Raises awareness of endometriosis, and provides support and resources for those affected by endometriosis across Canada. Offers online resources, and hosts virtual support groups and educational events. Virtual wellness workshops available on pay-what-you-can ...

Support group for people with the auto-immune connective tissue disease Scleroderma and Raynaud's Phenomenon. Group is also open to families, friends, caregivers, and others interested in the condition. Also provides educational material. Nonprofit society.

Empowers, supports, connects, and encourages the inclusion and acceptance of the autism community in BC. Delivers programming in three areas: information and awareness, support, and education and training. Services include information and referral, support gro...

Raises awareness about cerebral palsy and provides services to those affected by cerebral palsy. Offers financial assistance for the purchase of assistive devices, educational bursaries, special needs summer camp bursaries, workshops, a lending library, and re...

Website provides links to a professional directory and resource guide, resources for diagnosis and treatment, a network of support groups across BC, and information and educational webinars about lymphedema. Also offers an information helpline for BC residents...

Provides complementary and alternative health and support services to enhance the wellness of people with cancer, HIV, hepatitis C, and other serious illnesses. Programming is designed to complement primary medical care in treating the mind, body, and soul. Se...

A support program responding to the needs of children and youth up to age 18 living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) or complex developmental behavioural conditions (CDBC), as well as their families. Services are strengths-based and place families a...

Provides support for people with fibromyalgia and/or myalgic encephalomyelitis. Offers public education online, by phone, and through newsletters and educational materials. Also provides an online support forum and referrals to other support groups and communi...

Provides highly specialized care and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries. This includes traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injuries, as well as spina bifida (adults) in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Interdisciplinary team consi...

Hub of knowledge and navigators provides consistent quality MS information and support across Canada. MS navigators listen, identify needs and resources, and provide information and support to individuals in areas such as treatment options, navigating health a...

Support group for parents with autistic children meets 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on the second Saturday of each month at 7716 and 7724 Royal Oak Avenue. A guest speaker is usually invited. Childminding is available upon request. Groups are held in Chinese or English,...

Serves people with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities and their families, helping them to adjust, adapt, and thrive in their communities. Offers peer mentoring and support, monthly webinars, and social events. The SCI InfoLine and online database pr...

Provides one-to-one support for individuals with intellectual disabilities to help them develop skills for community inclusion and independent living. Also runs Burnaby Association of Self Advocates (BASA) peer support group. Funded by, and accepts referrals t...

Assists individuals, families, and professionals with the many different needs and concerns encountered while dealing with Huntington disease (HD). Provides a flexible program of support services for people with Huntington disease, people at risk for HD, and c...

Represents doctors of optometry in BC. Disseminates information about the role of optometry in primary health care. Offers a professional eye safety program. Provides referrals to optometrists. Nonprofit society.

Participant-driven centre that provides opportunities for learning, personal growth, and individual empowerment for people with disabilities. Offers information, resources, and networking services pertaining to disability and accessibility issues. Also offers ...

Support group for parents, grandparents, or caregivers raising Indigenous children who have or may have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Groups meet via zoom from 12 noon to 2 pm every first and third Friday of the month; see calendar for details.

Offers a support group for patients and families with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN), and variants. Also provides remote access to support meetings via Zoom Conference....

Works to reduce the physical suffering and mental anguish of people who suffer from fibromyalgia, while increasing public awareness of the condition. Provides support groups and one-on-one programs in the Lower Mainland. With $10 annual membership, provides ad...

Self-help consumer organization dedicated to providing leadership for the blind and partially sighted to achieve their full potential through guidance, education, resources, and public awareness. Made up of persons who are blind, deafblind, visually challenged...

Provides positive public education about blindness in order to improve the social and employment opportunities of blind people. Also provides opportunities for blind people to meet for support, networking, mentorship, and self-improvement. Walking Proud Progra...