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, handled through a central phone number, is required to assess eligib...

Social and recreational day program for individuals living with an early onset dementia. Activities include socializing, discussions on current events, fitness and recreational activities, dancing, walks to local destinations, and the sharing of snacks and a l...

Provides complementary and alternative health and support services to enhance the wellness of people with cancer, HIV, hepatitis C, and other serious illnesses. Programming is designed to complement primary medical care in treating the mind, body, and soul. Se...

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, handled through a central phone number, is required to assess eligib...

A specialty clinic that provides free primary health care and health information for residents ages 19 and up of the Downtown Eastside who do not have a primary physician, have challenges accessing traditional health care services, and have a mental health and...

Hospice provides compassionate end-of-life care to any individual, so they can live their last days with dignity and in comfort. Priority given to those living in the Downtown Eastside. Accessible to people with disabilities.

A peer-driven resource centre for adults in the Downtown Eastside that supports people living with chronic illnesses, addictions, and/or mental health challenges. Offers a safe environment and a range of structured and unstructured programs, including public c...

Provides health care services on a first-come, first-served basis for residents of the Downtown Eastside and urban Indigenous people. Family physicians offer primary care medical services (except obstetrics). Nursing services are available seven days a week. S...

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...

Provides low-cost general dentistry for children up to age 19 and their families, as well as seniors age 65 and older; adults ages 19 to 64 must have children who are patients at the clinic in order to be eligible for service. Also offers prevention and dental...

Displays a variety of assistive listening and alerting devices to optimize communication and safety at home, in the workplace, and in social environments. Devices include remote microphone systems; infrared systems for the television and radio; visual alerting...

Through the Therapeutic Activation Program for Older Adults and Seniors (TAPS), empowers DeafBlind seniors and older adults through services that support connection, independence and access in their communities. TAPS offers intervenor services that match DeafB...

Offers career and employment counselling to help the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing obtain and maintain employment. Includes vocational and worksite assessments, resume and interview skills training, and follow-up and support. Also provides a resource ro...

Hearing clinic provides hearing assessments, sales of new hearing aids, cerumen management, and tinnitus treatment services. Fees are charged; income earned from these services goes toward supporting other Wavefront Centre's social service programs, such as th...

Provides access and inclusion for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with a full range of programs and services under one roof. Services include hearing clinics, ASL interpreting, translation, captioning, plain language, employment counselling, seniors outreach, com...

Funds research, provides educational programming, and advocates for people living with arthritis. The Arthritis Answers Line provides basic information, emotional support, and referrals to local contacts and/or support groups. Provides Arthritis Camps during t...

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...

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...

Provides treatment and education for people in BC with osteoarthritis and various types of inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma. Adult outpatient services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, and social work. Pro...

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...

Library staff help patients and family members find information to better understand cancer and its treatment. eBooks available for people in BC and Yukon. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides education, support, and treatment to individuals with complex diabetes management issues. Nurses and dietitians work with endocrinologists and other health professionals to provide care. Services include education and training on advanced carbohydrate...

A free six-month program to enhance the mobility and health of BC seniors. Combines a person-centred approach with opportunities for seniors to connect. Open to adults age 65 and up who would like support to become active. Participants work with a trained acti...

Provides specialized services to the elderly, and people with disabilities or health conditions. Services include personal care, medication assistance, assistance with mobilization and transfers, complex care, palliative care, respite care, dementia care, and ...