VCH Well Being Program for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind

02/13/2026

Our hearts and thoughts are with the victims, their families, the community, and everyone who has been impacted by today’s tragic events in Tumbler Ridge.

In these times, it’s important to take care of ourselves and each other. If you or someone you know requires support, mental health resources are available: https://www.vch.ca/en/health-topics/mental-health

02/13/2026

Office is closed on Monday, Feb 16 for Family Day. We will be back on Tue, Feb 17 for community outreach. Wishing you a fun, safe Family Day!

02/04/2026

This is exciting as it provides more access - right now, only available at 5 locations - Burnaby, Surrey, Kelowna, Kamloops and Victoria. Hope it will grow to other locations!

visit icbc.com for more

01/26/2026

Calling young artists (ages 5–16)!

We’re happy to help share this Canada-wide children’s painting competition from the Faranak Foundation Farsi celebrating creativity and stories from Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.

Is there a young artist in your life who experiences or is connected to hearing loss? This is a wonderful opportunity to express their story through art.

Artwork submission deadline: February 15, 2026
Learn more & submit: https://www.faranakfoundation.com/painting-exhibitions-2025

Please feel free to share this call with families and young artists in your networks.

12/31/2025

WBP office will be closed on January 1. We will open on Friday, January 2 at 8:30 am.

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12/24/2025

We will be closed on Thursday, Dec 25 and Friday, Dec 26. We will be back on Monday, Dec 29.

Emergency?
Please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital or Urgent Primary Care Centre.

12/20/2025

Winter Cheers get together for Wed, Dec 24 and Wed, Dec 31 from 12 pm to 2 pm here at WBP office. Coffee, Hot chocolate and Tea are provided. Safe place to play games and chat. Everyone is welcome! (ID: Light blue background with navy trees and black branches and trunks on bottom. Grey mountains behind trees. Darker blue snow land under the trees. Yellow banners in bottom middle with black text. Title "Winter Cheers!" on top)

12/19/2025

Warm Wishes from the Deaf Well Being Program. (ID: Grey background with 8 different coloured and shaped ornaments hanging from top of the frame. White snow on background and falling slowly. Text in white is in bottom half saying "Happy Holidays from Deaf Wll Being Program"

12/11/2025

Sharing an event for this Saturday, Dec 13 and ASL interpreter is provided. $10 fee to cover the cost of art supplies.

https://www.surrey.ca/news-events/events/beaded-fringe-earring-workshop - you can register here.

12/11/2025

We will be helping with the Year End Holiday Seniors Social Meals Event with Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility and Gvad Vancouver at Holidays Inn Express Metrotown.

If you want to join, sign up at https://forms.office.com/r/DXFNAC69zS - deadline: Thursday, Dec 11 at 5 pm.

12/08/2025

There will be no Brain Power Game afternoon on this coming Thursday, Dec 11 due to low interest, weather and sick bugs.

11/05/2025

Join us for a valuable webinar hosted by CHHA-BC & CHHA Vancouver!

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM on Zoom

Learn about essential Canadian financial programs before tax season. Guest speaker Liss from Plan Institute will cover the Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan, and Canada Disability Benefits.

Don’t miss out—bring your questions!

👉 Register from the link on CHHA-BC website (Current Events) or the link in the comment.