Support Groups
PWP support groups provide opportunities for participants to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or firsthand information about medication, exercise, or other treatments. Each group is led by a facilitator with Parkinson’s or a caregiver. If you are unsure if a support group is right for you, or if you have any questions about one or more of these groups, please call 250-360-6800, or email us at info@parkinsonwellness.ca and we will connect you with the group facilitator to learn more.
Groups for People Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Sidney Saanich PD Group
Meets monthly on the LAST Friday
Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church
9296 E. Saanich Rd. North Saanich
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
View Royal PD Support Group
Meets monthly on the FOURTH Tuesday
Quality Foods
View Royal 27 Helmcken Rd. #110
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Virtual PD Support Group
Meets monthly on the THIRD Thursday
Zoom
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Groups for Care Partners
Victoria PD Care Partner Support Group
Meets monthly on the FOURTH Wednesday
Parkinson Wellness Projects
202-2680 Blanshard St.
Sidney-Saanich PD Care Partner Support Group
Meets monthly on the LAST Friday
Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church
9296 E. Saanich Rd. North Saanich
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Westshore Parky Partners
Meets monthly on the LAST Wednesday
Gordon United Church
935 Goldstream Ave.
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) for Care Partners
Facilitated by Dr. Jessica Moretti, with Dr. Franchi of PWP assisting, Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) is a research based, 9-week training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. The MSC program teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care, and understanding.
Dr. Jessica Moretti, BSc(hons), MD, FRCP(C), is a Canadian psychiatrist and psychotherapist with subspecialty training in pediatric psychiatry. She has a special interest in supporting the wellbeing of caregivers using an eclectic approach that includes mindfulness. Outside of the office, she spends a lot of time wandering up and down mountains and spoiling her cats.
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) for Care Partners
Meets weekly on Wednesday from October 4 to November 29
Parkinson Wellness Projects
202-2680 Blanshard St.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm*
*Please note that November 8 will be a 4-hour long session
You must have a medical referral to participate. Please have your GP send the referral to PWP. The referral can be obtained through a walk-in clinic or Telus MyCare if you do not have a GP. PWP’s fax number is 250-940-5879 and email is info@parkinsonwellness.ca. Referrals need to be received by September 1, 2023.
Independent of PWP
Salt Spring Island Support Group
This group is for people living with Parkinson’s and care partners
Meets monthly on the FOURTH Wednesday
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm