Offers a variety of services to ensure people with disabilities, seniors, and new immigrants are comfortable and confident when using public transit. Provides practice training sessions at the Vancouver Transit Centre on how to board and exit a bus using a mob...

Aims to make media accessible to everyone, including Canadians who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, hard-of-hearing, or mobility- or print-restricted. Access is available on digital cable channel 888 AMI-tv and AMI-audio 889, or online. AMI-tv offers open d...

Provides a range of programs and support services to stroke survivors, their family and friends, and health care professionals. Branches throughout BC help stroke survivors in coping with life after stroke. Offers community navigation services (intake, informa...

Allied health services aim to prevent, diagnose, and treat a range of mental and physical health conditions and illnesses as an additional service, in consultation with an individual's primary care providers. Eligibility criteria apply; individuals must be att...

Provides free air transportation for cancer patients attending treatment centres in Vancouver and Victoria from points around Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, and parts of the Lower Mainland. Also transports children with non-communicable medical issues who a...

Offers accessible aquatic exercise opportunities for individuals of all ages with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities who may not be able to access regular aquatic programs. Aqua Vision is an adapted water aerobics program for people who are...

Provides inpatient and intensive outpatient day program rehabilitation services for clients with systemic inflammatory arthritis and/or those having undergone associated reconstructive surgery. Client care is organized around interdisciplinary teams and an act...

Through a provincial toll-free and confidential helpline, trained volunteers offer compassionate listening, information, and referrals for individuals who are suffering from grief and bereavement. Provides training and education for professionals on related to...

Aims to improve physical capabilities and self-confidence through sports, fitness, and physical recreation opportunities for individuals of all ages who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind. Sports include athletics, dragon boating, goalball, golf, judo,...

Provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of BC in partnership with regional health authorities. This includes prevention, screening and early detection programs, research and education, and care and treatment. Also provides access to supp...

Provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of BC in partnership with regional health authorities. This includes prevention, screening and early detection programs, research and education, and care and treatment. Also provides access to supp...

Multi-sport umbrella organization for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing athletes in BC. Aims to promote awareness and acceptance of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing athletes provincially and nationally, and develop interest among Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing athletes and supporter...

Serves families with young children birth to school-age who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblind. Family-centred early intervention promotes successful communication between children and their families. Services include support groups, information, speech a...

Serves families with young children birth to school-age who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblind. Family-centred early intervention promotes successful communication between children and their families. Services include support groups, information, speech a...

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/...

Aims to improve lung health through research, advocacy, education, and support. Research and education is aimed at all lung diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, tuberculosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer. Also active ...

Aims to promote the best interests of elder citizens of BC, in all matters pertaining to their welfare. Branches throughout the province host social, health, and wellness activities, as well as business meetings on matters of interest to seniors. A list of ema...

Provides support and education to families with relatives who have schizophrenia, psychosis, or any other serious mental illness. Provides programs and support for family members, including children and youth with a relative with a mental illness. Hours are 9 ...

Supports, inspires, and educates those affected by balance and dizziness disorders. Services include providing ad-free, up-to-date, evidence-based information about balance and dizziness disorders written from a Canadian perspective; answering questions relate...

Provides three key services to Richmond seniors age 65 and over, or age 55 to 64 who have a disability or chronic health issue. Open referral for all services, although intake and registration are required. Various languages may be available depending on volun...

Assists seniors age 65 and over who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Services include light housekeeping, minor home repairs, ...

Provides non-medical home support services for older adults age 55 and over in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood (between Broadway and East 41st Avenue, and Boundary Road and Victoria Drive). Services include light housekeeping, free grocery delivery, a su...

Empowers people with bipolar disorder to improve and self-manage their health and wellness. Website services include online information, webinars providing research, resources, and tools regarding quality of life; short videos on self-management strategies; in...

Offers children and youth who are blind or partially sighted opportunities to develop skills, confidence, and independence in order to reach their full potential. Provides educational and experiential workshops, pre-employment training, summer camps, recreatio...

A weekly wellness program for seniors ages 55 and over; suggested donation of $2. Offers exercise programs including chair exercises, blood pressure monitoring, height and weight checks, gentle massage and hand massage, therapeutic touch, informal peer support...