In February, our Elder Law Clinics held at the Newton Seniors' Centre (13775 - 70 Ave) will be changing from the first Tuesday of each month to the third Tuesday. Clinics will continue to be in the mornings by appointment. During these free 30-minute clinics, Seniors First BC lawyers meet eligible seniors to assist with […]

We offer pro bono legal advice to eligible older adults (55+) residing in BC through our Elder Law Clinic on a wide range of legal matters, including:  While we do not offer legal services in either family or criminal law, we can direct persons to organizations who may be able to assist. 

Taking place every year on June 15th, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) recognizes elder abuse as a significant public health and human rights issue for older adults across the globe. At Seniors First BC, we are doing our part in supporting and assisting older adults across the province who are experiencing or at risk […]

We are looking to hire one full-time Paralegal and one full-time Legal Advocate located in the Lower Mainland to join our team. The Paralegal will assist lawyers of our Elder Law Clinic and our upcoming Advance Planning Program by preparing Wills, Representation Agreements, Powers of Attorney as well as court documents (based on the paralegal’s […]

Seniors First BC is a community-based, non-profit organization incorporated as a society in 1994 as the BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors.  In 1986, Seniors First BC began as a grassroots advisory committee comprised of North Shore Community Services (NSCS), Justice Institute of BC and Social Planning and Research Committee (SPARC). Members worked to […]

Join us for a free BCCRN Provincial Webinar titled "Protect What's Yours! Prevent Financial Abuse, Fraud, and Scams" taking place on September 19th, 2023 from 10:30am to 12pm PST! Hosted by the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BCCRNs), learn how seniors can protect their belongings and assets from crime! Sara Pon, Seniors First BC […]

Date/Time: September 19, 2023 10:30am - 12pm PST on Zoom Join us for a free BCCRN Provincial Webinar titled "Protect What's Yours! Prevent Financial Abuse, Fraud, and Scams" taking place on September 19th, 2023 from 10:30am to 12pm PST! Hosted by the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BCCRNs), learn how seniors can protect their belongings […]

Seniors First BC’s services are funded through our valued funders and donors:  Our partnerships with organizations across the province that serve BC seniors has an important role in the delivery of our services, such as local police agencies, health care and support programs, community centres, libraries, seniors centres, academic institutions, and nonprofit service providers. Additionally, […]