Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) The North Shore Schizophrenia Society will hold a free public education presentation Wednesday, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Learn about ACT Teams that serve clients with serious mental illnesses that are complex, and who have significant functional impairments. The program facilitates community living, psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery for persons who have the most serious mental illnesses.604-926-0856 northshoreschizophrenia.org
Soul Power Group Learn to self-heal and heal others through simple but powerful techniques Wednesday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m. at the Silk Purse, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Heal the soul first, and the mind and body will follow. Admission by donation. 604-928-7781
Author Talk Alyson Jones will talk about turning it up a notch and embracing life Thursday, Jan. 30, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Jones will lend her expertise to provide a common sense wake-up call that will help participants find more in life. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca
The B.C. Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society Support Group meets the last Thursday in January, March, May, July, September and November at 2 p.m. at The Summerhill, 135 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Vestibular/vertigo physiotherapist Susan Rankin will be a guest speaker at the Jan. 30 meeting. Free. 604-770-2131 [email protected]
Building Resilience Learn how to improve diet to combat stress Thursday, Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m. at North Shore Women's Centre, 131 East Second St., North Vancouver. Discover how eating well can help manage appetite, sleep patterns and metabolism. Free. [email protected]
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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