For the most up-to-date information on changes to our programs and support services, please visit this PSBC webpage.
Some of our groups are hosting meetings virtually via Zoom. For more information, or to get in touch with any of our local group facilitators, please email us at info@parkinson.bc.ca or call 1-800-668-3330.
Groups meeting:
Quesnel
2nd Wednesday of each month (no meeting in July or August)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm PT
Meeting on Zoom. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
100 Mile House
Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for group meeting details.
Groups currently not meeting due to COVID-19:
Williams Lake
Call PSBC at 1-800-668-3330 for more information.
Meetings cancelled until further notice.
Groups meeting:
Abbotsford
Abbotsford Social Activity Centre
2631 Cyril Street, Abbotsford
1st Monday of each month (no meetings in July and August)
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm PT
Meeting in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Langley
Timms Community Centre
20399 Douglas Cres, Langley, BC V3A 4B3
2nd Saturday of each month
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm PT
Meetings in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Langley (YOPD & Young at Heart)
3rd Sunday of each month
10:30 am – 12:00 pm PT
Meeting over zoom. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
Fraserview Village Community Hall
22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge
2nd Wednesday of each month (no meetings in July or August)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT
Meeting in person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows (Caregivers)
Fraserview Village Community Hall
22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge
1st Wednesday of each month (no meetings in July or August)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meeting over zoom. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Chilliwack
Landing Sports Centre
45530 Spadina Ave. Chilliwack, BC V2P 1V4
2nd Tuesday of each month
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm PT
Meeting in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Groups meeting:
Trail/Castlegar
Colander Restaurant
1475 Cedar Avenue, Trail BC
3rd Tuesday of each month (no meetings in July or August)
11:30 am – 1:30 pm PT
Meeting in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Cranbrook
First Baptist Church
334 14th Ave S, Cranbrook
1stWednesday of each month.
2:00pm – 3:30pm MT
Meeting in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Groups currently not meeting due to COVID-19:
Kootenay Lake East Shore
Currently not meeting. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for details.
Groups currently meeting:
Burnaby (Chinese Speaking)
3rd Saturday of each month (no meeting in August and December)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
Meeting over Zoom. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Coquitlam/Tri-Cities (Caregivers)
2nd Wednesday of each month
10:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
Residences at Belvedere
Meeting room is downstairs & elevators are available.
750 Delestre Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 0A1. Located near Our Lady of Fatima Parish; not meeting at Belvedere Care Centre.
**Covid passports and matching ID are required. Masks are required in common areas. A small annual donation fee of $5.00 in lieu of a monthly fee.
Contact info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1.800.668.3330 for the latest details.
New Westminster
3rd Wednesday of each month (no meetings in July and August)
Century House
620 8th Street New Westminster, BC
10:00 am – 11:00 am PT
Meeting in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Richmond
1st Sunday of every month (2nd Sunday in August and September)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm PT
Meeting over Zoom. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Surrey
Every 2nd Sunday
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PT
Meeting on Zoom. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Tsawwassen/South Delta
3rd Monday of each month
11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT
Meeting on Zoom. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Vancouver
2nd Thursday of each month
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm PT
Meeting on Zoom. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details. [Register]
Vancouver (Caregivers)
3rd Thursday of each month
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm PT
Meeting on Zoom. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Vancouver West Side
St. Mary's Anglican Church 2490 West 37th Ave, Vancouver BC V6M 1P5
Thursdays (no meeting in July and August)
1:30pm - 2:30pm PT
Exercise group in person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Groups currently not meeting:
Burnaby
4th Friday of each month (no meeting in July or August)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PT
Currently not meeting.
North Shore
3rd Thursday of each month
10:00am - 11:30am PT
Currently not meeting.
Coquitlam/Tri-Cities
3rd Monday of each month
10:00 am – 11:00 am PT
Currently not meeting.
Richmond (Carepartners)
3rd Wednesday of each month
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm PT
Currently not meeting.
Vancouver Arbutus
2nd Wednesday of each month (no meeting in August)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
Currently not meeting.
West Vancouver (Caregivers)
This group is no longer meeting. If you are interested in starting a support group in the area, please contact PSBC at Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330
White Rock
This group is no longer meeting. If you are interested in starting a support group in the area, please contact PSBC at Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330
White Rock (Caregivers)
1st Wednesday of each month
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT
Currently not meeting.
Groups meeting:
Prince George
Spruce Capital Senior's Recreation Centre
3701 Rainbow Dr, Prince George
3rd Saturday of each month (no meetings in July and August)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT.
Meeting in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Groups meeting:
Powell River
United Church
6932 Crofton Street, Powell River
2nd Tuesday of each month (no meeting in July and August)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm PT
Meeting in-person and on Zoom. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Sunshine Coast/Sechelt
St. Johns United Church
5085 Davis Bay Road, Davis Bay, Sechelt, V0N 1V3.
3rd Thursday of each month (no meeting in July and August)
10:00 am – 11:30 am PT
Meeting in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Groups Meeting:
Kamloops
3rd Wednesday of each month (no meeting in July, August and December)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PT
Meeting on Zoom and in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Kelowna
1st Thursday of each month (no meeting in July and August)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm PT
First Mennonite Church 1305 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC
Meeting on Zoom and in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Kelowna (Caregivers)
4th Friday of each month (no meeting in July and August)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
Meeting in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Peachland
For information on Peachland Support Groups, please visit: Peachland Wellness Centre
South Okanagan Support Group
1st Thursday of each month (starting January 5, 2022)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm PT
Meeting on Zoom. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Vernon
3rd Thursday of each month (no meeting in July and August)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PT
Meeting in-person. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Groups currently not meeting:
Kamloops Carepartners (INFORMAL)
3rd Tuesday or Thursday, every couple of months
1:00/1:30 pm – 2:30 pm PT
Pending updates on meeting status due to covid-19.
Penticton
This group is no longer meeting. If you are interested in facilitating a support group, please contact info@parkinson.bc.ca.
Princeton
1st Thursday of each month
2:30 – 3:30 pm PT
Meetings cancelled until further notice.
Salmon Arm
This group is no longer meeting. If you are interested in facilitating a support group, please contact info@parkinson.bc.ca.
Vernon Carepartners
3rd Friday of each month
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm PT
Pending updates on meeting status. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Groups meeting:
Campbell River
3rd Wednesday of each month (no meetings in July or August)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PT
Meeting in-person and Zoom. Meeting in-person at Campbell River Baptist Church, 260 S Dogwood St, Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7. Contact PSBC office at 604-662-3240 or info@parkinson.bc.ca for Zoom and more details.
Comox Valley
Last Tuesday of each month
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT
Meeting in-person at North Island Hospital, 101 Lerwick Rd. Courtenay, BC. Meetings subject to change. Contact PSBC office at 604-662-3240 or info@parkinson.bc.ca for more details.
Duncan/Cowichan Valley
Last Monday of each month (no meetings in July, August or December)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm PT
Meeting in-person at Duncan United Church, Fellowship Room. 246 Ingram Street, Duncan BC V9L 1W8. Contact PSBC office at 604-662-3240 or info@parkinson.bc.ca for more details.
Gabriola Island
3rd Friday of each month
1:30pm - 3:30pm PT
Meeting over Zoom and in-person. Contact PSBC office at 604-662-3240 or info@parkinson.bc.ca for more details.
Nanaimo
3rd Tuesday of each month (no meetings in July or August)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PT
Meeting in person at Nanaimo Alliance Church, 1609 Meredith Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 5J2
Parksville/Qualicum
1st Tuesday of each month
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm PT
Meeting over Zoom and in-person. St. Columbia Presbyterian 921 Wembley Road, Parksville BC V9P 2E6. Contact PSBC office at 604-662-3240 or info@parkinson.bc.ca for more details.
Parksville/Qualicum (Caregivers)
3rd Tuesday of each month (no meetings in July and August)
10:00 am – 12:00pm PT
Meeting in-person at Parksville Quality Foods, 371 Alberni Hwy, Parksville, BC V9P 1J9. Contact PSBC at info@parkinson.bc.ca or 1-800-668-3330 for meeting details.
Sunshine Coast Sechelt
3rd Thursday of each month
10:00 am – 11:30 am PT
Meeting in-person at St. John’s United Church, 5085 Davis Bay Road, Davis Bay, Sechelt, V0N 1V3.
Victoria
For information on Victoria Support Groups, please visit: Parkinson Wellness Project.
Groups currently not meeting due to COVID-19:
Port Alberni
1st Monday of each month (no meetings in July and August)
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT
Currently not meeting.
Nanaimo (Caregivers)
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month (no meetings in July or August)
10:30 am – 11:30 am PT
Currently not meeting.
There is currently no support group in the Yukon Region.
Interested in starting a new group?
If you are interested in starting a new support group in this area, please contact us at:
604-662-3240 | 1-800-668-3330 | Email
Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) Support Group
Parkinson Society British Columbia is offering an online YOPD support group. This group is meant for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's under the age of 60.
A valid internet connection will be required to participate. Meeting on Zoom.
2nd Tuesday of each month
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PT
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Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Are you living with Parkinson's disease and interested in connecting with others who share your diagnosis? Parkinson Society BC (PSBC) invites you to participate in our growing support network. PSBC led support group will be available to all residents of British Columbia.
A valid internet connection will be required to participate. Meeting on Zoom.
1st Friday of each month
9:00 am – 10:30 am PT
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New Diagnosis Support Group
Parkinson Society British Columbia is offering an online support group for those newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who wish to get connected with the Parkinson's community and find community while adjusting to their diagnosis.
A valid internet connection will be required to participate. Meeting on Zoom.
1st Tuesday of each month
1:30 pm –3:00 pm PT
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Deep Brain Stimulation Support Group
Parkinson Society British Columbia is offering an online support group for those who have had Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. Members can expect a safe space to support each other and engage through sharing their experiences, feelings, coping strategies and knowledge about Parkinson’s and DBS.
A valid internet connection will be required to participate. Meeting on Zoom.
3rd Tuesday of each month
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT
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Early to Mid-Stage Parkinson's Carepartner Support Group
This monthly online support group is geared for individuals caring for someone with early to mid-stage Parkinson's disease. Whether you are a spouse, partner, adult child, or friend, Parkinson Society British Columbia invites you to join our growing online community of support.
If your Person with PD (PwP) is dealing with any of the following symptoms you would be more appropriate to register for the Advanced PD Carepartner Support Group:
- Urinary or bowel problems
- Swallowing or communication problems
- Dementia or moderate to severe cognitive impairment
- Needing physical assistance to mobilize
General inability to care for themselves
A valid internet connection will be required to participate. Meeting on Zoom.
3rd Wednesday of each month
9:00 am – 10:30 am PT
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Advanced Parkinson's Carepartner Support Group
This new monthly online support group is designed for individuals caring for someone with advanced Parkinson's disease, which can be characterized by complex medical needs and/or changes in cognition that require help in almost all areas of daily life.
Whether you are a spouse, partner, adult child, or friend, Parkinson Society British Columbia invites you to join our growing online community fostering connection with others who share similar experiences.
A valid internet connection will be required to participate. Meeting on Zoom.
4th Thursday of each month
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PT
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Bereavement Support Group for Carepartners
When a loved one passes away, it is one of life's most difficult experiences. Rebuilding your life after the loss of a loved one is a journey of healing that requires a combination of love, support, and time. It may bring hope and comfort to connect with others who are experiencing similar challenges, and who can relate to your confusion and pain.
The professionally facilitated Bereavement Support Group, is offered by Parkinson Society BC by Zoom, and is open to anyone who is dealing with the challenges of loss and grief. The group will meet every second week on Tuesdays at 1:00pm.
A valid internet connection will be required to participate. Meeting on Zoom. No meetings in July.
Bi-weekly on Wednesdays
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PT
Register Now