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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Drop-in centre offers people age 55 and over a variety of recreational, educational, and social programs. Services include computer classes, workshops, free wellness programs, yoga, fitness, book club, movie nights, and knitting. Also offers a $5 drop-in lunch...

Provides specialty medical care and treatment for individuals with cancer. A referral is required from a family physician or specialist. Clinic hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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.

Offers week-long retreats for people living with cancer. Also provides support groups for people with cancer and their families; retreats and support groups for young people living with cancer; and retreats and programs for health care professionals who work w...

A monthly wellness program for seniors ages 55 and over; suggested donation of $1. Offers gentle chair massage, blood pressure monitoring, height and weight checks, reiki, information peer support, and health-related presentations on a drop-in basis. A foot ca...

Provides support for people with cancer, caregivers and loved ones, healthcare professionals, and the general public. Works to reduce the risk of cancer through prevention initiatives using health promotion, community action, and advocacy for healthier environ...

Association dedicated to assisting individuals who are deafblind to achieve the best quality of life possible. Recognizes the right of every individual with deafblindness to receive lifelong Intervention Services in order to ensure a safe, healthy living envir...

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...

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 information and support for managing hearing loss, and also provides advocacy support and consultation for hearing accessibility in Metro Vancouver. Office hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8 am to 12 noon on Fridays. Call or email to boo...

Supports patients and health professionals dealing with spondyloarthropathies. Aims to expand public and professional understanding of spondyloarthropathies and communicates with other groups internationally. Holds information sessions and events across Canada...

Provides free and professionally-led online support groups for Canadians affected by cancer, including patients, survivors, and family members. Groups provide emotional support and a place to safely discuss personal topics. Chat sessions are typed (text-based,...

A national, toll-free telephone service available to answer questions and give information about cancer treatment and side effects, clinical trials, coping with cancer, emotional support services, prevention, help in the community, and complementary therapies....