HealthLinkBC is a health system navigation service that is accessible via telephone or the Internet. It assists the public and health care professionals in finding and accessing appropriate health resources in or close to their home communities. You can learn about health topics and medications, check your symptoms, find resources Read more [...]

For persons with lived stroke experience and their caregivers, the Heart & Stroke offers Live Well after Stroke, a FREE community- based program. This program encourages participants to actively engage in their own health to prevent another stroke. Live Well after Stroke is 7 sessions in length, 2 hours 1 Read more [...]

Helen provides adapted yoga and tai chi classes. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Helen provides adapted yoga and tai chi classes. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Independent Living BC (ILBC) is a subsidized, assisted-living program that provides housing with support services to seniors and people with disabilities. If you qualify, you could live in your own unit in an assisted living residence. The residences are located in communities across B.C. Each residence has private units, shared Read more [...]

The team at Inner Vision is a dedicated passionate group of yoga instructors who seek to maintain a high quality service. Classes are designed to be inclusive, safe and accessible to all. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.  

Offers a program called HOPE after stroke, a two day per week program in a community setting. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Support Groups and Meeting Times: Young Strokes 4 Hope (Please call our office before attending) Fridays 10:30am-1:30pm Location: Walnut Grove Community Centre S.O.A.R. – Stroke Optimistic Atmosphere Recovery (Please call our office before attending) Wednesdays 10:30am-1:30pm Location: Walnut Grove Community Centre Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Langley Younger Stroke Survivors provides information and support, and connects individuals with others, helping younger stroke survivors make the most of their recovery. Call for more information. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal response service that lets individuals summon help any time of the day or night – even if they can’t speak. All someone have to do is press their Personal Help Button, worn on a wristband or pendant, and a trained Response Centre Associate will ensure Read more [...]

The MRBIA is a self-help, peer-support group for survivors and family. Focuses include education, socialization, and helping brain injury survivors find available community resources. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

The Neil Squire Society empowers Canadians with disabilities through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs. Specializing in education and workplace empowerment, the Society’s programs offer an opportunity for people with disabilities to develop computer skills, build their employment skills and help re-enter or Read more [...]

New Westminster Parks, Culture, and Recreation partners with Fraserside Community Services in the delivery of a Subsidy Program that provides low-income New Westminster residents with a 50% discount on most programs. The Parks and Recreation Administration Office offers two admission based discounts to New Westminster residents: a reduced single user Read more [...]

Nina Bloomfield is a registered Physiotherapist and a registered Yoga Teacher who provides an adapted yoga and therapeutic exercise class for people with mobility challenges. Nina adapts lessons for persons with a chronic condition or disease including MS, Parkinson’s, stroke, head injury, or chronic lung disease. Participants must be able Read more [...]

North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association (NFTRA) is a non-profit charitable organization enriching the lives of children and adults who experience physical, mental, emotional or social challenges by providing safe and professional therapeutic equine programming. Have the Physician’s Referral form completed by the interested rider’s physician. Ensure they read through the Read more [...]

The OPPS is a financial assistance program designed to assist persons with disabilities to complete training that leads to employment. Applicants to the OPPS Fund must have no other financial means of support to access further training. This is a program of the BC Centre for Ability. To access the Read more [...]

Provides horseback riding opportunities for people with disabilities. The first step to becoming a rider is getting the rider package filled in, including the Physician’s Referral, and sending the completed package back into our office. Run out of the Elkview Equestrian Academy. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Provides horseback riding opportunities for people with disabilities. The first step to becoming a rider is getting the rider package filled in, including the Physician’s Referral, and sending the completed package back into our office. Located in: Fraser Health Authority.

Parallel Yoga offers Chair Yoga, which is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and physical conditions. This series is especially adapted for seniors (55 and older) at any level of health and fitness, and is also recommended for those with arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer (in-recovery), knee and weight issues, multiple sclerosis, Read more [...]

The Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC) has been serving its 2,300+ members for over 70 years. As the voice of its members, they ensure members have access to practice support, professional development and advocacy tools to ensure that British Columbians receive quality care that keeps them moving for life. Note: Read more [...]