General Cancer Resources Canadian Cancer Society’s Cancer Telephone Information Service A national, bilingual, toll-free service offering comprehensive information on cancer. Up-to-date information on a variety of cancer related topics, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment. The Cancer Information Service can help people find cancer related services and programs in their local community. For other […]

Caregiver Support Programs Online Caregiver Support Sometimes it’s challenging to find the time or energy to attend in-person caregiver meetings. Good news! There are other options for connecting with people who understand your experiences. This list was prepared by North Shore Caregiver Support. Live webinars can be accessed using a computer or phone. To listen […]

Vancouver Coastal Health Vancouver Coastal Health general information website referring to children’s issues, including a wide variety of resources within the VCH region – parenting.vch.ca http://www.vch.ca/your-health/ Healthy Families BC This is a comprehensive website about family health – https://www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/ Public Health Nurses for the North Shore – Early Years They have an on-call nurse available Mon – […]

Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimers’s Society of BC Programs and Services for Individuals Newly Diagnosed and Their Families Ph: 604-984-8348, Fax: (604) 984-8346 #212 – 1200 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 2A2 http://www.alzheimerbc.org Phone: 604-984-8348 Toll-Free: 1-866-984-8348 First Link®: 604-984-8347 (Read more about First Link®) firstlink@alzheimerbc.org First Link® Toll-free: 1-855-984-8347 Fax: 604-984-8346 Kerri Sutherland, Support […]

C.A.R.P. (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) Advocacy group for seniors with a North Shore Chapter. They have resources on many political and social and economic concerns that seniors may have. http://www.carp.ca/groups/ch04/ B.C. Housing SAFER (Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters) Program provides direct cash assistance for eligible seniors who pay rent for their homes. www.bchousing.org Seniors Supportive […]

Premier Mobility and Health Products This private company rents or sells a mobility equipment and healthcare products. Refer to their comprehensive catalogue. A unique service to assist individuals in the comfort of their own home. 778-847-5558 http://premiermobil.wpengine.com/ Nurse Next Door 901 West 3rd. St., North Vancouver 604-961-5533 www.nursenextdoor.com Living Well Home Care Services 1577 Pemberton […]

Resource Organizations The Fountain of Health Initiative Your source for evidence-based information that helps you tap into your most precious resources as you age: your emotional and mental well-being — your personal “Fountain of Health!” https://fountainofhealth.ca/about-fountain-health MindHealthBC This website is a resource tool to help people suffering from anxiety and/or depression access the services they […]

Whatever our stage of life and whatever our food preferences, what we eat provides the foundation of our health and wellness. At the Caring Circle we try to provide you with starting points for you to learn more about what food choices are best for you. Dieticians Ellie Mackay MScRD Nutritional counsellor with VCH. West Community […]

BC Bereavement Helpline The BC Bereavement Helpline is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the healthy and wholesome recovery of individuals experiencing grief. 1-877-779-2223 Lower Mainland: (604) 738-9950 The Bowen Threshold Singers The Threshold Singers are women who offer singing to bring ease and comfort to anyone in need of it, especially at the bedside […]

Translink Bowen Bus Customer information line for help with bus routes, wheelchair accessible busses and general transit information are: The Bus – (604) 947 0229 Peter King – (604) 828 4935 Bus Customer information line for help with bus routes, wheelchair accessible busses and general transit information. North Vancouver Transit 604-953-3333 West Vancouver Blue Bus […]

Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter Women’s organization that offers a 24-hour crisis line, battered women’s shelter, support groups, and help when dealing with social services, police, courts or hospitals. Provides free, confidential 24-hour support services for women who have experienced any form of male violence (sexual assault, battery, rape, incest, prostitution, trafficking, sexual harassment). […]

Shore Services Directory for Youth on Bowen, West and North Vancouver This is a comprehensive list of services and resource information including physical health, mental health, crisis intervention, emergency contact information, 24 hr help lines etc. http://nsyouth.ca/ 15th Street Youth Services Providing mental health and addiction services for families and youth 13-18 in North Vancouver. […]