Parkinson Society British Columbia

Our support services include: One-on-one consultations - available by phone email or in-person. Counselling - free short-term non-crisis counselling with one of our clinical counsellors Resources and community referrals - available online and in print. Support Groups - join our network of over 50 support groups across British Columbia. PDLink - a peer program connecting individuals with Parkinson's and caregivers on a one-to-one basis for support. Education events - providing support and learning opportunities for people with Parkinson's and their carepartners. Exercise programs - many of these classes have been designed at varying intensity levels with adaptations for differing physical abilities. Virtual physiotherapy - free sessions for those that meet certain criteria limiting access to Parkinson's-specific care. Lending Library - a collection of resources available to members of the Society for borrowing. Education for health care professionals Toll-free information line - contact us at 1-800-668-3330 to connect with one of our support services team members. Healthcare Navigator - this position is intended to effectively and expediently connect people living with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their carepartners/caregivers with healthcare resources and social services in British Columbia. Through this service patients and their carepartners/caregivers can obtain the right information and support so they can better understand and manage challenges that may be faced in living with the disease.