Central Island Support Groups

BC Epilepsy Support Group in Nanaimo: Offering support to individuals and families of individuals suffering from Seizures, commonly diagnosed as Epilepsy. Meeting once a month. Contact by phone or email to confirm date, time and location. efriendsnanaimo@gmail.com 250-618-7034

Chronic Pain Support Group: A relaxed setting where you can share openly with those in similar situations. If you are not ready to share yet, come and listen. We meet once a month. Contact James Carr at 250-754-4863 after 11 am for details of location and time.

Dads Make A Difference: Peer to Peer meeting weekly to support the important role that will have a lasting impact on your child(ren). Every week we start with a dinner at 6 pm, and if you can join us for dinner please contact the office to let them know. Our regular group meeting starts at 7pm. Call 250-716-1551 or email info@nanaimomen.com

Foster Parents Support Services Society: There are more than 1,500 children & youth in foster care on Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands. We desperately need more families committed to helping these children Do you feel you could foster greatness? Contact: cirecruitment@fpsss.com

Fibromyalgia Support Group:
The support group provides a relaxed setting where you can share openly with those in a similar situation. If you are not ready to share yet, come and listen. We meet once a month. Contact James Carr at 250-754-4863 after 11 am for details of location and time.

ISLAND COUNSELLING offers: Women's Wellness/Support GroupsRelationship, Family, Stress, Depression, Anger, Grief/Loss.
Small, safe, confidential Every Monday, 1-3 or 7-9 pm
Pre-register by donation

Nanaimo Men's Resource Centre: Offers support, referral and educational services to men and their families. Over 13 programs from Counselling, Dads Make A Difference Programs, Anger Management Courses, and Drop Ins for Divorce and Separation, Parental Alienation and more. (250)716-1551

Nanaimo Monthly Support Group for People with Parkinsons and their Caregivers: For information contact garmyr@telus.net

Nanaimo Citizen Advocacy Association
(250)753-232 Click for more info

Nanaimo & Region Disability Resource Centre: The NDRC meets the needs of people living with disabilities so that theycan make educated choices to better the quality of their lives. The Centre achieves this through programs and services designed by and forpeople living with disabilitites. Contact: inquiry@nandrc.org

Nanaimo Weight Loss Surgery Support Group: Support and information regarding all aspects of weight loss surgery and issues faced by individuals struggling with obesity. Everyone is welcome from those considering their options, to those who already had surgery, and supporters are always welcome. Contact: peribrown636@hotmail.com

Oceanside Better Breathers Group: A monthly support and education group for people with chronic lung diseases such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, pulomary fibrosis, lung cancer, sleep apnea and asthma. 3rd Thurs of the month.
Contact: Doug Hill at (250)752-5905

Rid Roads of Impaired Drivers
Offering support to the victims of impaired drivers, working to keep traffic safety a public issue, providing education and finding effective solutions to prevent impaired driving while applying pressure to the courts for adequate sentencing of impaired drivers. Contact: mail@rrid.org