Our Mission

Empower the Parkinson’s community in British Columbia by providing resources and services to enable self-management, self-reliance, and self-advocacy.

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About Parkinson Society BC

Established in 1969, Parkinson Society British Columbia, governed by a voluntary Board of Directors, is supported entirely by donations from individuals, members, corporations, foundations, and the dedicated efforts of volunteers.

Every person touched by Parkinson’s deserves to know that they are not alone in their journey. We are here for you. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is committed to offering support, sharing reliable information and raising funds for programs and research.

We are part of a strong community united in our dedication to improving the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s.

You are not alone. We are here to help.

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Our Services

Every person touched by Parkinson’s deserves to know that they are not alone in their journey.
We are here for you.

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Counselling & Healthcare Navigation

Free, short-term, non-crisis counselling and healthcare navigation with one of our clinical counsellors.

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Support Groups

Join our network of over 50 support groups across British Columbia. Many groups are available online!

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Education Events

Providing support and learning opportunities for people with Parkinson’s and their carepartners.

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Exercise Programs

These classes have been designed at varying intensity levels with adaptations for differing physical abilities.

Learn More About Us

Team

Learn more about our dedicated team of individuals, each with their own unique expertise, here to support you in your journey with Parkinson’s disease!

News

Get the latest news on our advocacy campaigns, publications, medication/treatment, volunteer opportunities, and more!

Get In Touch

The team at Parkinson Society BC is here to support you in your journey with Parkinson’s disease. If you have questions about our programs, services, advocacy efforts, or research contributions, please do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone. We are here to help.

Our Partners

Michael Smith Health Research BC

The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) empowers British Columbia’s best and brightest health researchers to pursue world-class innovation and stretch the bounds of what health research can achieve.

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The mission of the Pacific Parkinson Research Centre (PPRC) is to act as a Centre of Excellence for diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and other related disorders and to conduct a strong research program that spans preclinical, clinical and population studies.

Michael Smith Health Research BC

Parkinson Society British Columbia is a proud financial supporter of the Parkinson Canada Research Program which strives to find better treatments to learn more about the causes, progression, and complications of Parkinson’s.

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The PD Avengers are a global alliance of people with Parkinson’s. Alongside their partners and friends, they stand together to demand change in how the disease is seen and treated by building a sense of urgency to end the disease.