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| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Locate your local chapter and meeting place. Orchard Recovery Centre |
| The Canadian Sleep Society – Provides information on sleep disorders and facilities across Canada. Great brochures that can be downloaded free. |
| Health Canada – Go Smokefree – Offers statistics and a motivating e-mail service for those who want to reduce use of tobacco. Health Canada (866) 318-1116. |
| National Institute on Drug Abuse |
| The Realistic Success Recovery Society – Real Recovery for Men |
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| Arts and Healing Network – Resource for anyone interested in the healing potential of art. |
| Music for the Love of It – Guide to music workshops around the world, along with links to other sites, publications and more. |
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| Changing Faces – Changing Faces is determined to enable people who have disfigurements to develop high self-esteem and self-confidence. They want to change the way we all see disfigurement. |
| About Face Organization committed to people affected by facial differences. |
| Skin Care LeiLani specializes in Paramedical Makeup and Scar-Reduction Tattooing. No cost treatments available to any burn survivor (excepting needles required) that include skin needling, scar-repigmentation, scar relaxation tattooing and camouflage makeup techniques. LeiLani may be reached at the Cosmedic Corner 778-896-4891. |
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| American Burn Association – Focused on study, research and prevention of burns. |
| BCPFF Burn Fund – Site of Adult Burn Survivor Program, The Future Is Mine sponsored by the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. |
| BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn, Trauma and High Acuity Unit – A site of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. The goal is to help patients and communities understand the journey from wounds to wellness through educational and emotional support. |
| The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors – An international, American based non-profit organization that provides support to anyone affected by a burn injury through peer support, education, collaboration and advocacy. |
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| Complimentary/Alternative Therapies |
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| On Wellness – Good reference site covering many topics. Many valuable links. Created by healthcare and health promotion professionals. |
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| Public Health Agency of Canada – Physicial Activity Guide – Visit the website or call 1-888-334-9769 for a free copy of Canada’s Physical Activity Guide Handbook. Excellent guide for healthy active living. |
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| Family Caregivers Network Society – List of caregiver support networks in BC. |
| Government of BC – Home & Community Care – Information on home and community care services. |
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| CRA – Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – Help for low-income Canadians to complete their tax returns for free. 1-800-959-8281. |
| CRA – People with disabilities – Information on tax credits for medical expenses or disability. 1-800-959-8281. Ask for a copy of booklet “Information Concerning People With Disabilities.” |
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| Brahma Kumaris – Go directly to Meditation to find some great 3–minute meditations for relaxation and reflection which are worth experiencing. |
| National Sleep Foundation – Sleep information and healthy sleep tips. |
| Optimal Breathing – Articles and instructions. |
| relax7.com – A great site to help with relaxation and meditation with guidelines for a personal relax journal. |
| Yoga Journal – Source for yoga and inspiration, covering lifestyle, meditation, poses and life issues. |
| Yoga Benefits Review – Source for discovering benefits of yoga by Jen |
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| Mental Help Net – American site promotes mental health and wellness education. |
| Crisis Centre – British Columbia Crisis Centre provides free and confidential support and an on-line chat line for youth. 24-Hour Distress Line 1-800-784-2433. |
| ODIN Books – 1110 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1G5 info@odinbooks.com Tel: 604-739-8804 or Toll Free 1-800-223-6346 |
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| Mayo Clinic – A very informative site that supports healthy living, great support tools and a great free weekly e-newsletter. |
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| The Vegetarian Resource Group – Free e-newsletter, recipes and articles. |
| The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network – Tips, recipe of the month. |
| All Recipes – Thousands of recipes, plus newsletter, nutrition planners and an on-line recipe box. |
| Eating Well – Recipes and articles for healthy eating and living, free e-newsletter. |
| The Dieticians of Canada – Great advice and resource nutrition expertise for a dietician in your area. |
| MealCall – Contact listings for Meals-On-Wheels throughout Canada. |
| Nutrition for Optimal Health – How to Eat for Optimal Health, Energy & Metabolism |
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| Get Organized Now – Monthly organizing checklists and articles disclosing professional organizing secrets. |
| Real Simple – Better living with less hassle in all areas of your life. |
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| Professional Wellness Links |
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| BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn, Plastic Surgery & Trauma Unit at Vancouver General Hospital – A site of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. The goal is to help patients and communities understand the journey from wounds to wellness through educational and emotional support. |
| National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine – “searchable” clinical trials. |
| HealthWorld On-line – Comprehensive information and wellness test. |
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| Self Esteem Games – Try these confidence-boosting computer games as designed by McGill University Psychology Department – fun and positive! |
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| Retreats Online – Guide to healing, nature and women’s retreats worldwide. |
| Spirituality & Health – Reports on people, practices, ideas and guidance on spiritual practices, self-test and resources for those on spiritual journeys. |
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| Victim Services – Visit the website or call 1-800-563-0808. |
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