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South West Self-Management Program Empowering people with chronic conditions and caregivers to live healthy lives. Assisting health care providers to deliver self-management support.

🌿 Living with a chronic condition? You don’t have to manage it alone.Join our FREE 6-week Living a Healthy Life with Chr...
10/15/2026

🌿 Living with a chronic condition? You don’t have to manage it alone.

Join our FREE 6-week Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions workshop in Stratford and gain practical tools to help you feel more confident managing your health and everyday life.

Together, we’ll explore topics such as managing symptoms, the mind-body connection, healthy living, action planning, problem solving, decision making, and moreβ€”all in a supportive and welcoming environment.

πŸ“… Mondays, October 19 – November 30
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
πŸ“ ONE CARE, Greenwood Dr., Stratford
πŸ‘₯ In-person | FREE 6-week workshop

Whether you’re living with a chronic condition yourself or looking for practical strategies to better manage your health, this workshop is designed to help you build skills, confidence, and connections.

✨ Pre-registration is required. Spaces are limited, so register today!

πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ“ž Toll Free: 855-463-5692
🌐 swselfmanagement.ca

10/15/2026

🌿 Living with a chronic condition? You don’t have to manage it alone.

Join our FREE 6-week Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions workshop in Stratford and gain practical tools to help you feel more confident managing your health and everyday life.

Together, we’ll explore topics such as managing symptoms, the mind-body connection, healthy living, action planning, problem solving, decision making, and moreβ€”all in a supportive and welcoming environment.

πŸ“… Mondays, October 19 – November 30
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
πŸ“ ONE CARE, Greenwood Dr., Stratford
πŸ‘₯ In-person | FREE 6-week workshop

Whether you’re living with a chronic condition yourself or looking for practical strategies to better manage your health, this workshop is designed to help you build skills, confidence, and connections.

✨ Pre-registration is required. Spaces are limited, so register today!

πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ“ž Toll Free: 855-463-5692
🌐 swselfmanagement.ca

10/13/2026

Tomorrow marks the start of International OCD Awareness Week. OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition

Misunderstanding OCD doesn’t just create awkward moments when someone jokes about being β€œa bit OCD.” It can also delay diagnosis, with many people going years β€” or even decades β€” before realizing they need support.

Learn the facts, reduce stigma, and find support for yourself or someone you know:
πŸ–‡οΈ https://novascotia.cmha.ca/international-ocd-awareness-week-breaking-myths-building-understanding/

πŸ‚πŸ§‘ Happy Thanksgiving!There’s something special about fall, the crisp air, colourful leaves, cozy sweaters, and the warm...
10/13/2026

πŸ‚πŸ§‘ Happy Thanksgiving!
There’s something special about fall, the crisp air, colourful leaves, cozy sweaters, and the warm smell of cinnamon filling the kitchen. πŸβ˜•οΈ
We hope your Thanksgiving is filled with cozy moments, good food, laughter, and time with the people who make you feel at home.
Wishing you a warm and happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the South West Self-Management Program! 🧑

🌿 World Mental Health Day | October 10 🌿You never know what someone is carrying behind a smile.Taking care of our mental...
10/10/2026

🌿 World Mental Health Day | October 10 🌿

You never know what someone is carrying behind a smile.

Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. We all need time to pause, breathe, reconnect, and ask for support when we need it.

Sometimes, a simple β€œHow are you really doing?” can be the beginning of something that changes a life.

Let’s create communities where no one feels they have to struggle alone.

Reaching out is not weakness. Asking for help is courage. And hope can begin with one conversation. πŸ’™

πŸ’™ Mental health resources in Ontario:

🌱 211 Ontario β€” Local mental health and community supports
πŸ”— https://211ontario.ca/

🌱 ConnexOntario β€” Free, confidential, 24/7 mental health and addiction support
πŸ”— https://connexontario.ca/
πŸ“ž 1-866-531-2600

🌱 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Ontario) β€” Mental health information, programs and community supports across Ontario
πŸ”— https://ontario.cmha.ca/

🌱 Ontario Mental Health Support β€” Mental health services and supports across Ontario
πŸ”— https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support

You matter. Your mental health matters. You don't have to go through it alone. πŸ’™

πŸ‘οΈβœ¨ CAN YOU READ THIS?πŸ‘€ CAN YOU SEE THIS?πŸ”Ž Can you still read this?πŸ€“ What about this line?ᴬⁿᡈ Κ°α΅’Κ· α΅ƒα΅‡α΅’α΅˜α΅— ⁿᡒʷ?πŸ’™ Imagine if...
10/08/2026

πŸ‘οΈβœ¨ CAN YOU READ THIS?

πŸ‘€ CAN YOU SEE THIS?

πŸ”Ž Can you still read this?

πŸ€“ What about this line?

ᴬⁿᡈ Κ°α΅’Κ· α΅ƒα΅‡α΅’α΅˜α΅— ⁿᡒʷ?

πŸ’™ Imagine if the words you read every day slowly became harder to see.

For millions of people, changes in vision are more than a challenge on an eye chart. They can affect independence, confidence, daily activities, and quality of life.

🌍 October 8 is World Sight Day!

Today, we're looking beyond what meets the eye. πŸ‘οΈ

Our vision connects us to the people we love, the places we explore, and the little moments that make life beautiful. πŸ’™

✨ Here's your reminder to give your eyes the attention they deserve!

πŸ‘οΈ Book regular eye exams, even if your vision seems fine.

πŸ₯• Support your eye health with nutritious foods and healthy habits.

πŸ•ΆοΈ Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.

πŸ’» Give your eyes a break from screens using the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

πŸ’™ If you're living with a chronic condition such as diabetes, keeping up with recommended eye screenings is especially important.

At the South West Self-Management Program, we believe that taking care of your health means empowering yourself with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to live well.

Because sometimes, the smallest changes in how we see can make the biggest difference in how we live. 🌿

πŸ‘‡ Let's start a conversation!

When was your last eye exam? πŸ‘€

πŸŽ€πŸ’• October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month πŸ’•πŸŽ€πŸ©· To the fighters, survivors, caregivers, families, and those we hold in o...
10/05/2026

πŸŽ€πŸ’• October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month πŸ’•πŸŽ€

🩷 To the fighters, survivors, caregivers, families, and those we hold in our hearts, we see you, we honour you, and we stand with you. No one should have to face this journey alone. πŸŽ€πŸ’•
This October, we join communities across Canada in raising awareness about breast cancer, encouraging conversations about breast health and screening, and showing our support for everyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. πŸŒΈπŸ’—

Early detection matters. In Ontario, the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) provides breast cancer screening for eligible people, including those ages 40–74 at average risk. People who meet high-risk criteria may be eligible for specialized screening beginning at a younger age.

🌸 Helpful resources:

πŸŽ€ Ontario Health – Breast Cancer Screening
Learn about eligibility, mammograms, breast cancer screening and how to book an appointment:
https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/screening

πŸŽ€ Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)
Learn more about Ontario’s provincial breast screening program:
https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/cancer-care-ontario/programs/screening-programs/ontario-breast-obsp

πŸ’• Canadian Cancer Society
Information and support for people affected by breast cancer:
https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/breast

🌷 Wellspring Cancer Support
Free programs and services for people living with cancer and their loved ones:
https://wellspring.ca/

πŸŽ€ Wellspring Breast Cancer Support
Breast cancer-specific support groups, information and resources, including online and London-area options. [Wellspring](https://wellspring.ca/program/site-specific-breast-cancer/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
https://wellspring.ca/program/site-specific-breast-cancer/

πŸ’• Wellspring London & Region
Local support, programs and resources for people living with cancer, caregivers and families. Programs are available free of charge and without referral. [Wellspring](https://wellspring.ca/london-region/getting-started/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
https://wellspring.ca/london-region/

🌸 This month, take a moment to learn, share trusted information, support someone you love, and encourage conversations about breast health and screening.

Together, we can spread awareness, strengthen support, and remind those affected by breast cancer that they are not alone. πŸ©·πŸŽ€πŸŒΈ

πŸ“š HEALTH LITERACY Clear communication is an essential part of effective patient care. But how can we make sure health in...
10/01/2026

πŸ“š HEALTH LITERACY
Clear communication is an essential part of effective patient care. But how can we make sure health information is truly understood by everyone?
Join the South West Self-Management Program, housed within the Thames Valley Family Health Team, for a free professional development workshop exploring:
β€’ What health literacy is and why it matters.
β€’ How low health literacy can affect patient care and outcomes.
β€’ Practical β€œUniversal Precautions” strategies to make health information clearer and easier to understand.
β€’ Ways to support more effective patient interactions
πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 20
πŸ•˜ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
πŸ’» Virtual
Pre-registration is required.πŸ‘‰ Register at: www.swselfmanagement.ca

πŸ’š Caregivers need care, too.Join us for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a free 6-week workshop designed to help caregiver...
10/01/2026

πŸ’š Caregivers need care, too.

Join us for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a free 6-week workshop designed to help caregivers build confidence, manage emotions, strengthen self-care, and discover helpful community resources.

🌿 Wednesdays | October 21–November 25
πŸ•™ 10:00–11:30 AM
πŸ“ Season’s Retirement, Owen Sound
In-person

Take time for yourself, connect with others, and discover practical tools to support your own health and well-being while caring for someone you love.

✨ Pre-registration is required.
πŸ“ž 855-463-5692
🌐 Visit swselfmanagement.ca to register.

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