Building Managers Resources

HOW TO BE LISTED IN OUR SENIORS HOUSING DIRECTORY OF BC

There is no cost to be listed in our directory. Before contacting our office to place a listing please review the Types of Housing document to determine what category your housing falls under. Please also note that we are only able to list each building under one area. When you have determined the type and area for your housing please call our office at 604-520-6621 or and we will add your listing.

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Seniors Support Services has opportunities for building managers and owners to further promote their housing opportunities. One opportunity is through advertising in our Society Newsletter. Each year the Seniors Service Society produces and distributes 3 newsletters which are sent to its over 1000 members, individual older adults, seniors serving organizations and associations. Our Newsletter lands in private homes and in the offices and waiting rooms of service providers where it is often posted or made available to clients. In 2009 we circulated over 1500 Newsletters. Copies of the newsletter are also made available at trade shows and events that the Seniors Services Society participates in. Contact our office for information on advertising rates.

Another opportunity to promote your housing is to place a link from your homepage to our Society’s webpage. Check our Seniors Housing Directory of BC to ensure your building information is current. This very user friendly searchable directory receives on average over 18,000 monthly hits on individual building details.

BUILDING MANAGER WORKSHOPS

In partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and the United Way of the Lower Mainland, we offer workshops to the staff and providers of seniors housing to equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure that their buildings are seniors friendly. We are able to facilitate workshops on a variety of topics including normal aging and Alzheimers, tenants who have hoarding issues, mediation between tenants and how to make your building more older adult friendly. For more information or to register for upcoming workshops please contact Seniors Services Society at 604-520-6621 or .

BUILDING MANAGER RESOURCES

The BC Coalition to Eliminate the Abuse of Seniors BCCEAS has a very useful tool for managers of older adult housing.

• A Roof Over My Head - A Guide for Senior Renters, BCCEAS 2002

To receive these valuable resources or for more information on BCCEAS programs and services contact them directly by phone 604-437-1940, or visit their website BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support.

BC Non-Profit Housing Association provides leadership and support to members in creating and supporting a high standard of affordable housing throughout British Columbia.  BCNPHA members are primarily non-profit housing providers. Other members include individuals and organizations who care about affordable housing. For more information visit their website www.bcnpha.ca.