Condition Specific Info / Support

Self-Management BC provides support for people living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic pain, cancer, heart, kidney and lung diseases, arthritis, lupus, Parkinson, MS, etc. We offer: - COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS (Diabetes, Chronic Pain, Chronic Conditions, Cancer: Thriving & Surviving) that are led by peer leaders and run for 2.5 hours for 6 weeks. - HEALCH COACH PROGRAM that involves volunteer health coaches providing weekly 30 minutes telephone coaching for 3 – 6 months for individuals wanting to improve their confidence and motivation to become healthier. Individuals are paired with coaches based on gender and possibly shared chronic conditions. - ONLINE WORKSHOPS (Chronic Conditions) that are flexible, self-paced, available 24/7. more info

The Stroke Recovery Association of BC is a non-profit organization that assists stroke survivors in recovery by offering information and programs after they leave hospital.more info

Stroke Recovery program for stroke survivors living near Powell River.more info

The Arthritis Society is the primary source of arthritis information, experience, and knowledge for people suffering with arthritis.more info

The Canadian Council of the Blind is a registered charity and offers a series of core programs to improve the lives of blind and visions impaired Canadians and inform the sighted community about the issues regarding vision loss.more info

OASIS is an assessment and referral program designed to give you the tools and information you need to take control of your osteoarthritis.more info

The Pacific Lung Health Centre (PLHC) is an academic clinical program located at St. Paul's Hospital, dedicated to the care for patients with lung disease. All the members of the PLHC are active members of the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine. more info

Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.more info

Offering a wide range of donated wigs, headwear, permanent prostheses and bras to cancer patients throughout BC who have undergone surgery and cannot afford the cost of a wig or prosthesis.more info