General patient resoures

These resources are for the benefit all patients:

Lifestyle changes

• QuitNow: Free program to help quitting smoking
• iCanQuit: Quit smoking app
• Low Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (PDF)
• BC Centre on Substance Use
• Obesity Canada
• How to schedule a mammogram for yourself
• Community Substance Use Services Clinics
• Canada’s food guide for healthy eating
• How to manage your cholesterol (PDF)

Mental health

• Calm Apps (PDF)
• Cheap Counseling (PDF)
• Depression Resource Guide (PDF)
• Anxiety Canada (downloadable PDF resources – especially Progressive Muscle Relaxation)
• Stress Booklet (PDF)
• Sleep Hygiene (PDF)
• Sleep Foundation

Suffering from chronic pain

• Pain BC: Online Pain Support and Wellness Groups
• Pain BC: Home

Eczema

• Hydrating Bath (PDF)
• Dry Skin and Eczema Protocol (PDF)

How to report a vaccine side effect/reaction

• BCCDC Surveillance Forms

Forms for end of life care

• My Voice: Advance Care Planning Guide (online PDF)