Our support programs are designed for those living with, impacted by, or providing care for those with chronic lung conditions including COPD and Asthma.
ONLINE SUPPORT PROGRAM
Breathe Right Exercise Classes
A twice-weekly virtual exercise maintenance classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00pm to 2:00pm via Zoom
For more information and to register, visit: https://bclung.ca/breathe-right-classes
Ask the Experts Monthly Webinars
Our monthly webinar series is designed to help those living with COPD optimize quality of life, covering education components key to effective self-management of COPD.
For more information, visit: https://bclung.ca/patient-webinars
IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS
If you are interested in being a part of, or initiating your own, in-person support group for those living with COPD, contact us at betterbreathers@bclung.ca
The following in-person groups are currently active. For the most up-to-date information, please contact us by email at betterbreathers@bclung.ca or by phone 1-800-665-5864.
Abbotsford Support Group
3rd Thursday of the month, 10:00am-12:00pm
Cascade Community Church, 35190 Delair Rd, Abbotsford
North Okanagan Support Group
1st Monday of the month, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Vernon Library, 2800 30th Ave, Vernon
Vancouver Support Group
4th Wednesday of the month, 3:00pm-4:00pm - Starting January 25, 2024. No December meeting.
BC Lung Foundation Office, 2675 Oak St, Vancouver
Also available via Zoom. Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82862156375?pwd=UCtLNS9uaTJmUDZrOXA5VXJkZVNVQT09
JOIN OUR 'PRIVATE' FACEBOOK SUPPORT COMMUNITY
Note: Anything you post or share within the only community page can only be seen by members of this group. Here's how to join:
Step 1: Set up a Facebook account at www.facebook.com.
Step 2: Search for Better Breathers Support Group or click this link.
Step 3: Request to join the group.
Questions? Contact us at betterbreathers@bclung.ca
Volunteer Moderator: Dennis Josey (Founder, COPD survivor, lung transplant recipient): djosey604@gmail.com