ALS Canada

Record #: ONT0132
Last Full Update: 14 Sep 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-497-2267
Toll Free Phone 1-800-267-4257
Fax 416-497-8545
Toll Free: 1-888-490-1232
Website www.als.ca

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1977
Primary Executive Richard Ellis, Board Chair
Funding Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Information and support to those with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and their families

Support Services - Registered clients and their families are eligible to receive the following support services:

  • home visits by a Regional Manager who can assist in navigating the ALS journey and help connect patients with other health care providers and community support services
  • equipment and assistive devices available through the loan program or through funding assistance
  • the opportunity to be part of an ALS Canada support group (where available)
Hours

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Meetings

Support groups
Areas Served Canada
Boundaries Canada
Eligibility Persons with ALS and their families * general public
Application

Call * no referral required
Languages English ; French

Site Information

Site Location Toronto (Old Toronto)
Located In Community Toronto Downtown Central
Address & Map
393 University Ave, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1E6
Intersection University Ave and Dundas St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities
HCSD Sub Heading Assistive Devices ; Disability Associations
Service Categories Assistive Technology Equipment Loan ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; Personal Health Care Advocate Services ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis