North Simcoe Muskoka Self Management Program

Site: Wasaga Beach

Service: Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Record #: CWD0632
Last Modified: 05 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 27 Jun 2024

Description

Description (Service) Supports caregivers in taking care of themselves while caring for someone else.

This free 6-week workshop series is an evidence-based self care education program for caregivers to build the skills they need to take better care of themselves while they provide care for others.

Participants will leave the workshop with tools to communicate in difficult situations, make tough decisions, problem solve, reduce stress, manage a range of emotions and much more.

All participants will receive a copy of The Caregiver Help book.

This peer-led group meets for 1.5 hours each week.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm
Areas Served Barrie ; Christian Island ; Collingwood ; Midland ; Muskoka District ; Orillia ; Penetanguishene ; Ramara ; Wasaga Beach ; Christian Island
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Adults of all ages caring for a family member, friend, child who is living with a chronic illness.
Application Contact main office, email or visit website to register.
Languages English
Fees All programs are funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Address and Location

Located In Community Wasaga Beach
Address & Map
Ramblewood Medical Centre
14 Ramblewood Dr, Unit 202
Wasaga Beach, ON
Canada L9Z 0C4
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-422-0900 ext 108
Toll Free Phone 1-833-474-2242 ext 108
E-Mail dsm@sgbchc.ca
Website www.nsmselfmanagement.ca/courses/powerful-tools-for-caregivers
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NSMSelfManagementPrograms
Primary Contact Christa Heigenhauser, Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-422-0900 ext 108
Mailing Address Ramblewood Medical Centre 
14 Ramblewood Dr, Unit 202 
Wasaga Beach, ON 
Canada L9Z 0C4

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