411 Seniors Centre Society

Community drop-in centre for seniors 55 and older near the Punjabi Market area on Fraser Street. Staff and trained volunteers run Navigation and Peer Support (NPS), helping with income and benefits such as Old Age Security, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, bus passes, SAFER, and other forms, plus referrals for housing, health, and legal concerns. NPS hours are 10am-2pm Monday to Thursday. The centre itself is open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm. A free income tax clinic runs early March to the end of April for low-income seniors and people with disabilities (income under $35,000 individual or $45,000 couple), with income tax help also available year-round by appointment. Drop-ins are welcome but booking ahead is recommended. Multilingual services available. Membership $5 per year. Many services are free.