Services to Seniors
Support Services to Seniors assists communities in the development of services that will support seniors in their independence in the community. Community developed, community run services such as congregate meals, grocery shopping, transportation, and home maintenance may be offered through the Support Services to Seniors program. Specific services will vary from community to community.
Seniors programs focus on health promotion and maintenance of independent living. Support Services to Seniors works along side Home Care Services in the community with the goal of enabling clients to remain in their own homes. Programs are provided which assist clients to achieve and maintain health, well-being and personal independence. Support Services to Seniors focus is on wellness and support.
- Contact Senior Services
- Elderly Mental Health Services
- Community Resource Councils
- Multi-purpose Seniors Centres
Support Services to Seniors Coordinator – West
Amanda Dillabough
237 Manitoba Ave.
Selkirk, MB
R1A 0Y4
204-785 7707
204-785 9240
adillabough@ierha.ca
Support Services to Seniors Coordinator – East
Dana Trapp
Unit 2, 71107 HWY 302 South
Beausejour, MB
R0E 0C0
204-268-6735
204-268-6727
dtrapp@ierha.ca
Mental Health Services for the Elderly
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s Mental Health Services for the Elderly Program is a multi-disciplinary program that provides assessment and treatment recommendations for older adults with mental health concerns and/or cognitive difficulties affecting their daily life activities. For residents who reside within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority, consultation and collaboration occur with the individual, family and other service providers involved to offer the best person-focused care possible.
To inquire about these services, please call:
1-866-757-6205 toll free or 204-785-7752 (Selkirk and area)Do you have more questions, or are you looking for more resources? Visit our Mental Health Services for the Elderly page to view the Frequently Asked Questions and Looking for More Resources sections.
Community Resource Councils
Seniors community resource councils are non-profit organizations that provide services in the community by coordinating volunteers and fee-for-service workers to assist seniors and persons with disabilities to maintain their independence in the community. Services coordinated by seniors community resource councils allow seniors to remain in their homes for as long as possible and may include transportation to medical appointments, social events, house cleaning, yard work/minor maintenance, snow removal, friendly visiting and referrals to appropriate agencies. Seniors community resource councils may also organize health and wellness events, fraud and safety programs, safe driving courses and falls prevention programs and manage Victoria Lifeline personal response service among others.
| Location | Phone | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arborg & District Seniors Resource Council | 204-376-3494 | Powerview Pine Falls – Winnipeg River Senior Service Inc. | 204-367-9128 |
| Ashern Living Independence For Elders | 204-768-2187 | Riverton Seniors Resource Program SSGL Program Coordinator: | 204-378-0506 204-378-3103 |
| Beausejour and Brokenhead area: Brokenhead Outreach for Seniors Inc. (BOSI) | 204-268-2334 | Selkirk & District Resource Council Inc. | 204-785-2737 |
| Eriksdale Seniors Resource Council | 204-739-2697 | Springfield Services to Seniors (RM of Springfield) | 204-444-3139 |
| Fisher Branch Seniors Resource Council | 204-372-6861 | St. Laurent Seniors Resource Council | 204-646-2504 ext. 4 |
| Gimli Seniors Resource Council | 204-642-7297 | Stonewall – South Interlake Seniors Resource Council | 204-467-2719 |
| Lac du Bonnet – Two Rivers Senior Resource Council Inc. | 204-345-1227 | Teulon & District Seniors Resource Council | 204-886-2570 |
| Lundar Seniors Resource Council | 204-762-5378 | Victoria Beach/East Beaches Resource Centre | 204-756-6471 |
| Pinawa – Two Rivers Senior Resource Council Inc. | 204-753-2962 | Whitemouth – Two Rivers Seniors Resource Council | 204-348-4610 |
Multi-purpose Seniors Centres
Multi-purpose senior centres are designed to assist communities in the development of services that will support seniors in maintaining their independence in the community. Below is a listing of centres receiving funding from Interlake-Eastern RHA. This is not an inclusive listing of seniors centers in the the region.
Gimli 55+ Centre
204-642-7909Gordon Howard Senior Centre
204-785-2092Stonewall 55+ Community Centre
204-467-2582Victoria Beach – East Beaches Senior Scene
204-756-6468
