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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

Provides community health programs and services to Squamish Nation members in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Squamish Valley. Services include community health nursing, primary care (BC Care Card is required), mental health and addictions support, and ho...

Provides specialized home care support to meet the needs of Indigenous children and families. Focus is on providing client-focused, culturally appropriate services. Services include respite for foster parents, supervised access, and home maintenance. Referrals...

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...

Provides free primary health care and health information for residents ages 19 and up of the Downtown Eastside and Strathcona area who do not have a primary physician and who have challenges accessing traditional health care services; an intake is required bef...

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...