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Geographic Areas Served: Pitt Meadows

Self-Management BC

Self-Management BC provides support for people living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic pain, cancer, heart, kidney and lung diseases, arthritis, lupus, Parkinson, MS, etc. We offer:
- COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS (Diabetes, Chronic Pain, Chronic Conditions, Cancer: Thriving & Surviving) that are led by peer leaders and run for 2.5 hours for 6 weeks.
- HEALCH COACH PROGRAM that involves volunteer health coaches providing weekly 30 minutes telephone coaching for 3 – 6 months for individuals wanting to improve their confidence and motivation to become healthier. Individuals are paired with coaches based on gender and possibly shared chronic conditions.
- ONLINE WORKSHOPS (Chronic Conditions) that are flexible, self-paced, available 24/7. more info

Address / Contact Info
University of Victoria, Institute on Ageing & Lifelong Health
Ste 210, 4907 Chisholm St
, Delta, BC, V4K 2K6
Main: (604) 940-1273
Toll Free: 1-866-902-3767
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Seniors Connection - Medical Transportation

Transportation to medical appointments are available to seniors. Screened volunteers provide transportation services from Mission to as far east as Chilliwack and as far west as Vancouver.more info

Address / Contact Info
Mission Community Services Society - Seniors Connection - Medical Transportation
33179 2nd Avenue
, Mission, BC, V2V 1J9
Phone: (604) 826-3634
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The Adapt Clinic (Psychiatric Genetic Counselling)

This provincial clinic offers free (covered by MSP) genetic counselling to individuals of all ages (and / or their families) who live with a psychiatric diagnosis. The service can help individuals with mental health disorders and their family members better understand the cause and potential chances for them or their family members (eg. children) to develop a psychiatric disorder. The clinic offers individuals and families a very powerful service as it helps people better understand why they have a mental health disorder. The clinic’s counsellors can help patients reframe understandings of the causes of mental health disorders. This is the only clinic of its kind in the world! Learn more about genetic counselling on our website.more info

Address / Contact Info
Department of Medical Genetics, Medical Genetics, BC Women's Hospital, Shaughnessy Building, C234
Department of Medical Genetics, BC Women's Hospital, C234 - 4500 Oak Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1
Angela Inglis: (604) 875-2726
Emily Morris: 604-875-2000 x. 6787
Fax: (604) 875-2825
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The Cedars

Designed for your comfort and satisfaction, at The Cedars we provide Assisted Living as an option for seniors who want to maintain an independent lifestyle, whether your preference is lively socializing or quiet time in the lounge, The Cedars provides a safe and comfortable environment to enjoy your retirement years.more info

Address / Contact Info
Mission Association for Seniors Housing
7380 Hurd Street
, Mission , BC, V2V 3H5
Phone: (604) 826-2194
Fax: (604) 826-2102
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Travel Treatment Fund

Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.more info

Address / Contact Info
Candian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Toll-Free: 1-800-663-2524 ext. 7122
Local: (604) 675-7122
Fax: (604) 675-7301
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Wig & Breast Prosthesis Banks

Offering a wide range of donated wigs, headwear, permanent prostheses, and bras to cancer patients throughout BC who have undergone surgery and cannot afford the cost of a wig or prosthesis.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Cancer Information Service: 1-888-939-3333
Division Office: (604) 872-4400
Fax: (604) 872-4113
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