Internet Resources

Disclaimer: The Self-Help Connection references to theses web sites are suggestions only and do not constitute or imply endorsement. They serve only as sources of information for our consumers. Please use judgement and discretion when accessing resources online.

If your organization is revelant to those seeking Self-Help or to Self-Help staff, please send us an email about your group for potential link exchange.

Selected Canadian Self-Help Resources Centres

Alberta
www.thesupportnetwork.com
The Support Network, Edmonton's Distress and Information Centre

British Columbia
www.peernetbc.com
PeerNetBC

Manitoba
www.contactmb.org
Manitoba Self-Help Clearinghouse Inc.

Ontario
www.selfhelp.on.ca
Self-Help Resource Centre of Greater Toronto

List of All Canadian Self-Help Resource Centres
www.selfhelp.on.ca/canadian.html
Centres provide information on local support groups, consultation to new and existing groups training workshops, "how-to" resources for starting, maintaining groups, directories of local groups, and other services of interest to groups.

Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia (BCANS)
www.bca.ns.ca
BCANS is a survivor-driven group that voices the unique concerns and needs of people living with breast cancer, united in their mission to change the legacy of breast cancer through networking, support, education, and research. Award winning website.

Atlantic Breast Cancer Net
www.abcn.ca
Provides information and interactive support services to Atlantic Canadians affected by breast cancer; buddy connection' support group finder, chat room, children's area, event calendar, links and resources.

BUILT (Building Up Individuals Through Leadership & Teamwork)
www.buildnetwork.ca
The BUILT program is a project of the National Network for Mental Health and was developed specifically to provide persons with disabilities the opportunity to come together as a team to increase workplace skills and ethics.

Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs
www.parentsmatter.ca
This is a new web site for parents and those who work with them. This site is also the home of the Making Choices Parenting Program Inventory. The parent-child relationship is the most powerful influence on child development.

Canadian Health Network
www.canadian-health-network.ca
Sponsored by Health Canada and major health organizations across Canada, provides fact sheets and information on specific health topics. Their motto is 'health information you can trust'.

The Canadian Women's Health Network
www.cwhn.ca
Information, resources and strategies on improving women's health.

Cochrane Library
http://www.library.ns.ca/node/4
The Cochrane Library, a database built by health-care providers and their patients, is now available free at the province's (Nova Scotia) public libraries or online through library websites. Use the above link, by choosing the region that you reside, to either obtain a library card or gain access to the database, with your existing library card.

Community Health Promotion Network Atlantic (CHPNA)
www.chpna.ca
Shares health information among individuals, groups and communities in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada.

CurrentOncology.com
www.current-oncology.com
Current Oncology is a Canadian based and internationally distributed journal. Published bi-monthly plus special supplemental issues, Current Oncology represents a multidisciplinary medium encompassing health care workers in the field of cancer therapy to report upon and to review progress in the management of this disease. www.depressionlifelines.ca
This website connects you with knowledge from mental health organizations. Technology allows anonymous access to specific information. This website provides information on the nature of depression. A range of options beyond the traditional are discussed.

Healthopedia.com
www.healthopedia.com
A medical and health information containing comprehensive, accurate, unbiased, and reliable database of health articles and reference materials. Consumers and health professionals alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up-to-date.

National Mental Health Consumers Self-Help Clearinghouse
www.mhselfhelp.org
A large archive of self-help resources for consumers and investigates political issues surrounding mental health care.

The National Network for Mental Health
www.nnmh.ca
Advocates, educates, and provides expertise and resources for the increased health and well-being of the Canadian mental health consumer/survivor community.

Nova Scotia's Volunteer Community
www.nsvolunteerforum.ca
Launched December 5th of 2007, this bilingual website will provide Nova Scotia's volunteer community access to resources, tools and supports they need to stay informed and connected.

The Self-Help SourceBook
www.mentalhelp.net/self-help
A comprehensive list of US, Canadian and international self-help clearinghouses, compiled by the American Self-Help Clearinghouse. Also list of model groups and information on how to start a group.

Smokers' Helpline
www.smokershelpline.ca
Smokers' Helpline Online is an interactive, web-based service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week offering tips, tools and support to help with quitting smoking or other tobacco use.

Your Way to Wellness
YourWay2Wellness@gov.ns.ca
Is a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program which is provincially sponsored (Nova Scotia) free program giving you the tools to live a healthier life. Please select the pdf to see the brochure.

American Self-Help Clearinghouses or Resource Centres
www.selfhelpgroups.org
Centres provide information on local support groups, consultation to new and existing groups training workshops, 'how-to' resources for starting, maintaining groups, directories of local groups, and other services of interest to groups.

Mesothelioma Center (asbestos.com)
www.asbestos.com
With more than 3,000 pages of content, this site features information on asbestos, mesothelioma, and other cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure (lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, etc.)

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