Regional programming - Vancouver Coastal
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Below, you'll find information about in-person programs and support services available to people in Vancouver Coastal who are living with dementia or caring for someone who is.
We also offer online programs for people who prefer to access support and education from home, which you can learn about here.
To register, call our BC and Yukon First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033 unless otherwise noted.
Service is available Monday to Friday in English (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.), Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Cantonese and Mandarin (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Education
Our in-person education programs empower people living with dementia, along with their families and friends, through knowledge and support. Unless otherwise noted, location details are provided upon registration. You can also learn more about our dementia education.
November 2026
Family caregiver series | An education series for family members who are caring for a person living with dementia that covers understanding dementia, communication and behaviour, as well as planning for the future and self-care for caregivers.
Vancouver, Fairview (English): Location provided upon registration.
Four Mondays, November 9 - November 30 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Registration: Please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033
or
Vancouver, Victoria-Fraserview (Cantonese): Location provided upon registration.
Three Fridays, November 27 - December 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration: Please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033
January 2027
An Introduction to brain health | It’s never too late to make changes for a healthier brain. Learn how to maintain or improve your brain health by exploring topics including natural aging changes, dementia, risk reduction, memory, brain training and more. For the general public.
Vancouver, Renfrew-Collingwood (Cantonese): Renfrew Park Community Centre, 2929 East 22nd Avenue
Friday, January 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Registration: In-person at Renfrew Park Community Centre, by phone at 604-257-8388 or online at vanrec.ca *registration opens November 29, 2026
Navigating the dementia journey | Explore the journey ahead with others who are going through similar experiences. Topics include: the brain and dementia, how to respond to the diagnosis, practical strategies to live well and how to access resources, so that people affected by dementia have the confidence to navigate the journey ahead. For caregivers and people living with dementia.
Vancouver, Fairview (English): Location provided upon registration.
Monday, January 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Registration: Please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033
Accessing dementia services and support | Navigating health-care systems and looking for support services can be overwhelming. Learn about community supports – including home care, respite and adult day programs – as well as how to address challenges in accessing them. For caregivers.
Vancouver, Fairview (English): Location provided upon registration.
Wednesday, January 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Registration: Please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033
Coffee and Chat
We offer a social program to help caregivers and people living with dementia meet new people, engage in social activities and have fun. Learn more about the program.
Vancouver, Downtown (Cantonese): Location provided upon registration.
For people living with early-stage dementia.
12 Thursdays, September 24 – December 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
or
Eight Thursdays, January 14 – March 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration: Please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033.
Richmond (English): Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Avenue
For people living with early-stage dementia.
Seven Fridays, November 6 – December 18 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
or
Nine Wednesdays, January 13 – March 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration: In-person at Minoru Centre for Active Living or by phone at 604-276-4300.
Registration for the January to March series opens Wednesday, November 18.
Richmond (Mandarin): Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Avenue
For people living with early-stage dementia.
Seven Wednesdays, November 18 – December 16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
or
Eight Wednesdays, January 20 – March 10 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration: In-person at Minoru Centre for Active Living or by phone at 604-276-4300. Registration for the January to March series opens Wednesday, November 18.
Minds in Motion®
Discover our in-person fitness and social program tailored for people with early-stage dementia to attend with a care partner, promoting wellness and connection. Learn more about the program.
Vancouver (English): Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West Boulevard
Seven Tuesdays, November 3 – December 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $51 per pair for seven sessions.
or
Six Tuesdays, January 5 – February 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $44 per pair for six sessions.
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Five Tuesdays, February 23 – March 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $37 per pair for five sessions.
Registration: In-person at Kerrisdale Community Centre, by phone at 604-257-8109 or online at vanrec.ca. Registration for the January to February and February to March series opens Saturday, December 5 at 9 a.m. (online and in-person) and Monday, December 7 at 9 a.m. by phone.
Vancouver (English): Hillcrest Community Centre, 4575 Clancy Loranger Way
Six Wednesdays, November 4 – December 16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $48 per pair for six sessions.
(no class November 11)
or
10 Wednesdays, January 6 - March 10 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $80 per pair for 10 sessions.
Registration: In-person at Hillcrest Community Centre, by phone at 604-257-8680 or online at vanrec.ca.
Registration for the January to March series opens Thursday, December 3 at 7 p.m. in-person, online or by phone.
Richmond (English): South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Road
Seven Thursdays, November 5 – December 17 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $41.80 per pair for seven sessions.
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Six Thursdays, January 7 – February 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $36 per pair for six sessions.
or
Five Thursday, February 25 – March 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $30 per pair for five sessions.
Registration: In-person at South Arm Community Centre, by phone at 604-276-4300 or online at richmond.ca/register.
Registration for the January to February and February to March series opens Tuesday, November 17 at 9 p.m. online and Wednesday, November 18 in-person or by phone.
Support Groups
If you are affected by dementia, you are not alone. Our support groups offer a safe place to connect with others, share experiences and learn together. If you are interested in joining a support group but you do not see one for your area, please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline (1-800-936-6033). Learn more about our support groups.
In-person caregiver support group
Open to anyone in the Vancouver Coastal area who is currently caring for a person living with dementia. Caregivers can find mutual understanding, gain knowledge about dementia and learn about community resources.
- Vancouver (English): Location provided upon registration.
Six Thursdays, bi-weekly: January 21 to April 1 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Registration: Please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033.
- Vancouver (Cantonese): For more information, please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033.
- Richmond (English): For more information, please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033.
- Richmond (Cantonese): For more information, please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033.
In-person early-stage support group
Open to people living with early symptoms of dementia to discuss the impact of the disease, share stories, experiences and learn from one another about how to live well with dementia.
- Vancouver (English): For more information, please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033.
For our online programming, click here.
If you need dementia support, please call our BC and Yukon First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033. Service is available Monday to Friday in English (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.), Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Cantonese and Mandarin (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).