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

10/09/2025

09/29/2025

New group starting in Oct - Level 2! Please contact Felicia to sign up!

09/27/2025

Like games? Puzzles? ASL challenges? Come and join us to boost your brainpower in Oct, Nov and/or Dec! You can come to all or specific dates. Everyone is welcome!

09/17/2025

Video about our upcoming webinar on Sept 24 with Rach and her journey as a Deaf autistic person with ADHD. Contact Elizabeth for zoom link- Elizabeth.dagg@vch.ca

Transcript in comments.

09/16/2025

Kristen will give a presentation about building healthy connections and open communication on Saturday, Sept 27.

What Helps and What Hurts: Building Positive Relationships in a Small Community

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: SPARC – 4445 Norfolk St, Burnaby, BC

About the Workshop
Living in a small community has many rewards—connection, trust, and shared belonging. But it can also present challenges when misunderstandings, conflicts, or harmful patterns affect relationships.
This workshop will explore:
• What helps us build stronger, healthier connections
• What hurts and creates barriers within a close-knit community
• Practical ways to communicate openly, resolve conflict, and support one another

Why It’s Important
Positive relationships are the foundation of a thriving community. By learning together, we can:
• Strengthen trust and collaboration
• Reduce tension and prevent conflict
• Create a safer, more welcoming environment for everyone
Whether you’re a community leader, volunteer, or member who wants to contribute to a healthier space, this workshop will give you tools and insights to make a difference.

Presenter: Kristen Pranzl

Snacks and drinks included

Free Workshop

A collaboration between Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD) and the Well-Being Program (WBP).

RSVP form: https://forms.office.com/r/r2AUMMEDfG

09/12/2025

Workshop in Kelowna on Sept 27! It's open to everyone. Contact Hanna if you have questions - hanna.ferm@vch.ca

09/06/2025

Prince George workshop on Oct 4! Get information about how to advocate/defend yourself in healthcare system. Please RSVP so we will have food for you!

09/03/2025

VCH Well Being Program for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind will have Interpreters on site. Please visit the Info Booth for Interpreters

08/14/2025

Online presentation on Sept 24 about the journey of an autistic Deaf person with ADHD. There will be a focus on ADHD in adulthood. Want zoom link or have questions? Contact Elizabeth - elizabeth.dagg@vch.ca.

08/06/2025

Wed, Aug 6 update: Office is now open! Coffee group will happen today from 1 to 3 pm. There will be drinks and chat. Everyone is welcome!

08/01/2025

Office is closed today (Friday, Aug 1) due to unexpected circumstances. We apologize for inconvenience. If you have an appointment today at office, team will be in touch with you to make other plans. We will be closed on Monday for stat holiday - BC Day. Tuesday is community day so team will be doing outreach and office is closed. We hope to open next Wednesday, Aug 6 and coffee group will happen. Check our social media for updates next week. Have a great long weekend and enjoy the sun!

07/12/2025

Summer Hard of Hearing Support Peer Group - it's on Wednesdays on Zoom with 2 Hard of Hearing facilitators! It's only for people who live in BC. Interested? Contact Felicia at felicia.damato@vch.ca - deadline is July 18.

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - BC Chapter