Better Choices, Better Health®

Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services


Description
Helps participants explore ways to manage their health and empower them to live their life, one step at a time.

These free six-week group workshops are for Albertans 18 years and older who have or support someone with a long-term (chronic) health condition. Workshops are available in person and online.

Workshops are led by people who have experience with a long-term health condition of their own. Together, participants and leaders learn from each other by sharing their experiences and exploring possible solutions.

Learn More and Discuss:

  • managing symptoms like pain, fatigue, stress
  • talking to loved ones, health team & workplace about your health and needs
  • dealing with difficult feelings
  • ways to eat healthy and stay active
  • tools for problem-solving & setting realistic plans

BCBH®-Chronic Pain: If chronic pain is your main concern, this worshop may be right for you. Learn about the topics above, as well as:

  • pacing yourself
  • treatments for chronic pain
  • Moving Easy Program (gentle exercise program)

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the program, please contact your local zone coordinator (see Contact Details section).

To register or learn more, visit the website.


Affiliation: Self-Management Resource Centre (SMRC)
Eligibility
Yes, Adults 18 years and older who have or support someone with a chronic condition.
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. To register or learn more, visit the website.
Referral Process: Yes,

Participants can self-register or be referred by a healthcare provider.




Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
1-877-349-5711 (North Zone Registration)
Telephone
825-404-7460 , press 3 (Edmonton Zone Registration)
Telephone
1-877-314-6997 (Central Zone Registration)
Telephone
1-844-527-1160 (Calgary Zone Registration)
1-866-795-9709 (South Zone Registration) - Telephone
Web Site
https://www.ahs.ca/bcbh
Languages
Chinese; Punjabi; Tagalog - The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is only available in English. The Calgary Zone - Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is offered in simple Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog in addition to English.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Documents Required

Participants can self-register or be referred by a healthcare provider.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
February 7, 2024
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM