Events from November 13, 2023 – November 14, 2023 – BC Ministry of Health – Patients as Partners Events from November 13, 2023 – November 14, 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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Diabetes Self-Management Program, UVic Self-Management; Surrey

Diabetes Self-Management Program , UVic Self-Management The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. These are … Continued

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Cancer: Thriving & Surviving Self-Management Program , UVic Self-Management, Richmond

Cancer: Thriving & Surviving Self-Management Program , UVic Self-Management, Richmond   The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres … Continued

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Chronic Pain Tool Kit for Active Living PLUS Calls, UVic Self-Management

Chronic Pain Tool Kit for Active Living PLUS Calls: helps people with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives.  Family, friends and/or caregivers can also participate. To register: email smhcoach@uvic.ca or call 604-940-1273 or toll-free 1-866-902-3767. You can also register your interest in the program at www.selfmanagementbc.ca

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Chronic Pain Tool Kit for Active Living PLUS Calls, UVic Self-Management

  Chronic Pain Tool Kit for Active Living PLUS Calls: helps people with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives.  Family, friends and/or caregivers can also participate. To register: email smhcoach@uvic.ca or call 604-940-1273 or toll-free 1-866-902-3767. You can also register your interest in the program at www.selfmanagementbc.ca

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

Date: October 4, 2023 Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Virtual 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 scheduled topics at … Continued

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Diabetes Self-Management Program – Virtual, UVic Self-Management

Diabetes 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 or … Continued

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Cancer: Thriving & Surviving Self-Management Program Virtual ,UVic Self-Management

Cancer: Thriving & Surviving 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 … Continued

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Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program , UVic Self-Management; Agassiz

The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which provide information, teach … Continued

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Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; Langley

Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. These are … Continued

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Cancer: Thriving & Surviving Self-Management Program – Virtual, UVic Self-Management

Cancer: Thriving & Surviving 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® … Continued

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Chronic Conditions Tool Kit for Active Living + Calls; UVic Self-Management

Chronic Conditions Tool Kit for Active Living + Calls: helps people with chronic conditions to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives.  Family, friends and/or caregivers can also participate. To register: email smhcoach@uvic.ca or call 604-940-1273 or toll-free 1-866-902-3767. You can also register your interest in the program at www.selfmanagementbc.ca.

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Diabetes Self-Management Program , UVic Self-Management, Coquitlam

The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which provide information, teach … Continued

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Chronic Pain Self Self-Management Program, UVic Self-Management, Penticton

Chronic Pain Self Self-Management Program , UVic Self-Management The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. … Continued

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

Chronic Conditions 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

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Caregivers Connect: BC’s Virtual Caregiver Café; Family Caregivers of BC

Caregivers Connect: BC’s Virtual Caregiver Café (Free Peer Support Group) Time: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Virtual Event Date/time: 2nd Thursday of each month from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. PT Description:  This monthly peer support group brings people from across the province together around a shared experience of caregiving for a family member or friend. Registration: You must pre-register … Continued

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Chronic Conditions Self Self-Management Program , UVic Self-Management; Vancouver

Chronic Conditions Self Self-Management Program , UVic Self-Management The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. … Continued

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Diabetes Tool Kit for Active Living PLUS Calls; UVic Self-Management

Diabetes Tool Kit for Active Living PLUS Calls: helps people living with type 2 diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Family, friends and/or caregivers can also participate. To register: email smhcoach@uvic.ca or call 604-940-1273 or toll-free 1-866-902-3767. You can also register your interest in the program at www.selfmanagementbc.ca

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, UVic Self-Management; Surrey

Chronic Pain Self Self-Management Program , UVic Self-Management The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. … Continued

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

Chronic Conditions 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

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Diabetes Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; New Westminster

Diabetes Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; New Westminster The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. These … Continued

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; Langley

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; Langley The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. These … Continued

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Greater Victoria Caregiver Support Group at Yakimovich Wellness Centre (Free); Family Caregivers of BC

Caregiver Community Cafe Date: October 16, 2023 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: In person: Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC or Streamed Virtually on Zoom Join us for a free cup of tea or coffee at our Fall Caregiver Café! Enjoy an inspiring presentation by Rosella Leslie about her journey and book: Losing Us – … Continued

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program , UVic Self-Management; Chilliwack

The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which provide information, teach … Continued

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Diabetes Self-Management Program , UVic Self-Management, Coquitlam

The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. These are evidence-based programs which provide information, teach … Continued

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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

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Chronic Pain Tool Kit for Active Living PLUS Calls, UVic Self-Management

Chronic Pain Tool Kit for Active Living PLUS Calls: helps people with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives.  Family, friends and/or caregivers can also participate. To register: email smhcoach@uvic.ca or call 604-940-1273 or toll-free 1-866-902-3767. You can also register your interest in the program at www.selfmanagementbc.ca.

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; Ladner

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. These are … Continued

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; Hope

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. 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 at community centres throughout the province. These are … Continued

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Diabetes Self-Management Program – Virtual, UVic Self-Management

Diabetes 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 or … 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

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Working Caregivers Connect: BC Virtual Support Group (Free); Family Caregivers of BC

Working Caregivers Connect: BC Virtual Support Group (Free) Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Virtual Event Date/Time: 4th Tuesday each month from 7:00pm- 8:30pm Description: We invite working caregivers to our  monthly peer support group for working caregivers. Please register for each instance of the support group you wish to attend. Registration Information: Register in advance here!  You will get … 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 … 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 … Continued

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

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

Date: September 6, 2023 Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Online We invite caregivers from across BC to our new monthly thematic peer support group, featuring specific scheduled topics at each session. This is a closed group of six support sessions. We will decide with caregivers the relevant themes for our Care Aware Thematic Support during the 1st Session. Date … Continued

The Caregiver Journey: What you need to know and what supports are available; Family Caregivers of BC

The Caregiver Journey: What you need to know and what supports are available Date: September 11, 2023 Time: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Cook Street Activity Centre, 1-380 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3X7 Join Us for this info-session by Lycia Rogrigues, Caregiver Support Manager at Family Caregivers of BC This is an opportunity to connect with other … Continued

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

Virtual Support Group for Adult Children & Young Adult Providing Care in BC (Free) Date: September 13, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Virtual Date/time: 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm-8:30pm Description: We invite BC Adult Children & Young Adult providing care for older family member and friend to our new monthly thematic peer support group facilitating specific … Continued

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Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program ; UVic Self-Management; Penticton

Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management The In-Person Self-Management Programs are Self-Management BC’s traditional community programs. The program meets for 2.5-hour sessions over six weeks. You can join up to the second session. Adults with chronic health conditions, their family members and caregivers can participate in free self-management programs offered at community centres throughout the … Continued