Support Groups for Seniors & Caregivers in BC
You don't have to navigate this alone. BC has support groups for caregivers, people living with dementia, those experiencing grief, and many other situations. In-person, phone, and online options are available.
Greater Victoria
29 providers in the Greater Victoria area
Independent. No referral fees. Listings reviewed regularly.
Serves: Greater Victoria
Non-profit
Action Committee of People with Disabilities provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Alzheimer Society of BC provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Arthritis Society Information Line provides support groups and peer programs in Victoria, BC.
AVI Health & Community Services provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
BC Bereavement Helpline provides grief support in British Columbia, BC.
BC Lung Association provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Serves: Greater Victoria
Subsidized
Beacon Community Services — Volunteer Programs provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Canadian Continence Foundation provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Colon Cancer Screening provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Community Virtual Care provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Dementia Helpline provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Elder Dog Canada provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Family Caregivers of BC provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
First Open Heart Society of BC provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Friends of Music Society provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Gastrointestinal Society provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Serves: Greater Victoria
Non-profit
Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health (IALH) provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Island Prostate Centre provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Serves: Greater Victoria
Non-profit
Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC & Yukon Branch provides support groups and peer programs in Victoria, BC.
Lupus Society of BC provides support groups and peer programs in Victoria, BC.
Osteoporosis Canada provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Parkinson Wellness Projects provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Serves: Saanich (Greater Victoria)
Non-profit
Saanich Peninsula Stroke Recovery Association provides support groups in Saanich, BC.
Scoliosis Association of BC is a support and information resource for people and families affected by scoliosis in BC.
Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada provides support groups in British Columbia, BC.
Victoria Brain Injury Society provides support groups in Victoria, BC.
Serves: Victoria (Greater Victoria)
Non-profit
Victoria Disability Resource Centre provides support groups in Victoria, BC.
Victoria Ostomy provides support groups in Victoria, BC.
Metro Vancouver
6 providers in the Metro Vancouver area
Independent. No referral fees. Listings reviewed regularly.
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Serves: North Shore (North Vancouver)
Non-profit
Lower Mainland Grief Recovery provides health and wellness services in North Vancouver, BC.
Meetings are held September to June on the second Tuesday of every month from 1:00pm to 2:30pm at the Richmond Presbyterian Church (7111 No.
ca), the Richmond Stroke Recovery Centre provides a supportive and inclusive meeting place for survivors of stroke and other acquired brain injuries (ABI), their caregivers, and families.
While we observe social distancing protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic,SRABC offers the Collingwood-Richmond Virtual Stroke Recovery Program (Cantonese) every Monday mornings, 10:00am - 12:30pm.
Northern BC
1 provider in the Northern BC area
Independent. No referral fees. Listings reviewed regularly.
Serves: Prince George & Northern BC
Non-profit
Peer Support and Navigation Program provides support groups and peer programs in Prince George, BC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are caregiver support groups free?
Yes, most caregiver support groups in BC are free. The Alzheimer Society, Family Caregivers of BC, and local health authority programs all offer no-cost peer support groups.
Can I attend virtually?
Many support groups now offer virtual options via Zoom or phone. This is especially helpful for caregivers who can't leave the person they support. Ask the program about online attendance.
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