Social Support

This website hosts a collection of information on arthritis health services and other supports. There is also a calendar with details on events throughout BC.

This is a free telephone and email support service for people with arthritis. Their staff can answer questions on arthritis, treatments, and where to find help.

Educational information on various chronic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Each article also contains information on how to connect with the community for that condition, through social media, podcasts, and support groups.

Click on this link to find mental health services in your area. Services include support for employment, social support groups, and mental wellness programs.

Education and virtual support groups for people with lupus.

A social network for people living with arthritis. Registration is free, and members can post questions in an online forum. The website also contains MD-reviewed information on arthritis.

This phone line has free information and support for people living with pain.

Pain Support and Wellness Groups are online group sessions for people with chronic pain. Participants can share their experiences with pain, get support, and find self-help strategies.

This website has information on living well with rheumatoid arthritis. There are also tips and resources for staying mentally well.

Information about scleroderma. Also provides support groups for people living with scleroderma.

Self-Management BC holds many workshops on topics such as chronic pain and conditions. These workshops are available online, by telephone, and by mail.

Education and self-management formation about Sjogren’s. Also offers support groups throughout British Columbia.

This website has online support groups for people with spondyloarthritis. Support groups can help you meet others and learn more about your condition.

Education and self-care information on spondylitis. Also has some virtual support groups and social medial channels which patients can follow, though these are based in the United States.

The Mighty is a safe, supportive online community for people facing health challenges and the people who care for them. Examples of relevant communities include Ankylosing Spondylitis Warriors and Living with RA, as well as groups for people with chronic pain and mental health issues.

This website has information on where to go for help in Vancouver. There are resources for housing, health services, income help, and other supports.

Portland Hotel Society works with Indigenous leaders to offer programs that combine culture and harm reduction. They offer services from 10 am – 3pm, Monday – Friday.

Kilala Lelum has programs led by Elders, doctors, counsellors, and others. They also offer medical care to people living in the Downtown Eastside.

Lu’ma Medical Centre provides culturally safe care for Indigenous people in Vancouver. They also have a social navigator who helps patients find resources.

This website has information on where to go for help in Vancouver. There are resources for housing, health services, income help, and other supports.

This link connects seniors to exercise classes, meal programs, and other services.

Through a variety of projects and initiatives, the Community Outreach and Advocacy Program promotes integration, leadership, and participation within immigrant and refugee communities. One example is a Multicultural Women’s Support Group which provides a space for immigrant and refugee women to build connections to the community and to learn about life in Canada.

This website has information on where to go for help in Vancouver. There are resources for housing, health services, income help, and other supports.

This website offers job services for immigrants and refugees such as skills training, career exploration, and mentorship programs.

MOSAIC helps newcomers with settling in Canada. They can help with signing up for a SIN card, learning English, finding jobs and more.

This website has free self-help courses on topics such as anxiety, pain, and substance use.