Supports the mental health of seniors and provides outreach to isolated seniors. Activities include Wellness Connector Training, Caregiver Support Groups, Community Slow Walks, Kitchen Table Conversations, and Neighbourhood Circles. Neighbourhood House on the ...

An interdisciplinary team provides hospice palliative care to the terminally ill and their families in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Bowen Island, and Lions Bay; a physician referral is required. Services are provided either at home, in hospital, at a care ...

Lends a variety of health equipment to eligible individuals experiencing illness, injury, or mobility issues. Short Term Health Equipment Loan Program provides aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats and benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and c...

Strives to help seniors stay in their homes as long as possible. Provides free and low-cost programs designed to improve the physical and mental health of very frail and isolated seniors ages 55 and older through increased activity, peer support, and a sense o...

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...

24-hour provincial service for assisting physicians with the timely inter-facility transfer of acute and non-acute care patients to the appropriate level of care and facility. The Patient Transfer Coordination Centre (PTCC) coordinates all critical care transp...

Volunteers provide support to attendees participating in programs and activities at Silver Harbour Centre. Support services include checking in with isolated seniors, friendly phone calls, assisting seniors in navigating challenges, leading and assisting with ...

The Saturday Lunch Feeding Ministry hands out bagged lunches between 1 pm and 2 pm on Saturdays to people who are living on limited incomes or who may be homeless in the gym at North Shore Neighbourhood House. Through Healing Hands, trained volunteer practitio...

Provides transportation to adults and seniors ages 55 and up in West Vancouver, giving seniors the opportunity to access the Seniors' Activity Centre, local businesses, and doctors' offices. Drivers can provide support for clients with dementia, and help with ...

Caregiver Support Group meets online weekly to support caregivers of people with dementia with information, insight, advice, and encouragement. Registration required. The Keeping Connected Special Services is a volunteer team that helps alleviate social isolat...

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 oxygen therapy to residents of VCH who suffer from asthma, chronic bronchitis, congestive heart failure, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, lung cancer, or occupational lung disease. Oxygen is available as compressed gas, liquid oxygen, or oxygen concentrato...

Assists seniors age 55 and over who are in general good health, but have mobility issues and require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Services include grocery shoppin...

Provides accessible and inclusive senior-driven programs and services for seniors in southeast Vancouver to support active participation in the community and independence. The first floor of the neighbourhood house is dedicated to seniors programs and services...

Provides shuttle transportation for seniors ages 65 and over with or without mobility issues living in Southeast Vancouver (41st Avenue to Marine Drive, and Boundary to Ontario Street). Shuttle operates 9:30 am to 3 pm Tuesday to Thursday, and has designated p...

A community volunteer program that offers on-site and in-home programs for adults living with life-limiting illness, side effects of cancer treatment, bereavement, or disability. Support services include restorative yoga, walking companions, telephone companio...

Provides financial assistance to help low and moderate income seniors and people with disabilities in BC continue to live in the comfort of their own home. Funds are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible homeowners, renters, and landlords can...

Provides assistive technology or supports to individuals with disabilities to assist them to gain and sustain employment or community attachment. Supports available include assistive devices, equipment, and technology; ergonomic supports; resorative supports (...

Connects "makers" (engineers, hobbyists, students, corporations) to people with disabilities who need assistive technologies. Offers a platform for makers to volunteer their time to create access solutions from the projects library. People with disabilities, t...

Provides assistive and ergonomic technology assessments and solutions for individuals with disabilities and employers. Includes technological adaptations, ergonomic assessments, worksite modifications, individualized equipment evaluations, computer and technic...

Talking Tuesday offers opportunity for seniors to gather in-person or virtually. Tea, coffee and snacks provided. Adult Continuing Education program arranges training for seniors on demand in areas such as literacy, life skills, and educational workshops. Sout...

Provides non-medical home support services for older adults age 55 and over in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood (between Broadway and East 41st Avenue, and Boundary Road and Victoria Drive). Services include light housekeeping, free grocery delivery, a su...

Offers adult day programs, overnight stays, and respite to assist families with dependent older adult relatives, age 50 and over who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities and who are living at home. Services address therapeutic, social, and special needs...

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 equipment and support to qualified individuals requiring assisted ventilation while living independently at home. Services include respiratory equipment and therapy, education, biomedical engineering services, and peer support groups. Funded by health...