Senior's Services
Boundary Family Services now provides services for Seniors in the Boundary area.
To find out more information, apply for services or to become a volunteer contact:
Rachel Warriner – Program Coordinator
Boundary Family Services
1200 Central Ave, PO Box 2498
Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0
250-442-2267 or 1-877-442-5355 ext. 40243
Services are available throughout the Boundary region.
All services are provided in a safe manner as per the Public Health Officers recommendations and your comfort.
Better at Home Services
Better at Home
Better at Home is a provincial program that helps seniors with non-medical day-to-day tasks so they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. Some services are offered for free and provided by volunteers and staff from non-profit organizations. Other services have fees according to a sliding scale that is based on your income and are provided by qualified professionals. Better at Home services vary from community to community.
Services provided by Boundary Better at Home include:
- Transportation
- Friendly Visiting
- Grocery Shopping
- Food Security (connect you with your local food bank)
- Light Housekeeping (coming soon)
Become a Volunteer
Boundary Family Services Better at Home
offers the following volunteer opportunities.
Friendly Visitor
The Friendly Visitor provides a social connection and companionship, is at least 19 years of age, and has their own transportation to and from the senior’s home. Friendly Visitors do not perform housekeeping tasks, personal care, or food preparation, but can include accompanying the senior to outings in the community.
Transportation/Accompaniment
Transportation volunteers pick the senior up at the senior’s home, drive them to appointments, and make sure they find their way to the correct office/ location. They will wait for the senior, arrange for a pick up time, or arrange to have the senior call them when they’re ready to leave.
Grocery Shopping
A volunteer who ‘accompanies’ the senior will go in to the store and assist the senior by reaching for or carrying items or pushing a cart.
West Kootenay Boundary Caregiver Support
Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend?
This role is incredibly rewarding. It can also be taxing, exhausting and at times, isolating. We are here to support you.
Over 1 million people provide unpaid care for adult family members and friends in British Columbia—you are not alone. Family caregivers are a vital part of the health care team and are deserving of support.
To find out more information, apply for services or to become a volunteer contact:
Rachel Warriner – Program Coordinator
Boundary Family Services
1200 Central Ave, PO Box 2498
Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0
250-442-2267 or 1-877-442-5355 ext. 40243
Our Programs & Services
Boundary Family Services provides a wide variety of programs to meet the interests and needs of children, youth and families throughout the Boundary with the main hub being the Glanville Family Centre in Grand Forks. Some programs require an appointment while other programs are open for drop in. Accessing most programs just requires that you contact us for an intake appointment or drop in time but some programs have specific guidelines and require a referral.
Please call or email us to discuss interest and eligibility.
Boundary Family Services is committed to maintaining the health and safety of our participants through our Communicable Diseases Plan:
- Please do not attend the centre or outdoor groups if you are not feeling well
- Physical distancing with staff and other participants is encouraged
- Practice healthy hand hygiene by washing your hands or using the provided hand sanitizer when entering the centre or attending an outdoor group
- Enhanced cleaning measures are in place in all areas
- Masks are available but are no longer mandatory in indoor spaces
Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our community safe and healthy.