Education
Advanced Health + Sports Clinic
Arthritis Society of BC
The Arthritis Society is the only charitable organization in Canada uniquely dedicated to funding and promoting arthritis research, advocacy and solutions to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by arthritis.more info
AVI Health Centre
AVI Health and Community Services - Nanaimo operates a low barrier Health Centre that provides HIV Primary Care, PrEP prescribing and follow-up, PEP access support, STBBI testing and treatment, Opiate Agonist Treatment (OAT) and addictions services, HCV treatment, and Counselling; as well as a Positive Wellness Program that provides case management and community outreach for HIV and HCV positive clients, a Men’s Wellness Program and Testing Nights that provide social programming and STBBI/PrEP services for self-identified MSM, a clinical Outreach Team supporting clients contemplating or accessing addictions services, and an Education Program that works with people who use drugs, MSM, clinic clients, schools, other organizations, services providers, and all people at risk of HIV, HCV, and/or toxic drug poisoning/overdose to support HIV, HCV, and addictions & sexual health harm reduction education.more info
BC Health Guide Nurse Line
Offers free 24/7 health information for families.more info
BC Smoking Cessation Program
BCAA/ICBC Child Seat Information Line
For tip sheets on child car seat safety please refer to the Traffic Safety Foundation for BCAA website.more info
Canadian Mental Health Association
Dedicated to the promotion and improvement of mental health and quality of life in the community, through effective services, advocacy, awareness and education, resource generation and partnerships.more info
Cancer Information Service
Available to cancer patients, caregivers or anyone who needs help understanding cancer and finding community services. Toll-free service accessible in multiple languages.more info
Central Island Healthy Lifestyles: Shapedown BC
Helping families in Central Vancouver Island achieve a healthier lifestyle, and improve overall physical and emotional well-being. more info
Central V.I. Multicultural Society Immigrant Welcome Centre
Provides services to immigrants such as English language classes, employment and direct settlement assistance. See "Description" for other location.more info
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