Social Outreach Supports
Our Community Outreach and Development programs offer vital support to help individuals, families and seniors in Revelstoke. Co-located, at our Outreach Centre, with our food programming, the Community Drop-In offers a welcoming space to ask questions, connect with neighbors, and access to various services.
Community Support
For adults and families who are struggling to access housing, income, or resources. Supports include a range of services to decrease barriers, including providing help to navigate or apply for:
- Subsidized, and below-market housing
- Housing subsidies
- Income Assistance, Persons with Persistent and Multiple Barriers (PPMB), or Persons with Disability (PWD)
- Crisis funding – for those already receiving Income Assistance, PPMB, or PWD
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- Income tax returns
- Funding to access the pool, gym, sports programs, recreation, art and cultural programs, events, and other activities
- Support accessing health services
And more…
Community Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Tues: 1 PM – 4 PM
- Thurs: 10 AM – 1 PM
Please contact us to schedule a private appointment outside of Drop-In hours. Depending on demand and time of year, wait times may vary from 0–3 weeks. Urgency of situations will be prioritized.
Available Mon-Thurs 9 AM – 4:30 PM.
Better at Home (BAH) Program
The Better at Home (BAH) Program, funded by United Way, helps seniors (65+) remain independent in their homes by offering non-medical services.
These include:
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- Light housekeeping
- Lawn care
- Transportation
- Grocery services
- Friendly visits
- Group events
- Snow removal
Our group events remain a highlight, featuring a weekly coffee group, monthly trips to local attractions, and Lunch and Learns.
BAH works closely with the Seniors Center, Hospice, Community Paramedic, Interior Health, and CRN to provide comprehensive care and support to seniors in the community.
Community Connector Program
Our Community Connector provides non-medical support to help older adults identify and achieve their personal health and wellness goals. Funded by United Way, this program employs social prescribing to create meaningful community connections that promote healthy aging.
Social prescribing is a holistic, person-centered, community-based approach that addresses various aspects of well-being, including social connections, food security, health support, transportation, housing, income and finances, and accessibility and inclusion.
The Community Connector dedicates time to building trusting relationships, collaborates with seniors to develop personalized wellness plans, and offers ongoing support through regular follow-ups.
Eligibility
This program is designed for seniors who are experiencing, or are at risk of:
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- Social isolation or loneliness
- Barriers to accessing community-based resources
- Frailty
- Frequent visits to primary care or emergency services
How to Connect
Referrals can be made by healthcare providers, friends, family members, community members, or through self-referral.
Temporary Emergency Shelter
The shelter will be open from May 1st 2026, and will be running until Sept 31st 2026
Referral to the Shelter can be made during the week in the following ways:
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- Via phone 9am – 10pm, 7 days a week
- In person during Drop-In at the Outreach Centre
- In person at the Main Office
Phone: (250) 805 3940
What’s happening?
Take a look at what is happening at Communicty Connections around in our Community Calendar.
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Main Office
314 Second St East,
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Contact Us
PO BOX 2880, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Phone: 250 837 2920
Fax: 250 837 2909
info@community-connections.ca
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