What is the program? Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is now offered online to individuals across Ontario. This evidence-based program was designed to help people with chronic health conditions overcome daily challenges and take control of their health. Easy-to-follow content is consistent with that of the in-person classes. Details of the program are as follows:
- A FREE 6 week, evidence-based and highly-interactive online workshop
- Groups of about 25 participants
- Led by two trained peer facilitators per workshop
- New lessons added each week
- Participants log on at their own convenience 2-3 times per week for a total of about 2 hours per week
- Confidential and anonymous, the program takes place on a dedicated, secure website
- Participants set their own goals and make a step-by-step action plan to help them feel better and start doing the things they want to do again
Who can participate? Adults with any type of long-term health condition as well as their friends and loved ones are welcome to participate. The program is broadly accessible, allowing individuals with any level of computer skills to participate from any computer with an Internet connection, even a dial-up connection. What is the cost? Participation is FREE and all participants receive a copy of the course book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 4th Edition. When is the workshop available? Workshops are now underway and we are accepting registration! Please visit www.selfmanagementontario.ca/ for more information and to register.
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