Health & Well-Being
Below is information about how to maintain physical and mental health both at home and out in the world.
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Dallas Road and the Breakwater
Dallas Road is a 4km stretch that runs along the water. It is a great place to get some exercise, walk your dog, meet a friend, or stop for a visit on the beach. You can easily access Dallas Road at any point on the path. Dallas Road also connects to the Ogden Point...
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
At Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park, you can explore underground natural caves and caverns. The caves are accessible all year-round, although there are different weather conditions expected for each season. You can book a tour or explore on your own during open hours....
Free Condoms and Sexual Health Supplies
Condoms YYJ, a project of VPWAS, is pleased to offer safer sex supplies such as external (male) and internal (female) condoms and lube to anyone in the Victoria area completely free of charge. They will not ask you any intrusive questions, never expect payment, and...
A Guide on How to Understand Food Labels
Health Canada has provided an online resource on how to read and interpret food labels. This guide is free to use and details how to make sense of nutrition facts tables, serving size, ingredients, % daily value, and nutrition claims. Website:...
See a Family Physician Online with Telus Health MyCare
Telus Health MyCare is an app designed to connect individuals with an online physician. Appointments are free if you are a B.C. resident with a health services card. These appointments are a good alternative to visiting a walk-in clinic, and many time slots are...
Free Naloxone Kit
Naloxone is a medication that can quickly reverse the effects of an overdose from opioids such as heroin, morphine, fentanyl, carfentanil, and codeine. Naloxone is available without a prescription and should be given to an unresponsive person if they are at risk of...
B.C. Smoking Cessation Program
The government of B.C. offers 3 months of free smoking cessation products per calendar year for every resident. To access this program, you must go to a participating pharmacy. You do not need a prescription to become a part of this program. Website:...
Choking and the Heimlich Maneuver
The ACLS Training Center has released an article about choking and the heimlich Maneuver. This resource also goes over causes of choking, prevention, symptoms and potential hazards for infants and toddlers. Website:...
Vancouver Island Seniors’ Support
The Greater Victoria Seniors' Directory provides a number of resources for the elderly population here in Victoria. On this list you will find resources regarding counselling, hearing services, home care services, transportation, and so much more! PDF:...