What We Do

Mission Statement | How We Help | Programs

Mission Statement

As a self-help organization, we strive to raise awareness within the medical community, educational institutions and the general public, to prevent further cases of Environmental Sensitivity (ES) from occurring. The Public recognition that results will help people in need to obtain the resources necessary to access safe food, water, housing and treatment, in order to regain their health. As a self-help group we provide support and education for those who wish to help themselves.

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How Do We Help

Provides information and resources to members, their families, caregivers, parents and general public.
Information is available through the phone line, website, newsletters and support meetings.
EHA BC suggests safer, least toxic alternatives to use, when possible, to prevent further cases of ES from occurring.
Will provide information to assist persons with ES when they speak to their health professional about their condition.
Promotes prevention of new cases by raising awareness.

NOTE: Those with sensitivities vary widely in what they tolerate, the reactions they have and the treatments they respond to. The information given in written, printed or verbal form from the EHA BC does not replace medical advice which we encourage you to seek if and when you need it. The EHA does not provide medical advice.

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Programs

Phone line — Callers are able to get verbal or printed information and support regarding Environmental Sensitivity (ES) problems.

Information packages — These will be developed so they are both in print and online. General packages, by subject would be for an ES person's doctors or landlord or school.

Resources — We provide information on resources. Example: We do not have advocates but we direct callers to sources of advocates.

Brochures — These are condensed information sources that may be accessed online as well as in print.

Support Meetings — These provide human contact for those isolated by ES and give them an ability to network and build social contacts. Mini workshops give participants ways to help themselves heal or improve their lives.

Website — Provides information and resources for members and the public 24 hours a day.

Speakers — an EHA BC representative will talk about ES to a group and help them take steps to prevent ES.

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DISCLAIMER

Opinions expressed and suggestions given within our website and/or newsletter are not necessarily those held by all EHA BC members or its board. Individuals are responsible for their own choices as a result of the information received from the EHA BC in printed, written or verbal form. Those with sensitivities vary widely in what they tolerate, the reactions they have and the treatments they respond to. The information given does not replace professional healthcare advice, which we encourage you to seek when you need it.

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