ALS BC Programs and Services

Getting an ALS or PLS diagnosis can be very overwhelming and may raise a great many questions, present various challenges, and lead to changes in people's lives, including that of patients, their families, and caregivers. During this recorded session, members of the ALS Society of British Columbia's Programs & Services team and the Equipment Loan Program team give a thorough account of the resources, equipment, and support programs available to registered individuals who live with ALS and PLS in British Columbia and the Yukon. 📌 Key Topics Covered: • Introduction & Overview of ALS BC Programs & Services • Robert R. Heinrich Equipment Loan Program (Mobility, Communication & Home Care Devices) • Support Groups & Community Networks • Psychological Treatment Program (Mental Health Resources) • Camp Alohi Lani (Support for Youth & Families) • Educational Webinars & Resources • Mobile Clinics (Follow-up Care for Outlying Communities) • Shari Carrat Memorial Transportation Assistance Program (HOPE Air Partnership) • Educational Grants & Research Studentships (Cycle of Hope Fund & Ric Harris Studentship) • Q&A Session 🗣️ Presenters: • Alexandra Guerrero, Patient Services Manager • Billie Doyle, Equipment Loan Manager • Dil Hettiarachchi, Equipment Loan Coordinator • Marie Montoya, Patient Services Coordinator Presented by Shionogi Canada Inc.: https://www.shionogi.com/global/en/ 🔗 For more information about the ALS Society of BC's: • Patient Information Webinars: https://www.alsbc.ca/programs-service... • Programs & Services: https://www.alsbc.ca/programs-services/ #ALS #ALSBCEducation #ALSBCWebinars