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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Promotes end-of-life care through the membership and training of professional doulas based on recommendations made by the Ministry of Health, health authorities, and outside agencies. An End of Life Doula is a non-medical professional who empowers, educates, a...

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...

Professional association of speech-language pathologists and audiologists in BC. Concerned with advocacy for the professions and in the development of services for individuals with communication disorders. Provides public education and consumer information rel...

An accessible and multicultural community centre that provides programs and services to promote health, well-being, and independent lifestyles for adults ages 55 and over. Provides information and referral services in English and Spanish, help completing gover...

Offers accommodations, amenities, and services for out-of-town patients undergoing cancer assessment or treatment in Vancouver; fee for service. Services include three meals a day, WiFi connectivity and access to a wig and breast prosthesis bank. Staff are on-...

The Hair Donation program directs callers to local program that accepts donations of real hair that will be made into wigs for cancer patients. Wigs, scarves and other headwear are also provided to cancer patients through the Wig Lending Program at multiple lo...

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...

Promotes the interests and welfare of Deaf people; aims to foster the social, cultural, and educational objectives of the Deaf community. Organizes social and recreational activities, and provides system-wide advocacy around issues. Provides workshops, leaders...

Provides activities for older adults such as monthly out-trips, Osteofit classes twice a week, a weekly lunch, and cooking programs. Through the Westside Seniors Peer Support Program, trained peer volunteers provide free confidential counselling and support se...

Provides outpatient geriatric services to older adults age 65 and over who are facing changes to their health and well-being, including issues such as complex medical conditions, psychiatric illnesses, dementia, memory and cognition, mobility and balance, medi...

Provides testing to diagnose lung disease. Physician referral is required. Emergency service hours are 8 am to 8 pm.

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...

Offers falls risk assessment, comprehensive geriatric assessment, and individualized recommendations for falls prevention to adults ages 65 and over. Eligible individuals are residents of Vancouver (including assisted living facilities); have had at least one ...