Heart and Stroke

March of Dimes Canada – Stroke Recovery Program

Phone: 1-888-540-6666
Web: www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/programs/src/Pages/src.aspx

Stroke Recovery Canada®, a program of March of Dimes Canada, was created to help stroke survivors and their family members regain their independence, find the support they need and learn how to survive and thrive after stroke.

The Stroke Rocovery Program has also developed a Caregiver's Guide to Stroke Recovery which helps share information, advice and support from caregivers who have had similar experiences. This guide will provide you with other caregivers stories, tips on physical and occupational therapy, information on how to overcome depression and much more. Go to their website to view this guide http://www.marchofdimes.ca/EN/programs/src/Documents/caregivers_guide_stroke.pdf

Stroke Recovery BC

Web: http://strokerecoverybc.ca

The Stroke Recovery Association of BC is here to help families by providing information and connecting families with families through support groups.  Visit the Stroke Recovery Association of BC website to find out when meetings happen in your community.

Heart and Stroke Foundation

Web: www.heartandstroke.ca

The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based organization, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke through:

  • The advancement of research and its application
  • The promotion of healthy living
  • Advocacy

Children's Heart Network - BC

Web: www.childrensheartnetwork.org/index.asp

Phone: 250 598-2524

The Children’s Heart Network is a provincial, non-profit organization offering support, information and education to families, children and youth dealing with congenital or acquired heart disease.