Resources
Find trusted services, downloadable guides, and additional information related to our health topics.
Looking for information, programs, or support? Use this page to find trusted health information and community services for older adults, families, and caregivers in British Columbia.
Not sure where to start?
These two free services can help you find the right kind of support.
Community and social services
Find help with food, transportation, housing, caregiving, social programs, financial support, and other community services.
Visit BC211Health information and advice
HealthLink BC can help you find health services and connect you with health professionals for information and advice.
Visit HealthLink BCFind help by what you need
Choose what you’re looking for to find information and resources that can help.
Find information about staying safe, healthy, and independent where you live.
Explore aging at home → ConnectionFind ways to strengthen relationships, join your community, and build meaningful social connections.
Explore social connection → CaregivingFind caregiver support, practical advice, programs, and ways to protect your own health.
Find caregiver support → FoodLearn about healthy eating, nutrition challenges, affordable food, and places to get help.
Explore food and nutrition → MobilityFind practical ways to move more, maintain mobility, and get support after a setback.
Explore staying active → Brain healthLearn about brain health, cognitive changes, dementia, and when to speak with a health care provider.
Explore brain health → Healthy agingLearn what frailty is and what you can do to prevent, slow, or improve it.
Learn about avoiding frailty → PlanningLearn how to prepare for future health care needs and make your wishes known.
Explore planning ahead →Accessible transportation
Metro Vancouver residents can learn about handyDART, TransLink’s door-to-door accessible transit service.
Learn about handyDARTLiving with a health condition
Find free programs that help people manage ongoing health conditions and build skills for healthier living.
Visit Self-Management BCBrowse health topics
Explore AgingWellBC information, practical actions, and trusted resources by topic.
Healthy living
Understanding health changes
Support and planning
Trusted places to find help
These organizations and directories can help you find health, community, and practical support in British Columbia.
Find trusted health information, health services, and non-emergency health advice.
Visit HealthLink BCSearch for community services, education, programs, and support available in your area.
Search Pathways BCFree programs and resources that help adults manage ongoing health conditions and build skills for healthier living.
Visit Self-Management BCFind caregiver education, support, coaching, groups, and help navigating the health care system.
Visit Family Caregivers of BCFind the health authority responsible for services and programs in your region of British Columbia.
Find your regional health authorityStill not sure where to go?
You don’t need to know exactly which service you need. BC211 can help you find community and social supports, while HealthLink BC can help with health information and services.