Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhoods

 
HEALTH

• Ridge Meadows Chronic Pain Support Group
  Meets the first Thursday of every month from 7:00pm-9:00pm, in the Preschool Room at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. This group is for those who want to educate themselves about the many social, medical, and emotional aspects of living with chronic pain. We offer strength, support, and an opportunity to share your experiences in a friendly, nonjudgmental environment.

For more information please call Heather at 604-437-7331.

• The Parkinsons Support Group
  meets the second monday of the month from 10 - 11:30 AM at senior's centre activity centre.

  Contact Ruth at 604-465-3051

• Alzheimer Support Group
  Support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease. Includes presentations by scheduled guest speakers. Second Tuesday of each month 7-9 pm, Mental Health Resource Centre 22554 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge.
  
  Contact: Judy Bourne at 604-681-6530 Ext 313

• Lupus Support Group
  The Lupus Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month from 5-7 PM at the Fraserview Village lounge.

  For more information call Pat Jones at 604-467-9430

• Ridge Meadows Stroke Recovery Program
  The Ridge Meadows Stroke Recovery Program offers a therapeutic program for people who have had a stroke (C.V.A. / brain attack) and their families who come together for mutual support, information, therapeutic activities and enjoyment. Only those who have personally experienced stroke can fully understand your problems, frustrations and needs and many of our volunteers are Stroke Survivors themselves.

  The program serves residents living in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge who have survived a stroke. Participants of any age are welcome. Transportation is arranged through HandyDART for those unable to travel independently. The Stroke Recovery Program meets every Friday from 10:15 am - 1:15 pm at the Ridge Meadows Seniors’ Activity Centre. For more information call (604) 462-0380 or visit www.strokerecoverybc.ca

• Maple Ridge Brain Injury Support Group
  For survivors, friends, and family of those with brain injuries. Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. For more information call Ian at (604) 944-9030

• Depression/Bipolar Support Group
  Ongoing Support group Ridge Meadows Mental Health Self Support Centre #6 22722 Dewdney Trunk Road
  This support group runs Thursday ’s from 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm and is open to anyone with a mood disorder. No need to phone ahead. Feel free to attend. For more information call 604-467-8418.

• Relaxation and Therapeutic Touch Support Group
  A support group for people and their families living with cancer, pain and or other debilitating physical or mental illnesses. The group is drop in but all first time participants need to call Jean Ruttan first at 604-462-7794 for an orientation.
  
  Meets second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Family Education Centre (22554 Lougheed Hwy). The group does not meet in August.
  Contact: Jean Ruttan at (604) 462-7794
   
• Relaxation Circle
  The Relaxation Circle is a resource for people who are living with a life-threatening illness and/or their support persons. This Circle provides an opportunity to experience relaxation, to receive support and to learn stress management skills that can be used to assist coping with everyday life. All sessions are free of charge. Everything that you need will be provided including pillows, blankets, slippers, and foam mats. Comfortable clothing is recommended. During each session, participants will experience a 30 minute introductory circle, a 45 minute experiential segment including relaxation approaches such as breath work, imagery, affirmations, sound/music, and soothing touch, and a 15 minute closing circle.
  
  When: Weekly Drop-in Wednesdays 10:00-11:30am
  Where: Pitt Meadows Lions Hall 12479 Harris Road Pitt Meadows
  For more information or directions, please call either
  Tasha Fedoruk at (604) 476-7839 or Jennifer Jantzen at (604) 476-7817
   
• Ridge Meadows Caregiver Support Group
  Are you providing care for a friend or family member at home or in a facility? This Group will provide an opportunity for you to:
   
  • Share with other caregivers.
  • Learn about issues such as stress/burnout, communication, tips, living with grief and loss.
  • Learn about community resources.
  • Develop a social and support network.
  • Attend presentations by guest speakers, healthcare professionals, and relaxation specialists.

We meet every Monday from 1:30pm-3:30pm at 12148 224th Street in Maple Ridge (Exercise Room).
For more information, please call, Tasha Fedoruk at (604) 476-7839 or Jennifer Jantzen at (604) 476-7817

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Lou Gehrig's Disease
  Support Group
  Meeting Date: 3rd Thursday of every month
  Time: 1:00 p.m.
  Location: 21170 Stonehouse Ave, Maple Ridge
  For more information, please contact Connie Hilliard
  at chilliard55@shaw.ca or 604.467.2417.
  

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FAMILY ISSUES

• Families Supporting Families
  The Families Supporting Families support group program is a place where all parents and caregivers, including teen and young parents, single mom’s and parents of teens, can meet and discuss the issues and challenges of raising children in today’s busy world. Our self-help groups are led by a trained facilitator and provide parenting information in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. For more information please call Irene Rogers at 604-467-6055 or email her at fsf.familyed@telus.net.
   
• Men’s Grief Support Group
  A friendly, informal, grief support group for men who have suffered loss.
  Contact:  Brian (604) 467-2696
   
• I CAN Support Group for Women
  Free, weekly drop in group for women dealing with abuse issues either within their current relationship or in previous relationships. Cythera Counselling Centre, 22318 McIntosh Avenue, Maple Ridge,
  Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 604-467-9939
  

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ADDICTION SUPPORT & SERVICES

• Gambler’s Anonymous
  Get help every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd.

  Web: www.vancouverga.com Hotline: 604-878-6535

• MATRIX
  (Integrated Youth Home Detox, Support and Aftercare Pilot Project)
  The MATRIX, an Integrated Youth Home Detox, Support and Aftercare Pilot Project for youth 16 to 24 years old, is pleased to announce that Corrine Arthur, a family support specialist, is available to provide services for family members affected by substance misuse.  This can include: crisis intervention; one-to-one counselling; assessment & referrals; group/peer support; psycho-education; family reunification. All services are free, confidential, and mobile- the service will come to you or to a mutually agreed upon location.
  To reach Corrine, call 604-319-4962
  Alternate # Marika, call 778-773-0566
  The MATRIX is funded by Fraser Health and administered through the Maple Ridge Treatment Centre
   
  
• Woman's Work
  Alouette Addictions Services is now offering a new drop in group (no referral needed) called Woman's Work. It runs 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays at 22477 Lougheed Highway. This group supports women whose lives are affected by addiction. It includes the topics anger from a woman's point of view, becoming more assertive, and overcoming addictive relationships.
  There is assistance for child care available.
  For more information call Ramona at 604-467-5179.
   

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