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HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES cont. Palliative Support Centre 778-729-1555 www.paulsugarfoundation.com 3743 Delbrook Ave., North Vancouver The Palliative Support Centre is a community centre where individuals living with an advanced illness, as well as their families and other caregivers can find compassionate, helpful support. Established through the Paul Sugar Foundation.
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES/SERVICES There are interdisciplinary community health teams to provide the public with primary health care services.
Parkgate Community Health Centre 604-904-6450 Parkgate Community Centre, 2nd floor 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver Serves the residents who live east of Lynn Creek.
Central Community Health Centre 604-983-6700 5th floor, 132 West Esplanade, North Vancouver Serves the residents who live north and south of the Upper Levels Highway between the Capilano River and Lynn Creek.
West Community Health Centre 604-904-6200 241 - 2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Serves the residents who live in West Vancouver, Lions Bay, and Bowen Island.
Chronic Disease Education
604-984-5752
Provides diabetes education program, nutritional counselling and footcare program. Clients must be referred by their doctor. Located at the West Vancouver Community Health Centre.
Dietitian
604-983-6700
Nutritional assessment and counselling can be provided from the local health department. You may also talk to a Dietitian at HealthLinkBC (call 8-1-1).
Immunization
604-983-6700
The local health department provides free flu clinics every fall for seniors and administers adult, nontravel immunization throughout the year. Call your Community Health Centre for information.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Alano Club of the North Shore www.northshorealano.com 604-987-4141 176 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver Provides a safe, clean and alcohol free environment for recovery groups.
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Program “Stepping Stones” 604-982-5616 Stepping Stones is a holistic day program for addiction and substance abuse. It is also open to people who have a mental illness in addition to substance abuse.
Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service 604-660-9382 Provides 24-hour information and referral to a variety of drug and alcohol counselling, detox, treatment, and support groups for individuals and family members.
Avalon Women’s Centre
604-913-0477
#203 - 657 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Provides supportive drop in environment with resources and meetings for women seeking recovery from addiction.
OSTOMY PRODUCTS TO IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE. Free home delivery on orders over $50
Serving the community since 1973.
Pharmacy
The North Shore’s Ostomy Centre 604-985-1481 • www.daviesrx.com 1401 St. Georges Ave, North Vancouver
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