Image: Helen MacPhail and Brad on Helen’s 100th birthday.
The Government of Prince Edward Island has a number of resources and services that the Island’s seniors may find helpful. This post helps seniors living in District 18: Rustico–Emerald find the supports in their area.
Seniors Guides
An extensive list of resources available to seniors can be found in the 67-page Prince Edward Island Seniors’ Guide, compiled by the PEI Department of Social Development and Seniors and the Seniors’ Secretariat.
For a more concise list of services, please see this eight-page guide prepared by Brad’s office: Seniors Programs and Services in PEI.
Seniors Navigators
The Government of Prince Edward Island also has two Seniors Navigators, whose job is to help seniors access programs and services from community organizations and all levels of government.
The Seniors Navigator who serves the Rustico–Emerald area is Mary Jo Bernard. She can be reached directly at 902-303-0450. The Seniors Navigators team can also be contacted by calling 1-866-770-0588 or by emailing seniors@gov.pe.ca.
Seniors Navigators Regular In-Person Sessions
The Seniors Navigators also offer regular in-person sessions across the province. These sessions give seniors an opportunity to drop in and see the Seniors Navigators and ask any questions.
Seniors Navigator Mary Jo Bernard hosts in-person sessions in the Rustico–Emerald area. Here they are:
Kensington
Location: Kensington Legion
Dates: Second Thursday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:30pm
- August 13, 2026
- September 10, 2026
- October 8, 2026
- November 12, 2026
- December 10, 2026
North Rustico
Location: Cultural Centre, Eliyahu Wellness Centre
Dates: Third Thursday of the month from 9:30am to 12:00pm
- August 20, 2026
- September 17, 2026
- October 15, 2026
- November 19, 2026
- December 17, 2026
Kinkora
Location: Kinkora Public Library
Dates: Third Thursday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:30pm
- August 20, 2026
- September 17, 2026
- October 15, 2026
- November 19, 2026
- December 17, 2026
Private Appointments
In addition, seniors can contact Mary Jo Bernard and set up an in-person appointment outside the regular hours listed above. Please call Mary Jo directly at 902-303-0450 to arrange a meeting.
