On the right side, you will find some useful information about the importance of proper foot care for people with SCI and below is a list of community resources (not private companies) in some major urban centres.
You should always verify ahead of time when these services are offered, if you can be included in their waitlist (if they have one), and whether or how much they charge according to your situation. For more information, please contact the SCI InfoLine as listed on the right as well.
Excerpt from the Public Health Agency of Canada:
Healthy feet contribute to your safety and health. How?
- Keeping an eye on your feet can even give you an early warning about serious health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, nerve damage and poor blood circulation
Source:Â https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/disease-and-injury-care-and-prevention/foot-care
The Gathering Place
609 Helmcken Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5R1
Phone: 604-665-2391
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/gathering-place-health-services.aspx
Burnaby Primary Care Network
You should speak with your Burnaby-based Primary Care Provider to see if you are eligible for
this service.
https://burnabypcn.ca/health-supports/allied-health/foot-care-nurse-services/
Brella Society
Once every 3 months, nursing students perform foot care services.
For details and to book, you should call:Â 604-533-3829 or 604-309-8971
https://www.brellasociety.ca/footcare
Cook Street Village Activity Centre
380 Cook Street
Victoria, BC
Phone: 250-384-6542
https://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/contact-us
James Bay New Horizons Senior Centre
Nursing students from Camosun College – contact to book a spot ahead of time:
234 Menzies Street, Victoria BC
Phone: 250-386-3035
http://www.jamesbaynewhorizons.ca/
The Seed Kamloops Wellness Centre
To book, contact them here:
181 Victoria Street West
Kamloops, BC
Toll-free: 1-833-448-4673
Email: WellnessKAM@theseed.ca
https://theseed.ca/services/kamloopswc
M&M Advanced Foot Care through the City of Prince George
To book, contact them here:
1669 Victoria Street,
Prince George, BC, V2L 2L5
Phone: 250-617-9966
Email: mmadvancedfootcare@gmail.com
“Professional Mobile Nursing foot care service. We assess, monitor, maintain and treat common foot complications such as corns and calluses, thick or ingrown nails, fungal nails, bunions, Diabetic foot care and more… ”
$30 per person at a clinic* and $50 per person for home visits*
*prices are subject to change (please verify ahead of time)
https://www.mmadvancedfootcare.ca/
