North Shore Neighbourhood House (NSNH)

Child care services include group day cares for children from birth to age five, preschools, after-school child care centres for children ages five to 12, after-school programs. Also offers a supported child development program for children with developmental disabilities, with support extending int...

Partners with Vancouver Food Bank to operate a food hub from 9 am to 6 pm on Wednesdays. Food bank registration is on site; no food bank on welfare cheque day.

Offers drop-in opportunities for parents. The LoLo Family Playgroup Drop-in offers two drop-in from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 2 pm Mondays and Wednesdays for parents and their children from birth to age six. Parent-Child Mother Goose encourages bonding and language development through rhym...

Provides games, discussions, guest speakers, chair exercises, singing, and other activities to less active seniors. Cost is $3.25 per session. Registration is not required. Offered on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 pm at John Braithwaite Community Centre in the Anchor Room.

A drop-in lounge for youth ages 13 to 18. Offers movies, pool, games, foosball, gym activities, and outings. Hours are 6 pm to 9 pm Tuesday to Thursday, 6 pm to 10 pm Friday and Saturday. The John Braithwaite centre gym is open for youth from 7 pm to 9:45 pm on Fridays.

Offers a free drop-in program for less active seniors that includes mild exercise, blood pressure readings, massage, group discussions, workshops, peer support, and social events. Features a pharmacist and guest speakers. Hours are 9:30 am to 12 noon the last Monday of each month.

A drop-in lounge for teenagers. Offers movies, video games, pool, foosball, special events, outings, and access to youth outreach workers; snacks are provided. Open on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm for ages 12 to 15, on Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm for youth in grades 5, 6, and 7, and on Fri...

Offers one-on-one tutoring to adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills. Takes place Tuesdays and Fridays at the John Braithwaite Centre; call for details. Offered in partnership with Capilano University.

A drop-in lounge for ages 10 to 13. Offers foosball, video and board games, movies, and activities. Youth outreach workers are available for one-on-one support. Snacks are provided. Hours are 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Wednesdays. Operated in partnership with North Vancouver Recreation Commission.

Offers social and recreational opportunities for senior men. Provides activities such as card games, presentations, discussions, and lunch. Meets every Wednesday. Cost varies according to activity. Phone for details.

Trained volunteers of similar age and experience meet one-to-one to encourage and support North Shore seniors who are dealing with health challenges, stress, losses, caregiving, loneliness, and changes of lifestyle. Also offers information about resources in the community, including government servi...

Assists people on the North Shore who are living in poverty by providing support with issues ranging from housing, food, basic needs, and the barriers that may arise when navigating systems. Helps clients identify needs and goals, and assists them in accessing community resources and through support...

Parent community developers organize and host events for families with young children. Community developers also help parents with children from birth to age six access community resources. Funded by Community Action Program for Children (CAPC).

Recreational and social programs for seniors age 55 and over. Includes bus trips, special events, and in-house programs. Also offers Mind and Body Fitness for People with Dementia, an interactive program for people with early stage dementia; takes place Mondays from 1 pm to 3 pm at the John Braithwa...

Offers drop-in programs for seniors at risk of isolation or frailty, and those with mild to medium dementia or cognitive delay. Includes social, recreational, and educational activities such as arts and crafts, music, conversations, games, chair yoga, fitness routines, brain/body fitness, and interg...

Provides one-one-one and group outreach support to young parents ages 13 to 24. Offers young parents support to deal with the decisions and challenges of pregnancy and parenting. Services include Prenatal Classes provided by a Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) community health nurse (call 604-983-6700 ...

Youth outreach workers based in Lynn Valley or Lonsdale make contact with youth ages 10 to 24. Services include one-to-one support, life skills, drug and alcohol information, and opportunities to volunteer or participate in safe and healthy leisure activities. A dedicated preteen worker supports tho...