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 ...

Province-wide, toll-free helpline provides confidential assistance to grandparents and other relatives raising children and/or grandchildren as well as service providers and allies with navigating service systems such as Ministry of Children and Family Develop...

Provides a wide range of services and programs including information and referral services, health and wellness programs, and educational workshops; serves children, youth, families, newcomers, and seniors. Offers various child care programs including daycare ...

Provides free and confidential telephone and online peer support and information to members of the the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning community. Operates three hotlines, the LGBT National Hotline (all ages), the LGBT National Youth...

Provides legal consultations to people age 55 and older, as well as third parties of any age if the older adult has barriers that make it difficult to speak on their own behalf. Services are for older adults unable to access legal help elsewhere due to low inc...

Offers friendly visiting, check-in phone calls and emails, and grocery shopping and delivery for isolated or homebound seniors ages 55 and over; registration required. Grocery shopping and delivery service is available 9 am to 10:30 am Wednesdays and Thursdays...

Helps to build a better tomorrow through various services. Education services include ESL classes for new immigrants, scholarships for community-involved students who are pursuing post-secondary education, and yoga class. During tax season, offers free income ...

Drop-in centre for parents, caregivers, and their children from birth to age six. Provides information and referrals; parent education; book, video, and toy libraries; and space for socializing and networking. Offers parenting programs including Mother Goose, ...

Provides a range of health care and support services for adults with mental health and/or substance use issues. Services include assessment, treatment, counselling, education, and referral to community resources. Also provides counselling to individuals who ar...

Provides therapy services for a wide range of concerns including, child, youth, adults, seniors, couples, and families. Therapists are trained in a variety of therapeutic disciplines. Clients must be seen for an intake process to determine if JFS is the most a...

Provides social, recreational, and educational activities for adults 55 years and older, including instructional and special event programs and outings. Services are offered on an ongoing basis and include a diabetic support group, hearing clinic, blood pressu...

Provides programs and services for people of all ages and abilities, including information and referral. Facilitates community collaboration and engagement to build a better neighbourhood through the Mount Pleasant Food Network, community dialogues, training, ...

Provides information and referral to members who include superannuated federal government employees, retired Canadian Forces and RCMP personnel, federally appointed judges, and their families. Provides assistance concerning pensions, allowances, benefits, inco...

A network of researchers, practitioners, students, and seniors dedicated to improving the care of older adults. Works to advance policy for the care of older adults and advocates for improved training of geriatric health care practitioners. Also offers annual ...

Provides outreach to address the issue of isolation amongst Chinese adults ages 65 or older living in the Downtown Eastside and Strathcona areas. Also serves Chinese individuals 45 years and older who are affected by chronic health issues and/or face financial...

Offers outreach services for older adults age 50 and up living in the Downtown Eastside, as well as adults living on disability ages 45 and older. Services include coffee houses, one-to-one peer counselling, community kitchens, social visits, hospital visits, ...

Offers free and confidential support services to individuals who are providing unpaid care at home, in the community, or in a residential facility to an adult who is chronically ill, living with a disability, elderly, or in palliative care. Services include su...

Provides comprehensive information on services, resources, and activities on the North Shore. The North Shore Community Income Tax program assists eligible lower-income individuals in completing and filing their income tax returns during March and April; for N...

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...

Provides social and recreational services for North Shore residents. Also hosts the free UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) year-round (604-822-5791), and income tax assistance during tax season for low-income clients. Facilities may be rented by c...

Offers free and low-cost legal services in family law and estate planning to North Shore residents. Offers a family mediation clinic (in the areas of property division, support, and custody) and an estate planning clinic (regarding a will, power of attorney, a...

Provides information and referral services to programs and services for seniors on the North Shore (Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver) by phone or by appointment. Areas covered include health, meals and food, transportation, educatio...

Trained volunteers of similar age and experience meet one-to-one to encourage and support North Shore seniors who are dealing with health challenges, stress, losses, caregiving, loneliness, and changes of lifestyle. Also offers information about resources in t...

Provides a range of community services on a free or donation basis for all ages as part of a continuum of support, including a furniture delivery program (by appointment) and rental space. Runs a Tax Return Clinic by donation for low-income individuals from 9:...

Monitors and reviews system-wide issues affecting the well-being of seniors and raises awareness about resources available to them. Also makes recommendations to government and others who deliver seniors' services related to health care, personal care, housing...