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Drug & Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Programs

Substance Use Resources in Canada
https://rehab-center.com

 

BC Seniors Advocate.

Office of the Seniors Advocate,
1515 Blanchard Street,
Victoria, BC.
250-952-3181 or 1-877-952 -3181.
Email seniorsadvocate@gov.bc.ca.
Web page. www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca

Vancouver Island Association of Family Councils

250-616-3054 (kcslater@shaw.ca) http://vifamilycouncils.com

 

Victoria Seniors Task Force
https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/other-boards-committees/seniors-task-force.html 

University Of Victoria, Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health

UVIC, Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health (AKA: Self-Management BC)  www.selfmanagementbc.ca

FREE PROGRAMS OFFERED in a Number of Vancouver Island Communities to give you the tools to live a healthy life with your chronic conditions are as follows;

  1. The Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program is a Free educational workshop giving you the tools to live a healthy life.
  2. The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
  3. The Online Chronic Conditions Programs
  4. The Diabetes Self-Management Program
  5. The Cancer, Thriving & Surviving Self-Management Program
  6. The Health Coach Program

For more information: call toll free to: 1-866-902-3767 or go online to see all of our available workshops at: www.selfmanagementbc.ca

 

BC Association of Community Networks

https://bccrns.ca

 

Westshore Community Response Network
https://bccrns.ca/bccrnsnetwork/west-shore-metchosin-sooke-community-response-network

 

BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors

BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors (BCCEAS)

Promotes awareness of the needs of abused seniors to community service providers and government. Operates a legal information and referral service with a counselor available by phone. Provides educational, workshops and training, advocacy, newsletters, promotes research and provides a forum for BC residents to work together to eliminate abuse of seniors.
411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1X4
866_437-1940 www.bcceas.ca

BC Health Care Coalition.

BC Health Care Coalition 

BC Community Response Networks   www.bccrns.ca

 

The Designated Health Agency

The Designated Health Agency for Vancouver Island is  Island Health  https://www.islandhealth.ca 

Aging Well/Healthy Families BC.

www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/aging-well

AIDS

Aids Society Support Groups

Intake assessment and referral support groups, helpline, recruiting and training of volunteers. Helpline: (800) 665-2437 http://vpwas.com/

AIDS Vancouver Island

Intake assessment and referral, support groups, counseling, resource centre, financial assistance, speakers bureau, street outreach, helpline, recruiting and training volunteers.
250-384-2366 http://vpwas.com/

Persons with AIDS Society

Offers self-help peer support group, food certificates and help with shopping for the seriously ill, referrals, and housing subsidy programs. On-line computer database for AIDS treatment issues.
250-382-3232    http://vpwas.com/

Ministry of Health Aids Hotline (800) 661-4337

Alcoholism

Alanon

Offers understanding and help to Oceanside families and friends of problem drinkers. Meetings every Monday and Thursday evenings at 8pm.
Joyce Hancock: (250) 757-2098

Adult and Youth Alcohol and Drug Services
249 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville (250) 248-8300.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Oceanside: (250) 248-7273

Parksville /Qualicum 12 Step Recovery

250- 248-9897

Allergies

Allergy and Environmental Health Associations of Canada
250-658-2027

Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer Society of BC
Provincial Office
300-828 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC.
800-667-3742 http://www.alzheimer.ca/bc/

Alzheimer Society of BC
Free Tele-learning Sessions – http://www.alzheimer.ca/bc/

Alzheimer’s Society of Canada www.alzheimer.ca

South Island Resource Centre
202-306 Burnside Road West, Victoria, BC.
250-382-2052 or www.alzheimerbc.org

North and Central Vancouver Island Resource Centre
Support and Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of BC
North and Central Vancouver Island
200 – 1585 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC
Phone: 250-734-4170 Toll Free: 1-800-462-2833
Fax: 250-734-4173 www.alzheimerbc.org

The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care
www.cecd-society.org

Arts & Alzheimer’s How to Manual Now Available.

Art and music enriches the lives of those with dementia or Alzheimer’s! Our team has created a “How to” Manual just for you based on our hugely successful Arts & Alzheimer’s program. By supporting our efforts with a minimum $20 donation you can establish your own community program or enjoy the benefits at home. Let us be your guide.          Download now!

Process Oriented Facilitation & Coma Communication
502-620 View Street
Victoria, BC
250-383-5677 www.comacommunication.com

Alopecia

Alopecia Support Group
Support, research, information and group meetings.
5216 Worthington Road, Victoria. (250) 658-2167.

ALS

ALS Society of BC
(800) 708-3228 www.als.ca

Amputees.

War Amputees of Canada
Civilian amputee liaison program for those in need. Variety of services offered to the general public.
Victoria branch
355-1627 Fort Street, Victoria
(250) 598-3722

Arthritis

Arthritis Society of BC & Yukon
250-519-4000 www.arthritis.ca/bc/

The Arthritis Society
Victoria Arthritis Centre
2680 Richmond Road, Victoria, BC
250-519-4002 www.arthritis.ca

Assisted Living Registrar

Assisted Living Registrar (Provincial Ministry of Health Services),
300-1275 W. 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
1-866-714-3378 www.health.gov.bc.ca/assisted

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)

CH.A.D.D. Canada Inc.
(604) 222-4043 www.chaddcanada.org

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BC211.

How to find BC  provincial services that are available.
www.bc211.ca 

Canadian Bar Association.

Canadian Bar Association.
800-267-8860 www.cba.org

BC Health Link

BC Health Link. www.healthlinkbc.ca/servicesresources/811/

BC Housing

BC Housing Options. (Home renovations & adaptions). 1-800-787-2807 VanIslandRegion@bchousing.org www.bchousing.org/Options/Home_renovations

Beacon Community Services.

Beacon Community Services.
www.beaconcs.ca

BC Healthy Living Alliance.

Physical Activity Strategy.
604-629-2651 www.physicalactivitystrategy.ca

BC Recreation and Parks Association
604-929-0965 www.bcrpa.bc.ca.

BC Seniors Living Association
604-689-5949 Ext 1. www.bcsla.ca.

BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
www.spca.bc.ca

Canada Benefits.

Canada Benefits.
800-622-6232 www.canadabenefits.gc.ca

Benign Essential Blepharopasm

Benign Essential Blepharopasm
Support Group.
Lynda Fischer: (250) 951-0522.

Better at Home.

Better at Home
250-388-7844. www.betterathome.ca

Better Business Bureau.

Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island.
220-1175 Cook Street,
Victoria, BC.
877-826-4222    www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-serving-vancouver-island

Big Brothers & Sisters.

Big Brothers & Sisters

Helping children that are missing a parent.
Ann Buchanan: (250) 752-8392.

Blindness

Canadian National Institute for the Blind,
2340 Richmond Avenue,
Victoria, BC.
250-595-1100.

CNIB
Support group for rehabilitation and counseling, living skills, vocational counseling and employment services. Aids and appliances.
Betty Wood: (250) 752-6929 www.cnib.ca

District 69 White Cane Club
Offered to all visually impaired people.
Meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the S.O.S.
Cecil Crouse: (250) 752-7227.

 

Brain Injury

 Cowichan Brain Injury Society
6011 Cassino Road,
Duncan, BC
250-597-4662   admin@cowichanbraininjury.org
www.cowichanbraininjury.org

 

British Pensioners (Canadian Alliance of)

British Pensioners (Canadian Alliance of)
(800) 760-6633  https://britishpensions.com/

Broombusters.

Broombusters.
Broombusters. Vancouver Island & B.C. Mainland’s Grassroots
Scotch Broom Containment Campaign.
Contact – Joanne Sales 250-752-4816 www.broombusters.org

Business Networks.

Nanaimo Seniors’ Services Network
The Nanaimo Seniors’ Services Network is a group of businesses, not for profit organizations, and individuals, who are concerned with the welfare of seniors in Nanaimo. Meetings are held at 2.30pm on the third Monday of every month.
Contact: – Joan Ryan 250-739-5770.
www.nssn.ca 

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Canadian Housing & Mortgage Corporation.

Canadian Housing & Mortgage Corporation.www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca

The Home Adaptation for Seniors Independence Program. (HASI).
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca

Cancer

Wheels for Wellness Society

The Wheels for Wellness Society provides transportation for residents of Vancouver Island to and from non-emergency medical appointments.
250-338-0196    https://wheelsforwellness.com/

 

The Cancer Drive Line Society
FREE cancer patient transport

778-265-0906.  cancerdrivelinedispatcher@gmail.com
https://www.cancerdriveline.ca

 

Wheels of Hope

888-939-3333   transporation@cancer.ca<transporation@cancer.ca
https://cancer.ca/en/living-with-cancer/how-we-can-help/cancer-travel-and-accommodation-services-bc

 

Seniors home care, care facilities,RV parks B &B, Churches, Brew pubs, craft breweries, vineyards, distilleries, Pets BC. Seniors 101, Island Voices promoting the products and services available for seniors on Vancouver Island. Seniors 101 lifeline. Snowbirds. Employment. Politics. Vancouver Island Now. Island woman magazine. Around the Island, Newsletters.

Abreast Dragon Boat Team
A non-profit society raising funds for advancement of breast cancer treatment and education.
Pat Porteous
(250) 951-0826

BC Cancer Foundation, Nanaimo Office.
253 Milton Street,
Nanaimo, BC V9T 4K6
Contact: – Zoe Campbell, Development Officer.
250-714-0201 zcampbell@bccancer.bc.ca

The BC Cancer Foundation Partners in Discovery.
https://bccancerfoundation.com/news-and-media/blog/unveiling-our-new-partners-discovery-blog/

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Vancouver Island Branch. (250) 384-3328.

Canadian Cancer Society
Provides support for people living with cancer; offers comprehensive and credible information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment; funds cancer research on all types of cancer. On Vancouver Island the CCS operates community offices in Victoria, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Courtenay and Campbell River and in addition operates a Lodge for people having to travel longer distances to Victoria for treatment.
For information call their Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-888-939-3333 or visit their website at www.cancer.ca

Cancer Information Services
(888) 939-3333

Breast Cancer Support Group
Nora Devito: (250) 752-3170. (Evenings only please).

Inspire Health,
Integrated Cancer Care,
#200-1330 West 8th Avenue,
Vancouver, BC.
(604) 743-7105 www.inspirehealth.ca

Mammography Screening Program of BC
Screening for women 40 years and older. Appointment by self-referral. No cost.
(800) 663-9203.

Unveiling our new Partners in Discovery blog

https://bccancerfoundation.com/news-and-media/blog/unveiling-our-new-partners-discovery-blog/

Appointment by referral from a physician. Provides consultation, follow-up and treatment with radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
250-519-5500    http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-professionals/referrals
Cancer Info Line: (800)670-3322.

Nutritional Services and Patient and Family Counseling
Provides individual counseling for all cancer patients.
(250) 519-5525 www.bccancer.bc.ca

“Living with Cancer”.
Support Group Meetings.
The 1st Thursday of each month 1.30pm to 3pm at The Gardens , 650 Berwick Road North, Qualicum Beach.
Contact: – Rosemary Fontenia
250-951-2167 fieraloca@shaw.ca

Lung Cancer.

Lung Cancer Alliance
www.lungcanceralliance.org/

Mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma Guide.
1-888-572- 9011. www.mesotheliomaguide.com/

Mesothelioma.
800-336-0086.
www.mesothelioma.com

Mesothelioma Symptoms
855-0411.
www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com

The Mesothelioma Group.
http://www.mesotheliomagroup.com/

The Mesothelioma Fund offers free services for patients dealing with the cost of treatment.
800-215-9896. www.mesotheliomafund.com

Asbestos.com
We provide vital services and free resources for patients and families affected by mesothelioma.
www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/Canada

Pleural Mesothelioma.

Pleural Mesothelioma.
800-656-6031 www.pleuralmesothelioma.com

Prostate Cancer

BC Prostate Support Group.
877-840-9173    http://prostatecancerbc.ca/home/support-groups/

Capital Region Prostate Centre
Provides services that enhance quality of life; access to information; research in the cure for prostate cancer, and service coordination with other groups.
(250) 388-0214.

Support Groups.

General Support Group for all types of Cancer.
Provides support for both survivors and their spouses.
The 1st Thursday of each month 1.30pm – 4pm at The Gardens at Qualicum, 650 Berwick Road North, Qualicum Beach, BC.
Contact: 250-752-2818 or fieraloca@shaw.ca

Breast Cancer Support Group.
Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group meets, June 7th (First Tuesday of every month) 7:00 PM at the Canadian Cancer Unit Office” 4-172 West 2nd Avenue. Qualicum Beach. 250-954-2901 amen@shaw.ca

Prostate Support Group
Qualicum Beach/Parksville/Oceanside – Prostate Cancer Support Group.
Meets the first Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm at “The Gardens at Qualicum”, 650 Berwick Road North, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-4587

Careers.

The Career Centre
Parksville, BC.
250-248-3205 www.careercentre.org

Caregivers

Referral and information, caregiver support groups, resource lending library, workshops and a Caregivers survival guide. This provides support and education to caregivers of an adult family member or friend at home or in a facility who is frail, elderly disabled, chronically ill or terminally ill.
Caregiving Resources, Ministry of Health Services
www.health.gov.bc.ca/caregivingjourney

Caregivers Support Group
Support Group (250) 753-5432.
Support Line (866) 865-2221.

Mid Island Family Care Givers Network Society
(250) 390-3363 stewartm@island.net

Family Caregivers Network Society,
#6-3318 Oak Street,
Victoria, BC.
(250) 384-0408

Celiac Disease

Canadian Celiac Association

Victoria Chapter,
PO Box 5457 Stn. B
Victoria B.C.
Contact: – victoriaceliacs@canada.com

Celiac Association Support Group
Provides services and support to persons with Celiac Disease and Herpetiformis. Programs are Awareness, Advocacy, Education and Research.
Anne: (250) 468-7708 annezahara@shaw.ca

The Celiac Scene
Guides for the Gluten Free.
250-727-6275 www.celiacscene.com

Children and Family Health
124 MaCarter Street, Parksville, BC.
(250) 248-4737

Chemainus Residents Association

Choice in Support for Independent Living (CSIL)

Choice in Support for Independent Living (CSIL)
Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) is an alternative for eligible home support clients. CSIL was developed to give British Columbians with daily personal care needs more flexibility in managing their home support services.
CSIL is a “self-managed model of care”. Clients receive funds directly for the purchase of home support services. They assume full responsibility for the management, co-ordination and financial accountability of their services, including recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and supervising home support workers.
250-370-8699 www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=14655A297B1A477F9A8468E6C6EC3436

 

Chambers of Commerce.

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
#100 – 852 Fort St.
Victoria, BC
250-383-7191 www.victoriachamber.ca

Duncan Chamber of Commerce.
2896 Drinkwater Road,
Duncan, B.C.
http://www.duncancc.bc.ca/

Chemainus & District Chamber of Commerce,
P.O. Box 575,
Chemainus, BC.
250-246-3944. www.chemainus.bc.ca

Seniors home care, care facilities,RV parks B &B, Churches, Brew pubs, craft breweries, vineyards, distilleries, Pets BC. Seniors 101, Island Voices promoting the products and services available for seniors on Vancouver Island. Seniors 101 lifeline. Snowbirds. Employment. Politics. Vancouver Island Now. Island woman magazine. Around the Island, Newsletters.

Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce
2133 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-756-1191. http://nanaimochamber.bc.ca/

Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce
1275 Island Highway, Parksville, BC
Contact 250-248-3613 www.parksvillechamber.com

Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce
124 West 2nd Avenue,
PO Box 159
Qualicum Beach, BC
Contact 250-752-0960 www.qualicum.bc.ca

Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce

Coaches & Trainers.

Digital Literacy Program for Seniors
Virtually, from the comfort of your home
www.celebrateourdifferences.com
connect@celebrateourdifferences.com

inspired results group
Victoria, BC.
250-889-1231 http://inspiredresultsgroup.com/about/

Lowell Ann Fuglsang, Business & Midlife Career Coach,
3825 Cadboro Bay Road
Victoria, BC.
250-686-3640

Sue Maitland, Life Transitions Coach.
Victoria, BC.
778-265-6880. www.suemaitland.com

Touchstone Coaching, Island Centre of excellence,
Serving the greater Victoria area.
778-433-6984. keith-o@shaw.ca

Communications

 

Comox Valley Youth Music Centre.

Comox Valley Youth Music Centre,
Comox, BC.
250-338-7463 www.cymc.ca

Support Our Seniors Comox Valley

https://comoxvalleyseniorsupport.ca 

Computer Services

Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre
FREE Computer Training for Seniors in small groups. Also specialized training for those who are blind or have low vision, and those who are deaf and hard of hearing.
#2 – 4166 Departure Bay Road,
Nanaimo, BC
250-758-5547 info@ndrc.info www.ndrc.info

John Naylor Computer Services
Servicing Computers from Fanny Bay to Ladysmith
250-951-5684  https://johnnaylorcomputerservices.vpweb.ca/

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Conflict Resolution Services

Dialogue and Resolution Services Society
102-2220 Sooke Road,
Victoria BC
250-383-4412

Consumer Protection BC

Consumer Protection BChttps://johnnaylorcomputerservices.vpweb.ca/
888-564-9963

Coombs Fall Fair

Coombs Fall Fair
Coombs Fair Grounds
Coombs, BC.
www.coombsfair.com

Council of Senior Citizens Organisations of BC
Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of BC. (coscobc) representing Seniors since 1950.
www.coscobc.ca

Cowichan Women Against Violence Society

Cowichan Women Against Violence Society
246 Evans St,
Duncan, BC
250-748-7000   https://cwav.org

Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association.

Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association.
9796 Willow Street,
Chemainus, BC
250-246-3203 or cnhaoffice@shaw.ca
www.cnha.ca

Credit/Debt Counselling Services.

4 Pillars,
Debt Consolidation Services.
Serving Vancouver Island.
www.4pillars.ca

Consolidate d Credit Counseling Services of Canada.
https://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/credit-counselling/

Crisis Line

A toll-free call-forwarding system that allows the caller to speak to highly trained volunteers at the Nanaimo Crisis Centre.
District 69 Crisis Line (250) 248-3111.

Crohn’s and Colitis

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada
Information, support, education, funds for research, newsletter, peer counseling and a hospital visiting program.
PO Box 5652, Station B, Victoria, BC. V8R 6S4
(250) 595-4565

 

Chronic Pain

University of Victoria self-management for chronic conditions
https://www.selfmanagementbc.ca

 

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Deafness see Hearing

The Designated Health Agency.

The Designated Health Agency on Vancouver Island is the Island Health Authority (VIHA).
https://www.islandhealth.ca/

Dementia Services.

Process Oriented Facilitation & Coma Communication
502-620 View Street
Victoria, BC
250-383-5677

Diabetes

Canadian Diabetes Association
276-2950 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC.
250-382-5454 www.diabetes.ca

Canadian Diabetes Association
255-2000 Island Highway North
Nanaimo, BC.
250-729-3824 www.diabetes.ca

Type 2 Diabetes Healthline
www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes

Diabetes Support Group and Mount Arrowsmith Diabetes Education Centre
(250) 951-9507.

Disabilities

Victoria Disability Resource Centre
817 A Fort Street, Victoria
250-595-0044 jessica@drcvictoria.com
www.drcvictoria.com

BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
Advocacy Access Program.
(800) 663-1278 www.bccpd.bc.ca

Action Committee for People with Disabilities
Information, referral, advocacy, information on housing, and home care.
926 View Street, Victoria
(250) 383-4105

The Victoria Disability Resource Centre
Assists people with all types of disabilities achieve and maintain independence.
1519 Pandora Avenue, Victoria.
(250) 595-0044 www.drcvictoria.com

Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre
Disability Parking Permits, FREE Computer Training for Seniors, Information and Referral Services.
#2 – 4166 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-758-5547.  info@ndrc.info
www.ndrc.info

BC Centre for Disease Control.

BC Centre for Disease Control
655 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC.
604-660-5100 info@bccdc.ca www.bccdc.org

District 69 Society of Organized Services (S.O.S.)

District 69 Society of Organised Services (S.O.S.)
245 Hirst Avenue West
Parksville, BC.
250-248-2093 www.sosd69.com

 

Diverse Abilities

Diverse Abilities Programs and Training Inc.
www.DiverseAbilities.ca

 

Divorce Support Groups

Divorce Care
Parksville Baptist Church
Sandy: (250) 248-0175.

Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre
(250) 716-1551 nmrc@shaw.     https://themenscentre.ca 

Rainbows Support Group
Rainbows offers establishing peer support group for children, youth and adults grieving a death, separation, divorce or other painful loss in their family.
Contact Isabel: at 250-751-7888 or rainbowsnanaimo@hotmail.com

 

Driving.

Driving Unlimited Academy
ICBC Approved Instructor Training
Be Prepared for your Road Test
250-363-9755
https://duacademy.com

 

Joan Wallace Driving School,
1814 Vancouver St #102,
Victoria, BC
250-383-7483   https://www.joanwallacedrivingschool.com

Dying With Dignity Canada.

Dying With Dignity Canada.
It’s your life. It’s your choice.
www.dyingwithdignity.ca

Personal Support Program.
Toll free: 1-844-395-3640.

Victoria Chapter:
www.dyingwithdignity.ca/victoria_chapter

Dyslexia

Victoria Read Society
The society helps students of all ages learn.
720 Linden Avenue, Victoria
(250) 388-7225.

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Eating Disorders

British Columbia Eating Disorders Association
526 Michigan Street, Victoria
(250) 383-2755

Education

Digital Literacy Program for Seniors
Virtually, from the comfort of your home
www.celebrateourdifferences.com
connect@celebrateourdifferences.com

University of Victoria
3800 Finnerty Road
Victoria, BC.
250-721-7211 www.uvic.ca/students/continuing/

University of Victoria
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
Victoria, BC.
250-472-4566 www.business.uvic.ca

Victoria Elder Care College
2B-1218 Langley Street
Victoria, BC.
250-388-3498

Gaia College
2485 Koksilah Road
Cowichan Station, BC.
250-709-2229 www.gaiacollege.ca

Horticultural Therapy Professional Development Program
Vancouver and Vancouver Island
http://www.catkingardens.ca/

Providence Farm
A therapeutic farming and gardening community in Duncan, BC
http://providence.bc.ca/

ElderCollege at Vancouver Island University
Classes in Nanaimo and Parksville.
1-866-734-6252 www.viu.ca/eldercollege/

Sprott Shaw
#6-140 Terminal Avenue,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-754-9600 http://sprottshaw.com

Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC.
250-753-3245 www.viu.ca

Comox Valley Elder College, (North Island College)
2300 Ryan Road
Courtenay, BC.
250-334-5247

Employment Services.

THE CAREER CENTRE, Your WorkBC Employment Services Centre
(Serving the greater Parksville/Qualicum Beach areas).
Employment Counselling * Resume and Cover Letter Assistance
Internet Access for Job Search * Labour Market Information
Self-Employment, Wage Subsidy and Training Support Programs
Workshops * Phone Message, Fax and Copy Services
#110-198 East Island Highway,
Parksville, BC
250.248.3205 http://www.careercentre.org/

Epilepsy.

Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre
Approximately one in fourteen seniors has epilepsy, but many seniors may not realize they have the condition. We provide practical information, education, individual and family consultations for managing life with epilepsy. Extensive resource library and quarterly newsletter.
(250) 475-6677 www.vepc.bc.ca

Oceanside Epilepsy Support Group
(250) 752-2599.

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Family Caregivers of British Columbia

Family Caregivers of British Columbia.

#6-3318 Oak Street
Victoria, BC.
(250) 384-0408 http://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/

Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia Support Group
Rita Trites: (250) 954-3975.

Foundations

Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation
1454 Hillside Avenue
Victoria, BC.
250-370-5664 www.gvef.org

Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation
Stadacona Centre
1510 Fort Street
Victoria, BC.
250-952-5720 http://victoriahospicefoundation.org

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
102-1801 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC.
250-755-7690 www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com

Parksville-Qualicum Foundation
174 Railway Street
Qualicum Beach, BC.
250-752-7202 www.parksvillequalicumfoundation.com

The Kidney Foundation of Canada
1-800-587-8112 www.kidney.ca

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Gambling

Problem Gambling Help Line
(888) 795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca

Governments

Federal
Federal Government of Canada. http://canada.gc.ca

Provincial
Provincial Government of British Columbia. www.gov.bc.ca

Municipal
City of Victoria. www.victoria.ca
Central Saanich municipality. www.centralsaanich.ca
Colwood municipality. http://colwood.ca
Esquimalt municipality. www.esquimalt.ca
District of Highlands. www.highlands.bc.ca
Langford municipality. www.cityoflangford.ca
District of Metchosin.  http://www.metchosin.ca/
North Saanich municipality. www.northsaanich.ca
Oak Bay municipality. www.oakbaybc.org
Saanich municipality. www.saanich.ca
Town of Sidney. www.sidney.ca
District of Sooke. http://sooke.ca/
Town of View Royal. www.viewroyal.ca
Capital Regional District. www.crd.bc.ca
City of Duncan. www.city.duncan.bc.ca
Municipality of North Cowichan. www.northcowichan.bc.ca
Town of Lake Cowichan. www.town.lakecowichan.bc.ca
Town of Ladysmith. www.ladysmith.ca
Cowichan Valley Regional District. www.cvrd.bc.ca
City of Nanaimo. www.nanaimo.ca
Regional District of Nanaimo. www.rdn.bc.ca
District of Lantzville. www.lantzville.ca
City of Parksville. www.city.parksville.bc.ca
Town of Qualicum Beach. http://www.qualicumbeach.com/
City of Port Alberni. www.portalberni.ca
District of Ucluelet. www.ucluelet.com
District of Tofino. http://www.tofino.ca
Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot. www.acrd.bc.ca
Village of Cumberland.  https://cumberland.ca/
City of Courtenay.  https://www.courtenay.ca/
Town of Comox. www.comox.ca
Comox Valley Regional District. www.comoxvalleyrd.ca
District of Campbell River. www.campbellriver.ca
Strathcona Regional District. www.strathconard.ca
Regional District of Powell River. www.powellriverrd.bc.ca
Village of Gold River. www.goldriver.ca
Village of Sayward. www.sayward.ca/
Village of Tahsis. www.villageoftahsis.com
Village of Zeballos.  https://www.zeballos.com/
Town of Port McNeill. www.town.portmcneill.bc.ca
Regional District of Mount Washington. www.rdmw.bc.ca
Village of Port Alice. www.portalice.ca
District of Port Hardy. www.porthardy.ca
Village of Alert Bay. http://www.alertbay.ca

Gerontological Nurses Association of BC.

Victoria chapter meets the 2nd Monday of each month 5pm – 7pm in the Woodward room, Begbie Hall, RoyalJubileeHospital site, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria.
Contact: -Teresa McGowan teresamcgowan@shaw.ca

Central/North Vancouver Island Chapter meets the 3rd Monday of each month 5pm – 7pm at the Travelers Lodge, 1298 Nelson Street, Nanaimo.
Contact: -Catrin Brodie catrin.brodie@viha.ca

Grief

Process Oriented Facilitation & Coma Communication
502-620 View Street
Victoria, BC
250-383-5677 www.comacommunication.com

Grief Support Group
Knox United Church 4pm-5pm Wednesdays.

Rainbows Support Group
Rainbows offers establishing peer support group for children, youth and adults grieving a death, separation, divorce or other painful loss in their family.
Contact:Isabel: at 250-751-7888 or rainbowsnanaimo@hotmail.com

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Haven Homes

24 hour Crisis Line for Women and their dependent children seeking shelter.
250-248-2093, ext #1. www.sosd69.com

Haven Society Nanaimo

(250) 754-0764 www.havensociety.com

Health Canada
866-225-0709 www.hc-sc.gc.ca

Hearing

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association-Victoria
Information on aids, assistive listening, devices and coping skills. Peer counseling available. Courses in speech, reading and communication skills.
(250) 388-6854.

Island Deaf & Hard of Hearing Centres
Sign language, oral interpreting, volunteer services, family and vocational counseling, job placement, public education and library.
300-1627 Fort Street, Victoria.

Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre
130-1555 McKenzie Avenue
Victoria.
250-592-8144    Toll Free: 1-800-667-5448
Email: idhhc@idhhc.ca
www.idhhc.ca
Facebook.com/IDHHC.BC

Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre
#101-75 Front Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9
250-753-0999      Toll Free: 1-877-424-3323
Email: Nanaimo@idhhc.ca
www.idhhc.ca
Facebook.com/IDHHC.BC

Head Injury

Brain Injury Association of Southern Vancouver Island
(250) 598-9339

Heart

Victoria Heart Institute Foundation
200-1900 Richmond Road
Victoria, BC.
250-595-1884

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon
Offers an 8 week community based education and support program for cardiac patients and their partners or for those who are at risk for a cardiac event. Victoria presents the program 10-12 times per year. Heart to Heart conducts quarterly alumni meetings. Call for registration or information.
(888) 473-4636 www.heartandstroke.ca

Heart to Heart
Talks to people after they have had a heart attack.
Kathleen Lamb: (250) 752-5757

Heart Surgery

First Open Heart Society of BC- Heart House
Supports open heart surgery patients before and after surgery. Produces a monthly publication (with the exception of July & August) for patients and funding for cardiac care education for nurse.
(250) 595-1931    https://www.fohs.ca/

Hepatitis “C”

Hepatitis “C” Support Group
Sue White: (250) 245-7635

Hillside Seniors Health Centre

Hillside Seniors Health Centre
Yakimovich Wellness Centre
1454 Hillside Avenue
Victoria, BC.
250-370-5641  https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-locations/seniors-locations/yakimovich-wellness-centre 

Hodgkin’s

Hodgkin’s Support Group
c/o Canadian Cancer Society
(250) 752-3222

Finding Home

Finding Home
How to belong in a Changing World
604-879-2402 www.findinghome.ca

Homelessness

Dawn to Dawn: Action on Homelessness Society
Unit 6C-821 Shamrock Place
Comox, BC
http://dawntodawn.org

Horticulture Therapy

Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association
www.chta.ca

Horticultural Therapy Professional Development Program
Vancouver and Vancouver Island
http://www.catkingardens.ca/

Providence Farm
A therapeutic farming and gardening community in Duncan, BC
http://providence.bc.ca/

Hospice

Hospice Societies
Give care to persons with serious progressive illness when cure is not expected and have a Loan Equipment Service for palliative clients. They also offers support for persons dealing with grief.

Victoria Hospice
3rd floor Richmond Pavilion, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC.
250-370-8715 www.victoriahospice.org

Cowichan Valley Hospice
3122 Gibbons Road, Duncan, BC.
250-701-4242 http://cowichanvalleyhospice.org

Salt Spring Hospice
129 Hereford Avenue,
Ganges, BC.
250-537-2770  http://saltspringhospice.org

Nanaimo Hospice,
1080 St. George Crescent,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-591-8811.  www.nanaimohospice.com

Oceanside Hospice
210 Crescent Road West
Qualicum Beach, BC.
250-752-6227 http://oceansidehospice.com/

Alberni Valley Hospice
2649 2nd Avenue
Port Alberni, BC
250-723-4478 www.albernihospice.ca

Pacific Rim Hospice
240 Neil Street
Tofino, BC
250-725-1240 www.pacificrimhospice.ca

Comox Valley Hospice
#102 1509 Cliffe Avenue
Comox, BC
250-339-5533    https://comoxhospice.com/

Campbell River Hospice
#104-301 Dogwood Street
Campbell River, BC
250-286-1121 www.crhospice.org

Housing.

Canadian Cohousing.

http://canadianseniorcohousing.com/

Housing Society

M’AKOLA Housing Society
2009 Fernwood Road
Victoria, BC
877-384-1423    http://makola.bc.ca/

Housing/Shelter for Elderly

Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
Working together to create affordable housing choices.
(800) 257-7756.  https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs/SAFER

Human Rights.

Canadian Human Rights Commission

888-214-1090 www.chrc-ccdp.ca

Huntington’s

Huntington’s Support Group
Ken Renruup: (250) 752-0727

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Income Security Programs

Income Security programs
800-277-9914 www.hrsdc.gc.ca

Heath & Seniors information Line
1-800-465-4911

Juan De Fuca 55 Plus Activity Centre
1767 Island Highway, Victoria
(250) 478-8384 http://jdfseniors.weebly.com

International Police Association

International Police Association, Region 13 Vancouver Island.
www.ipavancouverisland.org/

James Bay Community Project Direct Services.

James Bay Community Project Direct Services
James Bay Community Project is part of a network of 6 agencies in Greater Victoria that provide one to one direct volunteer services. Dedicated volunteers provide support to seniors and people living with disabilities in order to assist them to live independently. These services include: supported drives to medical appointments, social visitors, walking companions, income tax preparation, light gardening, light errands, dog walking, reading and playing games.
James Bay Community Project, 547 Michigan Street, Victoria.
250-388-7844. http://www.jbcp.bc.ca/

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Kidney

Kidney Support Group
Nanaimo
(250) 758-4795.

Kidney Foundation of Canada
Provides financial aid to home dialysis patients, educational materials and kidney patient manuals. Also provides grants and interest free loans to assist with kidney related diseases.
(800) 567-8112 www.kidney.bc.ca

Kidney Disease Information Line
(800) 361-7494

Vancouver Island Kidney Patients Association
Non-profit, charitable, registered organization whose volunteers provide for the welfare of kidney patients. Dialysis, pre-dialysis, transplant and post-transplant assistance provided.
(250) 595-3650

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Ladysmith Resources Centre Association

Ladysmith Resources Centre Association

630 2nd Avenue
Ladysmith, BC
250-245-3079    https://www.lrca.ca/

Land Conservancy

The Land Conservancy
301-1195 Esquimalt Road
Victoria, BC
877-485-2422 www.conservancy.bc.ca

Land Trust

Nanaimo & Area Land Trust
#8-140 Wallace Street
Nanaimo, BC
250-714-1990 www.nalt.bc.ca

Legal Services

Access Pro Bono Wills Clinic
Nanaimo Justice Access Centre302-65 Front Street
Nanaimo BC.
250-356=6125 cschlenker@accessprobono.ca http://www.accessprobono.ca/

Legal Aid
Information | Advice | Representation
1-866-577-2525 www.legalaid.bc.ca

Literacy

Literacy Write Place
Liz Campbell
(250) 248-4041 writeplace@shaw.ca

Lungs

Lung Recovery Information
Doug Hill
(250) 752-5905

Lupus

Lupus Support Group
Support Group meets first Friday of each month to discuss any problems or feelings they have.
Val Cue: (250) 248-9295.
Eileen Fraser: (250) 248-2905.

Lymphoma/Leukemia
856 Falkland Road, Victoria.
Glym Williams
(250) 598-8166

Lyme Disease

Victoria Lyme Disease Awareness and Support Group

Our group meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at 2 pm. Email for location VictoriaLyme@gmail.com www.lymevi.ca

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Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration Support Group
Meets on the last Thursday off each month at St. Stephen’s United Church, Village Way, Qualicum Beach at 10am. Discussion is an informal format and an exchange of knowledge and experiences with Age Related Macular Degeneration.
Betty McKim: 250-954-0097

Magazines: – see Newspapers & Magazines

Medic Alert Foundation

Medic Alert Foundation
800-668-1507 www.medicalert.ca

Canadian Medical Association
800-267-9703 www.cma.ca

Mental Health

Canadian Mental Health Association
125 Skinner Street
Victoria, BC
250-389-1211

Depression

Bi-Polar or Manic Depressive Association
Meetings for people with depressive or manic depressive illness. Also a family and friends meeting.
3746 Seaton Street, Victoria
(250) 479-1391    https://mdabc.net/

Mood Disorders Association of BC
Offers support groups for persons with mood disorders, their families and friends.
(604) 873-0103    https://mdabc.net/

Local Mood Disorder Support Group
Gillian (250) 954-3418.

Forward House
Vocational rehabilitation programs that promote socialization and communication skills. A mental health partnership.
(250) 954-0785 www.forwardhouse.com

Parksville Mental Health Centre
249 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville, BC.
(250) 248-8300.
Parksville Mental Health – after hour’s response
(250) 248-8300

Monterey Centre
1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria
(250) 370-7300

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
www.mssociety.ca

MS Society of BC
https://mssociety.ca/division/bc-and-yukon-division

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, National Office
The Society and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on critical issues, and organize a wide range of programs including support for newly diagnosed and those living with MS over time.
www.nmss.org

International MS Support Foundation
Features accurate information by physicians about MS, helpful hints, mobility and devices updates and free software for people with MS.
Provides support services, information and education, and social and recreational opportunities for anyone impacted by MS.
www.imssf.org/ms/

Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy Canada – BC Chapter
(800) 366-8166 www.muscle.ca

Music

Victoria Conservatory of Music

Downtown
900 Johnson Street
Victoria BC
250-386-5311
https://vcm.bc.ca/programs/centre-music-wellness/

Westhills
210-1314 Lakepoint Way,
(in the new YM/YWCA Langford Aquatic Complex)
Langford, BC
778-265-5355
https://vcm.bc.ca/programs/centre-music-wellness/

Municipal Pension Retirees’ Association

Municipal Pension Retirees’ Association
https://www.mpra.ca/

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Dystrophy Support Group
Tom Sterling
(250) 752-6207 tistirling@shaw.ca

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Nanaimo & Area Land Trust
#8-140 Wallace Street
Nanaimo, BC
250-714-1990 www.nalt.bc.ca

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre/ Ice Centre
741 Third
Nanaimo
250-756-5200.

Nanaimo Arts Council
259-4750 Rutherford Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-729-3947 www.nanaimoartscouncil.ca

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
102-1801 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-755-7690 www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com

Nanaimo Family Life Association
1070 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-754-3331  https://www.nflabc.org/

Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors
http://nanaimoharbourcityseniors.com

Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre
Gives men the tools to deal with anger and manage conflict
(250) 716-1551    https://themenscentre.ca/?sfw=pass1629496846

Nanaimo Seniors Services Network
The Nanaimo Seniors’ Services Network is a group of businesses, not for profit organizations, and individuals, who are concerned with the welfare of seniors in Nanaimo. Meetings are held at 3 pm on the third Wednesday of every month.
https://www.nssn.ca 

Nanaimo Seniors Visiting Society
A non-profit outreach organization which extends friendship, human contact and assistance to seniors living independently.
250-756-9455    https://www.fetchbc.ca/service.html?i=591

Narcotics Anonymous
NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
24-hour help line.
(888) 265-7333 http://www.cviana.ca/

The Nature Trust Of British Columbia
2080-A Labieux Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-751-3218 www.naturetrust.bc.ca

B.C. Newcomers Guide.
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Start-Your-Life-in-B-C/Newcomers-Guides

Victoria Newcomers Club (Women Evenings)
www.victorianewcomers.ca

Victoria Newcomers Club (Women daytime)
https://www.victoriawomensnewcomers.com/

Saanich Newcomers club (women)
https://saanichswans.com/

Cowichan Valley Newcomers Club.
https://cowichanvalleynewcomers.com

Nanaimo Newcomers club
https://nanaimonewcomersclub.org

Newcomers Club Parksville
First Thursday of each month 7pm at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre
132 East Jenson Street
Parksville, BC
https://parksvillenewcomers.club/

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Newspapers & Magazines

Ageless Magazine
http://agelessliving.ca

Brother Ian.
http://brotherian.ca/

C.A.R.P.
www.carp.ca

Chemainus Valley Courier,
www.chemainusvalleycourier.ca

Common Ground.
www.commonground.ca

Cowichan Valley Citizen.
   https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com/   

Eat Magazine
www.eatmagazine.ca

Fly Fishing On Line Magazine
www.flyfishingonline.com

Impowerage Magazine
www.impowerage.com

The Islands Marketplace
Salt Spring & Gulf Islands
https://islandsmarketplace.com

 

 

 

Island  Woman Magazine
https://islandwoman.ca

The James Bay Beacon Magazine
www.jamesbaybeacon.ca

Ladysmith Chronical
https://www.ladysmithchronicle.com/

Monday Magazine
www.mondaymag.com

Nanaimo Magazine
https://nanaimomagazine.ca/ 

Patient Voices
https://patientvoicesbc.ca/

Rising Women Magazine
www.risingwomen.com

Times/Colonist
www.timescolonist.com

The Valley Voice
www.cowichanvalleyvoice.com

Take 5
www.take5.ca

Island Parent Magazine
http://islandparent.ca/

Ladysmith Chronical
https://www.ladysmithchronicle.com 

Nanaimo Magazine.
www.nanaimomagazine.ca

Voyager Magazine
https://nanaimomagazine.ca/

True Blue Spirit Magazine
www.truebluespirit.com

Dialogue Magazine
www.dialogue.ca

Eagleye One Magazine
www.eagleyeone.com

Experience Magazine
www.experiencegroup.ca

Homes & Living Magazine
www.hlmagazine.com

Island Times Magazine
https://issuu.com/island-times-magazine

The News
www.pqbnews.com

Alberni Valley Times
http://www.avtimes.net/

Campbell River Mirror
www.campbellrivermirror.com

North Island Midweek
www.northislandmidweek.com

New Horizons Seniors Program

New Horizons Seniors Program.    https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/new-horizons-seniors.html

24 hour Nurse Line BC

24 Hour Nurse line.
Tel # 811 www.healthlinkbc.ca

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Oceanside Special Olympics

Oceanside Special Olympics
https://www.specialolympics.ca/british-columbia/communities/oceanside

Oceanside Tourism Association

Oceanside Tourism Association
250-248-6300 www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/specials

Ombudsperson

Ombudsperson
(B.C.’s Independent Voice for Fairness)
947 Fort Street
Victoria, BC
250-387-0184 www.bcombudsperson.ca

Osteoposis

Osteoporosis Society of Canada – BC Division
Promotes public awareness of osteorosis and its prevention. Encourages and support those coping with osteoporosis. Supports research programs.
(800) 363-1933 www.osteoporosis.ca

Osteoporosis Support Group

Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Pharmasave Health Care Centre.
Lisa Leger: (250) 951-0243 lisaps@telus.net

Ostomy

Ostomy Support & Information
Heather: (250) 951-0227

V.I.H.A. (South) Enterostomal Therapy Clinic
Offers post-operative and post operative follow-up for people requiring ostomy surgery or who may have stomach problems.
(250) 370-8235

Over Eating

Over Eaters Anonymous
Meetings held Tuesdays at 7.30pm and Fridays at noon at the Church of the Ascension, 877 Wembley Road, Parksville (very back door)
Elise: (250) 248-2719 or Lorri: (250) 248-2582

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Panic Disorders

Se-Cure
Support group for people with agoraphobia or panic disorders.
4359 Harder Road, Victoria.
(250) 479-4265

Paraplegic

BC Paraplegic Association
Counseling services, information and referral services for people with spinal cord injuries or mobility impairments
813 Darwin Avenue, Victoria
(250) 475-2622 http://sci-bc.ca/

Parkinson’s

Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson’s Centre

We provide practical information, education, individual and family consultations for managing life with Parkinson’s. Extensive resource library and quarterly newsletter.

(250) 475-6677 www.vepc.bc.ca/

Parkinson Society of BC
www.parkinson.bc.ca

Parkinson Society Canada
www.parkinson.ca

Parkinson’s Support Group
Lucille Loeb: (250) 752-8352 igloeb@shaw.ca

Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association.
https://pgosa.org/

Parksville Qualicum Aero Club
#9-1000 Ravensbourne Lane
Qualicum Beach, BC
250-752-1109    https://www.bcaviation.ca/bcga-news/sun-jul-12-2015

Parksville Seniors Drop-in Centre
144 Middleton, Parksville
(250) 248-3200

The Patient Voices Network

The Patient Voices Network

Would you like to be part of transforming health care in BC? This provides opportunities for patients, families and caregivers in BC to participate in primary health care changes. We are all patients!

Volunteers who join the Network will be invited to participate in a variety of opportunities to share their experiences and contribute ideas for improving health care in BC.

To introduce participants to the overall aims and objectives of Patient Voices Network and how the initiative supports Patients as Partners, Ministry of Health. To give participants a better idea of how they might participate in transforming the health care system in BC. To provide participants with an opportunity to meet others who share their commitment . To provide information on Vancouver Island Health Authority’s commitment to and strategy for patient engagement For more information about Patient Voices Network, please visit our website https://patientvoicesbc.ca/

 

Find a Physician directory.

The The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
Find a Physician directory https://www.cpsbc.ca/physician_search

Political Parties

Federal

Conservative Party of Canada
www.conservative.ca

New Democratic Party of Canada
www.ndp.ca

Liberal Party of Canada
www.liberal.ca

The Green Party of Canada
http://greenparty.ca

Provincial

BC Conservative Party
www.conservativesbc.com

BC Green Party
www.greenparty.bc.ca/

BC Liberal Party
www.bcliberals.com

BC NDP Party
www.bcndp.ca

Vancouver Island Party
www.vanisleparty.com

Post Polio Syndrome

Support Groups.

Post Polio Awareness and Support Society of British Columbia (PPASS BC)
102 – 9775 Fourth Street,
Sidney BC.
Contact 250 – 655-8849 or ppass@ppassbc.com or

Post Polio Support Group,
Nanaimo area,
Janet Mason: 250-758-5463.

Problem Gambling

Problem Gambling Help Line
(888) 795-6111
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/responsible-gambling/responsible-problem-gambling-program

Property Tax Deferment

Property Tax Deferment
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-property-tax/defer-taxes

Prostate – see Prostate Cancer

Public Guardian & Trustee of BC

Public Guardian & Trustee of BC
1019 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC
250-356-8160 www.trustee.bc.ca

Public Health Nurse (Parksville)
Gale Blackburn (250) 248-2044.

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The Qualicum Beach Family History Society

The Qualicum Beach Family History Society
http://qbfhs.ca

Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre

Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre
705 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach
(250) 752-0420 http://www.qbseniors.ca/

Qualicum Child Care Centre.

Qualicum Child Care Centre,
Preschool, Daycare, Before and After School Care.
303 Salish Way,
Qualicum Beach, BC>
250-757-8092   childcare.qualicum@shaw.ca

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Radio Stations

CFAX 1070
Victoria, BC
www.cfax1070.com

The Coast – 91.7 – CKAY FM
http://www.mycoastnow.com/stream/ckay

The Beach, Oceanside’s Soft Rock. 88.5 FM.
www.885thebeach.com

The Lounge, Music with Style. 99.9FM
www.thelounge999.com

Mid Island Radio Association

Click here for their web site.

 

Recreation, Community & Sports Centres

Archie Brown Sports Centre
1151 Esquimalt Road
Esquimalt, BC
250-412-8510 https://www.esquimalt.ca/parks-recreation/facilities/archie-browning-sports-centre

Burnside Gorge Community Centre
471 Cecelia Road
Victoria, BC
250361-5124 www.burnsidegorge.ca

Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
3220 Cedar Hill Road
Victoria, BC
250-475-7121 http://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-culture/facilities-schedules-fees/facilities/cedar-hill-recreation-centre.html

Gordon Head Recreation Centre
4100 Lambrick Way
Victoria, BC
250-475-5577 http://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-culture/facilities-schedules-fees/facilities/gordon-head-recreation-centre.html

G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre
3100 Tillicum Road
Victoria, BC
250-475-5400 http://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-culture/facilities-schedules-fees/facilities/pearkes-recreation-centre.html

Henderson Recreation Centre
2291 Cedar Hill Cross Road
Victoria, BC
250-370-7200 http://recreation.oakbaybc.org

Monterey Recreation Centre
1442 Monterey Avenue
Victoria, BC
250-370-7300 http://recreation.oakbaybc.org

Oak Bay Recreation Centre
1975-Bee Street
Victoria, BC
250-595-7946 http://recreation.oakbaybc.org

Panorama Recreation Centre
1885 Forest Park Drive
North Saanich, BC
250-65-7271 https://www.crd.bc.ca/panorama

Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake Drive
Victoria, BC
250-475-7620 http://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-culture/facilities-schedules-fees/facilities/saanich-commonwealth-place.html

Beban Park Recreation Centre
2300 Bowen Road,
Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 756-5200. http://www.nanaimo.ca/PRC/Locations/Parks/91-Beban-Park

Nanaimo Aquatic & Ice Centre
741 Third Street
Nanaimo, BC
250-756-5200 http://www.nanaimo.ca/facilities/Details/147-Nanaimo-Aquatic-Centre

Ravensong Aquatic Centre
737 Jones Street
Qualicum Beach, BC
250-752-5014 http://www.rdn.bc.ca/cms.asp?wpID=1054

Florence Filberg Recreation Centre
411 Anderton Avenue
Courtenay, BC
250-338-1000    https://www.courtenay.ca/EN/main/community/recreation/facilities/florence-filberg-centre.html

Renting

Safer (shelter aid for elderly renters)
800-257-7756 www.bchousing.org/programs/safer

Canada Revenue Agency
800-959-8281 www.cra-arc.gc.ca

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   St. John Ambulance

St. John Ambulance
http://www.sja.ca/English/Pages/default.aspx

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.ca

Schizophrenia

BC Schizophrenia Society- Victoria Branch
Provides support to family members and people with schizophrenia. Also support, education, advocacy, research and respite.
(250) 384-4225  https://www.bcss.org/venue/bcss-victoria/?tribe_venue=bcss-victoria&tribe_event_display=past

Schizophrenia Support Group
Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at Trillium Lodge at 7pm.
Cathy Burkmar: (250) 248-0486 cburkmar@hotmail.com

Selfcare/Telecare
For British Columbians who wish to call for medical information prior to involving a hospital or their GP
(866)215-4700
For British Columbians who wish to make a complaint regarding a Doctor or treatment received
(604) 733-7758

Seniors Canada Online

Seniors Canada Online
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living/just-for-you/seniors.html

Seniors Centres.

James Bay Community Project Direct Services
James Bay Community Project is part of a network of 6 agencies in Greater Victoria that provide one to one direct volunteer services. Dedicated volunteers provide support to seniors and people living with disabilities in order to assist them to live independently. These services include: supported drives to medical appointments, social visitors, walking companions, income tax preparation, light gardening, light errands, dog walking, reading and playing games.
James Bay Community Project, 547 Michigan Street, Victoria.
250-388-7844. http://www.jbcp.bc.ca/

Cordova Bay 55+ Association
#1-5238 Cordova Bay Road
Victoria, BC
250-658-5558 www.cordovabay55plus.org

Goward House Society
2495 Arbutus Road
Victoria, BC
250-477-4401 www.gowardhouse.com

Juan De Fuca 55+ Activity Centre
250-474-8618

Saanich Volunteer Services Society
1445 Ocean View Road,
Victoria, BC. V8P1J8
250) 595-8008

www.saanichvolunteers.org

 

Silver Threads,
2340 Richmond Road,
Victoria, BC.
250-388-4268 http://silverthreads.ca/

Silver Threads
286 Hampton Road
Victoria, BC
250-382-3151 www.silverthreads.ca

Metchosin Seniors’ Information & Resource Centre
250-478-5150 http://metchosinseniors.ca/

New Horizons
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre,
3220 Cedar Hill Road
Victoria, BC
250-475-7121 www.saanich.ca

Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre
9824 Willows Street,
Chemainus, BC
250-246-2111. http://chemainusseniors.org

Ladysmith Seniors Centre
630 2nd Avenue,
Ladysmith, BC.
250-924-1924.

Bowen Park Seniors Centre
500 Bowen Road,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-755-7501.

Seniors Connect Centre,
150 Wallace Street,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-591-2924.  www.nanaimoseniorsconnect.ca

Parksville Seniors Drop in Centre
144 Middleton Street
Parksville, BC
250-248-3200

Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre
705 Memorial Avenue
Qualicum Beach
250-752-0420 http://www.qbseniors.ca/

Evergreen Seniors Club
Florence Filberg Centre
411 Anderton Avenue
Courtenay, BC
250-338-1000 https://www.evergreenclub.ca/

Port Hardy Senior Citizen Club
9150 Granville, Port Hardy
(250) 949-7252

Seniors Connect Centre.

Seniors Connect Centre,
150 Wallace Street,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-591-2924.  www.nanaimoseniorsconnect.ca

BC Seniors Games

BC Seniors Games
250-385-3610 https://55plusbcgames.org/

Seniors Outpatient Clinic

Seniors Outpatient Clinic
Royal Jubilee Hospital
Victoria, BC
250-370-8354

Seniors Support Housing (SSH)

Seniors Support Housing (SSH)
800-257-7756 www.bchousing.org/programs/SSH

Seniors Serving Seniors

Seniors Serving Seniors
2723 Quadra St,
Victoria, BC
V8T 4E5
250-413-3211   https://sssbc.org

Support Our Seniors Comox Valley

Support Our SeniorsComoxValley
https://comoxvalleyseniorsupport.ca/

Service Canada

800-277-9914. www.servicecanada.gc.ca

Sexuality and Aging

http://www.ejhs.org/volume8/sexuality_of_older_people.htm

http://agingwellmag.com/news/septstory3.shtml

http://www.everydayhealth.com/sexual-health/sex-and-aging/attitudes-about-sexuality-and-aging.aspx

http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/resources/guides/sexuality.aspx

Sexually Transmitted Infections – (STIs)

Facts of Life Line
Anonymous and no MSP numbers are required
(800) 739-7367 www.optionsforsexualhealth.org

Shelter

Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
Working together to create affordable housing choices.
(800) 257-7756

Saanich Centre
286 Hampton Road
Victoria, BC
250-382-3151 www.silverthreads.ca

Sleep Disorder Clinic
University of British Columbia
(604) 822-7857

S.P.A.R.C.
Handicapped Signage
(604) 718-7744.

Spinal Injury

Spinal Injury Support Group
Bert Abbott: (250) 741-9889

Sointula Senior Citizens Association
First Street, Sointula
(250) 973-6777

Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex
225 S. Dogwood, Campbell River
(250)287-9234

Spinners & Weavers

The Victoria Handweavers & Spinners Guild
https://vhwsg.ca/fibre-links

Tzouhalem Spinners & Weavers Guild
Cowichan Valley
prestswg@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/
https://www.tzouhalemspinnersweaversguild.com

Salt Spring Weavers and Spinners
http://saltspringweaversandspinners.com/

Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild
qualicumweaversspinnersguild@gmail.com
http://qualicumweaversandspinners.blogspot.com

Starfish Pack

Children in School District 79 are going hungry on the weekends.
https://starfishpack.com/cowichan-valley/

 

Stroke Recovery

VicSeniors 101 Community Resource Guidetoria Stroke Recovery Association (VSRA)
Meet every Friday 10:30am – 1:30pm at Knox Presbyterian Church, 2964 Richmond Road,
Victoria, BC, V8R 4V1
Mary-Anne Gibbs – Coordinator 250-383-2623 (please leave a message)
For information Email: info@victoriastrokerecovery.org

 

Nanaimo Stroke Recovery Group
Fridays 10:45am to 1:45pm
Bowen Park Centre
500 Bowen Road
Nanaimo
250-216-7427.
Exercise Therapy, Speech Therapy, Caregivers Support Group, Music Therapy, Outings

Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society
Meet every Friday 11am – 1.30pm at St. Columbia Presbyterian Church, Wembley Road, Parksville
Kathleen Falvai – Coordinator
(250) 585-6766  http://oceansidestrokerecovery.org

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Taxis

Wheels for Wellness Society

The Wheels for Wellness Society provides transportation for residents of Vancouver Island to and from non-emergency medical appointments.
250-338-0196    https://wheelsforwellness.com/

 

Bluebird Taxi
Victoria, BC
250-382-2222

Victoria Taxi
Victoria, BC.
250-383-7111

Yellow Cab Taxi
Victoria, BC
250-370-2379

Westwind Taxi
Victoria, Bc
250-474-4747

Goldstream Taxi
Victoria, BC
250-474-5556

Cobble Hill Taxi
Duncan, BC
250-743–5555

Duncan Taxi
Duncan, BC
250-746-4444

AC Taxi
Nanaimo, BC
250-753-1231

Swiftsure Taxi
Nanaimo, BC
250-746-751-1111

Alliance Taxi
Serving the Parksville & Qualicum Beach area
250-954-5567

Oceanside Taxi
Serving the Parksville & Qualicum Beach area
250-954-8294

United Taxi
Port Alberni, BC
250-723-2121

Comox Taxi
Comox Valley, BC
250-339-7955 www.comoxtaxi.com

287 Taxi
Campbell River, BC
250-287-2675

Rainbow Taxi
Port McNeill, BC
250-956-8294

North Island Taxi
Port Hardy, BC
250-949-8800

Town Taxi
Port Hardy, BC
250-949-7877

Teachers

Retired Teachers of Ontario, provincial office (Toronto).
www.ero-rto.org

Retired Teachers of Ontario (District 47 Vancouver Island)

 

Toastmasters.

Rise and Shine Toastmasters Club,
Victoria, BC.
Whether you’re a beginning speaker who needs to get those butterflies flying in formation through regular weekly practice, or a seasoned professional looking to notch up your speaking, listening and thinking skills, kick off your Thursday mornings with Rise and Shine Toastmasters Club, We invite you to attend as a guest to check us out:
Meeting Time: 7:00 am to 8:10 am Arrive early: Our meetings are scheduled to start at exactly 7 am, so you want to arrive around 6:50 am
Location: CRD Building, 631 Fisgard near Government, Victoria.
Contact czthomas@shaw.ca or Website: http://331.toastmastersclubs.org/

 

Harbour City Toastmasters.
Nanaimo BC.
We meet every Thursday at 12 noon at the Harbourfront Library, 90 Commercial St. Nanaimo as well as on zoom.
Contact :- harbourcitytm@gmail.com  or website: https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00007460-harbour-city-toastmasters-club

Tourette Syndrome Support Group

This best way to contact help you are looking for is through this email address victoriachapter@tourette.ca. If someone didn’t have email they could get a message to us through our national office’s phone line: 1-800-361-3120.

The national office hosts support groups for adults, parents, and youth in an on-line format, allowing people living in smaller communities access to peers from the comfort of their home via this link https://tourette.ca/support Contact national office at the above number for more information on these groups.

Trac Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre

Trac Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre
800-665-1185 www.tenants.bc.ca

 

Transport Pick Up & Delivery Services

E-Porter.
Bringing same-day delivery to the 21st century.
250-634-1575
www.eporter.com

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Island HealthAuthority

Island Health Authority
https://www.islandhealth.ca/

Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada
866-522-2122    https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng

Victim Link

Victim Link
(800) 568-0808

Victorian Order of Nurses
888-866-2273 www.von.ca

Volunteers

Capital City Volunteers,
547 Michigan Street,
Victoria, BC.
250-388-7844. www.capitalcityvolunteers.org

Volunteer Canada
800-670-0401 www.volunteers.ca

Volunteer Victoria
Suite 306-620 View Street
Victoria, BC
250-386-2269 www.volunteervictoria.bc.ca

Volunteer Centre
4-172 2nd Avenue
Qualicum Beach, BC
250-594-2637

Water

Team Water Smart
Regional District of Nanaimo
6300 Hammond Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-390-4111

Web Directories & Guides

Island Woman Magazine.   www.islandwoman.ca

Brother Ian. http://brotherian.ca/

Seniors 101. www.seniors101.ca

Vancouver Island Beyond Victoria.    https://offtracktravel.ca/off-the-beaten-track-vancouver-island-3-alternative-road-trips/

Vancouver Island Now www.vancouverislandnow.com/

Welcome Wagon

Welcome Wagon
Welcome Wagon provides a free community service bringing lots of useful information as well as gifts to people who have moved to a new community. Welcome Wagon also provides free visits to mothers with new babies, brides-to-be, and more. To arrange a visit for yourself or someone you know go to www.welcomewagon.ca or phone 866-518-7287. In Chemainus or Crofton phone Diana 250-246-4463.

Welcome Wagon is Welcoming
ARE YOU OVER THE AGE OF 50 AND A LONG TERM RESIDENT TO NANAIMO OR SURROUNDING AREAS? Welcome to Wagon’s New 50 Plus Program.
Please call to set up an appointment for a home visit with Maryanna @ 250-751-1956
Or go to www.welcomewagon.ca/index.php/en/fifty-plus

Westshore Seniors Services

Westshore Seniors Services
https://seniors101.ca/westshore-seniors-service  

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