Zoomers & Seniors Guide and Directory to Community Resources on Vancouver Island
All entries below are listed in alphabetical order. Click a letter, or scroll down.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
University Of Victoria Centre on Aging.
Centre on Aging,
University of Victoria. www.coag.uvic.ca
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.
The Chronic Disease Self- Management program is a Free educational workshop giving you the tools to live a healthy life.
For more information: -1-866-902-3767 or www.coag.uvic.ca/cdsmp
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
The Designated Health Agency.
The Designated Health Agency for Vancouver Island is the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) www.viha.ca
AIDS
Aids Society Support Groups
Intake assessment and referral support groups, helpline, recruiting and training of volunteers.
Helpline: (800) 665-2437. www.avi.org
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. www.avi.org
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. www.bcpwa.org
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. www.alzheimerbc.org
More information
North and Central Vancouver Island Resource Centre
(250) 245-7939 or (800) 462-2833.
Jane Hope (800) 462-2833.
More information
We Rage, We Weep Alzheimer Foundation,
1760 Kisber Avenue,
Victoria, BC.
250-920-9573. www.werageweweep.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/
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)
(604) 222-4043. www.chaddcanada.org
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Canadian Bar Association.
800-267-8860. www.cba.org
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
BCSPCA.
BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
www.spca.bc.ca
Beban Park Recreation Centre
2300 Bowen Road,
Nanaimo, BC.
(250) 756-5200. www.nanaimo.ca
Canada Benefits.
Canada Benefits.
800-622-6232. www.canadabenefits.gc.ca
Benign Essential Blepharopasm
Support Group.
Lynda Fischer: (250) 951-0522.
Better Business Bureau.
Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island.
220-1175 Cook Street,
Victoria, BC.
877-826-4222. www.vi.bbb.org
Big Brothers
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.
Bowen Park Seniors Centre
500 Bowen Road,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-755-7501.
British Pensioners (Canadian Alliance of)
(800) 760-6633. www.britishpensioners.com
Broombusters.
Broombusters. Vancouver Island & B.C. Mainland’s Grassroots
Scotch Broom Containment Campaign.
Contact - Joanne Sales 250-752-4816
www.broombusters.org
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Cancer
Abreast Dragon Boat Team
A non-profit society raising funds for advancement of breast cancer treatment and education.
Pat Porteous. (250) 951-0826. www.cbcf.org/bcyukon/
BC Cancer Foundation, Nanaimo Office.
253 Milton Street,
Nanaimo, BC V9T 4K6
Contact: - Zoe Campbell, Development Officer.
250-714-0201 or Email: zcampbell@bccancer.bc.ca
http://www.bccancerfoundation.com/cms/page1261.cfm
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.
BC Cancer Agency's Vancouver Island Centre (V.I.C.)
Appointment by referral from a physician. Provides consultation, follow-up and treatment with radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
250-519-5500. www.bccancer.bc.ca/RS/VancouverIslandCentre
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 or fieraloca@shaw.ca
Prostate Cancer
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.
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.
Contact: - 250-752-7489, or Email: brook@shaw.ca
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.
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,
526 Michigan Street,
Victoria, BC.
(250) 384-0408. www.familycaregiversnetwork.org
Celiac Disease
Canadian Celiac Association.
Victoria Chapter,
PO Box 5457 Stn. B
Victoria B.C.
Contact: - victoriaceliacs@canada.com
www.victoriaceliac.org
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.
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.
Contact: - VIHA at 250-370-8699. www.health.gov.bc.ca/hcc/csil.html
Chronic Pain Management
Meeting Last Tuesday of every month from 7-9pm
at 1665 Grant Avenue, Nanaimo, BC.
Nanaimo: (250) 754-4863.
Parksville: - (250) 951-9500.
Consumer’s Association of Canada.
613-238-2533. www.consumer.ca
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
Credit/Debt Councilling Services
Credit Counseling Society is non profit counseling service.
210 Selby Street, Nanaimo, BC.
(888)-527-8999. www.nomoredebt.org
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. www.ccfc.ca
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Day Care.
Day Care respite program for Seniors on Mondays and Thursdays 10am – 4pm.
St. Charles Manor,
1006 St. Charles Street,
Victoria, BC.
250-595-4255. www.stcharlesmanor.ca
Deafness
see Hearing
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
Diabetes Support Group and Mount Arrowsmith Diabetes Education Centre
(250) 951-9507.
Disabilities
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.
Disability Resource Centre
Assists people with all types of disabilities achieve and maintain independence.
1519 Pandora Avenue, Victoria.
(250) 595-0044. www.drcvictoria.com
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
Divorce Support Groups
Divorce Care
Parksville Baptist Church.
Sandy: (250) 248-0175.
Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre
(250) 716-1551. nmrc@shaw.ca
www.nanaimomen.com
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
Drug Abuse
see Narcotics
Dyslexia
Victoria Read Society
The society helps students of all ages learn.
720 Linden Avenue, Victoria.
(250) 388-7225. www.readsociety.bc.ca
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Eating Disorders
British Columbia Eating Disorders Association
526 Michigan Street, Victoria.
(250) 383-2755.
Education.
University of Victoria,
3800 Finnerty Road,
Victoria, BC.
250-721-7211. www.uvic.ca/students/continuing/
Gaia College,
2485 Koksilah Road,
Cowichan Station, BC.
250-709-2229. www.gaiacollege.ca
Horticultural Therapy Diploma Program,
Vancouver Island University,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-740-6410. www.viu.ca/programs
ElderCollege at Vancouver IslandUniversity,
Classes in Nanaimoand Parksville.
1-866-734-6252. www.mala.ca/ccs
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. www.nic.bc.ca.ec
Elderly Friendly Community Network.
Elderly Friendly Community Network.
Victoria, BC.
www.efcn.ca
Epilepsy Disease
Ocean Epilepsy Support Group
(250) 752-2599.
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.
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Fairfield Activity Centre
Fairfield Activity Centre,
1-380 Cook Street,
Victoria, BC.
250-384-6542. Web page link.
Family Caregivers Network Society.
Family Caregivers Network Society,
526 Michigan Street,
Victoria, BC.
(250) 384-0408. www.fcns-caregiving.org
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Rita Trites: (250) 954-3975.
The Financial Advisors Association of Canada.
800-563-5822. www.advocis.ca
Florence Filberg Recreation Centre.
(250) 338-1000. www.evergreenseniorsclub.org
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
We Rage, We Weep Alzheimer Foundation,
1760 Kisber Avenue,
Victoria, BC.
250-920-9573. www.werageweweep.com
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
Funeral Services.
Hatley Memeorial Garden,
2050 Sooke Road,
Victoria, BC.
250-478-1754. www.hatleymemorial.ca
C·A·R·E Funeral Services,
2676 Wilfert Road,
Victoria, BC.
250-391-9696. www.funeral-care.com
Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens,
2347 Cedar Road,
Cedar, BC.
250-722-2244. www.cedarvalleymemorialgardens.ca
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Gambling
Problem Gambling Help Line
(888) 795-6111.
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
http://gnabc.com
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
http://gnabc.com
Grief
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
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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 Centre
Sign language, oral interpreting, volunteer services, family and vocational counseling, job placement, public education and library.
300-1627 Fort Street, Victoria.
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. www.fohs.bc.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. www.viha.ca/hshc/yakimovich_wellness_centre.htm
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 Horticulture Therapy Association.
www.chta.ca
Horticultural Therapy Diploma Program,
Vancouver Island University,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-740-6410. www.viu.ca/programs
Hospice Society
Gives care to persons with serious progressive illness when cure is not expected. Has a Loan Equipment Service for palliative clients. 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
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Cowichan Valley Hospice,
3122 Gibbons Road, Duncan, BC.
250-701-4242. www.members.shaw.ca/Cvhospice
Oceanside Hospice,
210 Crescent Road West, Qualicum Beach, BC.
250-752-6227. www.oceansidehospice.org
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,
2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC.
250-339-5533. www.island.net/~chospice
Campbell River Hospice,
#104-301 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC.
250-286-1121. www.crhospice.org
Housing Society.
M’AKOLA Housing Society.
2009 Fernwood Road,
Victoria, BC.
877-384-1423. www.makola.bc.ca
Housing/Shelter for Elderly
Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
Working together to create affordable housing choices.
(800) 257-7756.
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. www.jdfrecreation.com
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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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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
Learning.
ElderCollege at Vancouver Island University,
Classes in Nanaimo and Parksville.
1-866-734-6252.
www.mala.ca/ccs/courses/eldercourses.asp
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
www.ldac-taac.ca
Legal Aid Services Society.
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
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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.
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.
Mood Disorders Association of BC
Offers support groups for persons with mood disorders, their families and friends.
(604) 873-0103. www.mdabc.ca
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.
Mobile Life Screening.
Mobile Life Screening.
Contact: - 888-602-8378.
www.mobilelifescreening.com
Monterey Centre
1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria. (250) 370-7300.
Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation.
800-668-2624. www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Multiple Sclerosis
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/
MS Society of Canada- Central Island
Isobel Gemmell: (250) 468-1757.
Info line: (800) 665-5788. www.mssociety.nisa.com
P/Q Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Peter Krahn: 250-752-5325.
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy Canada - BC Chapter
(800) 366-8166. www.muscle.ca
Muscular Dystrophy Support Group
Bill Lyons: (250) 757-8862.
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Dystrophy Support Group
Tom Sterling: (250) 752-6207. tistirling@shaw.ca
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Nanaimo & Area Land Trust.
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.
Nanaimo Arts Council,
259-4750 Rutherford Road,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-729-3947. www.nanaimoartscouncil.ca
Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation,
102-1801 Bowen Road,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-755-7690. www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com
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. www.nanaimomen.com
The Nanaimo and Region Disability Resource Centre Association
The Nanaimo and Region Disability Resource Centre Association
#2 - 4166 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC.
Contact: - 250-758-5547 or e-mail: inquiry@nrdrc.org
http://www.nrdrc.org
The 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.
Nanaimo Telephone Visiting Society.
Nanaimo Telephone Visiting Society.
A non-profit outreach organization which extends friendship, human contact and assistance to seniors living independently.
Contact: - 250-756-9456.
www.ntvs.ca
Nanaimo Women’s Resources Society,
Nanaimo Women’s Resources Society,
285 Selby Street,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-753-0633. www.nanaimowomen.com
Narcotics.
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.
www.na.org
www.bcrscna.bc.ca
The Nature Trust.
The Nature Trust Of British Columbia,
2080-A Labieux Road,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-751-3218. www.naturetrust.bc.ca
Newcomers Club.
Victoria Newcomers Club (Women Evenings).
www.victorianewcomers.ca
Victoria Newcomers Club (Women daytime).
www.vicdaynewcomers.ca
Saanich Newcomers club (women).
www.saanichnewcomers.com
Newcomers Club Parksville, First Thursday of each month 7pm at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 East Jenson Street, Parksville, BC.
www.parksvillenewcomers.org
Newcomers Club Qualicum Beach.
www.qbnewcomers.org
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24-hour Nurse Line BC
24-hour Nurse Line BC
(866) 215-4700. www.bchealthguide.org
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. www.canparaplegic.org/bc/
Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Support Group
Lucille Loeb: (250) 752-8352. igloeb@shaw.ca
Parksville Seniors Drop-in Centre
144 Middleton, Parksville.
(250) 248-3200.
Port Hardy Senior Citizen Club
9150 Granville, Port Hardy.
(250) 949-7252.
Post Polio Syndrome
Post Polio Support Group
Sherrill Keene: (250) 758-7508. www.ppass.bc.ca
Problem Gambling
Problem Gambling Help Line
(888) 795-6111.
Property Tax Deferment.
Property Tax Deferment.
Click for web link
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:80
Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre
Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre.
705 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach.
(250) 752-0420.
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Radio Stations.
CFAX 1070.
Victoria, BC. www.cfax1070.com
The Coast – 91.7 – CKAY FM.
www.ckay.ca
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.
Mid Island Radio Association.
www.mira-orca.ca
Recreation & Sports Centres.
Archie Brown Sports Centre,
1151 Esquimalt Road,
Esquimalt, BC.
250-412-8510. www.esquimalt.ca/parksRecreation
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre,
3220 Cedar Hill Road,
Victoria, BC.
250-475-7121. www.recreation.saanich.ca
Gordon Head Recreation Centre,
4100 Lambrick Way,
Victoria, BC.
250-475-5577. www.recreation.saanich.ca
G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre,
3100 Tillicum Road,
Victoria, BC.
250-475-5400. www.recreation.saanich.ca
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. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama
Saanich Commonwealth Place,
4636 Elk Lake Drive,
Victoria, BC.
250-475-7620. www.recreation.saanich.ca
Nanaimo Aquatic & Ice Centre,
741 Third Street,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-756-5200.
Ravensong Aquatic Centre,
737 Jones Street,
Qualicum Beach, BC.
250-752-5014.
Renting
Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
Working together to create affordable housing choices.
(800) 257-7756.
Canada Revenue Agency.
800-959-8281. www.cra-arc.gc.ca
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Safer (shelter aid for elderly renters).
Safer (shelter aid for elderly renters).
800-257-7756. www.bchousing.org/programs/safer
St. John Ambulance.
St. John Ambulance.
www.sja.ca/bcyukon
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. www.bcssvictoria.ca
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.
www.seniors.gc.ca
Seniors Centres.
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
Les Passmore Silver Threads,
286 Hampton Road,
Victoria, BC.
250-382-3151. www.silverthreads.ca
New Horizons,
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre,
3220 Cedar Hill Road,
Victoria, BC.
250-475-7121. www.saanich.ca
BC Seniors Games.
BC Seniors Games.
250-385-3610. www.bcseniorsgames.org
Seniors Support Housing (SSH).
Seniors Support Housing (SSH).
800-257-7756. www.bchousing.org?programs/SSH
Seniors Serving Seniors.
Seniors Serving Seniors,
109-1022 Pandora Avenue,
Victoria, BC.
250-382-4331. www.seniorsservingseniors.bc.ca
Service Canada (The Federal Government).
800-277-9914. www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Sexuality and Aging.
http://nsrc.sfsu.edu/issues/sex-and-aging
http://www.sexualityandu.ca/adults/sex-4.aspx
http://www.ejhs.org/volume8/sexuality_of_older_people.htm
http://www.asaging.org/networks/learn/ol-104.cfm
http://agingwellmag.com/news/septstory3.shtml
http://www.everydayhealth.com/sexual-health/sex-and-aging/attitudes-about-sexuality-and-aging.aspx
http://www.sexsupport.org/Aging.html
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.
Silver Threads Service
Victoria Centre,
1728 Douglas Street,
Victoria, BC.
250-388-4268. www.silverthreads.ca
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.
Stroke Recovery
Victoria Stroke Recovery Association,
286 Hampton,
Victoria, BC.
250-383-2623.
Stroke Recovery Association of BC (District 69 Branch)
Meet every Friday 11am – 1.30pm at St. Columbia Presbyterian Church, Wembley Road, Parksville.
Kathleen Falvai – Coordinator.
(250) 752-9796. www.strokerecoverybc.ca
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Thrift Shops.
Thrift Shops. Click web link.
Tourette Syndrome.
Tourette Syndrome,
3575 Douglas Street,
Victoria, BC.
250-658-0506.
Trac Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre.
Trac Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre.
800-665-1185. www.tenants.bc.ca
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Veterans Affairs Canada.
Veterans Affairs Canada.
866-522-2122. www.vac-acc.gc.ca
Victim Link
Victim Link
(800) 568-0808.
Victorian Order of Nurses.
888-866-2273. www.von.ca
Volunteers.
Volunteer Canada.
800-670-0401. www.volunteers.ca
Volunteer Victoria.
Volunteer Victoria.
Suit 306-620 View Street,
Victoria, BC.
250-386-2269. www.volunteervictoria.bc.ca
Water.
Team Water Smart,
Regional District of Nanaimo,
6300 Hammond Bay Road,
Nanaimo, BC.
250-390-4111. www.teanwatersmart.ca
Welcome wagon.
Welcome Wagon.
866-518-7287. www.welcomewagon.ca
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