Events from December 11, 2023 – October 30, 2023 – BC Ministry of Health – Patients as Partners Events from December 11, 2023 – October 30, 2023 – BC Ministry of Health – Patients as Partners

All events are free and open to the public.
Please register in advance for an event with the organizer through the links provided.

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program – Virtual, UVic Self-Management

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program – Virtual, UVic Self-Management The Virtual Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs delivered virtually. These 2.5 hour sessions over six weeks provide more opportunity for discussion and information. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate in free self-management programs offered through Zoom® via telephone … Continued

UBC iCON – iCON-VCH Indigenous Health Round

We are delighted to have guest speakers from Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Ćećǝwǝt Lelǝm “Helping House” and Vancouver Coastal Health’s North Shore Palliative Care Program join us in our next Indigenous Health … Continued

Strengthen Your Resiliency Muscle; Family Caregivers of BC

Date: July 24, 2023 Time: 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm Location: Register Zoom Link (Online) Self-Care, self-awareness, and resiliency are related! One of the key ways to build resilience is to focus on taking care of yourself. It helps to keep your mind and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. Join Kate Landreth from FCBC, as … Continued

In-Person Saanich Peninsula Caregiver Support Group at SHOAL (Free)

Date: July 26, 2023 Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Location: In Person SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney BC Are you a caregiver who is feeling exhausted? Stressed? Not getting enough help? No time for yourself? Feeling alone, at times discouraged? If you are saying yes to any of the above, you might find comfort in sharing some … Continued

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Delivered in Cantonese For more information please contact - Jo-Anne Rockwood at joanne.rockwood@ubc.ca Hybrid: St. Francis Xavier Church and Zoom Registration link: Coming Soon

Eating Healthy on a Budget; UBC iCON

Registered Dietitian Angelina Lam will teach you how to follow Canada's Food Guide and incorporate Chinese cultural foods in a healthy eating pattern, provide tips on how to make affordable and healthy meals at home, and make smart choices when eating out. Delivered in Cantonese. To register go to https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5IsdOGtrDkpGtS_GiAM62QeRr0T4ZPcrc6U#/registration Location - Hybrid: St. Francis … Continued

Care Aware: BC’s Virtual Thematic Caregiver Support Group; Family Caregivers of BC

Care Aware: BC’s Virtual Thematic Caregiver Support Group JUNE 28, 2023 Date: August 2, 2023 Time: 12:00 am PLEASE NOTE: We have closed all registrations for this Summer/Fall Season, and will take registrations in December for the Winter/Spring Care Aware: BC’s Virtual Thematic Caregiver Support Group. We invite caregivers from across BC to our new monthly thematic … Continued

Care Aware: BC’s Virtual Thematic Caregiver Support Group; Family Caregivers of BC

Care Aware: BC’s Virtual Thematic Caregiver Support Group Date: August 2, 2023 PLEASE NOTE: We have closed all registrations for this Summer/Fall Season, and will take registrations in December for the Winter/Spring Care Aware: BC’s Virtual Thematic Caregiver Support Group. We invite caregivers from across BC to our new monthly thematic peer support group, featuring specific … Continued

Virtual Support Group for Adult Children & Young Adult Providing Care in BC (Free) NEW; Family Caregivers of BC

Virtual Support Group for Adult Children & Young Adult Providing Care in BC (Free) NEW Date: August 9, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Virtual Virtual Support Group for Adult Children & Young Adult Providing Care in BC (Free) NEW Date/time: 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm-8:30pm Description: We invite BC Adult Children & Young Adult providing care … Continued

Metchosin Caregiver Support Group (Free) NEW Date: August 17, 2023 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am Location: Metchosin Seniors Resource Centre 4495 Happy Valley Rd #1047, Victoria, BC V9C 3Z3 Metchosin Caregiver Support Group (Free) NEW Date/Time: 3rd Thursday of each month 10am-11:30am Location: Metchosin Seniors Resource Centre 4495 Happy Valley Rd #1047, Victoria, BC V9C 3Z3 Description: Our monthly Victoria … Continued

Managing Negative Thoughts and Learning Coping Strategies; Family Caregivers of BC

Managing Negative Thoughts and Learning Coping Strategies Date: August 23, 2023 Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am Location: Online (Zoom Registration Required) During this webinar, Emma Donald, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, explores the cycles of negative thinking patterns we all can get caught in, how to break these cycles, and coping and self-care tactics to integrate into your life. … Continued

How Pharmacists can Support Your Health; UBC iCON

Jacky Huang, Registered Pharmacist will explain the expanded role of pharmacists, the importance of managing chronic disease medications at home and while travelling, and medication management prior to surgery. Delivered in Mandarin For more information please contact Jo-Anne Rockwood joanne.rockwood@ubc.ca To register go to https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5ckduirrjoiHdwFxiYkoagUHenJZ4Yfxm68#/registration

In-Person Saanich Peninsula Caregiver Support Group at SHOAL (Free); Family Caregivers of BC

In-Person Saanich Peninsula Caregiver Support Group at SHOAL (Free) Date: August 23, 2023 Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Location: In Person SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney BC Are you a caregiver who is feeling exhausted? Stressed? Not getting enough help? No time for yourself? Feeling alone, at times discouraged? If you are saying yes to any of … Continued