About Health and Home Care Society of BC

The Health and Home Care Society of BC is an independent and BC-based not-for-profit organization formerly known as the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) BC. Since 1898, we have been taking care of British Columbians with healthcare initiatives tailored to the needs of the communities we serve. We continue this tradition of caring today by offering preventive and supportive health services to keep people healthy and in the comfort of their own homes and communities. We offer charitable programs to support seniors, caregivers and other individuals in need:

-Meals on Wheels (Western and Chinesse) delivers more than 500 meals every weekday to homebound Vancouver and Richmond residents, as well as visits from our friendly volunteers and an informal check on their safety.

-the Family Respite Centre is a safe, home-like environment where seniors benefit from temporary nursing care and recreational and therapeutic activities with their peers, allowing caregivers to get much-needed rest from their responsibilities.

-The Community Integration Project (CIP) assists people with newly acquired disabilities adapt to their housing and daily living needs while maintaining their quality of life within their home and community. Housing is a significant barrier for people with disabilities transitioning from rehabilitation to independent living – the CIP offers two specially-designed and equipped apartments to help during this process.