Need help immediately?

If there is a life-threatening safety concern, please call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.

Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-784-2433

BC Crisis Line: 604-310-6789

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Indigenous Crisis and Support Line - KUU-US Crisis Support Line: 1-800-588-8717

Harm reduction: Toward the Heart 

For families on the North Shore who need support and education.

How to access

  • Family Support and Education Group

    Led by a  family therapist for families looking for support and education through the HOpe Centre. 

    Drop-in is available every second Thursday, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please contact Holly Parsons to inquire. 

    Contact

    Holly Parsons, Family Therapist

    Phone: (604) 984-5000 ext. 5150

    Email: holly.parsons@vch.ca 

  • HOpe 4 Families Support Group

    This group is on hold. Family members can attend the regular Family Support and Education Group above. 

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   Closed
  • Tuesday:   Closed
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Parking & transportation

Lions Gate Hospital is located on 231 East 15th Street in North Vancouver.

​Paid visitor parking is available in the hospital parkade on 15th Street, east of St. Georges Avenue.

For detailed information regarding parking, public transit and wheelchair accessibility, please review the LGH Patient & Family Handbook.

Download parking rates for VCH facilities.

Emergency department patient drop off area

There is a dedicated five-minute patient drop-off area located in front of the emergency department accessible by St Georges Ave.

Electric vehicle charging

Designated electric vehicle charging stations are available for patients and visitors. Charging is available for up to 4 hours at Level 2 stations and up to 1 hour at Level 3 stations. Please review our electric vehicle charging station etiquette for more information.

Electric vehicle charging stations at Lions Gate Hospital:

EV Charger Type Parking Stall Number
Level 1 Charger Hope Centre 676-677, 736-737
Level 2 Charger P1 91-93
P2 343-344, 367-372
Level 3 Charger P1 94-95
P2 345-346

Lions Gate Hospital (LGH)

​Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) provides a full range of general and many specialized acute care services, including general medicine, emergency and critical care, general surgery, orthopedics, maternity, pediatrics, psychiatry, chemotherapy, cardiac care, diagnostics, nuclear medicine, palliative care, rehabilitative services and neurosurgery.

HOpe Centre Family Support

For families on the North Shore who need support and education.