Seniors Health Centre - Yakimovich Wellness Centre

Provided by Island Health

Offers in-person and virtual senior-focused workshops and information sessions for free.
Yakimovich advances supports individuals throughout their aging journey by offering free public sessions year-round to help you better navigate your health and aging journey. Workshops cover a variety of topics that will increase your knowledge, skills and access to resources in your community and within the health care system.

Accessing Upcoming Sessions
  • Review an updated list of upcoming sessions HERE
  • Register for the session(s) you are interested in HERE
  • If you require any assistance with registration, please contact Liz McCarter at Elizabeth.McCarter@islandhealth.ca
  • Previous workshop titles: Home Activity Program - SAIL (Strategies and Actions for Independent Living), Nutrition for Health and Strong Bones, Understanding Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults, Nordic Pole Walking, and many more.
Booking the Centre
  • It is free of charge for Island Health and Community Groups to use the Yakimovich Wellness Centre
  • Yakimovich can be booked for health related support groups, self-management programs, and health education (no meetings or business-related presentations)
  • Centre amenities include space for up to 60 people with tables and chars, microphone audio system, laptop, projector with drop-down screen and flip chart with stand
  • To book or inquire, please contact Coordinator Liz McCarter at 250-580-3034 or Elizabeth.McCarter@islandhealth.ca

Yakimovich is supported by the Eldercare Foundation, a registered charity. All resources and education sessions are organized based on the Eldercare Foundation’s four pillars of Embrace Aging to make it easier for you to find what you need:
  • Be Well (Physical and Mental Health)
  • Be Secure (Financial and Personal Security)
  • Be Connected (Social, Personal & Community Networks)
  • Be Enriched (Arts, Culture, Spirituality & Education)

250-580-3034

Public email: Elizabeth.McCarter@islandhealth.ca

Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...

Yakimovich - Hillside Seniors Health Centre - 1454 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 2B7

Yakimovich is located next door to the Aberdeen Hospital

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • No referral is required
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Service area: Island Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: Alert Bay, Bamfield, Black Creek, Brentwood Bay, Campbell River, Cathedral Grove, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Comox, Coombs, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cumberland, Deep Bay, Denman Island, Duncan, Fanny Bay, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Gold River, Hornby Island, Horne Lake, Kyuquot, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Lantzville, Long Beach, Mayne Island, Merville, Mill Bay, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Nitinaht, North Saanich, Parksville, Pender Island, Penelakut Island, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Quadra Island, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Sayward, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sointula, Sooke, Tahsis, Tofino, Ucluelet, and Victoria

Ways to Access
  • Provided at a single location
  • Provided in a group in-person
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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