Sunshine Coast Health Centre

10/30/2025

A little midweek reminder:

You are worthy
You are important
Your experiences are valid
You are in control how you respond to those experiences
You are allowed to take up space
You matter

10/28/2025

Receiving precise, in-depth, and real-time body composition measurements is invaluable for clients at SCHC, as it allows them to see clearly and accurately the specific makeup of their bodies at any given time.

Not sure how it all works? Read through our recent blog to understand body composition testing.

10/27/2025

Society conditions us to believe that real men hide behind a facade of toughness and stoicism. However, vulnerability is a true sign of strength, allowing for meaningful relationships and emotional well-being. By prioritizing mental health, men can break free from societal norms and inspire others to do the same. It's courageous to be authentic.

As Halloween arrives, and people conceal themselves behind various disguises, let's take a moment to examine the masks we wear in our daily lives... and consider shedding them.

10/15/2025

provides a supportive space for growth, healing, and wellness, fostering a community where recovery and sobriety are valued and meaningful relationships thrive.

Here’s some snippets of around our facilities in the fall 🍂🍃🌿🍁

10/14/2025

Weekly reminder:

Daily self-reflection is KEY!

It helps us stay grounded, refocus, and remember our priorities.

Activities like meditation, journaling, or deep breathing calm our minds and foster growth.

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10/08/2025

Clients who learn to trust in themselves, others, and the recovery process experience increased confidence, resilience, and self-acceptance. Learn more about building trust in yourself, family, and those who want to help through our recent blog.

Building and maintaining trust is essential—not only between clients and staff but also among clients, their families, and their peers.

10/07/2025

👉 October and November dates for our weekly family support meetings! Join our Case Manager and RPN, Theo Rosenfeld (BSc, RPN), for these informative and supportive meetings.

To learn more about our family support meetings and how to register, please email familyservices@schc.ca.

09/30/2025

Tuesday September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

A day to honour, remember, and commemorate the children who never made it home, the survivors and to continue our commitment to growing together in reconciliation.

In Powell River (qathet), you can participate in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30 by joining a walk from tiskʷat (Townsite) to ʔahʔǰumɩχʷ (Willingdon Beach) starting at 3:00 pm. Participants are encouraged to wear an orange shirt to honor residential school Survivors and remember the children lost.

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09/26/2025

September 30th marks National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. To honor the journey towards reconciliation, we've curated a list of remarkable books that educate, inform, and uplift Indigenous perspectives.

1. Renewal: Indigenous Perspectives on Land-Based Education In and Beyond the Classroom
2. Embers by Richard Wagamese
3. They Called Me Number One
4. From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle
5. Lucy and Lola: the journey forward
6. Sharing the Light by Monique Grey Smith
7. When We Play Our Drums They Sing
8. Decolonization and Me by Kristy McLeod and Phyllis Webstad

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09/22/2025

🧠 Cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, can have a silent but significant impact on day-to-day life, causing vicious cycles of stress and self-soothing.

🔄 Our recent blog dives into stress and why addressing it, rather than ignoring it, is the first step toward regulating your system.

Cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, plays a significant role, affecting mood, decision-making, and even cravings.