Health Professionals - Support Groups / Organizations
Arthritis Support Group
Support and activities are organized as needed.more info
Brain Injury Disease Stroke Support Group
The Brain Injury Disease Stroke Support Group is a group of people sharing coping strategies with support and humour.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
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
CNIB is a source of support and information for people affected by vision loss.more info
Heart and Stroke Foundation (BC and Yukon)
HIV Support Group - Gulf Islands
An informal group meets monthly to discuss such things as alternative therapies, spiritual healing and medical support.more info
Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre (IDHHC)
IDHHC is a specialized social service agency providing counselling and support services to people dealing with a hearing loss and their families.more info
La Leche League
Free breastfeeding information and support group.more info
Options for Sexual Health (The Clinic)
The Clinic operates as a branch of Options for Sexual Health of BC.more info
Peer Support
If you’re a resident of Canada, 18 years and older, who has been diagnosed with cancer, or you’re caring for someone with cancer, you can speak over the phone with a trained volunteer who has gone through a similar experience. Our volunteers are specially trained cancer survivors or caregivers with a wide range of cancer experiences and life stories who can share insights and ideas for coping during your cancer experience. You’ll have the chance to talk with a peer who will listen with empathy and respect. And you’ll have an opportunity to gain hope and encouragement by hearing someone else’s story. more info
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