2014 2015 Parkinson Society BC (PSBC)
604-662-3240
1-800-668-3330 600 - 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9 Email: info@parkinson.bc.ca • www.parkinson.bc.ca Exists to address the consequences of Parkinson’s disease through education, community outreach, scientific research, advocacy, and public awareness. Extends support to all BC residents affected by the disease.
Parkinson Education Events Email: channa@parkinson.bc.ca Provides education events throughout BC on topics in Parkinson’s including research, treatment, care for caregivers, fall prevention, and living well with Parkinson’s. Offers workshops to healthcare professionals in private facilities, members of seniors’ groups, home care agencies, health authorities, and other services.
Parkinson’s Support Services Email: channa@parkinson.bc.ca Provides consultation in-person or by phone to individuals with Parkinson’s, caregivers, and family members. Maintains a toll-free number for resource materials and information on Parkinson’s disease, community services, health services, home care, care facilities, and other topics. Maintains a network of self-help support groups, including specialized caregiver groups.
Post Polio Awareness & Support Society of BC (PPASS)
250-655-8849
102 - 9775 4th Street, Sidney, BC V8L 2Z8 Email: ppass@ppassbc.com • www.ppassbc.com Acts as a network for those who have had polio, are affected by postpolio, and all other interested parties. Provides information and assures polio survivors that they are not alone in their struggles.
Prostate Cancer Foundation BC
604-574-4012
4 - 17918 55th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 6C8 Email: info@prostatecancerbc.ca • www.prostatecancerbc.ca Formed by Prostate Cancer support group members dedicated to the fight against Prostate Cancer. A non-profit organization under the Society Act devoted to promoting Prostate Cancer health and awareness, assisting support groups, supporting research on improving treatment, and finding a cure for Prostate Cancer.
Richmond Chinese Prostate Cancer Networking Group
604-836-6423
49 – 6600 Lucas Road, Richmond, BC V7C4T1 (mailing only) Email: dleung2000@gmail.com • www.richmondprostate.blogspot.ca One of the 29 Prostate Cancer Support Groups in BC. Meets on the second Thursday of every month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Garratt Wellness Centre (7504 Chelsea Place, Richmond). Please drop in and talk to other men and family members who have been dealing with prostate cancer for weeks, months or even years. Focused on providing help to Chinese-speaking men, but everyone is welcome. Chinese and English interpretation will be provided for professional presentation; Mandarin, Cantonese and English will be spoken in different sharing groups.
Richmond Diabetic Support Group
604-244-7401
7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC V6Y 1R9 Meets the first and third Tuesday every month at Minoru Place Activity Centre from 10:00am to 11:30am.
Richmond Kinsmen Adult Centre
604-272-3237
100 - 6100 Bowling Green Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 4G2 Email: rkadc@telus.net Offers client-specific and culturally sensitive recreational activities. Includes therapeutic exercise programs, special events, meal provision, personal care assistance, health care monitoring, wellness promotion, and support for caregivers. Serves frail elderly, cognitively impaired, and disabled adults.
Richmond Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group
604-277-5977
Email: threednana@hotmail.com Meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 1:00pm to 2:30pm in the Amenities Room of the Granville Gardens Co-op (6800 Lynus Lane) across from the Thompson Community Centre. Provides support to MS patients, their families, and caregivers. Gives information, counselling, referral services, and educational programs. Contact Mary at 604-2775977 or Pat at 604-271-6065 for more information.
Richmond Stroke Recovery Centre
604-688-3603 1-888-313-3377
c/o 8880 Williams Road, Richmond, BC V7A 1G6 Email: office@strokerecoverybc.ca • www.strokerecoverybc.ca Ensures that every stroke survivor has respect, inclusion, dignity, and support in their community. Assist stroke survivors and their caregivers to improve their quality of life. Ability to live independently is a requirement of participation. Programs include exercise, education, and support. Meets on Fridays from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the South Arm Community Centre. Bring lunch; coffee and tea provided.
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