Provides free Tax Preparation Clinics, hosted by community organizations in collaboration with CRA. Volunteers are trained to prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals; requirement is a low or modest income and a simple tax situation. Tho...

Dedicated, automated phone service allows individuals to auto-file their income tax and benefit return over the phone. Service is available to Canadians with low or fixed income whose tax situations remain unchanged from year to year. Eligible individuals rece...

Provides free and confidential telephone and online peer support and information to members of the the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning community. Operates three hotlines, the LGBT National Hotline (all ages), the LGBT National Youth...

Provides information on tax credits and deductions available for persons with disabilities, their supporting family members, and their caregivers. Topics include Disability Tax Credit (DTC), medical expenses, disability supports deduction, Child Disability Ben...

Caregivers Connect Program provides free support, connections, resources, and referrals for family and friends caring for older adults who live at home. Offers workshops and drop-in sessions at community partners John Braithwaite Community Centre, Capilano Com...

Provides a range of specialized mental health care and support services for older adults who are 65 and over and who are experiencing a recently developed mental health issue such as depression or bipolar disorder, have high-risk behaviours related to advancin...

Strives to help seniors stay in their homes as long as possible. Provides free and low-cost programs designed to improve the physical and mental health of very frail and isolated seniors ages 55 and older through increased activity, peer support, and a sense o...

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 ...

Provides social and recreational services for North Shore residents. Also hosts the free UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) year-round (604-822-5791), and income tax assistance during tax season for low-income clients. Facilities may be rented by c...

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 t...

A community activity centre for seniors age 55 and over. Provides a wide variety of recreational programs and social services. Activities include physical fitness, sports, visual arts, performing arts, games, special events, and outings. Services include free ...

Volunteers provide support to attendees participating in programs and activities at Silver Harbour Centre. Support services include checking in with isolated seniors, friendly phone calls, assisting seniors in navigating challenges, leading and assisting with ...

Regulates and monitors public facilities and those aspects of the environment that have a direct impact on public health. Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) ensure that public health standards are met in restaurants and food service locations, public food ha...

Offers free and confidential support services to individuals who are providing unpaid care at home, in the community, or in a residential facility to an adult who is chronically ill, living with a disability, elderly, or in palliative care. Services include su...

Provides comprehensive information on services, resources, and activities on the North Shore. The North Shore Community Income Tax program assists eligible lower-income individuals in completing and filing their income tax returns during March and April; for N...

Provides information and referral services to programs and services for seniors on the North Shore (Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver) by phone or by appointment. Areas covered include health, meals and food, transportation, educatio...

The Saturday Lunch Feeding Ministry hands out bagged lunches between 1 pm and 2 pm on Saturdays to people who are living on limited incomes or who may be homeless in the gym at North Shore Neighbourhood House. Through Healing Hands, trained volunteer practitio...

A community connection program offering educational, physical, and recreational activities for seniors who live in Northeast Vancouver. Eligibility criteria include adults age 55 and over who experience health/mental health/mobility challenges, are looking for...

A free exercise and wellness program that provides fitness, health awareness, wellness education, and social contact to help older adults age 55 plus lead active and independent lives. Weekly drop-in program includes one hour of physical exercise followed by o...

Provides crisis intervention, housing referrals, tax filing for low-income individuals, families, and seniors, and community programs for residents of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES). Provides phone, fax, and photocopying services. Those living in the DTE...

Drop-in centre provides a safe place for older adults living in the downtown core to congregate with one another. Offers leisure activities such as cards and games, recreational activities, special events, newspapers and magazines, and computers with internet ...

Provides outreach to address the issue of isolation amongst Chinese adults ages 65 or older living in the Downtown Eastside and Strathcona areas. Also serves Chinese individuals 45 years and older who are affected by chronic health issues and/or face financial...

Helps to build a better tomorrow through various services. Education services include ESL classes for new immigrants, scholarships for community-involved students who are pursuing post-secondary education, and yoga class. During tax season, offers free income ...

Pairs trained youth volunteers with isolated Chinese-speaking immigrant seniors to provide weekly phone calls. Offers fresh Asian produce delivery on a weekly basis. $10 bag includes six or seven fruits, two to three days' worth of greens, and two to three day...

Works to increase and improve transportation options for seniors. Collaborates with senior-serving agencies and transportation stakeholders and authorities in BC. Acts as a resource hub for seniors agencies, and seniors and their families, providing a list of ...