Chilliwack Senior Peer Counsellors

Our Journey

Our first training group included Vic Harms, Nancy Allison, and Bob Hocking, among others. This group laid the foundation for what has grown into a trusted, volunteer-based non-profit organization, dedicated to listening, understanding, and walking alongside seniors in our community.

Much of the momentum came from Pam Wilson, whose years of experience with seniors made her deeply aware of the need in Chilliwack. Despite travelling multiple times a week from Abbotsford, she spearheaded the program with the support of Dee and Helene, who contributed to training and shared expenses. Abbotsford Peer Support also lent a hand by adapting their brochures and posters for Chilliwack.

Over the years, the program has grown and adapted, moving offices several times—even weathering a flood and leaving behind a beautiful mountain view on Airport Road. Most recently, we relocated once again, moving from our long-term home at Chilliwack Community Services to our current Harvard Place location.

Today, our trained volunteer peer counsellors continue to provide one-on-one visits, outreach calls, and compassionate support to seniors facing life changes, health concerns, or feelings of loneliness and isolation. We don’t offer quick fixes — instead, we offer empathy, encouragement, and the reassurance that no one has to face life’s challenges alone.

For more than two decades, our journey has been about making a difference — one conversation, one visit, and one caring connection at a time. And at the heart of it all remains our greatest strength: the dedication of our volunteers, who serve with compassion, confidentiality, and respect for all.