and well-being for BC seniors, and support their families and care teams.

Practical information about assistive technologies and equipment.

Pathways Sea to Sky

A Community Services Directory that allows you to quickly find publicly available services and programs, in our community.

Sea to Sky Better at Home

Sea to Sky Better at Home offers support services to help seniors 65+ with simple non-medical day-to-day tasks, making it easier for them to stay in their own homes, remain independent, socialize and stay connected to their community.

Helping Sea to Sky seniors remain independent

Nurse Next Door

Nurse Next Door offers compassionate home care services in Whistler and Squamish. Their team provides personalized care plans to support individuals in the comfort of their own homes, ensuring safety, comfort, and independence. From companionship to medical assistance, Nurse Next Door delivers quality care tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Home Care Services in Whistler & Squamish, BC.

Home & Community Care

These services are meant to complement and supplement the support provided by family, friends, and the community, assisting individuals on both short-term and long-term bases. They aim to promote independence by enabling individuals to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, providing necessary care to prevent hospitalization or extended hospital stays. Additionally, these services offer assisted living and long-term care options for those who can no longer be supported at home, and they provide end-of-life support for individuals and their families, whether at home, in an assisted living residence, or in a long-term care facility, including hospice care.

Publicly subsidized home and community care services provide a range of health care and support services for people who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health-care needs.

Sea to Sky Hospice Society

The Sea to Sky Hospice Society offers a range of free programs and services to help community members live well at home, hospital, in long term care or in the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Sea to Sky Community Hospice unit.

Offering support and programs for anyone dealing with a life limiting illness, for their loved ones or for those who are grieving.

Pedal Wheelchair

The pedal wheelchair will be stored at MPSC and may be borrowed free of charge for periods of up to 3 hours, by seniors and younger adults, in accordance with procedures developed by MAC and MPSC.

The Pedal Wheelchair was purchased by MAC to benefit Whistler residents with impaired mobility and poor balance from a number of conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, strokes, or those rehabilitating from injuries or surgery.

Whistler Community Response Network (CRN)

There is a need for communities to form CRNs to provide information, advocacy, support and referrals to older adults who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those who care for them. The CRN teaches community members how to recognize warning signs of the full spectrum of elder abuse and to respond safely and supportively…to create awareness of what can be done to uphold and protect the rights of older adults. A CRN advocates for better coordination of services and supports designated agencies in carrying out their responsibilities. The Whistler CRN will focus on elder abuse as a current and vital issue in our community. That abuse could include financial/economic issues, physical or sexual or physiological/mental abuse, verbal/emotional abuse and cultural/identity abuse.

A Community Response Network (CRN) is a diverse group of concerned community members, service providers, agencies, businesses and professionals who come together to create a coordinated community response to adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect.

Making Connections

The goal is to slow cognitive decline in the afflicted and to allow caregivers to bond, share experiences and develop their own support networks. Each session starts with 45 minutes of gentle fitness, followed by games and brain stimulating activities, music, and socializing over a light lunch. To many, it is the high point of their week as they make new friends and have fun.

MAC’s Making Connections is a weekly program for people with dementia and their caregivers in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program

The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP) is a healthy eating initiative that supports farmers’ markets and strengthens food security across British Columbia. Community partner organizations provide seniors participating in their food literacy programs and can be used to purchase vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs, dairy, herbs, vegetable & fruit plants, honey, meat and fish. You must contact the organization in your community directly to inquire about for Program availability, eligibility requirements and application information. The Sea to Sky Farmers’ Markets participating in the program are:

Whistler Farmers’ Market
Community Partner: Whistler Community Services Society (Food Skills and Nutrition Program) www.mywcss.org/food-security/food-skills-nutrition

Pemberton Farmers Market
Community Partner: Sea to Sky Community Services Society (Healthy Pregnancy Outreach Program) www.sscs.ca/healthy-pregnancy-outreach-hpop

Each household enrolled will receive at least $27/week in coupons to spend on fresh food at their local farmers’ market.

PearlSpace

PearlSpace (formerly the Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society) is dedicated to preventing violence against women, Two Spirit, gender-diverse, non-binary, trans people, and children/youth by providing inclusive, supportive services to individuals and communities within the Sea to Sky corridor and Stl’atl’imx regions.

Mental Health and Substance Use Support Services in Whistler

WCSS Outreach Services

Outreach Workers provide no-cost, confidential support for those experiencing challenges with mental health, financial insecurity, advocacy, physical health and injury, housing, food insecurity, substance use, employment, relationships, parenting support or violence in relationships. WCSS also operates Activate and Connect for seniors 55+.

Services are offered in person and virtually

Sea to Sky Safety Net

Sea to Sky Safety Net is a resource hub of self-care tools and local services to help connect Sea to Sky residents to resources and information or mental health, substance use , victim services and basic needs such as food & essentials, financial / employment and shelter.

Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Support Network

Seniors Distress Services

The Distress Phone Services provide confidential, non-judgmental, free emotional support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Get help by having a real-time online chat with a trained volunteer, or by getting email support from the Crisis Centre’s professional staff.

Provincial Organizations

Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is one of five regional health authorities in British Columbia working in partnership with the Ministry of Health to provide high quality, appropriate and timely health services to British Columbians. Search for services and information by topic or by A to Z.

Access safe, quality health-care services and information to support your health and well-being.

Vancouver Coastal Health - Older Adults & Seniors' Health

Older adults and seniors’ programs and services A to Zs and information for older adults and seniors to be healthy, safe and independent as they age.

First Nations Health Authority

The First Nations Health Authority is responsible for planning, management, service delivery and funding of health programs, in partnership with First Nations communities across British Columbia. Guided by the vision of embedding cultural safety and humility into health service delivery, the First Nations Health Authority works to reform the way health care is delivered to BC First Nations through direct services, provincial partnership collaboration, and health systems innovation.

HealthLink BC Services

A variety of topics covered in one reliable source.

Health advice you can trust.

HealthLink BC 8-1-1 Services

Health Link BC’s 811 is a vital healthcare service in British Columbia. It offers confidential health information and advice. When you call 8-1-1 you will be connected with a health service navigator. They can provide you with health information, help you navigate the health care system and find health services across the province, or connect you with a registered nurse, registered dietitian, qualified exercise professional, or pharmacist. Navigators are available any time of the day or night, every day of the year. It’s a valuable resource for non-emergency medical concerns.

A free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line, operated by HealthLink BC, which is part of the Ministry of Health. Translation services are available in over 130 languages.

Registered Nurses

HealthLink BC’s registered nurses provide non-emergency, confidential health education and advice and can help you with non-emergency health concerns, to discuss symptoms and procedures, and to recommend whether you should see a health care provider in person. They can help you check your symptoms, determine if you should seek further medical attention and provide education about your illness.  Whether you are looking for information on how to treat the flu or need advice about a new diagnosis or chronic illness, you can get help at any time of the day or night, every day of the year, by calling 8-1-1 to ask a registered nurse your health questions.

Dietitians

Dietitians are available to provide information, education and counselling support, whether you have a food and nutrition question or need help managing a health condition. They can help by answering a range of questions about foods, nutrients, supplements, food safety and food security. They can also provide individualized nutrition care plans to help with health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, gastrointestinal conditions and food allergies.

Pharmacists

Pharmacists can answer your medication related questions such as: What are the common side effects of your medication? How soon will the medication work? What should you do if you miss a dose? Can you take over-the-counter medications (including natural health products) with your prescription? How should you store your medication?

Physical Activity Services

Qualified exercise professionals at Physical Activity Services provide information, guidance and support to residents of British Columbia to help them be more physically active and lead healthier lifestyles.

How Occupational Therapists can help you age in place.

The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is the national organization that supports more than 20,000 occupational therapists (OTs), occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) and students who work or study in Canada. An OT can help facilitate aging in place by recommending home modifications and adaptations and devices.

Home & Community Care

These services are meant to complement and supplement the support provided by family, friends, and the community, assisting individuals on both short-term and long-term bases. They aim to promote independence by enabling individuals to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, providing necessary care to prevent hospitalization or extended hospital stays. Additionally, these services offer assisted living and long-term care options for those who can no longer be supported at home, and they provide end-of-life support for individuals and their families, whether at home, in an assisted living residence, or in a long-term care facility, including hospice care.

Publicly subsidized home and community care services provide a range of health care and support services for people who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health-care needs.

Caring for Seniors

A caregiver is a person who provides support and care to family or friends of any age who are physically or mentally challenged, chronically ill, or frail.

Home and Community Care

In B.C., care and support are available from both publicly subsidized and private pay service providers for people having difficulty coping with activities of daily living because of health-related problems or a life-threatening illness.  Publicly subsidized services include home support, adult day services, residential care, and more.

Caregiver Respite

Respite services can give family/friend caregivers temporary relief from the emotional and physical demands of caring for a friend or family member, and provide an opportunity to participate in community activities.

End of Life

End-of-life care is supportive and compassionate care that focuses on comfort, quality of life, respect for personal health care treatment decisions, support for the family, and psychological, cultural and spiritual concerns for dying people and their families. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness – whatever the diagnosis. Information on Medical Assistance in Dying.

Seniors Health

As you age, a healthy lifestyle becomes more important than ever. Also provided are some useful websites that will help you make informed decisions about your health and health care.

Some of the more common health concerns seniors face in British Columbia.

Health & Safety

Health and safety are key components of an independent and active lifestyle for seniors. Below you’ll find information and resources specifically selected to help older people stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible.

Information and resources specifically selected to help older people stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible.

Rental Services

Sabre Rentals

Scooters, walkers & wheelchairs rentals in Whistler BC, serving Squamish, Pemberton, and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor.

Mobility Equipment Rentals

Whistler Adaptive Sports Program

Whistler Adaptive offers a range of rental equipment tailored to individuals with diverse abilities, providing accessible options for biking, skiing, snowboarding, and other recreational activities, ensuring everyone can fully participate and enjoy the outdoor experiences Whistler has to offer.

Adaptive Equipment Rentals, Hand-cycles, sit-skis, wheelchairs, lifts, adaptive sport lessons

Red Cross Equipment Loan Program

Program that alleviates the pressures that come along with injury or illness, assists people with mobility issues, allows people to return home from hospital earlier, and supports those in palliative care who wish to spend their final days in the comfort of their own home.

The Red Cross Basic Health Equipment Short Term Program

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