University Hospital Zurich
Raemistrasse 100 Zurich, Zurich (Switzerland)
German Hospital Service
Destouchesstr. 1 Munchen, Bayern (Germany)
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust
162 City Road London, Greater London (UK)
Flinders Medical Centre
Flinders Drive, Bedford Park South Australia (Australia)
The Diamond Centre for Living
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History
Friends For Life was incorporated in 1993 as a notforprofit society under British Columbias Society Act Friends For Life was started to meet the needs of people confronting the challenges of the 1990s HIV AIDS epidemic Today Friends For Life provides services to persons with any lifethreatening illness including cancer and Hepatitis C
In 1995 Friends For Life opened the Diamond Centre For Living North Americas only comprehensive wellness centre offering programs and services in a dropin facility freeofcharge to people with lifethreatening illness
Friends For Life was built on the belief that no one should have to face the many challenges of serious illness alone Our philosophy recognizes the connection between the mind and body with a view towards treating the whole person the mind body and soul rather than treating the illness alone
Our programs and services focus on wellness a holistic approach to healing and are intended to complement primary medical care Offered in a safe confidential environment these programs are designed to help our members gain control over their health and to reduce the anxiety stress and isolation of fighting their illness We believe that with proper support and access to our healing services members can delay the progression of illness and minimize the need for institutional care Ultimately our goal is to give people with HIV AIDS cancer and other lifethreatening illnesses the tools to significantly improve their quality of life
Today Friends For Life provides services to over 1500 members and associate members The demand for our services increases constantly Our services are very diverse ranging from clinics in massage naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine to Reiki shiatsu tai chi and yoga to music therapy art therapy meditation group support work and individual counseling to name but a few We also have a comprehensive nutrition program and serve over 7000 homecooked meals to our members each year Finally for members in the palliative stages of illness we offer practical and emotional supports through our HOME Team program
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