Thunder Bay Office - Northwest Self-Management Program

525 Simpson St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 3J6

807-626-8480

norwestchc.org/programs-services/cdsmp/

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Workshop times vary; see "Upcoming Workshops" on the website

Last update: Nov 27, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Registration is required; call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

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

Fees

None

Contacts

Kevin Ng - Manager, Chronic Disease Self Management Program
807-626-8480 * kng@norwestchc.org

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Offers various workshops 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

Programs include:

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (6-week program)
Diabetes Self-Management Program (6-week program)
Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (6-week program)
Cancer Thriving and Surviving Self-Management Program (6-week program)
Getting the Most from Your Healthcare Appointment (1.5 hrs)
ABC Health Matters workshops (90 mins each):
- Organizing Care
- Managing Stress with a Rare or Chronic Disease
- Healthy Caregiving

Last Updated: Nov 27, 2025: Suggest an edit