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.
- 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.
Address / Contact Info
University of Victoria, Institute of Aging & Lifelong Health
Ste 210, 4907 Chisholm St
Delta, BCV4K 2K6
Phone Numbers
Main : (604) 940-1273
Toll Free: 1-866-902-3767
Service Details
| Regional Centres Served | Gibsons, Halfmoon Bay, Madeira Park, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Sunshine Coast, West Sechelt, Wilson Creek (Sechelt) |
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| Program fee | 0.00 |
| Referral protocol | self, physician, specialist, health professional |
| Referral criteria | Living with at least a chronic condition/disease. |
| How to apply | Call: 604-940-1273, Toll Free: 1866-902-3767, Email: selfmgmt@uvic.ca |
| Wait list (weeks) | 2 |
| Age ranges served | adult 20+, senior 55+, senior 65+ |
| Currently accepting new patients / clients | Currently accepting new patients / clients |
| Languages spoken | English, French, Panjabi (Punjabi), Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino), Spanish |
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This program was last updated on: 15 Jan 2018.
