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Run to Quit

Run to Quit pairs the quitting expertise of the Canadian Cancer Society with Running Room’s learn to walk or run 5km clinics. The program greatly increases a person’s chances of quitting smoking while raising their physical activity level.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Phone: 1-800-419-2906 ext. 264
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Self-Management BC Programs

Self-Management BC offers a menu of self-management programs available to British Columbians online, by telephone, and by mail. Programs are for adults of all ages living with one or more ongoing health conditions and there is no cost to participate. All programs are self referral and we offer programs for Chronic Pain, Diabetes and Chronic Health Conditions.more info

Address / Contact Info
UVIC Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, Self-Management BC
4907 Chisholm Street, Suite 210
, Delta, BC, V4K 2K6
Toll Free: 1-866-902-3767
Main Local Line : (604) 940-1273
Fax: (604) 940-2099
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Southern Interior Rotary Lodge

Affordable accommodations located across from the BC Cancer Agency – Centre for the Southern Interior. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services.more info

Address / Contact Info
Candian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
2251 Abbott Street
, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1E2
Phone: (250) 712-2203
Fax: (250) 712-2275
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Travel Treatment Fund

Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.more info

Address / Contact Info
Candian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Toll-Free: 1-888-939-3333
Fax (toll-free): 1-888-675-6507
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WellNest Counselling and Consulting

Kendra Rogers-Calabrese, M.Ed., RCC received her Master of Education in Counselling degree in 1998. Since then, she has worked with First Nations Bands and non-profit organizations, providing individual, group, and family counselling to clients of all ages. Kendra has recently opened her own private practice, WellNest Counselling & Consulting. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.more info

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213-369 Oliver Street
, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1M4
Office: 250-398-NEST (6378)
Fax: (250) 398-6379
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Wig & Breast Prosthesis Banks

Offering a wide range of donated wigs, headwear, permanent prostheses, and bras to cancer patients throughout BC who have undergone surgery and cannot afford the cost of a wig or prosthesis.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Cancer Information Service: 1-888-939-3333
Division Office: (604) 872-4400
Fax: (604) 872-4113
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Williams Lake Sleep Center

At Tranq Sleep Care, we provide comprehensive sleep services including clinical consultations as well as over night sleep studies, with a dedication to superior and professional patient care. At each of our sleep centers, each patient is provided a private and comfortable bedroom which has at least a double size bed.more info

Address / Contact Info
143 4th Avenue South
, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1J8
Phone: (778) 412-9321
Fax: (778) 412-9323
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