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Program: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Organization: Ontario Health atHome - North West Area - Thunder Bay - Head Office
Description of Services:
  • Offers a 6-week workshop for individuals living with chronic or long-term health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, stroke, cancer, colitis, lung disease, fibromyalgia, Parkinson's, heart disease and other conditions
  • Educates individuals on how to manage their symptoms to become more confident and improve their quality of life
  • Offers workshops online
    • Workshop topics include:
    • Coping with difficult emotions
    • Pain and fatigue management
    • Developing action plans and problem solving skills
    • Exercise and nutrition
    • Managing Medications
    • Making treatment decisions
    • Working with the health care team

    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
    • Individuals 18 years of age and older with chronic or long-term health conditions and their caregivers

    • Participants must be able to set goals and function in a group setting; for example, the program would not be appropriate for someone with significant dementia or memory impairment, or for someone who would be disruptive in a group
    Application:
    • Registration is required

    • Call the toll-free number or register on the website


    Note: Due to COVID-19, in-person workshops have been suspended. Register online to be added to a wait list and be notified when a workshop becomes available.
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English

    Phone Numbers: 1-800-626-5406
    Website: healthychange.ca/programs/healthy-change/about-hea...
    Address: 961 Alloy Dr
    Thunder Bay, ON
    P7B 5Z8
    Location: Located at Alloy Dr near Carrick St
    Hours: Thunder Bay Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


    Workshop times vary
    Contacts: Kevin Ng - Manager, Chronic Disease Self Management Program
    kng@norwestchc.org

     
    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 7/31/2025

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