Health & Wellness

Providing health, fitness, diet, nutrition, mind and body, and therapy information can assist workers in transition. The following links provide information for British Columbians about effective health and wellness services.

Please note that the Province of British Columbia is not responsible for the material and/or content presented on any non-provincial government site listed below.

Resources

8-1-1
Got a medical problem? British Columbians can now dial 8-1-1 to get 24/7 health information and medical advice and help navigate B.C.'s health-care system.
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca

Aboriginal Health Initiative Program
Supports and encourages Aboriginal communities to identify health promotion projects that are culturally meaningful to them
http://www.vch.ca/aboriginalhealth/docs/AHWP.pdf (PDF, 713KB)

ActNow BC
British Columbia’s Healthy Living initiative, is designed to give British Columbians the tools and information they need to reach their personal health goals.
http://www.actnowbc.ca

HealthLink BC
Is a comprehensive, one-stop health and wellness resource for British Columbians.
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kbaltindex.asp

BC Healthy Living Alliance
Works with regions and communities to promote wellness and prevent chronic disease.
http://www.bchealthyliving.ca

Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport
Improves health, reduces illness and injury and develops healthier communities for all British Columbians
http://www.gov.bc.ca/hls/index.html

Capital Assistance
Provides grant funding up to $25,000.00 for upgrading community facilities and equipment related to existing programs for seniors
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/community_partnerships/seniors/...

CommunityFutures.com
Lists over 200 community programs that are searchable by category, sector, and organization. These pages provide information on sources of funding and support primarily for social, economic, and environmental community development initiatives in rural areas, however the programs are not necessarily exclusive to rural.
http://www.communityfutures.com/cms/Funding_Sources.2.0.html

Dial-a-Dietician
Operated by NutritionLink Services Society, who provides accessible quality nutrition information to the public and health information throughout British Columbia.
http://www.dialadietitian.org

LEAP BC
Literacy, Education, Activity and Play (LEAP) is a new province-wide initiative focused on providing resources and ongoing support to increase literacy, healthy eating, and physical activity in settings where children in their early years (birth to five) live, learn and play.
http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/leap_bc/

Let's Play Project, Rick Hansen Foundation and Province of British Columbia
Funds the construction and renovation of accessible play spaces in British Columbia by building awareness about accessible play and related best practices.
http://www.rickhansen.com/play

PharmaCare
Subsidizes eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies, protecting British Columbians from high drug costs.
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare/#

Public Awareness Grant Program, BC Recreation & Parks Association
Supports communities with 25 grants of up to $4,000 each to assist with the implementation of a physical activity public awareness campaign. The campaign will focus on increasing physical activity levels among less-active 35-54 year old adults by raising awareness at the community level to the benefits of and opportunities for physical activity.
http://www.physicalactivitystrategy.ca/index.php/...

Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program
Funds multi-purpose facilities that have physical recreation activity as the primary rationale.
http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/181.asp?grantid=191

The Creating Healthy Communities Guide
Recommends 116 land use policies and programs that local governments can adopt to promote healthy living in our communities. It includes case studies and links to specific language and policy documents that can be used as templates.
http://www.smartgrowth.bc.ca/Portals/...

Walk BC Program
Awards up to 50 grants to a maximum of $5,000 each to communities across BC to encourage communities to develop or enhance walking programs for inactive adults.
http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/181.asp?grantid=185