VCH-Richmond has a free dental screening program for children up to age 5 years, and can arrange for free dental services for children 6-12 years. Fax 604.233.3198 By appointment only
Inventory of resources for residents of the Burnaby and Tri-Cities area.
Must go in person to a particular community centre and state your case.
Provides you with a recreation "credit card" that you can use for anything, but it does have a limit.
Form here.
Allows free unlimited access to drop-in swimming, fitness centre use and skating (including skate rentals). Some of their pools even have women-only swim sessions, including women-only swim lessons.
Information here.
Program requires you to pay 50% of the cost of each activity.
Form here.
Come and spend fun-filled hours with your children. Come socialize and meet other parents. Your child will develop new skills and make new friends. A donation of $2.00 per family would be appreciated.
Metrotown
Monday 9:30 am-11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30,
Tuesday 9:30am -11:30am and 3:30pm-5:30pm,
Wednesday 9:30am -11:30am,
Friday 1:30pm-1:30pm, Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm
North Burnaby Learning Centre
Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm
This is an on-going weekly educational support group for parents with babies aged six to 18 months. Families interested in this program can drop in anytime. Topics include challenges of parenting, infant development, infant health, safety, nutrition and learning songs and rhymes together. Join us for a healthy snack, group discussion and making new friends.
Translated educational handouts on health issues.
Dentists, physiotherapists and other community resources who speak other languages, accept IFH or offer reduced fees.
An overview of the main countries from which Canada receives refugees, with a focus on political and health issues.