Membership


Join our community and make a difference in your life and the lives of others.
Whether you’re infected with hepatitis C, know someone who is, are a caregiver or healthcare professional, want to volunteer your time and expertise, or you simply want to know more, joining the Hepatitis C Council of British Columbia is a constructive first step. Membership is open to individuals or organizations.

HCCBC membership is free and offers many benefits. You’ll have the opportunity to share insights, information, experiences and feelings with people who’ve been there before. You’ll learn how others are managing their health, and hear about the latest medical developments and best practices. You’ll have the opportunity to spread the word about hepatitis C and make a difference in your community and province. Most of all, you’ll realize you’re not alone.

  1. Membership Sign-up
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  3. (valid email required)
 

Some benefits of being an HCCBC member.

Here are some of the services, programs and support you’ll receive as a member of the Hepatitis C Council of British Columbia.

  • Discussion forum
  • Subscription to HCCBC ENews (via email)
  • Voting rights (one vote per individual membership, one vote per organization membership, whenever possible we work by consensus)
  • Notice of events (such as World Hepatitis Day, Annual General Meetings, provincial conferences, regional round table sessions, local activities, etc.)
  • Access to community resources/networks so you can list your services or find other services and resources
  • Access to Health Region-specific and province-wide email networks that can be used to:
    • post announcements, news items and employment/funding opportunities
    • share challenges, innovations and best practices
    • plan and strategize collaboratively in relative privacy (password protected but not encrypted)
  • Links to local services, clinics, specialists and resources
  • The latest information on hepatitis C, self-care, prevention, harm reduction, healthy lifestyle choices, etc.
  • Self-learning materials
  • Education and skills-building workshops
  • Scholarships to conferences
  • Member Event Subsidy Program (subject to funding availability, maximum subsidy 50% of event cost)
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Links to national and international hepatitis C focused organizations and websites
  • Free six-month trial subscription to hepc. bull newsletter
  • And more!