Health & Disability

Alzheimer Society of BC Support Group

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There are Dementia Caregiver Support Groups offered on the Sunshine Coast.  Sechelt – the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Gibsons – the third Wednesday of the month from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Tele-support Groups – For those who are unable to attend a support group in person, tele-support groups offer the opportunity to meet with...

CMHA – Gibsons Mental Health Drop-in Site

in Families & Children, Health & Disability, Information & Referral, Service Directory - Sunshine Coast BC, Social Services

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of North and West Vancouver is offering drop-in and mental health support in Gibsons as of July 2020. Located in the Salvation Army building in Gibsons, they offer drop-in mental health navigation, counselling and in-person groups. They can provide social work services and help connect to other community resources as...

Disability Alliance BC

in Health & Disability, Service Directory - Sunshine Coast BC

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: https://www.disabilityalliancebc.org/...

Fetch

in Health & Disability, Information & Referral, Seniors, Service Directory - Sunshine Coast BC

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: https://sc.fetchbc.ca/index.html?c=cyf    

Home Support – Sunshine Coast

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Vancouver Coastal Health provides a range of support options designed to help people with ongoing health conditions to remain in their homes and to be as independent and safe as possible.    Services include:  -grooming and hygiene -bath assistance -mobility/lift assistance -medication assistance -nutritional assistance -family/caregiver respite   Here is...

in Health & Disability, Seniors, Service Directory - Sunshine Coast BC

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 the Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre (5604 Trail Avenue,...