IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING SELF-MANAGEMENT BC'S PROGRAMS
Covid-19 is certainly having an impact on British Columbians!
As you can appreciate, during this time when social distancing is so important, Self-Management BC is unable to offer in-person group programs. However, we are very excited to offer programs that can be done online, by telephone or independently:
- Better Choices, Better Health Online Self-Management Program (web-based)
- Health Coach Program (one-to-one telephone-based)
- Tool Kit for Active Living with Chronic Conditions Program (one-time mailed package)
- Tool Kit for Active Living with Chronic Conditions + Telephone Calls Program (Tool Kit materials and small-group conference calls)
Click here for a brief description of these programs.
To be added to our contact list to be notified when these programs are available, call (toll-free) 1-866-902-3767 or email selfmgmt@uvic.ca with your first and last name, phone number, city, and program of choice.
Thank you for your interest in Self-Management BC's programs!
Other Resources
- For more information about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), please visit HealthLink BC.
- Public Health Agency telephone information line 1-833-784-4397.
- For non-medical information about COVID-19, call the provincial government telephone hotline 1-888-268-4318 (1-888-COVID-19) between 7:30 am and 8 pm daily
This website provides information on self-management for both the general public and health professionals.
Self-Management Programs
Persons with chronic health conditions and family members can participate in self-management programs offered in communities throughout BC at no cost. These are evidence-based programs that provide information, teach practical skills and give people the confidence to manage their health condition(s). A summary of self-management program activity in British Columbia for 2016 can be downloaded here. You can view a video of Dr. Aaron Leppin of the Mayo Clinic discussing "well care" and the importance of self-management programs.
Self-Management Support
Self-management support consists of techniques and strategies that can be used by health professionals in clinical practice to encourage healthy behaviours.