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The KUU-US Crisis Line Society operates a 24 hour provincial crisis line for adults, youth, and Elders (250-723-4050), Child/Youth (250-723-2040), Toll Free Line (1-800-588-8717), and Métis Line (1-833-MétisBC).

A comprehensive list of resources for child and youth mental health supports and services.

The Child Health BC Hip Surveillance Program for Children with Cerebral Palsy is the first province wide hip surveillance program of its kind in Canada. After site testing in 2015, the program launched throughout BC in 2016.

The Child Health BC Hip Surveillance Program for Children with Cerebral palsy aims to:
1. Ensure that children at risk for hip displacement receive appropriate screening to allow for early and appropriate management.
2. Facilitate the implementation of the recommended standard of care for hip surveillance into practice across the province.

Our Complex Developmental Behavioural Condition (C.D.B.C.) program supports children up to the age of 19 with confirmed or suspected complex behavioural conditions.

A list of urgent and crisis services if you are experiencing serious emotional, behavioural or psychiatric difficulties.

The child and youth cross-cultural mental health program provides direct mental health services to youth and families in Mandarin and Cantonese.

The goal of the program is to increase healthy birth outcomes for Indigenous families by removing the cost barrier to accessing doula services.

First Aid for Opioid Overdoses Online Course, do you know how to help someone you suspect has overdosed on opioids? This interactive 45-minute online course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to respond to a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency.

The Ultimate Guide to Helping Children With Autism Sleep Soundly at Night

When handyDART cannot accommodate your travel needs, you can use the Taxi Saver vouchers for one-time trips. The Taxi Saver vouchers are available to permanently registered handyDART riders only. They provide a 50% subsidy towards the cost of taxi rides. You will need to have a handyPASS to use this program.

For school-aged children we may continue to provide physical therapy and occupational therapy services through their school-based team. Our staff work closely with parents, teaching assistants, and teachers to help each child function to the best of their abilities within their classroom setting.

We offer assessment and treatment services to children and adolescents including behaviour consulting, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy as well as clinical counseling services. Our services can be used to address a number of developmental or learning challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Down Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, and Undiagnosed Social Deficits

In partnership with Interior Health Authority, we provide supports and housing to individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and wish for further assistance to become contributing community members. Through 24-hour supports, wellness planning and group meetings, many participants have successfully graduated from the AASH program.

Reach Developmental Preschools offer all children a stimulating, emergent program to develop their physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive skills to their full potential.

The Canadian Premature Babies Foundation website provides links to supports and services aimed at families with premature babies.

The BC Centre for Responsive Feeding prioritizes the feeding relationship of caregivers and children. Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT) is flexible, prioritizes the feeding relationship, and respects and develops autonomy. RFT is based on what works with happy, self-directed eaters who enjoy eating, are confident in their eating skills and are internally motivated to eat enough. RFT is guided by a sensitive reading of a child’s cues and celebrates mealtimes and a love of food. The child will always have autonomy, and within that autonomy they can find the curiosity and confidence to try new food experiences.

Self-Advocacy Is:
-About speaking for yourself
-About speaking out for your rights
-About teaching others to speak out for their right

Help To Advocate For Yourself
-Some people cannot speak or communicate easily with others
-You may need a friend, family member or someone else who knows you well to speak with you or for you

Are you grieving a loss due to suicide? Losing a loved one to suicide can be one of the most traumatic and painful experiences of our lives.

Supported Employment for Kamloops Residents with Developmental Disabilities
SMART Options offers supported employment for both youth and adults with developmental disabilities. We help individuals with diverse abilities find and keep meaningful and rewarding paid employment in Kamloops.​

Individuals who have a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions, or their legal representative, use the T2201 form to apply for the
disability tax credit (DTC) by completing Part A of the form. Qualified practitioners use the form to certify the effects of the impairment by completing Part B of the form.

The Richmond Centre for Disability strives to heighten awareness for disability issues by offering a channel for caregivers to be aware of and learn how to address the needs of persons with disabilities. The Caregiver Circle Training is specifically designed to teach a basic array of skills to provide support, as well as some basic techniques for communication and self-care.

A Japanese support group that supports "families with children with autism and developmental disabilities" and "special education professionals" in the Vancouver area!

A Japanese support group that supports families with children with autism and developmental disabilities and special education professionals in the Vancouver area!

As a representative for a mental health facility, it is important that you understand your duties and responsibilities. You should also become familiar with the Rules, relevant legislation and other information that may help you better represent for your facility.

As a patient, you have the legal right to challenge the certification decision made by your doctor.

Being an advocate for a patient is a very important job, considering the patient's Charter rights are at stake. Your primary role is to provide advocacy by representing the interests of your clients and presenting their case for discontinuing certification under the Mental Health Act. Here is the information that will be useful to you.

The Mental Health Act requires that a facility such as a hospital send a written notice to a near relative immediately after a patient's admission, discharge or an application for a review panel hearing.

Poster with support recommendations following a FASD diagnosis

Power To Be matters now more than ever. When social isolation is your reality every day, community matters, nature matters, Power To Be matters now more than ever.

CSCL will provide 1:1 supports for children/youth in a variety of settings and pursuits, addressing their specific needs and gals.

Recreation can promote inclusion and encourage better social relationships while focusing on personal independence, community participation, life enrichment and social skills for children, youth and adults with disabilities or mental health. When barriers exist, recreation can help identify and remove these barriers through meaningful engagement and strategies for the individual and empower caregivers with multiple tools for sustainable support.

Play is the work of children! Games with rules or a little structure have the added bonus of helping children practice important self-regulation skills such as working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility.

211 is Canada's primary source of information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services. The free and confidential service can be accessed 24 hours a day, in more than 150 languages, by phone, chat, text, and web. 211 helps connect people to the right information and services, making their pathway to care and resources a guided and trusted one.

The 2-Spirit Collective ensures that you have non-judgmental, supportive spaces to get together and explore your identities and what that mean to you. We do this through events, ceremony, workshops, and collaborations with other programs, both at UNYA and with other organizations in the community.

The 2-Spirit Collective also works with UNYA's other programs to make sure that we are creating positive, inviting space for all 2-Spirit and LGBTQ+ youth across UNYA's 20+ programs and services.

KUU-US Crisis and Care Society offers 24-hour support to individuals in the Port Alberni area and Indigenous communities across British Columbia. We assess each call to determine the appropriate level of support needed.

Our focus is on providing a non-judgmental listening ear and effective problem-solving to help callers return to a pre-crisis state. We also offer debriefing services to frontline workers in the field.

KUU-US maintains a comprehensive referral database to connect callers with additional resources. Our Adult/Elder, Child/Youth, and Toll-Free lines are funded by the First Nations Health Authority, while the Métis line is supported by Métis Nation British Columbia.

A home, warmth and shelter, is the foundation for success in all other areas of our lives. It is important that children have a secure home. Stability and a good night's sleep improves their ability to learn in school, and to continue being active, healthy kids!

An online resource for 5 tips to support a child with anxiety.

The service offers trauma-informed and culturally affirming support to anyone who is thinking of suicide, or who is worried about someone they know.

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This guide will help you to understand Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and provides information on where to find support for your child or a child in your care.

A detailed guide to acquiring a certificate of incapability for someone you care for.

A presentation on understanding the systems that control access to services for children with special needs.

This handbook is for parents and caregivers of children and youth who may have, or have been diagnosed with, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It provides information on ASD, intervention, and programs available for children and youth with ASD and their families.

A presentation that summarizes the results of a systematic review examining the literature on vocational support for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

An online resource about various and in-depth information about what an ABA team is, why to run an ABA program, preparing your ABA team, how to set-up a team and how to keep an ABA team running.

This housing is primarily focused on accommodating people with mental or physical disabilities who are able to live independently.

Facts about anxiety.

Information, links, books, etc about brain injuries

ABLE Developmental Clinic Inc. is proud to offer a wide range of comprehensive services to meet the needs of children, youth and their families. Our team of professionals specialize in providing assessment, intervention, and consultation services for both individuals, groups, and families.

The ACYMH program is a prevention and early intervention program. ACYMH provides one on one and group support to children 0-19 years of age and their families to prevent, delay the onset, or reduce the duration of mental illness.

Supports Indigenous families with children from birth to 6 years who have been identified with developmental concerns or are at risk for developmental delays.

Our Aboriginal Homeless Outreach Program provides services to urban Aboriginal peoples and aims to link the chronic or absolutely homeless to housing.

This program provides advocacy, counselling, referral and support services to Aboriginal people during their stay in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Phone 250-755-7691 or 250-741-4234 (cell).

Aboriginal Housing Providers in BC provide housing and deliver services for a wide range of programs.

Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Program believes in traditional Aboriginal teachings, knowledge, respect, individualized programs and a belief in families.

The Aboriginal Infant and Family Development Program (AIFDP) is a family-centered environment for expectant families and those with children ages birth through six. It operates at no charge to families thanks to funding from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Offering family’s in-home support to enhance their child’s development so that they grow up to be healthy, happy, and safe.

Aboriginal Infant Development Programs in British Columbia offer support to families of infants who are at risk for or have been diagnosed with developmental delays.

Aboriginal Patients’ Lodge provides culturally safe accommodations for Indigenous families who must travel to Vancouver to access medical services for cancer, transplants, surgery, complex pregnancies and other medical procedures are welcome to stay for prolonged periods of time.

Aboriginal Skills Employment & Training Strategy (ASETS) provides training and employment opportunities to Aboriginal people within the Central Interior of British Columbia.

Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) is a community based resource that provides services to families with children (birth to 12 years) who require extra supports to access regulated child care programs in their neighbourhood communities (Head Start, group daycare, family daycare, afterschool, preschool programs and licence not required settings).

Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) is a provincially funded program that is designed to specifically meet the needs of children of Indigenous Ancestry who require additional support. ASCD programs are developed with cultural values, beliefs, and traditions in mind.

Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) is a provincially funded program that is designed to specifically meet the needs of children of Indigenous Ancestry who require additional support. ASCD programs are developed with cultural values, beliefs, and traditions in mind.

The Nzen'man' Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program is a community-based program to assist families with children with special needs who require extra supports and services

This program serves Aboriginal youth between 15-29 years of age who are seeking employment. The Aboriginal Youth and Leadership Program offers a variety of workshops that enhance employability skills and personal growth.

Lu’ma provides mentorship support to Indigenous youth transitioning from foster care into adulthood. The program connects youth with the wider community and youth-centered goals of building healthy, meaningful lives and family connections in a culturally appropriate manner.

The award-winning Access 2 Program is a collaborative partnership between Easter Seals and over 500 movie theatres, cultural attractions, entertainment venues, and recreation facilities across Canada. Designed for people of all ages who have a permanent disability and require the assistance of a support person, the goal of the Access 2 Program is to improve social inclusion and provide access to entertainment, cultural and recreation opportunities and experiences without any added financial burden.

Access City Projects is a full service contractor that specializes in accessibility and mobility modifications. With over 20+ years contracting experience we take pride in what we do and would like to offer our services as a resource to you and your organization.

Access City Projects was born from the idea that everyone regardless of ability should feel comfortable in there own home.

Having worked in trades for a combined 25+ years we noticed a distinct lack of options for people who need expert renovations to their home to address accessibility issues, such as wheelchair ramps, grab bars, and barrier free lifts.

Together a nurse practitioner and gynecologist provide complex contraception counselling, menstrual suppression and dilator therapy in addition to regular reproductive health screening for transgender patients, adolescents (16+) and adult women with intellectual or physical disabilities.

Our community is made up of thousands of people with and without disabilities who believe in an accessible future. Advocates and allies, leaders and listeners, innovators, creatives, and champions -these are the types of people changing the world.
Together we are getting scrappy, and finding ways to break barriers for a more accessible and inclusive world.

The Sources Access PBS Program is a self-referred, Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Fee-for-Service Support Program. It is available throughout the Lower Mainland to families with children ages 0-19.

DCSCL creates, develops and implements innovative services to assist individuals with their employable skill development in order to provide them with the opportunity to fulfill their desire for gainful employment.

The Access Transit Department at TransLink offers a variety of services to ensure people with disabilities, seniors and new immigrants are comfortable and confident when using public transit

YVR is committed to providing a smooth and seamless airport experience for everyone. We are subject to Canadian Transportation Agency regulations and work hard to meet and exceed provisions to deliver an enjoyable travel experience.

The Accessibility Resource Centre is an Employment and Social Development Canada initiative that will lead you to federal resources and tools to help improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Many of these materials also raise awareness of the importance of being inclusive of people with disabilities.

Accessibility Services provides accommodations to the learning environment for students with speech, hearing, visual, physical, mental health and neurological disabilities as well as chronic health conditions, acquired brain injury and temporary disabilities.

Cairo Contracting revolutionizes work with innovative strategies, cutting-edge technology, and a focus on collaboration and efficiency.

SET-BC creates accessible books for BC students with perceptual disabilities. These alternate formats are then submitted to ARC-BC where they are freely downloadable by BC educators who are working with students with perceptual disabilities.

An online resource that provides picture directions and prompts for cooking.

Accessible Education and Training programs at Okanagan College provide the support students need to reach their full potential. Our programs are part of a life progression – integrated where possible – teaching independence and encouraging interest in a lifetime of learning and working within the community.

A list of accessible activities for families in Metro Vancouver

Hiking with accessible wheelchair

Accessible parking permit application information from Richmond's Centre for Disability.

ARC-BC's Accessible Resource Centre aims to provide BC students with perceptual disabilities and the educators supporting them with high quality digital alternate format materials based on the BC K-12 curriculum.

One of the CTA's core mandates is to protect the fundamental right of persons with disabilities to accessible transportation services. The ATPDR help do this by providing a set of clear, consistent accessibility requirements for all types of federally-regulated transportation.

SCI BC has created and compiled a number of resources to help you jet-set with confidence, embark on your road trip with expertise, or head out on your care-free weekend getaway.

Air Canada's Policy on Travelling with an Attendant program provides additional seating at no charge to guests with a disability who require an attendant to travel with them to provide help with meals, medication, use of the toilet, or assist in an emergency evacuation or in the event of decompression.

What to do when you find yourself enabling your child's anxiety to unhelpful degrees.

The Acquired Brain Injury Program provides one on one support based on goals determined by the client and the program worker. Goals often include accessing social/recreational activities, supported work and employment opportunities, developing skills related to personal care, nutrition, household management, money management, and communication/interpersonal skills.

A manual on living and working with children and adults with ASD in BC.

The Action Committee of People with Disabilities is a not-for-profit society committed to advocating for the empowerment, social inclusion, and economic equity for People with Disabilities.

Actions Day Program is a comprehensive, community-based day program that offers services to participants on a part-time and full-time basis. The participants are supported in group or independent settings. Participants are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities related to their individual goals, interests, needs, skills, and choices.

Active Living Programs and Socials

Active Start is a 12-week family-centred activity program targeting children with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 2 and 6. Through the Active Start program, children learn basic motor skills such as walking, running, jumping and throwing in a fun and safe environment.

The Community Brain Injury Program for Children and Youth in BC (CBIPCY) is a program of the BC Centre for Ability. The BC Centre for Ability is a community organization that provides a continuum of services to children, youth and adults with disabilities.

The Vancouver Park Board offers many adapted and integrated recreational activities for children, youth, adults, and seniors with disabilities.

These classes are adapted to meet the needs of those with various disabilities. Participants practice mobility and coordination, strength, and flexibility. Programs include osteofit, joint works, and more.

Choose an adapted program and get support for individuals with disabilities in Surrey.

A variety of adapted programs offered

Adapted yoga offers a safe, calm environment for people with physical disabilities to practice meditative breathing and movement.

Designed to be flexible, our child grants allow families to apply for the items that best meet their children’s needs. We aim to fill the gaps that aren’t covered by government programs, health care, or private health plans. Sometimes, we top up funding when another agency cannot fund the entire cost.

Recognizing that every child is unique, we review each application on an individual basis.

We have partnered with Myra Canyon Bicycle Rentals and Tours to bring inclusion and accessibility to the beautiful Myra Canyon area.

We work to ensure all our residents have the ability to be active within our community. Through our Access Office, we provide adaptive recreation programs, events and discount recreation passes for people with cognitive and/or physical disabilities (DiverseAbilities).

Indoor/outdoor sports and therapeutic recreation programs that for people with physical, cognitive, emotional, or mental health disability.

Adaptive Recreation offerings: Power Wheelchair Soccer, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Curling, and Access to Angling

The Port Moody Soccer Club is excited to offer an Adaptive Soccer Program.

Adaptive paddling programs are committed to providing full integration for anyone with a disability and the equipment, teaching style, and paddling locations that best meet the paddler's needs. Bursaries area available for all ages to have access to our programs. Equipment purchases have been made possible thanks to the donations from the Township of Langley, City of Surrey, Good Life Foundation and Variety Children's Charity.

CVTRS offers a variety of therapeutic riding programs for people of all ages with physical, cognitive and behavioural complex needs.

A list of mental health and substance use hotlines and resources for residents of Vancouver Islands.

The Mental Health and Addictions program continues to provide quality counseling services to members of the Port Alberni and surrounding communities.

How to handle a child or youth's excessive reassurance seeking.

An infosheet on ADHD in adults.

A booklet for families about ADHD.

Facts on ADHD, a real illness that makes it difficult for children to sit still, concentrate and complete their work correctly and on time.

The Adolescent and Young Adult Program provides adolescents (12 yrs and older) with acquired or congenital disabilities living in British Columbia and the Yukon an opportunity to address their rehabilitation needs and assistance with the transition to adult services.

The Adolescent and Young Adult Program provides adolescents, age 12 to 19 with acquired or congenital disabilities living in British Columbia and the Yukon an opportunity to address their rehabilitation needs and the transition tasks of adolescences.

This program provides interdisciplinary assessment and treatment for persons with complex neuro-muscular-skeletal conditions.

A variety of adult and children services that offer supports and opportunities for people to participate more fully in our communities

Social workers provide services to adults & families one-on-one, as well as within group or community activities & programs.

Crossreach is open for clients from Monday to Friday each week. A typical day at Crossreach includes a morning snack, exercises and music, a healthy hot lunch, crafts and games, bus outings, and other activities designed to entertain, stimulate and engage our seniors.
To supplement the funds received from the Health Authority, we charge a small daily fee to our clients to cover part of the costs of the meals and activities. We also raise funds from donations, legacies, memberships, and rentals of our premises.

Community Living of BC (CLBC) Adult services provide one on one support to adults with developmental disabilities. Each contract specifically determines the hours and goals of each client. Goals and activities often include life skills, recreation, and volunteer and/or paid supported employment. The program runs out of the Kitimat Community Development Centre and also includes integration into community activities.

Assessment and diagnosis helps prevent behavioural labels. It develops a more appropriate (and accurate) understanding of the individual, their strengths and needs.

The Adult Learning Program supports adults with suspected or diagnosed learning differences in reaching their education or workplace goals.

The program takes a unique approach to providing explicit instruction (literacy and math) and support (education, workplace).

Adult Life Skills Program, this service is for adults aged 19 and over who have disabilities and are interested in continuing to learn life skills.

Adult Day Program for adults that includes life skills, community access, volunteering, recreation and leisure at multiple sites in their communities.

RMACL offers adult residential services in Supported living, Home Sharing, Group Homes, and Subsidized housing.

The Association operates three residential services, each with unique characteristics but having in common a caring, supportive environment to help people achieve their optimal level of independence.

Respite services provide families with a temporary break from the day to day responsibilities of caring for their son or daughter with a developmental disability.

The Adult Respite Program provides parents and other family members with a break from the demands of providing continuous care to a family member (19 years of age and older) who has a disability.

Most of the services in this program area are designed for individuals with identified Diverse Abilities, over the age of 19, who desire supports to help them achieve greater success through adulthood.

Adult Special Education (ASE) programs offered at B.C. public post-secondary institutions are available to students with permanent disabilities or a combination of learning difficulties that hinder scholastic success.

Adult Services supports adults with developmental disabilities as well as their families in Vancouver and Richmond.

MHFA Adults who Interact with Youth is intended for an adult audience whose primary focus is youth (aged 14-25). In addition to the four most common disorders discussed in MHFA BASIC, this course includes instruction about eating disorders and deliberate self-injury

Planning in advance for your health helps make sure you get the care that's right for you now and in the future.

Are you a child, youth or young adult having trouble accessing government services? Feel you are being treated unfairly or not being listened to?

Advocacy for adults regarding various programs and institutions

We provide individual advocacy for matters:
Income Assistance and Disability applications
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and CCP Disability applications
Old Age Security (OAS) pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) applications
Matters such as appeals and residential tenancy issues
Advocacy services are open to all people in the community.

Helpful resources, activities, and advocacy tips for youth and those who support them.

Inclusion BC provides free advocacy support to families of children and youth with diverse learning needs, adults with intellectual disabilities and their families who need our help.

Various services provided to those in need of, advocacy, housing, homelessness prevention and ask an advocate.

The OASQ may act as a neutral third party with you, your family and service providers. We'll help solve problems and find solutions to concerns and complaints.

Our extensive library of on-demand learning, webinars, and more helps individuals, families, and professionals understand AFCCA and develop different approaches that may help.

Find out what to do when someone dies in British Columbia. When someone dies, you will make decisions about what to do next. Find out the first steps, discover support options and learn about funerals and wills. While each situation is different, these pages guide you in the right direction.

A brief overview of several topics regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder. This resource will help families navigate their first steps after a diagnosis.

Autism Information Services British Columbia (AIS BC) is here to help families along every step of their journey. A quick start guide 0-5 years old.

After Your Teen's Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Quick Start Guide for Ages 13-18

VAFCS' After-School Recreation Program is a dynamic program designed to provide recreational activities for Indigenous youth ages 6-18. This program aims to promote physical activity, socialization, and cultural expression through traditional and contemporary sports, games, arts, and crafts. Participants have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities that cater to their interests and abilities.

AgedOut.com is for young adults who were in government care in BC. It's an up-to-date warehouse of information on resources and services available to young adults and a learning tool to help people feel empowered as they leave care.

We partnered with Interwoven Connections and their network of clinicians and families with lived expertise to develop this resource to provide support and validation to families who are experiencing aggression in their homes. This resource will guide families toward strategies and resources to support parents and caregivers, the child or youth exhibiting aggressive behaviours, and siblings or other family members in the home who may be impacted.

Recipients of income assistance, disability assistance and hardship assistance, and who are residents of alcohol and drug residential treatment facilities licensed or registered by the Ministry of Health (MoH) may be eligible for the standard user fee and a comforts allowance.

The Alcohol and Drug Counselor provides one-on-one, group, and family support to individuals who are or have been involved with substance abuse, including educational, activity-based, and counseling services. Assistance is geared towards respecting individual needs and providing timely, appropriate, and effective supports to address these. Where necessary, the Alcohol and Drug Counselor also develops treatment plans and undertakes referrals.

A guide to using puppet play to help children talk about feelings and emotions.

Alisa's Wish Child & Youth Advocacy Centre helps children and youth in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie First Nation who have experienced or witnessed physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Alisa’s Wish Child and Youth Advocacy Centre is a community response that facilitates a compassionate, coordinated approach to the prevention, identification, prosecution, and treatment of abuse involving children and youth.

All about Consent

School workshops, training, and shows to promote inclusive and celebrate diversity!

A variety of programs related to children and families. women, seniors, housing and poverty reduction, well-being, food, and legal.

A variety of programs are offered at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society.

We offer a variety of free, accessible community programs and activities for all ages with a primary focus on children youth and families. Our life-changing programs and services include: family mediation and reunification, youth homelessness, sexual abuse counselling, after school activity programs, pre- and postnatal support, parent-child drop-in groups, and parenting support groups.

This Allergy Clinic tackels issues to provide the best and most up-to-date investigation and treatment of allergic diseases in children

Alpine skiing is an exciting winter sport that challenges athletes' downhill racing ability and coordination while barreling down a mountain at speeds of up to 64 kilometres per hour.

The ministry may provide a monthly alternative hearing assistance supplement to assist eligible persons to meet costs associated with overcoming barriers related to having permanent profound bilateral hearing loss.

The alternative hearing assistance supplement is available under the Employment and Assistance (EA) Regulation and Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities (EAPWD) Regulation.

Their mission is to implement an integrated, high-quality and culturally enriched childcare service.

Home Support Services for people with disabilities and/or respite care in Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Port Moody.

A caring community that helps participants by providing housing and life supports so that they can be successful in their search for long-term housing.

EVA BC organizes and hosts an Annual Training Forum each fall.

How to help your child or teen recognize and address anticipatory anxiety.

Facts you (or your child) need to know about anxiety.

Facts about anxiety disorders.

Anxiety is useful in certain situations, some of the time. But how do you know when the signs of anxiety you experience might be significant enough to qualify for an anxiety disorder? An appointment with your family physician or a trained mental health professional is a good first step. However, in preparation for that visit, or to decide whether a visit is needed, it can help to understand what professionals look for in diagnosing an anxiety disorder.

This resource is predominantly for individuals that have anxiety and depression that are in need of a small support group of 8 to 12 individuals.

QCLA's Apartment Complex is located above our main office in West Quesnel. The people who live at the Apartments have varying levels of support twenty four hours per day. The location of the home allows these residents to fully participate in their community. Individuals can easily walk downtown to participate in banking, shopping and recreation. Staff assist the residents of the Apartments to learn to do all daily life skills as independently as possible. The Apartment Complex also has an elevator for accessibilty.

Our Apartment Support service is a creative partnership between BC Housing, Community Living BC (CLBC) and Spectrum Society for Community Living.

Four funding fields: Therapies, tutoring, bursaries, and equipment.

Four funding fields: Therapies, tutoring, bursaries, and equipment.

Archway Community Services offers 90+ programs for community members in Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Langley as well as an international program in India.

Previously undiscovered talents are brought out in FVBIA's various art and photography groups throughout the Fraser Valley. Not only do these groups produce amazingly talented artists and photographers, they help define a sense of purpose after life changing injuries. tiger raspberry

Art therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that combines psychotherapy with artistic expression. It is a therapeutic practice that uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals. It is especially beneficial for neurodiverse individuals, offering an alternative means of communication and self-expression. Art therapy makes the invisible visible, transforming your thoughts and feelings into visual representations that help you process and understand them.

Art without limits is a program dedicated to children and youth with disabilities to provide them with the opportunity to express themselves through various therapeutic artistic mediums. Please note that participants who may require substantial physical or behavioral support may be asked to attend alongside a guardian or support worker.

This is a free, inclusive program in which we want our participants to have a great outlet to explore their creativity while socializing! Drop-ins, family members and caregivers are welcome!

An article discussing caring for the eyes of children with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

ArtWorks is a unique visual arts program that serves adults in the Greater Victoria area who have developmental disabilities. The program mentors Garth Homer Society clients who have a passion for making art to develop their talents and showcase their work in the community.

Ask An Advocate developed out of the need to be able to easily find basic and clear information about income assistance and other income support programs, disability benefits (provincial and federal), and tenancy; as well as to empower people to self-advocate.

Questions to ask your mental health care professionals.

FSI BC has compiled a list of ASL interpreter contacts. Please see the attached PDF. Last updated August 2025.

Here are some online resources to keep Deaf and Hard of Hearing kids learning and informed as well as families to learn ASL online.

Psychology Services for Children in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and beyond.

Assessment and diagnosis helps prevent behavioural labels. It develops a more appropriate (and accurate) understanding of the individual, their strengths and needs.

A variety of trained assistance dogs based on needs of individual.

The Assisted Independent Living (AIL) Program provides home share / community support homes to adults with acquired brain injury, mental health diagnoses, as well as physical, developmental, and medical healthcare needs.

Assisted living provides housing, hospitality services and personal care services for adults who can live independently.

Strive Living Society's Assisted Living provides hospitality and personal assistance services to young adults with physical disabilities.

Assistive technology, also known as "adaptive technological devices", or "technical aides", are devices which allow individuals who have physical or cognitive challenges to independently control objects, toys and the environment (e.g. lighting, music, air conditioning etc.).

Assistive Technology BC (ATBC) provides assistive technology resources to make learning environments usable for people with disabilities throughout British Columbia.

Assistive Technology Collection offer a wide range and variety of accessibility or assistive tools and technology to enhance or enable individuals with disabilities with the various things in their life.

The BC Children's Hospital provides consultation services to diagnose and manage asthma in children.

Services to help youth who would like to change their relationship with alcohol and/or drugs.

The At Home Program is designed to support children and teens with a severe disability or complex health care needs.

This guide provides detailed information on all aspects of the At Home Program and is intended to assist parents and health care professionals understand how the program works. This guide is the policy for the administration of AHP Medical Benefits. Please refer to the ministry’s website for the most current version of this guide.

CVCDA's at home resources page for diverse abilities. CVCDA, thought it might be a good idea to offer our own version of resources and activities specific to the needs of our families and all families at home with diversabilities.

In collaboration with Indigenous Education (SD71), the 5-6 week program is a brief introduction to our Stable Program for Indigenous youth.

BC Children's Hospital provides hearing testing and hearing counselling for any children in BC or the Yukon, under the age of 16

The Auditory Outreach Program provides outreach services for students with cochlear implants (CIs) and loans of assistive listening devices to public school districts, and group 1 and 2 independent schools. Outreach services are provided by an Audiologist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Hearing Resource Teacher for students who have cochlear implants and the teams and families supporting them.

The AID Search is an online portal that allows users to keyword search nearly 1,800 records information resources in 36 languages, 950 community resources in BC as well as research and autism news articles. ACT created the AID Search to provide information and resource support to families and practioners in British Columbia, Canada and beyond.

ACT specializes in evidence-informed training, research, and resources to support neurodiverse individuals.

Information about funding that assists with the cost of getting support. Autism funding helps pay for eligible services or supports that promote skill development for children living with autism.

ASD Funding is a comprehensive website dealing with Autism Funding in BC. It includes provincial government funding as well as federal tax resources. A must visit for parents of children with autism.

Autism Support Specialists can provide you with information about next steps. They have time to chat about your needs and provide guidance at any stage.

Autism Okanagan offers a variety of programs designed to support the needs of neurodiverse individuals and their families.

The Autism Resource Centre (ARC) is a Secondary program to support students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are working towards a Dogwood Certificate. The focus of the program is to support students with social thinking curriculum and executive functioning.

We are proud to say that all of our services and therapy goals are provided directly by highly trained, experienced clinicians.
Our team offers creative, individualized therapy using innovative solutions tailored to meet your child where they are at.

Specializes in supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) of all ages from children to adults.

The Autism Services Program for children age 6-12 years old focuses on the individualized needs of your child and can include social skills, life skills, community accessibility, and emotional regulation.

At NONA Child Development Centre we are committed to providing individualized early intervention services for young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families who live in the North Okanagan. As part of the program, Individual Behaviour Intervention Plans are developed for each child based on their unique strengths and needs and can include communication and language skills, independence and life skills, emotional knowledge and functioning and school readiness.

Each Autism Spectrum Disorder Camp offers a place for 50 children who have diagnoses on the autism spectrum to attend this specialized summer camp.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Services, we offer comprehensive speech and language therapy services for children and youth on the autism spectrum.

Factsheet on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).

Autism Support Network has online video training, a facebook parent discussion group, one-on-one support and parent support meetings with educational presentations. They have BC wide on-line meetings for parent living outside the lower mainland. See the website for a list of upcoming events and to see videos with important educational information about autism.

New Horizons offers Behaviour Consultation and Behaviour Interventionist services to families with children under 6 years of age and school-aged children and youth, who are living in Kamloops and area. With over 16 years of experience in delivering intensive behaviour intervention services, we offer a comprehensive support service for children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and their families.

A variety of support services for children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Online training program for first responders.

ACT Videos are presented by respected clinicians committed to sharing the latest in research and clinical experience. We now have 59 videos on diverse topics, including Toilet Training, Sleep, Mental Health, PBS, IEP's, Research, and much more.

Vehicle owners whose mobility is permanently impaired may qualify for a 25 per cent discount off the cost of Basic Autoplan

How to help your child address the avoidance behaviours that come with anxiety.

Sources B.A.S.I.C. program provides evidence-based behaviour intervention, analysis and consultation services based on the principles of applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support.

The BC Early Hearing Program works towards achieving the best language outcomes for all young children in BC.

Babes N Tott’s is held once a week. The program is a group experience providing parents/caregivers and their babies and young children the opportunity to interact together through the use of rhymes, songs and stories.

Back in Motion Employment provides industry-leading, professional employment solutions, to assist people in overcoming barriers and reaching their full employment potential.

Baristas is a six-week employment program for youth 16-30 years old. The program focuses helping participants find work in the customer service and food industry

Inclusion Canada’s Barrier-Free Benefits program offers FREE, one-on-one help with disability benefits. Our Navigators are here to help you apply for benefits like the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), including help with the medical certificate, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). We can also provide general information and advice on filing your taxes and links to free services. We’ll walk you through the process — from start to finish.

The Langley Basic Life Skills Training (BLT) Program is a safe place for youth (ages 13-21) living with mental health challenges, to meet and build skills through support, education, and recreation. We strive to empower youth, promote healing, and foster healthy social connections.

Here you will find guidance and social service supports for food security, financial and employment information or shelter and housing options in the sea to sky.

Basics for Health Society is committed to strengthening the primary care system by delivering resource connection services to address social and economic needs.

Basketball teaches teamwork and skills of the game in five-per-side team competition. Teams are grouped in divisions according to the athletes' ability level. Athletes can also compete in individual skills contests. These events are designed for the lower ability athletes.

We welcome new families with a gift basket, especially chosen for babies with Down syndrome, and celebrate their new baby! Baskets of Love will be given to families in Greater Vancouver through the birth hospital, local Health Authority or Down syndrome support group contact.

Each gift basket includes brochures and information about support groups and local and national resources that can help the new family transition more easily and more positively into life with Down syndrome. We also include books about Down syndrome and an assortment of baby items and gifts.

Providing a wide range of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, rehabilitation services as well as occupational health and wellness services.

The BC Association for Child Development and Intervention (BCACDI) is a provincial association of agencies that provide child development and therapy services to children and youth with special needs and their families in British Columbia.

Autism Spectrum Disorder, often referred to as autism, is a neurobiological disorder that prevents people from understanding what they see, hear or sense.

BC Blind Sports offers opportunities for members to participate in community activities, recreation programs and competitive sport programs.

A bus pass for provincial transit systems is available to assist eligible individuals to participate more fully in their communities.

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) centres make it easier for families to find and access responsive and inclusive quality licensed and registered child care by providing information, support, resources and referral services to parents and child care providers across the province.

Disability Alliance BC has produced a number of BC Disability Benefits Help Sheets. They have also been translated into four languages: اللغة العربية (Arabic), فارسی (Persian), ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi), Español (Spanish),

Disability Alliance BC has produced a number of BC Disability Benefits Help Sheets. They have also been translated into four languages: اللغة العربية (Arabic), فارسی (Persian), ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi), Español (Spanish),

The Elks Recreation Children’s Camp Society was founded to provide camping facilities in the Province of British Columbia for children who might not otherwise have a camping or holiday experience.

The BC Family Residence Program provides accommodation assistance to enable families to stay together when their child requires medical care at BC Children's Hospital or Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, including premature babies and newborns with other health concerns. Enhanced travel assistance is also provided through air transportation for patients of all ages.

We offer discounts for passengers with a BC Ferries Accessible Fare Identification (AFI) card or a CNIB card. You can present your AFI or CNIB card to the ticket agent when you arrive at the terminal to receive your discount.

The BC People First Society (BCPF) is a non-profit provincial organization that is part of a national movement. We work to make sure that people with a developmental disability are respected and included in communities as full citizens. We do this by supporting each other to speak up for ourselves and others. Our vision is a diverse community where all people are: included and involved; honoured and respected; seen for their abilities, and supported to participate.

BCPF is proud to offer many different workshops and presentations, all given by self-advocates from across the province in their communities

PharmaCare is British Columbia's publicly funded program that helps B.C. residents pay for various medical supplies, prescriptions, services.

We provide highly specialized treatment for people across British Columbia with severe mental health and substance use/addiction issues, people in custody, and people who have been referred by the courts for assessment and treatment.

The BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) program provides financial help in the form of rebates to eligible low-income households to complete home adaptations for independent living.

BC Rent Bank is a project of Vancity Community Foundation, and funded by the Province of BC. The mandate of the BC Rent Bank is:

To support the funding of existing rent banks;
To provide support and seed funding for the establishment of new rent banks in BC; and,
To create the infrastructure necessary to support a potential future province-wide rent bank system or service.
BC Rent Bank's goal is that regardless of where you live in the province, you can be supported to help maintain your housing. This goal has not yet been achieved, and establishing a province-wide infrastructure is our strategic focus over the next two years of the project.

BC Rent Bank does not directly provide rent loans to tenants. These loans are currently administered through local rent banks, operated by non-profits in communities around BC.

A rent bank is a homelessness prevention tool that focuses on low to moderate income renters. Rent banks serve those facing an unexpected crisis, and loans help to maintain housing or utilities and, in some cases, help people gain access housing.

The Rental Assistance Program provides eligible low-income working families with monthly assistance to help with their monthly rent payments.

The BC Epilepsy Society providing links for resources for services and websites that may provide assistance and areas of related interests.

The BC Provincial School for the Deaf is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in partnership with South Slope Elementary and Burnaby South Secondary schools.

Please click on the regions below to see a list of BC Self Advocate organizations in that area.

The BC Lacrosse Association is excited to introduce Wheelchair Lacrosse drop-in sessions to "have a go" at the sport of wheelchair lacrosse. There is no cost for these sessions and is available to those 10 years and older at all skill levels. Able-bodied participants are welcome.

We all want to work in a mentally healthy environment. Let us help. Learn how to start a difficult conversation with an employee or coworker. Discover new resources. Connect. The road to wellbeing starts with each of us taking the first step.

The BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) provides disability/health related support, assistance, referral, information and more, through comprehensive and coordinated individual client services.

A hub of resources intended to serving families of students with disabilities and complex learners all over the province of British Columbia:

- Individualized Educations Plans
- Advocacy & conflict resolution guides in BC
- Policies and Procedures
- Advocacy and Problem-solving
- Provincial Organizations Who Assist Families and Educators
- Reports and Publications

Established by family members in 1982, BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) has grown to become a network of Regional Educators and Branches and located across the province providing programs, services, and outreach.

Be More Than a Bystander is a powerful training and education program that inspires change towards making communities safer. With custom programs for schools and workplaces, Be More Than a Bystander delivers practical tools to end violence, bullying and harassment.

Bear Creek is a Registered Mental Health Assisted Living program. We provide a wheelchair-accessible stabilized home in Surrey for five adults.

The Bear Essentials Program helps to cover expenses for Vancouver Island kids who have medical conditions, health challenges, or disabilities and where the family requires financial support to cover the cost. Supporting Island kids who have medical conditions, health challenges, or disabilities.

Bear Essentials is a family support program that assists with the costs of health-related travel and equipment for Island kids. The program is designed for families that struggle to afford the associated costs or that have barriers limiting their ability to access health care or equipment for their child.

Behaviour Consultation offered to families with school-aged children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities.

We develop behavioural plans of intervention, provide implementation support, monitoring, and team training with the goal of reducing serious challenging behaviour and increasing positive skills to improve the quality of life for all involved.

Services are primarily provided to Neurodivergent children and youth but are open to anyone else requiring support with challenging behaviour or other needs (Anxiety, Social Skills, Self-Regulation, Toileting, Sleep, Etc). Services are provided primarily on Vancouver Island in Parksville and the surrounding areas.

This service is offered to adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities. Our consultants work in partnership with the family and other service providers to systematically teach new skills and address problem behaviours.

Our program uses the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis to teach new skills and treat problem behaviours. We work with individuals and their families between the ages of 0-19.

Provision of behaviour consultant to assist and assess behavioural skills and needs.

Behavioural Intervention at Little Steps is a play or interest-based, multi-disciplinary, skill-building program that helps children and youth discover themselves and find ways to successfully navigate the world around them.

This program supports children and their families in situations where challenging behaviors may be interfering with the child's social, community, and emotional growth and development.

The purpose of the Behaviour Services Program is to help improve the daily living of the families and children we serve.

Tips and resources to being active.

Tips to creating a strong foundation for successful parent advocacy within the school system.

The Benefit Finder on CanadaBenefits.gc.ca is an online, searchable database of benefits and other resources, many of which are applicable to persons with disabilities or family members of a person with a disability.

Adults with intellectual disabilities can volunteer to be a buddy and develop one-to-one friendships with students in elementary, high school, and post secondary institutions.

The Better at Home Program assists geographically and socially isolated seniors to become more independent, thus allowing them to remain in their own homes as long as possible.

Better at Home offers non-medical, in-home support to help seniors maintain their independence and stay connected in the community.

The Agreements with Young Adults (AYA) program is only for former youth in care (Continuing Custody Order or Youth Agreement). It provides financial support for you to finish high school, to go to college or university, to take a rehabilitation program, or to take a life skills program.

The BC Children's Hospital provides diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for children with inherited metabolic diseases.

Natasha Tracy is the author and host at the Bipolar Burble.

She is an award-winning and influential writer, speaker, social media consultant, mental health advocate and professional crazy person. She write's primarily about issues of mental health. This website is her space online to keep people up to date on what's going on with her, her memoir off-label: an unbalanced look at a bipolar life and other writing she does (mostly hosted on Scribd).

The Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance provides advice with helping families facing the challenges of Cerebral Palsy and other preventable birth injuries.

The Bistro offers a place to eat, and visit, and access the internet. The Bistro is a cozy, quaint little spot, decorated with painted ceiling tiles, mementoes from the school children that once used this space. It's a place where everyone can relax, meet friends for coffee, and enjoy themselves.

Blind Beginnings Society has worked tirelessly since its inception in 2008 to inspire and support children and youth in BC who are blind or partially sighted.

Curling for the Blind and Visually Impaired is essentially the same as the game played by sighted people. The difference is that each team has a sighted guide to assist the players in their delivery

Bocce is a game of skill and strategy. Each player is given two balls and takes a turn rolling the ball toward the smallest ball (pallina), which has already been thrown onto the field. The players are given points for the balls thrown closest to the pallina. Players may also throw on the fly, striking the ball to move the pallina. Other players can displace the balls (including the pallina).

We currently have a large number of athletes participating in Boccia. Our athletes compete at recreational, regional, national, and international competitions.

Stories Without Labels is a publishing brand dedicated to creating inclusive children’s books that celebrate neurodiversity. Our stories empower neurodivergent children, educate families, and promote understanding and acceptance.

The Canadian Mental Health Association's (CMHA) annual National Bottom Line Conference brings together business leaders, policy-makers, researchers, and workers to improve mental health in Canadian workplaces.

BounceBack is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.

Feeling overwhelmed, tired or like you're in a rut? Are you more worried than usual or find yourself feeling angry more easily? Bounce Back may be able to help. Bounce Back teaches effective skills to help adults overcome early symptoms of depression, and improve their mental health

Bounce Back is a free, evidence-based program designed to help adults experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate depression, low mood, or stress, with or without anxiety

Bounce Back: Reclaim Your Health is a skill- building program designed to help adults experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of depression (with or without anxiety).

Bounce Back helps individuals (aged 15+) overcome early symptoms of depression and anxiety; it also helps to improve their mental health. Participants learn skills to help combat unhelpful thinking, manage worry and anxiety, and become more active and assertive.

Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria runs a full continuum of programs that respond to the specific needs of youth and their families in Greater Victoria. Here you can find out more about our youth support programs, parenting programs and youth justice programs, as well as our supportive care homes for youth.

Info on disordered eating in males, who are just as susceptible to it as females.

A Braille embosser is available at Surrey campus library for self-serve printing. Library users may print their personal documents or material within Fair Dealing. Printing is priced per page (0.25/page), and first-time users are encouraged book an appointment to be oriented to the printer and its use.

Info about what counts as a brain injury, how to prevent one, and how to recover from one.

A guidebook on concussion prevention, management, and recovery in adolescents.

A program offered about every 2 months.

The South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society (SOSBIS) is a non-profit organization made up of brain injured people, family members, and professionals dedicated to assisting survivors and their families to achieve the greatest level of independence and quality of life.

Brain Resource, Advocacy & Information Network (B.R.A.I.N.) is a support network based out of New Westminster BC who strive to meet the needs of Survivors of Brain Injury, family members, friends and caregivers by the provision of resource materials, advocacy for those in need of a voice, information reflecting the vast needs of our members, and networking opportunities by connection to others in similar situations and appropriate service providers

Brentwood Park Plus Out of School Care provides an inclusive child care program that strives for healthy and optimal growth and development for all children. Brentwood Park staff recognize all children as unique individuals with a variety of strengths, needs, talents and interests.

The BRIDGE Youth Employment & Transition Service will assist and guide youth with special needs to gain work experiences, develop lifeskills, create positive relationships and work with the youth to reach their employment and transition goals.

This Service is:
- Interactive
- Individual Focused
- Parent Involved
- Goal Oriented

Youth will walk away with:
- A Transition Plan
- A PATH (if requested)
- Lifeskills Training
- Employment Training
- Practical Certifications
- 1:1 Support (if needed)
- Greater Self-esteem
- Confidence in their skills & abilities
- Confidence to be an active contributing member of their community

Brighter Futures was designed for use by our community with input from Elders and parents.

National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), has had the mandate to support full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada.

We empower and inspire people with physical disabilities to re-imagine what is possible through the provision of wilderness access opportunities. British Columbia Mobility Opportunities Society (BCMOS) was formed to make the Vancouver outdoors more accessible, which we do through our hiking and paddling programs.

One-stop youth centre for wide range of life skills services to youth.

The Library elevates the voices of neurodiverse individuals, their families, and caregivers. Lived experience is a tool for advocacy and change to build thriving communities.
This Library exists because we understand how important your lived experiences are. Medical literature often fails to capture lived experience outside the clinic. Personal stories, family experiences, and reflections will be right there with scientific research, creating a mix of real-life wisdom and medical knowledge.

In a world so focused on consumerism, every penny counts. Making smart economical choices in your day to day life will help lay a solid foundation for you to take advantage of all sorts of opportunities down the road.

Your support worker will help you budget efficiently by teaching you how to maintain a personal budget and balance record that will help guide your spending and show you ways to save. They'll also show you how to search for sales and incorporate your budget into the meal plans created.

Building Blocks is a family-centered support program which aims to increase the ability of parents or caregivers to support the health and development of their children from birth to five years of age.

A free webinar for social workers, educators and mental health professionals

The BVBIA provides supports and services to people affected by brain injury and facilitates public education in all aspects of brain injury with an emphasis on strategies for prevention.

Burnaby South Child Care Centre is a license infant and toddler program and a Young Parent Program located in Burnaby South Secondary School.

Supporting, encouraging, and empowering youth to engage in volunteer and leadership opportunities within BYRC and the community.

A community-based, not-for-profit organization that has been an integral part of the community since 1967.

C'NEX was designed for families in Burnside Gorge whose children are in the care of the government or at risk of being taken into care. By using an Integrated Case Management Model, the C'NEX program builds parents' capacity to assess their family needs and strengths. Parents and children are assisted in accessing and creating the appropriate supports.

A coalition of health professionals who support patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and their families online resources provided, specific to ADHD information.

Calcutt Place is a Port Coquitlam residence which accommodates eight adults with serious and persistent mental illness. We provide residents the opportunity to live independently in a stabilized home. A community support worker provides part-time support to the residents in this long-term placement.

Caledonia Adaptive Snow Sports Society provides ski instruction to anyone who cannot be part of a regular ski lesson due to a cognitive or physical impairment of any type, or who needs a partner to assist to ski. CASS offers a few options by which to get on the snow with us.

Caledonia Days - The festival will include timber events, dance performances, Highland Games, industry demonstrations, music, and more. Wheelchair and stroller accessible

Calendar Of Training contains support groups, training and events for people with a mental illness and their family and supporters. It is updated regularly and includes events and resources from all over British Columbia.

A guide on how to do diaphragmatic breathing to relieve anxiety.

A supplement may be provided to fully or partially cover the cost of attendance at a recognized camp for children of income assistance, disability assistance, or hardship assistance recipients or recipients with Persons with Disabilities designation.

March Break, Spring and Summer camp classes!

Blue Lake Camp is pleased to announce our Inclusion Program. This program has been designed to offer children with physical and or developmental disabilities an opportunity to participate in Summer Camp programs. With the support of an inclusion counselor and enthusiastic camp staff, your child can enjoy a wide variety of fun and positive experiences this summer.

Browse 9,282+ kids' camps and programs. Filter by activity, age group, season, and location.

Camp Survivor: Youth Adventure Camp is an action-packed adventure camp that takes kids outdoors for rock climbing, zip-lining, motocross, swimming and more! If you are looking for a summer full of adventure and fun for your child, this is the camp for them!

Camperships financially assists kids attending a special needs camp of their choice in BC.

Experts increasingly emphasize the positive links between quality child and youth programs and positive development. We believe in creating communities where children are active and healthy, where they feel safe and where their voices are heard and valued.

The Canucks Autism Network-Skills Training Employment Program (CAN-STEP) empowers autistic youth and adults (ages 15-30) with skills and work experience to better prepare for successful employment.

Over the course of 12 weeks, participants receive paid classroom training (6 weeks) and work experience (6 weeks)* opportunities in the Lower Mainland. CAN-STEP is currently being offered with a focus on the hospitality industry.

The Canada Disability Benefit provides direct financial support to people with disabilities who are between 18 and 64 years old. The program is administered by Service Canada.

The first month of eligibility for the Canada Disability Benefit is June 2025. Payments began in July 2025.

If you qualify for payments, you will begin receiving payments the month after your application is received and approved. You may receive back payments for up to 24 months from when we get your application, but not for any previous months of eligibility prior to June 2025.

Your first payment will be on the third Thursday of the month following your approval and will include back payments if applicable.

The Canada Disability Savings Bond is money the Government will deposit into the Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) of low-income and modest-income Canadians.

This program helps full-time or part-time students with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability with the cost of education.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) provides an additional incentive of up to $2,000 to help low-income families start saving early for their child's education after high school (post-secondary education).

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit is a taxable monthly payment that is available to people who have contributed to the CPP and who are not able to work regularly at any job because of a disability.

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides disability benefits to people who have made enough contributions to the CPP and who are disabled and cannot work at any job on a regular basis. Benefits may also be available to their dependent children.

Canada Revenue Agency offering free webinars/presentations on benefits and credits.

If you require exceptional education-related services or equipment, you may be eligible to receive the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities.

VRS empowers young Canadians to build lifelong and meaningful connections with others, including friends, family and future employers. VRS is free of charge and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

The Canada workers benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit that provides tax relief for eligible low-income individuals and families who are in the workforce.

Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work helps persons with disabilities find a job or career, helps employers hire persons with disabilities and helps employers support employees with disabilities.

BC Children's Hospital provides comprehensive care for children under 17 years who have cancer or complex blood disorders.

Canuck Place Children's Hospice provides innovative, holistic clinical care with compassion through our hospices, in hospitals and communities in BC. Serving children and families across British Columbia from two locations.

An experience of fun, friendship and community created especially for our families and friends with disabilities.

Connect with a Peer Supporter for free, unbiased, and confidential mental health support by calling or texting 1-866-802-7337 (PEER), or chatting online.

The Career, Employment and Education Resources (CEER) division provides a communications area for clients to contact potential employers.

Caregiver (Foster Parent) Support Program providing support to foster families and family caregivers

Support for the emotional and physical demands of caring for a relative or friend.

Please call our ICOBC Caregiver Support Worker at 250-857-4969 Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, email at Caregiver@ipsociety.ca or please complete the form on the website. If calling outside these hours leave a message and a staff member will return your call as soon as possible.

Please call our ICOBC Caregiver Support Worker at 250-857-4969 Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, email at Caregiver@ipsociety.ca or please complete the form on the website. If calling outside these hours leave a message and a staff member will return your call as soon as possible.

Please call our ICOBC Caregiver Support Worker at 250-857-4969 Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, email at Caregiver@ipsociety.ca or please complete the form on the website. If calling outside these hours leave a message and a staff member will return your call as soon as possible.

Join us for the launch of our first podcast, Caregivers Out Loud! A space to connect, listen and learn with other caregivers. Your host, Jodie McDonald, is a psychotherapist and social worker that specializes in boundary-setting, self-care, and education for caregivers.

Support, understanding, and education to new and experienced caregivers, foster parents, and family members as they care for children and youth with multiple attachment and trauma issues.

Case managers coordinate care for people with complex health needs requiring extra, ongoing support to live at home independently.

Case management is a proven successful strategy for improving development after brain injury, by designating a member of the care team to manage multiple aspects of the survivor's care, including assessment and planning, coordination of services, changes to employment, education and clinical monitoring.

The Centre makes casts and splints on-site to improve the function of your child's limbs. On occasion, we'll make a recommendation for a commercial option or other specialized equipment to increase comfort or prevent deformity.

Castle Rock is subsidized housing for families with children living at home who are under 18.

CAYA provides a time dependent service. Assessment and intervention will occur for approximately four months, after which time the Client and his/her Team will be expected to assume responsibility for continued implementation and use of the communication system. The overall service is comprised of the following modules:

CDBC Assessment and Support Services program is delivered in the communities of Prince George, Quesnel and Dawson Creek. This program provides supports to families with children and youth from birth to 19 years old. The program is designed to support children, youth and their families as they progress through the CDBC/FASD assessment process with the Northern Health Assessment Network (NHAN).

The CDC offers a variety of groups for children, youth and parents depending upon the family needs. Listed below are just a few of the groups we offer.

The camp is wheelchair accessible, affordable and available for rent from the May long weekend annually through to the end of September for day trips and overnight camping.

The Central Okanagan Family Connection Centre (FCC) offers individual and group-based prevention, treatment and support services designed to help families with children and youth ages 0-18 achieve their developmental goals. These children may have developmental support needs, neurodiversity, or disabilities. A diagnosis is not required to access the FCC.

The FCC focuses on enhancing quality of life for families, by promoting inclusiveness and interdependence, through increased access to a broad range of supportive therapies and community services. Your child can access a comprehensive range of services at the FCC, depending on their needs.

We provide support, education, and information throughout BC. Our mission is:
-To raise awareness of cerebral palsy in the community;
-To assist those living with cerebral palsy to reach their maximum potential;
-To work to see those living with cerebral palsy realize their place as equals in a diverse society.
We will accomplish this mission through:
-advocacy;
-encouraging networking;
-educating members of the public about cerebral palsy;
-governing relations activities;
-implementing programs for individuals with cerebral palsy.

The vision of the CPABC is to create a Life Without Limits for people with disabilities.
We will accomplish this by becoming the recognized leader in providing information, support and guidance to children, families and adults living with CP in our province.

Adults with CP, other family members, care providers, educators and medical professionals also turn to the CPABC for information they can't find anywhere else - information on topics ranging from treatment, funding and housing options to human rights, advocacy and special needs education.

Cerebral Palsy Guidance was created to provide answers and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy. Their goal is to reach as many members of the cerebral palsy community as possible, building up a network of support, as well as providing necessary assistance.

The people working behind the scenes on the Cerebral Palsy Guide have strived to create an easy-to-use, informative website that provides solutions for families. It is our hope that Cerebral Palsy Guide can help parents of children with cerebral palsy find peace, healing and happiness.

Questions to ask yourself to challenge negative or intrusive thoughts.

Athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to participate in Challenger Baseball. Challenger Baseball is designed to be grassroots and non-competitive. It is a great program to engage children, youth and adults who are nervous about engaging in sport and recreation as it is safe and inclusive for everyone.

How to disrupt the vicious cycles of thoughts, feelings, and rituals due to OCD.

This program educates parents and children (ages 6-11) about anxiety and guides them as they learn relaxation skills and how to face worry in real life.

Child and Family Services provides prevention and risk reducing community-based support to families in the Tri-Cities, Anmore and Belcarra areas with children aged birth to 12 years old.

The Child & Youth Development Program provides opportunities for children and youth to connect and practice social and life skills through facilitated play and activities.

Mental health resources for youth as listed by the Ministry of Child and Family Development.

Children and youth can access free and voluntary community-based mental health supports and services in B.C.

The Child & Youth Mental Health Outreach Program offers service and support to children and youth with mental health concerns. This support is also extended to the families of these clients.

A guide to MCFD's Child and Youth Mental Health services.

Information for parents, caregivers, and professionals concerned with a child or youth who may be suicidal.

What to do if you believe a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected.

Child and Family Services provides prevention and risk reducing community-based support to families in the Tri-Cities, Anmore and Belcarra areas with children aged birth to 12 years old.

Programs for the Child and Family Support Program.

The Centre provides legal support for young people who are experiencing problems relating to family law, child protection, a breach of your human rights and many other legal issues.

Mental health and substance use information, assessment, consultation and treatment for children and youth.

Mental health and substance use information, assessment, consultation and treatment for children and youth.

Our Counsellor works with children and youth who are experiencing distress which is impairing their functioning at home, at school, with peers, or in the community.

This program provides support workers that can help your son or daughter achieve behavioral, emotional and social growth at home and in the community.

The Child and Youth with special needs programs for Children and Youth with Special Needs (CYSN) Services are available to children and youth from birth to the age of 19 years.

CCRR makes quality childcare more accessible by linking your family to childcare providers in Surrey, Delta and White Rock.

Parents
We can connect your family to childcare providers in Surrey, Delta and White Rock and offer the following:

Free consultations
Support and child care referral services
Subsidy support to parents seeking childcare
Early Years Learning Store
Childcare Providers
We offer childcare providers:

Professional development
Outreach support
Early childhood resource library
Parent referrals
Child care information and referral
Networking
Early Years Learning Store
CCRR works with the community to strive for quality inclusive child care services that meet the needs of local families like yours, and promotes the healthy development of children.

The Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR) serves child care providers and families with children (birth to 12 years) through the following services: child care referrals, resource and toy lending libraries, training and education, partnerships in community events, outreach services, registering license not required programs and affordable child care benefit, child care business start up support and information, resources and drop in programming.

Assisting parents seeking child care and providing support services to child care providers.

Abbotsford Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) is committed to enhancing the availability and accessibility of a wide range of inclusive childcare options.

The Child Care Resource and Referral Program is here to help all parents/guardians and childcare providers in the Corridor.

The goals of the Child Care Resource and Referral program are to provide referrals and support to parents in their selection of appropriate child care, to support child care providers in providing quality childcare and work with the Cowichan Valley Community Partnerships to support quality child care services.

The Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR) Program offers free consultation, support, assistance with affordable child care benefit applications and referral services to parents seeking child care in Langley. The program supports child care providers through information, outreach, a resource library as well as networking and learning opportunities.

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) centres make it easier for families to find and access responsive and inclusive quality licensed and registered child care by providing information, support, resources and referral services to parents and child care providers across the province.

A platform to find find development, rehabilitation and support information and resources for children and youth with neurodiversity and/or disability in British Columbia.

Children's Respite Services has served Langley families for the last 35 years providing parents and caregivers with a break from caring for their child with a developmental disability and/or medical illness

The child disability benefit (CDB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions.

Child protection services in BC are intended to safeguard children from harm. Where there is reason to believe a child has been abused or neglected, or is otherwise in need of protection, child protection social workers have the delegated authority to investigate and take appropriate action to ensure that child’s safety.

Our unique childcare and preschool programs are play-based and fully inclusive, available to children with and without additional support needs.

BeConnected Support Services offers community based programs and services that meet the growing needs of children and youth with developmental disabilities and their families.

Specialized service and funding options may be available for children or teens who have support needs and their families. Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) staff are available to discuss what services might be available and provide other useful information or support.

PIRS programs help immigrant and refugee women and children become active participants in Canadian society, learn about their communities and themselves, and build a strong foundation for success.

A recreational program that promotes life skills development, community inclusion and one-to-one programing for children and teens five to 18 years of age.

Our quality programs support children and their families to develop understanding, acceptance, and respect for diversity. We provide a range of services including inclusive childcare and school-age programs, youth, leisure and social programs, and children’s respite.

Are you concerned about your baby, toddler, or preschooler? For example, perhaps they are having difficulty sitting unsupported, walking, or talking? If so, our early intervention team is ready to empower you with strategies to help your child become more independent, discover their abilities, and learn new skills.

Whistler Adaptive offers a variety of biking programs, ranging from cruising the valley trail to tackling Whistler’s off-road single track trails. Our biking programs are available to participants of all abilities and all levels from novice to experienced riders.

The programs for people with physical disabilities and mobility limitations are for all ages and abilities. We have many different types of adaptive equipment for a variety of sports. Our sport-specific equipment allows you to get out and play in the Sea to Sky!

Sources works closely with families, troubled youth, at-risk children and children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, FASD or severe behavioural challenge, to identify and implement solutions. Services include mental health therapy, family reunification and preservation, outreach support, positive behaviour supports and more.

The Children's Community Respite Program provides parents and primary caregivers with a needed break from the responsibilities of full-time care-giving. Respite provides family with time to focus on building relationships with other family members and friends, or simply having some time for themselves.

The Children's Dental Program offers free basic dental and preventive services to low-income school-aged children from the Lower Mainland who are not eligible for existing government-funded programs.

The Children’s Heart Centre cardiology clinic provides complete care for children and adolescents living with all kinds of congenital and acquired heart disease.

The Children’s Respite Program at CVS is designed to support families who have a child with a disability. Respite is a family-to-family program where the child typically goes into the home of the caregiver to provide the family with a break from continuous care of their child.

BACI's Respite Program provides a break to families in caring for their child with special needs.

Community Options provides families with a much needed break and gives their child the opportunity to become more independent and develop meaningful relationships in their community.

Children's Respite Services arrange a suitable caregiver to take care of your child with a developmental disability, so you and your family can take a needed break.

The children's summer camp runs from July to August each year giving less fortunate children who wouldn't normally have a chance to attend a summer camp the opportunity.

Speech language therapy, clinical counselling, and physical therapy and occupational therapy are available.

CAPS supports youth, adults, and families from ages 13-99 by providing a wide range of alcohol and drug prevention and treatment services, specific to the participants’ identified needs.

Offering a variety of resources for children and families in the Chilliwack area.

The parent group helps to develop services and support for autistic persons and to raise the awareness of autism in Chinese community.

The Chinese Mental Health Promotion Program improves the lives of individuals in the Chinese community by increasing awareness of mental health issues, promoting wellness through recreational and leisure activities and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness.

Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) is a self-directed option for eligible home support clients. CSIL clients receive funds directly from their local health authority to purchase their own home support services. Clients become employers who manage all aspects of their home support, from hiring and supervising staff to overseeing how CSIL funds are spent.

“Theatre Terrific”, a non-profit theatre company offering classes and programs that may be of interest to shared diverse-abilities adult audiences. Classes posted on the website. The classes are currently delivered in-person at Burnaby in the Christine Sinclair Center (BACI facility space) on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Clay Tree is a non-profit, registered society that was incorporated in 1957 under the Societies Act of British Columbia. Clay Tree Society supports individuals with developmental disabilities; a community where participants are included based on their choices and where they continue to develop skills. Our programs focus on community inclusion, recreation, life skills, volunteer opportunities, artistic exploration, personal empowerment and independence.

Pivot Point is offering a new adult service in Vernon and Trail that is called LIFE Services. LIFE Services is offered in the community, and is categorized by CLBC as an adult Community Inclusion service.

Pivot Point is offering a new adult service in Vernon and Trail that is called LIFE Services. LIFE Services is offered in the community, and is categorized by CLBC as an adult Community Inclusion service.

This clinic is for children born with cleft lip, palate or significant velopharyngeal insufficiency who live within the Island Health region.

We care for patients from B.C. and the Yukon, providing ongoing specialist assessments, treatment plans, case management and coordination, treatment intervention, and second opinions about managing speech and orthodontic issues.

Clements Centre for Families child development provides services for families and their children from birth to the age of five years old. In order to meet the needs of the people we serve these services can be provided in various settings, from your home to preschools, playgrounds, clinics and in the therapy rooms located in the Clements Centre for Families. Our goal is to provide the best possible care to you and your family wherever you are.

Seasons Health Therapies provides post-trauma Counselling services for all ages, helping you take back your life after a big change.

Outreach counselling and youth & family conflict Intervention program to children, youth and families.

Urban Native Youth Alliance has clinical counsellors that offer individual counselling to Indigenous youth ages 13 to 24.

Recipients residing in a special care facility, other than an alcohol and drug facility or those in Community Living BC (CLBC) facilities, may receive a supplement for the purchase of necessary clothing when clothing is not provided by the facility and no alternative resources are available.

Club Fit is a fitness program designed specifically for Special Olympics athletes of varying skill levels to improve their health and fitness outside of participation in other Special Olympics programs.

Community Living Victoria has fourteen homes that provide 24 hour support to 60 individuals.

The Biomedical program will assist the MCFD in recycling Biomedical equipment for families across BC.

CMHA Kelowna is determined to create a safe and inclusive community where anyone call home. Residents in our housing programs are all supported but staff who will help them develop skills, access community resources and services and assist them with their personal wellness goals.

Our program promotes recovery by providing a safe and supportive environment for people experiencing mental illness to enjoy active participation in a balance of healthy and fulfilling activities.

A supplement to assist recipients of income assistance or disability assistance with the cost of purchasing shares in a co-operative housing corporation.

They help families whose children have received a cochlear implant, and follow these children until they reach age 18.

How to create a community coalition, work inclusively, and engage youth and families to prevent suicide.

Comfort Keepers North Vancouver and West Vancouver is known throughout the home care community as the best provider of long-term care. We provide 24-hour Accredited in-home services to seniors and others who require home care services. Our mission is to provide high-quality care services that enable seniors and other clients to enjoy the highest level of independence and quality of life. We care for each client with the respect and dignity we would provide a member of our own family.

Communication includes all words, sounds, gestures, behaviours, photos, and texts that an individual may use to share an idea with another person.