Family Resources Archives - Spinal Cord Injury BC

Alberta Spinal Cord Injury Education

SCI Alberta has a number of online courses for purchase, which include: infection control, skin care, personal care, obtaining employment, and much more.

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An SCI Guide for Personal Care Aides

Find out what your care aide needs to know to provide good care for you and to avoid secondary complications of SCI.

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BC Home and Community Care Clinic Contact and Self-Referral Information

Find contact information for your local Home and Community Care office.

BC Hospice Palliative Care Association

Use this site to find out about hospice end of life care in your community, as well as grief supports.

604-267-7024

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British Columbia Bereavement Checklist

Find out the legal steps you need to take to inform the government that a family member has died.

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CONNECT

Offering rehab services and support, and a place to live for people at all levels of abilities, the programs are developed and guided by rehab professionals.

604 534-0705

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Cortree Disability Education Centre & Online Resources

When you or a family member is newly injured, there are sometimes more questions than answers. We’re here to help. We work with industry experts, health care pros, researchers, counsellors, ...

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Facing Disability

Facing Disability was specifically created to connect families and individuals who suddenly have to deal with a spinal cord injury to people in similar situations.

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Family Caregivers of British Columbia

This network can help if you are caring for a senior or someone with a disability, with resources, support and information aimed at the caregiver.

250 384-0408

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Family Support Institute

Directed by families, the organization provides information, training and province-wide networking to assist families of people with disabilities.

604 540-8374

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GF Strong Caregiving and Sex

This document will be useful for people whose partner is also a caregiver.

604 734-1313

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GF Strong Sexual Health Resources for Adolescents and their Parents

This document has more information on sexual health resources to help young adults understand their sexuality and help parents talk to their children about it.

604 734-1313

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GroundWork PG

Check out this snow clearing and yard maintenance service in Prince George.

236 601-5199

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Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

This website has cross cultural mental health resources particularly for children, youth, and families.

604-875-2084

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Lotsa Helping Hands

Find out about a private online community to connect family members.

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PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network)

This organization provides information for anyone who wants a secure financial future for their child (including an adult child) with a disability.

604 558-2055

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Recreational Respite

Find out about fee for service recreation and respite options.

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Rehab Tip Sheets

Find illustrated tips on wheelchair positioning, transfers, assisted lifts, etc.

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Seniors Serving Seniors

This is a volunteer program to assist seniors before, during and after a hospital stay in the Capital Region of Victoria.

250 413-3211

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Support Worker Central

Support Worker Central is a free job board that connects people with disabilities and support staff across British Columbia. The job board enables people with disabilities and their families to ...

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