North Simcoe Muskoka Self Management Program

Site: Wasaga Beach

Service: Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions or Chronic Pain

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Record #: CWD4035
Last Modified: 05 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 04 Sep 2024

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
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NSMSelfManagementPrograms
Primary Contact Christa Heigenhauser, Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-422-0900 ext 108

Addresses and Location

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

Description

Description (Service) Healthy living series for individuals living with Diabetes, Heart Disease, Arthritis, Chronic Lung Disease, Asthma, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and other long-term illnesses.

Two separate 6-week programs: Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain and Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.

Self-management programs cover topics such as:
  • managing symptoms
  • dealing with emotions
  • exercise and nutrition
  • pain management
  • breathing techniques and muscle relaxation
  • communication and problem-solving
  • medication usage
  • treatment decisions
  • planning for the future
  • goal setting and more
  • sleep management
  • understanding acute and chronic pain

Meet and learn from others with chronic conditions and/or chronic pain. Each week the group learns skill to better manage symptoms, the challenges associated with this and ways to improve their quality of life. Varied times and locations throughout North Simcoe and Muskoka.

Support persons are also welcome.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Barrie ; Christian Island ; Collingwood ; Midland ; Muskoka District ; Orillia ; Penetanguishene ; Ramara ; Wasaga Beach
Boundaries North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN boundaries
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Best suited for adults 
 
Residency Requirements: North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN boundaries
Application Contact main office, email or visit website to register for programs.
Languages English, French
Fees None - All programs are funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Administration

Alternate Name Chronic Pain & Chronic Conditions Education ; North Simcoe Muskoka Self Management Programs ; Patient Self Management ; Self-Management