Capilano Community Services
Where community comes together to connect, collaborate, and discover!
Who We Are
Capilano Community Services (CCS) is a registered, charitable society with a mission to build community on the North Shore by creating opportunities for people to connect, collaborate and support one another.
Operating with a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion, we create opportunities for social connectedness, support healthy childhood development and healthy aging, improve individual wellbeing and resiliency, and promote a sense of community belonging.
Working in partnership with community groups, community organizations, and local Indigenous communities, CCS can effectively identify service gaps and collaborate with our partners to offer responsive programming and build capacity across the North Shore.
Our programs are proudly supported by over 100 local volunteers.
What We Do
We provide engaging, low-cost and no-cost educational, social, recreational programs, along with support services, and community events. We serve North Shore residents of all ages, with a focus on those community members who are vulnerable or living in conditions of risk. Our onsite and outreach programs promote learning together and provide a sense of community belonging, so that individuals and families can thrive.
We also operate the Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP), which provides free, short-term loans of mobility assistance equipment to those recovering from illness or injury.
Our Programs and Services
Family & Children’s Program
Our Family and Children’s Program supports families with children aged newborn to 5 years old, offering social and educational activities to give children the best start in life. Additionally, we offer parenting support workshops facilitated by knowledgeable experts, along with access to community resources and referrals.
Youth Program
Our drop-in and registered programs are designed for youth in varying age groups, between 12 years and 24 years of age. We offer a wide variety of fun and engaging social activities that promote social and emotional learning and resiliency. Our Youth Outreach Workers also offer one-to-one support for youth, intervention, and risk assessments, and refer clients to other professional services when the issues are complex.
Seniors Programs
For ages 55 and up, we offer grocery shopping trips on our minibus, music, cooking, art, social teas, book club, and many other programs. We also operate My Lions Gate BREAK, a day-program for those experiencing the early stages of dementia. These programs, together with our support services, help to build social connections, maintain friendships, and promote active living - assisting seniors to live in their homes longer.
Health Equipment Loan Program
Our Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) offers the North Shore community a free, short-term loan of mobility and personal care aids to people of all ages who are recovering from surgery, illness or injury.
Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do
To learn more about how you can contribute to your community, see our Volunteer page and visit the specific program pages on our website.
Location
We are located at the Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre. We are one of 3 Service Partners offering programming in this space, alongside North Vancouver Recreation and Culture, and North Vancouver District Public Library. The facility is owned by the District of North Vancouver.
Plan Your Visit
Walk/Bike: Local residents are invited to use active transportation by walking or cycling to the centre.
Bus: a variety of public transit buses stop right outside the centre, on Capilano Road, and on Marine Drive.
Parking: a limited number of underground parking stalls are available, which include accessible parking stalls and electric vehicle charging stations.
Location: Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre is located at 1733 Lions Gate Lane, North Vancouver.
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1733 Lions Gate Lane
North Vancouver, BC V7P 0C7
604-988-7115
info@capservices.ca
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