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...

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 ...

Provides services and programs to Japanese-Canadian adults ages 55 and over in Japanese and English. Services include information and resources in Japanese and English, Japanese language library, fitness and recreational activities, educational seminars, and h...

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...

Organization's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Provides free information and support services such as community-based education programs for patients, fam...

Provides inpatient and outpatient treatment and supportive care for patients with hematologic diseases; outreach clinics are held in Abbotsford, Kelowna, Prince George, and Victoria. Outpatient services include follow-up care for recently discharged patients, ...

Provides support for patients and families awaiting a lung transplant, and for those who have already received a transplant. Offers ongoing education about transplantation.

Provides clinical care, patient education, and treatment for men in BC with prostate disease; men can self-refer or be referred by their doctor. Also educates health care professionals and leads research programs. The Prostate Cancer Supportive Care (PCSC) Pro...

24-hour emergency response system assists individuals who are medically at risk, frail, disabled, or living alone, to maintain an independent yet secure lifestyle. No referral required. Fees charged; some programs have sponsorship or financial assistance. Serv...

Support and education group with guest speakers for people with osteoporosis. Meets online, support group information and access available via website.

Provides a free custom-fitted wig to any child or youth living in BC who has lost their hair due to cancer treatment or another life-threatening illness. Also helps cover the cost of feeding supplies, nutrition support, and essential medications needed while u...

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...

Provides primary health care and health information for residents of Vancouver ages 19 and up who do not have a primary physician and who have challenges accessing traditional health care services. Services include medical exams, wound care, disease prevention...