Sports and Recreation Programs
Offers a variety of programs to help improve physical fitness and overall health and well-being of autistic children, youth, and young adults in BC. The programs provide participants with opportunities to develop social and communication skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Programs include sports lessons, summer camps, youth and young adult programs, and family events. All services are provided with specialized support techniques, parent involvement, and a high ratio of staff to volunteers ensuring a successful outcome for participants.
1788 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Caregiver Support and Education
Provides support to family and friends caring for an adult with physical and or mental health issues. Services include one-to-one support, information and referral to community resources, support groups, help navigating the healthcare system, and caregiver education.
3318 Oak Street, Victoria, BC
Parent Support Network
Offers an online community where parents can connect with other families that have children with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. The community is a safe place to ask questions, share experiences, celebrate successes, and talk with other families who understand.
The program includes information and referral, a monthly newsletter and access to an online library of information and resources.
100-33 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
MindyourMind
An online space for youth 14 - 24 to find support when going through tough times. Features of the website include information about mental health issues and illnesses, wellness strategies, interactive online activities, personal stories, and opportunities to volunteer or get involved.
Mind Your Mood
Provides an easy-to-use app that allows youth and young adults to track their moods securely on their phone. Features include a scale to measure the intensity of moods, an interactive report that graphs intense emotions, and the functionality to email your mood log to your counsellor for discussion. Empowers users to keep a record that helps understand ups and downs and see the larger picture of emotional health.
Student Mental Health Toolkit
Provides mental health information, resources and activities to support the mental well-being of children and youth. Resources are also available for parents and educators.
Resources are youth and teen-friendly and include coping tips, video library, inspiring stories, activity ideas, and community resources.
Youth Health and Engagement
Offers a web-based resource and information centre designed to encourage individual youth wellness, and foster engagement in youth health policy and program availability in BC. Website includes access to Youth Advisory & Action Council, workshops, research and consultation and youth engagement resources.
Aboriginal Friendship Centre Programs
Works with local friendship centres, as well as other Aboriginal organizations to help deliver programs which promote the betterment of Friendship Centres and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the province of BC.
Programs administered through the provincial office include doula services for expectant Aboriginal mothers and families, elder services, and the Aboriginal Youth Council.
551 Chatham Street, Victoria, BC
Health Information and Support Services
Provides a variety of services to eligible individuals, families, and organizations both within Indigenous communities and within urban and rural centres. Services cover a wide range of health issues, topics and priorities, as well as enhance and support access to health information and services within the community.
Youth Services
Provides support and resources to youth and young adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Programs include a peer support group where participants can socialize, support one another, and gain knowledge from one disabled person to another.
A youth navigator program is also offered that helps youth and families transition from youth to adult supports. Services include support from youth navigator ambassadors, social and recreational opportunities, and individualized planning.
330-409 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC