Print medical assistance in dying (MAiD) pathfinder
E-books
Patients and the public of B.C. and Yukon can access these online books by calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to get a username and password from the Library.
Support programs
This is a list of support programs offered by community organizations and BC Cancer. You can find more support programs offered at each BC Cancer centre and in the community on the BC Cancer website.
BC Cancer Patient & Family CounsellingAvailable to anyone in B.C. who has a cancer diagnosis, as well as those supporting them. Counselling available for individuals, couples, and families, either in-person or over the phone. Services are solution-focused and are limited to addressing challenges related to cancer.
Bereavement Group for MAiD (Island Health)Vancouver Island group meets virtually. Call 250.886.1077 for information.
Bridge C-14A network of peer-to-peer connections and community supports through all stages of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
MAiD Bereavement Support Group (PHSA Spiritual Care)Bi-weekly group virtual sessions.
Email to register at virtualspiritualhealth@phsa.ca
Provincial Health Services Authority MAiDCall 1.844.851.MAID(6243) or email maidcco@phsa.ca for information about MAiD.
Activity books for children
Resources found in these Pathfinders have been chosen and evaluated by BC Cancer librarians with input from other BC Cancer staff members. Suggestions for additional resources for inclusion are welcome; however, the Library reserves the final right to decide which websites and resources will be included. See our Inclusion/removal policy.
Resources are reviewed on a regular basis, however, the Library cannot guarantee the function, accuracy, or currency of the websites and the information contained within them.
The BC Cancer library system consists of a central library at Vancouver Centre (VC), and branches in Abbotsford (AC), Kelowna (SAHCSI), Prince George (CN), Surrey (FVC), and Victoria (VIC). All centres have patient resource collections in our Cancer Information Centres (CIC), and all centres have a professional collection on site. Professional resources for CN are housed in the adjacent UHNBC Library.