Health & Disability

Alzheimer Society Support Group

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Health & Disability, Seniors

Alzheimer Society of BC Dementia Caregiver Support Group The Caregiver Support Group meets on the second Wednesdays of the month, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, at the Association for Community Living office, 104-5711 Mermaid St. Sechelt. The regional Alzheimer Resource Centre is in North Vancouver.  Telephone: 604-984-8348, or 604-984-8347 Email:...

Disability Alliance BC

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Health & Disability

Disability Alliance BC advocates can help you apply for a range of disability benefits and programs, as well as catching up on filing income taxes.                                                                      Telephone: 1-800-663-1278 Website: http://www.disabilityalliancebc.org/...

Fetch

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Health & Disability, Information & Referral, Seniors

Fetch is the most comprehensive online directory of local community health resources for all ages. The information is provided by the Sunshine Coast Division of Family Practice.   Website: http://sc.fetchbc.ca/index.html?c=cyf  ...

Home and Community Care Services

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Health & Disability

Home and Community Care is the main service provider for a variety of health care programs and supports in homes and in the community.  Services include:  grooming and hygiene bath assistance mobility/lift assistance medication assistance nutritional assistance family/caregiver respite.  Here is the full list of services   Telephone: 604-741-0726 Address: 5630...

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Health & Disability, Seniors

Memory Cafe is an activity program for people with dementia and their caregivers. It includes an hour of socializing and games to stimulate areas of the brain affected by memory loss, followed by one hour of low impact exercise. Participants with dementia must be accompanied by a caregiver.  Tuesdays at St. Hilda’s Hall 9:45am to 11:45am For more information,...

in Directory of Services on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Health & Disability, Social Services

Mental Health and Addictions Services include assessments, treatment planning, crisis response services, short-term counselling, psychiatrist consultation, employment and education support, wellness groups and referrals to other supports and resources such as detox and treatment centres. They also have a specialized service for older adults (65+). Mental Health...