Provides continuing education opportunities and annual events for members and professionals in the funeral service field, including apprenticeship and training programs for those new to the field. Works with Consumer Protection BC to investigate inquiries and/...

Volunteer-led private Facebook group designed to provide community support for those living with, impacted by, or providing care for those with chronic lung conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

Helps to ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents who do not have access to dental insurance. Serves seniors who have an annual family income of less than $90,000, persons with disabilities, and Canadians ages 18 an...

Offers Canada-wide access to palliative care specialists and a clinical care team specializing in the field. Provides a collection of evidence-based information, personal stories, articles, and videos for patients, families, health care professionals, and rese...

Website provides detailed information and resources about returning to work, remaining at work, changing work, or looking for work after a diagnosis of cancer. Offers information for cancer survivors, healthcare providers, and employers. Topics include cancer'...

A free choice-based physical activity, group, and individual coaching program for inactive seniors and older adults in BC. Participants receive tools, skills, and resources to start moving again, including designing a personalized physical activity program wit...

Improves access to health care in rural and remote communities in BC by allowing qualified paramedics to provide primary care services in non-urgent settings such as patients' homes and in the community. Paramedics do outreach, working with health care provide...

Provides compassionate, lived-experience support and connection to people helping a loved one who is considering or planning for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), and those who are grieving a loss due to MAID. To request support, fill out an online form and ...

Offers limited, short-term financial assistance for cancer-related transportation and accommodation to BC residents who are cancer patients travelling to and from cancer treatment. Also, in partnership with the BC Cancer Agency, offers subsidies for approved s...

Helps people with osteoarthritis self-manage their condition and access support services at any stage of the disease. Services include one-on-one assessments with personalized action plans; education sessions on topics such as exercise, nutrition, and pain man...

A multidisciplinary program that provides outpatient rehabilitation for adults age 19 and over with a neurological condition such as stroke, head injury, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease. Program goals are to improve the physical, cognitive, and soci...

An interdisciplinary team provides hospice palliative care to the terminally ill and their families in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Bowen Island, and Lions Bay; a physician referral is required. Services are provided either at home, in hospital, at a care ...

Provides a medical alarm and 24-hour emergency response for people at medical risk in their home. Provided in partnership with Philips Lifeline.

Supports participants' ability to self-manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) through learning, exercising, and connecting with others. The five-week program covers topic areas such as coping skills, medicat...

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...

Twice-weekly day program offers social, recreational, and therapeutic activities to eligible adults living with early to moderate dementia who live alone or with a family caregiver. Activities vary depending on current participants, but include fellowship, fit...

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 ...

Offers health care and support services to adults with acute, chronic, palliative, or rehabilitative health care needs, and supports the transition from hospital release to home life; intake is required to assess eligibility.Home Support provides assistance wi...

Physiotherapy and occupational therapy services promote and maintain clients' optimal functional independence in a safe home environment. Office hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides free information, support, and referrals for managing hearing loss to North Shore residents. Support services also include public workshops and presentations on issues related to hard of hearing, and assistance with hearing aid technical issues. Also ...

Provides rehabilitation and therapeutic services (exercise, speech, cognitive stimulation, art, and music) to survivors of stroke. Offers a support group as well as art therapy and yoga for family caregivers. Serves North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Funded i...

A community volunteer program that offers on-site and in-home programs for adults living with life-limiting illness, side effects of cancer treatment, bereavement, or disability. Support services include restorative yoga, walking companions, telephone companio...

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...

10-bed facility provides compassionate end-of-life care to any individual, so they can live their last days with dignity and in comfort. Located in Burrard View Park, and priority given to East Vancouver residents. Accessible to people with disabilities. Refer...