Events from December 11, 2023 – November 20, 2023 – BC Ministry of Health – Patients as Partners Events from December 11, 2023 – November 20, 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.

Show only events for:

Recurring

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

Recurring

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

Recurring

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

Recurring

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

Recurring

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

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 Round titled "Weaving Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being in Palliative Care". In this session, speakers will discuss how to recognize and overcome barriers to … 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

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

Recurring

Diabetes Self-Management Program; UVic Self-Management; Vancouver

Diabetes 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 province. … 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

Recurring

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

Chronic Pain 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

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

Recurring

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

Recurring

Living Life to the Full Caregiver Group; Family Caregivers of BC

Living Life to the Full Caregiver Group Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Online Living Life to the Full Caregiver Group Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) are partnering to support caregivers’ mental health. In eight enjoyable 90-minute sessions – one per week – this program helps caregivers make a difference … Continued

Recurring

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

Chronic Pain 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

Recurring

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

Chronic Pain 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