Physical Health
Below is information about how to maintain physical health at home and out in the world.
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Chee Mamuk Resources for STIs, Hepatitis and HIV
Chee Mamuk is an Indigenous program that provides programming and resources about STIs, hepatitis and HIV in a way that is both engaging and meaningful to the community and their traditional teachings. This program is provided by the BC Centre for Disease Control...
Free Massages for VDRC Members
The Victoria Disability Resource Center and Camosun Collage Lansdowne location have partnered up to offer free massages to VDRC members. Every Friday these massages are offered to those with disabilities. Proof of Vaccination is not required as this is an essential...
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...
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:...
Otis Bell LGBTQ+ Friendly Acupuncture and Massage
Otis Bell is a LGBTQ+ registered acupuncturist who offers other holistic services as well. Otis identifies as transgender and is happy to service clients who do not feel comfortable going to traditional locations. He offers an inclusive space for people requiring his...
OPTions for Sexual Health
Opt for Sexual Health is an organization that provides free sexual health services and testing. Their goal is to offer inclusive sexual and reproductive health care, information, and education from a feminist, pro-choice, sex positive perspective. OPT is LGBTQ+...