Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program

The program provides counseling and support services province-wide and works in partnership with various community service providers. This program provides help for people who have 

Services provided:

  • Individual and group therapy for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind and their family members in B.C.
  • Support Work: life skills development, educational workshops, advocacy, case management and community liaison
  • Mental Health Interpreting
  • Education and Training
  • Discussion and Support Groups

All services are provided with confidentiality and are free of charge.

Contact:   #300 – 4211 Kingsway

               Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6

Phone:     604-456-0900 (voice)

               604-456-0901 (TTY)

               604-456-0904 (Fax)

Toll Free:  1-800-949-1155 (BC Only)

Email:       WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca

Website:    http://deafwellbeing.vch.ca/

What's New

Vancouver Island Cochlear Implant Support Group

Apr 3, 2023 / 12:00am PDT

The Vancouver Island Cochlear Implant Support Group is an interactive get together hosted independently (not affiliated with the BC Adult CI Program) by Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing (IDHHC). This is an opportunity to connect, discuss challenges, and share knowledge. Help those with CI questions by sharing your journey and your experience. Stay connected with IDHHC staff and meet special guest presenters. We meet virtually via Zoom and captioning is provided.

Vancouver Cochlear Implant Support Group

May 12, 2022 / 12:00am PDT

The Vancouver Cochlear Implant Support Group is an independently organized support group (not affiliated with the BC Adult CI Program) run by CI recipients, Rick Waters and Bowen Tang.  This group is for any new CI candidates or current CI recipients who would like to learn more about cochlear implants or share experiences.  Meetings are held monthly on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm.  Please contact Bowen for more information via email:  cochlearimplantgroupbc@gmail.com.