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Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

961 Alloy Dr
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5Z8

1-800-626-5406

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Thunder Bay Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Workshop times vary

Last updated: Feb 22, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Registration is required
Call the toll-free number or register on the website

Note: Due to COVID-19, in-person workshops have been suspended. Register online to be added to a wait list and be notified when a workshop becomes available.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals 18 years of age and older with chronic or long-term health conditions and their caregivers
Participants must be able to set goals and function in a group setting; for example, the program would not be appropriate for someone with significant dementia or memory impairment, or for someone who would be disruptive in a group

Fees

None

Contacts

Kaitlin Trevisan - Communications Lead
ktrevisan@norwestchc.org
Kevin Ng - Manager, Chronic Disease Self Management Program
kng@norwestchc.org

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Offers a 6-week workshop for individuals living with chronic or long-term health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, stroke, cancer, colitis, lung disease, fibromyalgia, Parkinson's, heart disease and other conditions

Educates individuals on how to manage their symptoms to become more confident and improve their quality of life

Offers workshops online

Workshop topics include:

Coping with difficult emotions
Pain and fatigue management
Developing action plans and problem solving skills
Exercise and nutrition
Managing Medications
Making treatment decisions
Working with the health care team

Last updated: Feb 22, 2024: Suggest an edit