Resource Centre
About this resource
The British Columbia Huntington's Disease Resource Centre (HDRC) assists families and professionals with the many different needs and concerns encountered while dealing with Huntington's Disease (HD). This service is funded through the Huntington Society of Canada and funds from the efforts of the BC Chapter.
A flexible program of support services is provided including information, counselling, mutual support, referral, professional education and consultation, and social and recreational activities.
There is also a Metro Vancouver support group which is an opportunity for people with HD to get together and support one another in a caring and safe environment. The Group assists people with HD to explore strategies for coping, acceptance of the disease process, grieve losses, and offers support to one another.
A flexible program of support services is provided including information, counselling, mutual support, referral, professional education and consultation, and social and recreational activities.
There is also a Metro Vancouver support group which is an opportunity for people with HD to get together and support one another in a caring and safe environment. The Group assists people with HD to explore strategies for coping, acceptance of the disease process, grieve losses, and offers support to one another.
Details
Resource type
Counselling, Family Support, Peer Support & Support Groups
Disabilities
Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know
Age
19-99
Eligibility
Access to the center programs are through self referral, professional referral, or family referral.
Location
Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Fraser North, Fraser South, Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver, Kootenays, North East, North West, Sunshine Coast / Squamish-Lillooet, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island Central, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South
Cities
Brentwood Bay, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Colwood, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Esquimalt, Galiano Island, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Mayne Island, Metchosin, Mill Bay , North Saanich, Pender Island, Port Renfrew, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sooke, Swartz Bay, Thetis Island, Victoria, View Royal
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