Programs

Aboriginal Patient Navigator provides referral services and promotes culturally inclusive care. Assists health care team with case planning and discharge planning as it relates to liaising with ...Read More

Aboriginal Patient Navigator provides referral services and promotes culturally inclusive care. Assists health care team with case planning and discharge planning as it relates to liaising with Aboriginal service providers. Coordinates and assists Aboriginal persons, both on and off reserve, with medical appointments; provides supportive hospital visits; assists and supports with quality care issues.

Related Services: Liaison, Networking, Referral, Advocacy

We recognize that our places of work and Vancouver Coastal facilities lie on the traditional homelands of the fourteen First Nation communities of Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, ...Read More

We recognize that our places of work and Vancouver Coastal facilities lie on the traditional homelands of the fourteen First Nation communities of Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, N’Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, Sechelt, Skatin, Squamish, Tla’amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv, and Xa’xtsa.

VCH began committing financial and human resources to the area of Aboriginal health in 1999, in order to work towards meaningful change in Aboriginal communities in our region. Our goal is to work closely with both urban and rural Aboriginal communities to help close the gap between the health status of Aboriginal community members and non-Aboriginal community members in our region.

See our website for details: Aboriginal Patient Navigator Program (better supports Aboriginal people to access and use health services across various facilities); Aboriginal Wellness Program-AWP (offers indigenous as well as mainstream therapeutic practices of health and wellness); Aboriginal Mental Health Outreach.

Assist and support clients unable to seek support and assistance on their own behalf due to restraint, physical or mental limitation or illness, disease, injury, or other conditions that affect ...Read More

Assist and support clients unable to seek support and assistance on their own behalf due to restraint, physical or mental limitation or illness, disease, injury, or other conditions that affect their ability to make decisions about abuse and neglect.

Program for youth 'potentially' at risk and for frail seniors.

Senior's Program: Seniors Hub. Provides volunteer drivers, telefriends, small group outings, monthly social progra...Read More

Program for youth 'potentially' at risk and for frail seniors.

Senior's Program: Seniors Hub. Provides volunteer drivers, telefriends, small group outings, monthly social program, discussion groups, short-distance walking, emergency grocery shopping, and social visits for frail and isolated senior.

Health Equipment Program: Short-term loan program (3 mos). Mobility aids, bath aids, etc.

Partnership between Capilano Community Services Society, Red Cross Society and Vancouver Coastal Health.

Provides a combination of accessible supports, education, information and referral services to family members and friends who provide unpaid care and support to a friend or family member, who is...Read More

Provides a combination of accessible supports, education, information and referral services to family members and friends who provide unpaid care and support to a friend or family member, who is living with a chronic disability, is chronically ill or elderly.

On the third Thursday of each month, this group gathers and connects with each other in their pursuit to support a family member experiencing cognitive losses. The timing of this program coincid...Read More

On the third Thursday of each month, this group gathers and connects with each other in their pursuit to support a family member experiencing cognitive losses. The timing of this program coincides with Current Conversations Group. Participants in Keeping Connected can drop in.

Provides telephone support, provided by trained volunteers in Cantonese and Mandarin, for persons in the Chinese-speaking community who require emotional support and help in accessing mental hea...Read More

Provides telephone support, provided by trained volunteers in Cantonese and Mandarin, for persons in the Chinese-speaking community who require emotional support and help in accessing mental health resources.

Self-Management BC (SMBC), through the funding from Ministry of Health, provides evidence-based self-management programs originally developed at Stanford University for people living with chroni...Read More

Self-Management BC (SMBC), through the funding from Ministry of Health, provides evidence-based self-management programs originally developed at Stanford University for people living with chronic conditions. This program is delivered by two trained leaders in healthcare and community settings across British Columbia for 2.5 hours, once a week for six weeks. Over the six weeks, individuals can learn information and strategies to manage symptoms, get started making lifestyle changes, communicate effectively with their health care team, set goals, problem solve, take action and live a healthier fulfilling life.

FREE PROGRAMS

The following six-weeks in-person workshops are available to adults of all ages:

• Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program (English, Aboriginal, Chinese, Punjabi)

• Diabetes Self-Management Program (English, Chinese, Punjabi)

• Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (English)

• Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Self-Management Program (English)

Online Program: for individuals that prefer more flexible and self-paced program or are not able to access the workshops in their communities

• Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program

Over-The Phone Coaching:

• Health Coach for Self-Management (English)

Helps mental health consumers improve their quality of life by becoming active volunteers who contribute to their community. Lessens the impact of stigma and fear that surround mental illness by...Read More

Helps mental health consumers improve their quality of life by becoming active volunteers who contribute to their community. Lessens the impact of stigma and fear that surround mental illness by showing just how productive and helpful Consumers can be. The program provides a means for mental health consumers to achieve a greater degree of independence and community integration, and to reach personal rehabilitative goals.

Whether you or your family member has recently been diagnosed with serious life limiting illness or you are further along the journey, "Every Day Counts Program" will connect you to a community ...Read More

Whether you or your family member has recently been diagnosed with serious life limiting illness or you are further along the journey, "Every Day Counts Program" will connect you to a community of guidance, well-being and support.

The more you know about your illness and your needs, the better prepared you will be to cope with your situation. Every Day Counts connects you and your family to support whenever you feel you need it. We follow you and your family from diagnosis to bereavement. Anyone with concerns about their emotional, mental, social or spiritual wellness during serious illness can call or email the Every Day Counts Program.

Every Day Counts offers information sessions on a wide variety of topics to improve your quality of life including: navigating the health care system; managing symptoms; supporting caregivers...and much, much more.

Program is appropriate for frail and isolated seniors to improve their quality of life.

Level 1: Includes physical and mental exercises, bus trips, crafts and monthly birthday parties. <...Read More

Program is appropriate for frail and isolated seniors to improve their quality of life.

Level 1: Includes physical and mental exercises, bus trips, crafts and monthly birthday parties.

Level 2: Designed to meet the needs of seniors that are physically or mentally frailer than Level 1 seniors.

Lunch Program: Focuses on physically or mentally frailer seniors. Participants will have a nutritious lunch, mild exercises and brain games to help stimulate memory.

Language Service: Call for details.

Available to residents on the North Shore, this program provides emotional, psychological and practical support to people living with life-threatening illness and help for their families and car...Read More

Available to residents on the North Shore, this program provides emotional, psychological and practical support to people living with life-threatening illness and help for their families and caregivers. The philosophy of the program recognizes the connection between the mind and body with a view towards treating the whole person rather than treating the illness along. Its programs and services focus on wellness, a holistic approach to healing, and are intended to complement primary medical care. Offered in a safe, confidential environment these programs are designed to help our members gain control over their health and to reduce the anxiety, stress and isolation of fighting their illness.

Provide counselling and support services for clients experiencing difficulties coping with daily lives.

Programs offered include:

- Individual and Family Counseling

- You...Read More

Provide counselling and support services for clients experiencing difficulties coping with daily lives.

Programs offered include:

- Individual and Family Counseling

- Youth Services

- Parent/Teen Mediation

- Parent Education

- Family Support Services

- Residential Care for Youth

- Home Support Services for Seniors and Persons with Special Needs

- Autism Services

Referral: As required for services provided under contract with the Province of BC.

Call for Program Cost and Language Service information.

Safe. Confidential. Respectful. Non-judgmental. We provide Resolution Health Support Workers, Cultural Support Program, Educational Presentations & Workshops. We strive to provide physical, emot...Read More

Safe. Confidential. Respectful. Non-judgmental. We provide Resolution Health Support Workers, Cultural Support Program, Educational Presentations & Workshops. We strive to provide physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth, development and healing through culturally based values and guiding principals for Survivors, Families and Communities.The Society assists survivors with counselling, court support, information, referrals, workshops and more. Call for location information throughout BC.

Are you a senior living above the Upper Levels Highway in West Vancouver? Meet old friends and make new ones! The Keeping Connected Program at the Properties Family Hub at Chartwell Elementary S...Read More

Are you a senior living above the Upper Levels Highway in West Vancouver? Meet old friends and make new ones! The Keeping Connected Program at the Properties Family Hub at Chartwell Elementary School offers you opportunities to meet other seniors in your community over a cup of coffee. The Seniors' Activity Centre bus will provide transportation and assistance to get you from your home to the program and back home again.

The Keeping Connected programs are specialized programs for seniors who need extra support to enjoy the benefits of daily leisure and an active social network. The programs are designed for seni...Read More

The Keeping Connected programs are specialized programs for seniors who need extra support to enjoy the benefits of daily leisure and an active social network. The programs are designed for seniors who are becoming less physically and/or cognitively able, and require a little bit of help. They may be struggling with a loss, or a health incident, the loss of a driver's licence of experiencing short-term memory loss.

From bus outings, supported walking groups. social groups, exercise and discussion classes, there are opportunities for seniors of all abilities to get involved and keep connected to others, community and life! Our trained staff will pick up people in the neighbourhood for the Keeping Connected Programs as well as have volunteers who will assist the participants.

Weekly program offerings (17 per week) include:

- Current Conversations Club

- Active Games

- Chair Exercise Classes

- Mall Walking Club

- Ladies Social Club

- Music in the Living Room

- Stepping Out Bus Trips

- Lunch and Learn

- Special Events and Lectures

Volunteers are matched with seniors, assisting them with transportation and recreational options, the registration process and initial stages of participation, until they gain the confidence to ...Read More

Volunteers are matched with seniors, assisting them with transportation and recreational options, the registration process and initial stages of participation, until they gain the confidence to participate independently.

Volunteer Opportunities: Email mcguiness@westvancouver.ca or phone Program Coordinator.

this is a group of volunteers dedicated to support older, isolated adults, helping them stay involved in their community. Volunteers are matched with seniors assisting them with recreation and s...Read More

this is a group of volunteers dedicated to support older, isolated adults, helping them stay involved in their community. Volunteers are matched with seniors assisting them with recreation and social activity options, registration and transportation options, from their initial stages of participation until they gain the confidence to participate independently.