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ALS Support Group Regional Website
We meet monthly, at the Powell River Hospital, a wheel chair accessible space. Each meeting hosts a guest speaker and social hour with information galore and resources to support those living with ALS and their family/caregivers
See Calendar for meeting times.
Alzheimer Resource Centre Regional Alzheimer Society
North Shore/Sunshine Coast
148 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 1C3
Kerri Sutherland, Support & Education Coordinator
604 984 8348 Toll free: 1 (866)
984 8348
Local Contact: Linda deVries, Community Health Clinic 604 485 3310
Provides support for family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Arthritis Society National Website
Shona Reid, Regional Development Manager for Powell River
604 875 5002 Toll-
Arthritis Answers Line for education and support. There are hydrotherapy pool classes. For more info call Shona using the toll free number and ask to be transferred.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Powell River Chapter
4527 Cook Avenue,
Powell River V8A 3M1
604 485 5028 Fax 604 485 2683
Geraldine Braak, President Email
A social and recreational integration into the community that provides advocacy and educational concerns & peer support.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month, 1:30 pm, Poplar Room, Recreation Complex
Living with Cancer Support Group Canadian Cancer Societ Support Services
Carol Roberts 604 485 9115
There is emotional support for cancer patients, family, friends & those who have lost someone to cancer.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month 1:30 – 3:30
Breakwater Books, 6812A Alberni Street
Lorraine Matheson 604 485 6114
Meetings: every Monday, 4:45 to 6:30 pm
Grief Point School Gym, 6960 Quesnel Street
Mastectomy -
Mary Lynn Hopkins 604 485-
Lorraine Matheson 604 485-
Lesley Graham 604 483-
- hospital and home visits to recently diagnosed breast cancer patients
- one-
on- one counselling - provide information.
There are trained counsellors for women who have had breast cancer.
c/o S. Stevens, 6050 Lois Street, Powell River V8A 4T7
Shannon Stevens 604 483 3108
Self-
c/o Unit 201 – 4477 Michigan Avenue, Powell River V8A 2S4
Don Villani 604 485 5868
Offers teaching support for families with adults or children having cystic fibrosis and arranges for free prescription drugs, equipment and medical assessment. Sponsors public and professional education, fund raising and research projects.
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month 7:30 pm; call for location
6447 Hillcrest Avenue, Powell River V8A 4Y5
Nadeen Cox 604 483 9628
Aids people in the Powell River District who are experiencing medical financial crisis for treatment that cannot be administered locally. All funds are raised locally for use by people in our community.
Diabetes Association of Canada, Powell River Branch National Website
PO Box 25, Powell River V8A 4Z5
Toll-
Heather Berger Committee Member 604 487 9173
Education about diabetes and support for newly diagnosed diabetics; summer camp for diabetic children.
Gill Hannah Email
Meetings: 1:00 -
Rose Pagani 604 485 6434
5000 Joyce Avenue (Hospital), Powell River V8A 5R3
Chris Kimpton, President 604 489 0212 Email
Concerned with the provision of health care in Powell River, including the comfort
and well-
Services:
Gift Shop, Powell River General Hospital
Elizabeth Tait 604 485-
Hours: 10 -
Hospital Auxiliary Economy Shop
7030 Alberni Street, Powell River V8A 2C3
604 485 0110
Proceeds donated to health care in the community.
Hours: 10-
Red Cross Loan Cupboard
medical equipment at no cost
Phone hospital (604 485 3211) and ask for Red Cross
TV Service for Hospital Patients, Powell River General Hospital
Peg White 604 483-
Hours: 10 -
Transportation to and from x-
Programs:
Candy Stripers:
Care and assistance for patients in the Hospital and Olive Devaud Extended Care
Home
Library
Raises funds for hospital equipment;
School Tours
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 7:30 pm, Hospital Cafeteria
Heart and Stroke Foundation, BC & Yukon
In Memoriam Donations: PO Box 416, Powell River V8A 5C2
Area Office: 250 754 5274
Heart
information: 1 888 473 4636
Regional Line: 1 888 754 5274
Eileen Brown 604 485 5118
Marica Benvin, Area Administrator Email
Texada Island Unit
Call the Area Office for contact information; memorial donations
accepted.
Multiple Sclerosis Self-
Toll Free: 1 (800) 268 7582 (for information on MS and contact for local group)
Parkinson’s Support Group National Website
John Bloxham 604 485 5973
Parkinson's Disease self-
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 1:30 pm, Poplar Room at the Complex
Stroke Recovery Club Regional Website
Trudy Simpson 604 485 6396
Rhonda Ellwyn 604 483 3304 Email
This club provides a program for independent stroke survivors living at home, their families and caregivers. Provides; support, social events, activities, speakers, speech therapy and physiotherapy or exercise classes. There is a Buddy system for caregivers.
Meetings: Tuesdays 10 – 1 Lower Legion Hall
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) www.tops.org
Barb Richards, Area Captain 604 485 0025 Email
A non-
Meetings:
Barb Richards’ Home (TOPS BC 5274)
4722 Fernwood Ave
Wed: 8:45 weigh in; 9 am meeting
Blue Mountain Estates Clubhouse (TOPS BC 2736)
7575 Duncan St
Mon: 11:15 am weigh in; 12:15 pm meeting
Faith Lutheran Church (TOPS BC 2921/1755)
4811 Ontario Ave. Lower Level
Tue: 7:30 weigh in; 8:30 am meeting (TOPS BC 2921)
Thu: 5:00 weigh in; 5:15 pm meeting (TOPS BC 1755)
Support for Disease & Health Issues
Community groups and organizations that offer financial and other support for individuals and their families dealing with diseases and medical conditions.
More Resources: Mental Health • Special Needs • Violence & Abuse
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