Seniors Advocate – Government of British Columbia

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the B.C. provincial government acting in the interest of seniors and their caregivers.

How can we help?

Information and Referral Call Line

The Office has an information and referral line that is available 24 hours a day, every day. Our senior service specialists will work with you during our office hours to provide resources and help resolve issues. Staff at bc211 will assist after hours.

Call us at 1-877-952-3181 (toll free) or 250-952-3181
Monitoring Seniors Services in B.C.

The Office monitors and analyzes seniors services and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues in five areas: health care, housing, income support, community support and transportation.

Read our reports to learn more

COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters
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B.C.’s Response to COVID-19
Province-wide restrictions are in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Resources
The BC Centre for Disease Control is the best source for COVID-19 health information.
COVID-19 Statistics
The BCCDC, Provincial Health Officer and the Government of Canada all provide regular updates on COVID-19 cases.

Share Your Ideas: Engagement Opportunities for SeniorsPosted on March 14, 2023
There are several upcoming public engagement opportunities for seniors to provide input and feedback about important issues in British Columbia. Join the OSA Council of Advisors The Office of the Seniors Advocate is seeking new members of its Council of Advisors. Council members represent their regions and provide important feedback to the Seniors Advocate about …
Now Recruiting: Apply to be a Member of the OSA Council of AdvisorsPosted on March 10, 2023
The Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) is now seeking new members of the Council of Advisors (COA) to provide the office with advice and feedback on the issues facing seniors in British Columbia. The purpose of the volunteer council is to provide the perspective of seniors from diverse backgrounds, ages, geographical areas and cultures. …
March is Fraud Prevention MonthPosted on March 10, 2023
March is Fraud Prevention Month, and with reported cases of fraud on the rise, all British Columbians are encouraged to increase their awareness of current scams and learn how they can protect themselves and their loved ones. Every year, people of all ages fall victim to fraud. In fact, 57,055 Canadians reported being targeted by …