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Government Services

government services
Government of Canada Information Line
1-800-622-6232

Service Canada (Federal)
Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Survivors Benefits, etc.
386 Ellis St. Penticton
1-800-277-9914
 
Richard Cannings (Member of Parliament)
#202 - 301 Main St
250-770-4480

Service BC (Provincial)
Driver’s license, BC ID, Birth Certificates etc.
40 Calgary Ave
250-487-4200

Dan Ashton (MLA)
210-300 Riverside Drive
1-866-487-4402
250-487-4400

Ombudsperson
Provides an independent avenue for individuals with complaints about provincial and local public service.
1-800-567-3247
 
BC Seniors Advocate
Monitors and analyzes seniors’ services and issues in B.C., and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues.
1-877-952-3181
veteran services
​There are a wide variety of services for Veterans and their families—programs to assist you after an injury or during the transition from military to civilian life, and many other services to help you and your family throughout your life.

Veterans Independence Program 
The Veterans Independence Program (VIP) helps you remain independent and self-sufficient in your home and your community. Depending on your circumstances and health needs you may qualify for financial assistance to obtain services such as grounds maintenance; housekeeping; personal care; access to nutrition; health and support services provided by a health professional.

VIP does not replace other federal, provincial or municipal programs. Instead its role is to complement existing programs to help meet your needs.

Veteran Affairs Canada
1-866-522-2122

Veterans Support                        
Airforce Veterans in Canada #97
250-490-4980

Royal Canadian Legion #22,Summerland
250-494-2301

Royal Canadian Legion #227,OK Falls
250-497-8338

Royal Canadian Legion #40
250-770-2986

Royal Canadian Legion #40 Ladies’ Auxiliary
250-492-3074
Benefits Wayfinder

Prosper Canada has recently launched the Benefits wayfinder: a free, simple, easy to use, plain language tool in English and French that helps people living with low and modest incomes find and track benefits they could receive. The information and resources provided are from federal, provincial, and territorial governments, updated on an ongoing basis as new information becomes available.

​https://benefitswayfinder.org/
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Health (Medical)
Housing
Mental Heath & Support
Personal Assistance
Activity & Recreation Centres
Legal & Advocacy Services
Community Resources
Disclaimer: The information provided in this section is relevant to date. Information is subject to change at any time. Our organization is not responsible for any misrepresentation. This is strictly a resource list and we have not made any recommendations through our organization.
 
Please note: Unless otherwise specified, all phone numbers listed are in Penticton.

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  • About
    • Purpose
    • History
    • Board
    • Annual Report
    • Careers
    • Donate
  • Programs
    • Out & About
    • Cooking Up Connections
    • Better At Home
    • Partner Programs
    • Gallery
  • Volunteer
  • Information & Referral
    • Seniors Services Directory
  • Contact Us