Self-Management Health Coach Program
Self-Management Health Coach Program provides individualized telephone support for people living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic pain, cancer, heart, kidney and lung diseases, arthritis, lupus, Parkinson, MS, etc.
Volunteer health coaches provide weekly 30 minutes telephone coaching for 3 – 6 months for individuals wanting to improve their confidence and motivation to become healthier and to better manage the daily challenges of living with chronic conditions. Individuals are paired with coaches based on gender and possibly shared chronic conditions.
Address / Contact Info
University of Victoria, Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health
Suite 210, 4907 Chisholm St
Delta, BCV4K 2K6
Phone Numbers
Main Reception: (604) 940-1273
Toll Free: 1-866-902-3767
Service Details
| Regional Centres Served | Alert Bay, Burnaby, Campbell River, Coal Harbour (Vancouver Island), Comox, Comox Valley, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Delta, Gold River, Manson's Landing, Nanaimo, North Vancouver, Oyster River, Port Hardy , Port Hardy & Coal Harbour, Port McNeill, Quathiaski Cove, Sayward, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver |
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| Program fee | 0.00 |
| Program fee notes | Program is funded by Ministry of Health and is available free of charge to all British Columbians |
| Referral protocol | self, physician, specialist, health professional |
| Referral criteria | Living with at least one chronic condition |
| How to apply | Call: 604 940 1273/ Toll Free 1866-902-3767 Email: smhcoach@uvic.ca |
| Wait list (weeks) | 2 |
| Age ranges served | adult 20+, senior 55+, senior 65+ |
| Currently accepting new patients / clients | Currently accepting new patients / clients |
| Languages spoken | English, French, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino), Spanish |
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This program was last updated on: 12 Aug 2020.
