Pacific Autism Family Network
The Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) is a community-governed, non-profit provincial knowledge centre supporting individuals with autism and related neurodiversities across British Columbia. The centre also serves as a collaborative hub for multiple autism-focused organizations working together to improve outcomes for individuals and families throughout the province.
🌐https://www.pacificautismfamily.com/
📸https://www.instagram.com/pacificautism
Family Support Institute
The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial non-profit society dedicated to empowering and supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is known for its extensive volunteer network, offering peer-to-peer support, information, events, training, and community connections. All of FSI’s supports and services are provided free to families across British Columbia.
🌐https://familysupportbc.com/
📸https://www.instagram.com/familysupportinstitute
Autism Community Training (ACT)
ACT is dedicated to creating an equitable, inclusive society where neurodivergent individuals can thrive. Guided by the autistic community, it provides evidence-based information, education, supports, and advocacy to promote understanding, empowerment, and positive societal change.
🌐https://www.actcommunity.ca/
📸https://www.instagram.com/autismcommunitytraining
AutismBC
AutismBC is British Columbia’s first autistic-led advocacy organization and registered charity. Since 1975, it has supported autistic individuals and their families through inclusive programs, peer support, workshops, and trusted information services. Guided by neurodivergent leaders and a neuro-affirmative approach, AutismBC serves communities across the province, fostering connection, knowledge, and belonging for over 11,000 members.
Autism Support Network
The Autism Support Network is a British Columbia-based organization of families and professionals dedicated to educating and supporting families on Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for autism. The organization strengthens local communities by building neighborhood networks and improving access to quality treatment services. Its programs include parent education, individual support, educational web series, and information booths at community events.
🌐https://www.autismsupportbc.ca/
📸https://www.instagram.com/autismsupportnetwork
AIDE Canada
AIDE Canada connects the community with credible, evidence-informed resources on autism and intellectual disability, providing unbiased and accessible information to those who need it.
🌐https://aidecanada.ca/
📸https://www.instagram.com/aidecanada.ca
ABLE Developmental Clinic
ABLE Developmental Clinic Inc. is a private, multidisciplinary clinic offering assessment, treatment, and consultation for children and youth with difficulties in attention, behaviour, learning, and emotion. Its licensed practitioners collaborate as a team to address complex developmental challenges.
🌐https://www.ableclinic.ca/
📸https://www.instagram.com/abledevelopmentalclinic
Odin Books
For over 30 years, ODIN BOOKS has provided recommended resources to schools, educators, mental health professionals, and families across North America. Offering books, puppets, posters, puzzles, sensory toys, games, and other tools, the independently owned bookstore helps build personal, public, and parent libraries. ODIN BOOKS specializes in sourcing quality materials on mental health and disability topics.
🌐https://odinbooks.com/
📸https://www.instagram.com/odin_books
Inclusion BC
Inclusion BC advocates for a world where everyone belongs, ensuring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have choice and control over the supports they need to thrive. The organization provides self-advocacy and family support while driving systems-level change to promote inclusion in communities across British Columbia.
🌐https://inclusionbc.org/
📸https://www.instagram.com/inclusion_bc
This World’s Ours
This World’s Ours Centre is an inclusive centre in Vancouver, BC that provides a myriad of programs that support families with neurodiversity, including parent support events and programs, from workshops, counseling services to parent meet-ups.
🌐https://www.thisworldsours.com/parent-programs
📸https://www.instagram.com/thisworldsourscentre
Family Smart
FamilySmart is a non-profit organization that provides free support to parents and caregivers of children and youth facing mental health or substance-use challenges. Grounded in lived experience, the organization helps families feel seen, heard, and supported by offering meaningful connection, guidance, and practical tools when they need them most.
🌐https://familysmart.ca/
📸https://www.instagram.com/familysmartcda
My Booklet BC
MyBooklet BC is A FREE online tool that families and people with disabilities can use to create a beautiful and personalized information booklet for a loved one or for themselves.
Co-leidoscopes
Co-leidoscopes is a Vancouver-based non-profit that supports young adults through life transitions. It creates inclusive spaces for youth to explore who they are, build connections, develop skills, and engage in their communities.
🌐https://coleidoscopes.org/
📸https://www.instagram.com/coleidoscopes
BCEd Access Society
BCEdAccess Society is a registered charitable organization that supports families of students with disabilities and complex learners across British Columbia. BCEdAccess provides information, guidance, and advocacy to families, educators, and organizations to uphold the human right to equitable access to education, and it works with government and stakeholders to advance systemic change.
🌐https://bcedaccess.com/
📸https://www.instagram.com/bcedaccess
BC Centre for Abilities
Watermelon Sessions is a social-based therapy program for neurodivergent individuals, founded in 2017 in Vancouver, BC, that focuses on building communication, social skills, and life skills through fun, engaging activities.
🌐https://www.bc-cfa.org/
📸https://www.instagram.com/bccentreforabilities
Marpole Oakridge Family Place
Marpole Oakridge Family Place (MOFP) is a not-for-profit organization supporting families, caregivers, and children since 1978. Its programs promote community well-being and strong family connections, offering safe spaces for children, support for seniors and vulnerable adults, social literacy programs, and resources to help families connect and thrive.
🌐https://mofp.org/
📸https://www.instagram.com/marpoleoakridgefamilyplace
BCCH: Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
The Kelty Mental Health Centre provides mental health and substance use information, resources, and support to children, youth, and their families across British Columbia, helping them navigate services and access the care they need.
🌐https://keltymentalhealth.ca/
📸https://www.instagram.com/keltycentre
Down Syndrome BC
Down Syndrome BC (DSBC) is a provincial society founded in 2021 by parents, guardians, self-advocates, and caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome. Born from a commitment to prevent discrimination and improve support following a tragic event, DSBC brings the community together to advocate for recognition, inclusion, and equitable opportunities. The organization works collectively to ensure that people with Down syndrome across British Columbia can live their fullest, most supported lives.
🌐https://www.downsyndromebc.ca/
📸https://www.instagram.com/downsyndromebc