Referrals

Who is eligible to come to L’Chaim?

Eligibility aligns with the criteria for home and community care services established in the province of British Columbia. This includes:

    • Being a Canadian citizen (or have permanent resident status or have been issued a temporary resident permit by the Federal Minister for Immigration)
    • Being a resident of British Columbia for at least three (3) months

In addition to meeting those criteria, to be eligible, you must:

    • Be unable to function independently because of chronic, health-related problems;
    • Have been assessed as requiring adult day services as part of your care plan; and
    • Have agreed to pay the daily rate.

Who refers to L’Chaim?

    • Family doctor
    • Local Health Unit
    • Family directly to L’Chaim

What does it cost?

A nominal fee for programming costs plus transportation if using a HandyDart. If a participant is already supported through a Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) program, a private fee may be charged.

Do I have to be Jewish to attend?

L’Chaim is government supported and accepts clients of any culture or race.

I eat a strictly Kosher diet. Can you accommodate me?

L’chaim keeps separate Dairy and Meat dishes. L’Chaim is not BC Kosher approved, but aspires to accommodate Kashrut.

I only want to attend sometimes. Can I drop in?

L’Chaim is not a drop-in program. The demand for space is high and participants are expected to attend regularly on their assigned days.