Geographic Areas Served: British Columbia
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Camp Goodtimes
Camp Goodtimes provides a safety-focused, medically supervised, fun and recreational experience for children and teens affected by cancer and their families.more info
Canadian Cancer Society
Get trusted cancer information, locate community services, find help with travel & accommodations, borrow wigs & prosthesis, talk to someone who’s been there, adjust to life after treatment.more info
Cancer Connection
Peer support for people with cancer and their caregivers.more info
Cancer Information Service
Available to cancer patients, caregivers or anyone who needs help understanding cancer and finding community services. Toll-free service accessible in multiple languages.more info
Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Self-Management Workshop
Cancer: Thriving & Surviving is a self-management program designed for people who have completed treatment and are living with or have been affected by cancer. Classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. The workshop is facilitated by trained lay leaders, many who are cancer survivors themselves. Caregivers are also welcome to attend. Register at 604-940-1273 or at www.selfmanagementbc.ca more info
Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
Free workshop teaches skills to manage daily challenges of living with chronic pain. Ways to manage pain, deal with difficult emotions, exercise safely, set goals, make decisions and work with health care professionals are some of the topics discussed in an interactive format with trained peer leaders. All participants receive the reference book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain" at no cost. Persons living with chronic pain and their caregivers are welcome to attend. Registration is required at www.selfmanagementbc.ca or 604-940-1273.more info
Counselling Solutions for Women
I provide clinical counselling to individuals identifying as female ages 14 and up. Concerns addressed: mental health, anxiety, low mood, violence, grief and loss, trauma, relationships, family discord, parenting, anger, stress, miscarriage, abortion, infertility, menopause, and many others. more info
Family Caregivers of BC
We are a non-profit organization that assists family caregivers build skills, reduce stress and enhance their quality of life. We believe in the power of social networks and that no one needs to care alone.more info
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
If you are feeling sad or distressed and want to talk, support is a phone call away. more info