Non-medical home supports for seniors aged 65 and over, including free volunteer transportation.
For seniors aged 65 and over who are in general good health but need help with non-medical daily tasks to remain independent at home. Supports include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, friendly visits, snow shovelling, minor home repairs, light yard work, and transportation to appointments and social or recreational activities. Some services have sliding-scale fees based on income. Also provides free volunteer transportation for medical and non-medical appointments, grocery shopping, and errands; service is subject to volunteer and vehicle availability, advance booking is required, and seven days notice is preferred. Walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, a personal attendant, and a service animal may be accommodated depending on the available vehicle. 211 lists program hours as Monday to Thursday, 8:30am–4:00pm.
Grocery support for individuals and families in need.
The food bank provides groceries to individuals and families needing food support. A bill or picture ID showing a name and address is required. The listed hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 am to 3 pm; contact the food bank to confirm current access arrangements.
Service Areas: Kimberley, Marysville, Meadowbrook, Saint Marys Lake, Ta Ta Creek
Location: 255 Knighton Road, Kimberley, British Columbia
Personal care, nursing and homemaking supports delivered in clients’ homes and other settings.
Services include personal care and attendant support with daily activities, nursing care such as medication support and wound care, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, accompanied appointments, respite and community inclusion supports. Services are individualized; contact the Cranbrook branch for assessment, availability and fees.
Service Areas: Brisco, Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Creston, Elkford, Elko, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Fort Steele, Golden, Grasmere, Invermere, Jaffray, Kimberley, Marysville, Moyie, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs, Skookumchuck, Sparwood, Ta Ta Creek, Wasa, Wilmer, Windermere
Location: 14 - 13th Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia
Childcare for children from birth through Grade 3.
The centre offers a play-based early learning environment with community field trips and activities. Contact the centre for current hours, fees, eligibility details, and availability.
After-school activities and a nutritious snack for children in Marysville.
The Beehive After-School Program meets in the Marysville library. It offers a welcoming space with snacks, play chosen by children, special days, stories, art, and music. Summit reports an active waitlist; contact the program for current availability.