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Self-Management Health Coach Program
Self-Management Health Coach Program provides individualised telephone support for people living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic pain, cancer, heart, kidney and lung diseases, arthritis, lupus, Parkinson, MS, etc. more info
Self-Management Programs
Stroke Recovery Program
The Division of Neurology, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of British Columbia and the B.C. Stroke Strategy, is working to establish a regional stroke program, centred out of the Victoria General Hospital. In addition, the Campbell River Regional Hospital has developed an outpatient stroke clinic that works with patients to prevent strokes and manage risk factors. The goal of the program is to offer all residents of the Vancouver Island Health Authority with stroke symptoms the opportunity to receive the same level of care.more info
Survivors Support Group
Discussion on head injury symptoms, such as anger management, memory problems, fatigue, budgeting, etc.more info
The Lung Assocation British Columbia
Tourette Canada
The volunteers of Tourette Canada and the Victoria Chapter are dedicated to help individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families by: providing information of TS and its associated disorders; raising awareness and understanding of TS in the Community; and providing support to those affected by TS.more info
Travel Treatment Fund
Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.more info
Vancouver Island Lodge
Affordable accommodations located across from the Royal Jubilee Hospital and within walking distance to the BC Cancer Agency. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services.more info
