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	Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada	Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada	Canada	Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANAC) of Canada is a patient-led, volunteer, charitable organization, providing information and support to patients and their families who have been diagnosed with acoust ... [More]
AIDS Network (The), Hamilton Central - 140 King St	AIDS Network (The), Hamilton Central - 140 King St	Hamilton Central	Due to COVID-19 this service/organization is experiencing closures or cancellations. Contact or visit website before visiting in person. Provides education and support for individuals and communities ... [More]
AIDS Network (The), Oakville	AIDS Network (The), Oakville	Oakville	Provides education and support to community groups and individuals regarding HIV/AIDS, Sexual Health and Harm Reduction.
Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention	Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention	Toronto Downtown Central	COVID19 - Office closed to walk-in service * support available by telephone or virtually * call or email for information ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Health promotion workshops, including customized ... [More]
Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Halton Office	Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Halton Office	Burlington	Provides education, support and resources to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and to their families * supports research * maintains local support groups * strives to end the pers ... [More]
Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Simcoe - Norfolk St N, Alzheimer Society Haldimand Norfolk	Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Simcoe - Norfolk St N, Alzheimer Society Haldimand Norfolk	Simcoe	Information and support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and their carers at the time of diagnosis and throughout the course of the disease. Persons with memory loss and t ... [More]
Alzheimer Society of Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St - Family Support Groups, Family Support Groups	Alzheimer Society of Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St - Family Support Groups, Family Support Groups	Hamilton Mountain East	A series of group-format support programs that help family, caregivers, and individuals with memory loss cope with progressive cognitive deficits, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. Different groups ar ... [More]
Alzheimer Society of Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St - Support Services, Support Services	Alzheimer Society of Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St - Support Services, Support Services	Hamilton Mountain East	This organization/service is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual workshops and groups will be held through the Alzheimer Society at Home program for free. All in-person group programs (exercise ... [More]
Alzheimer Society Peel, Mississauga Office	Alzheimer Society Peel, Mississauga Office	Mississauga	COVID19 -- In-person education and face-to-face support temporarily cancelled * staff working remotely to provide alternate supports * check website for updates Programs and services including adult ... [More]
Arthritis Society, Burlington, Hamilton & Niagara Region Office, Client Services	Arthritis Society, Burlington, Hamilton & Niagara Region Office, Client Services	Burlington	Funds and promotes arthritis research, patient care and public education including: * physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social work services funded by Ministry of Health * Juvenile Arthritis fam ... [More]
Asian Community AIDS Services	Asian Community AIDS Services	Toronto Downtown Central	HIV/AIDS education * support programs include buddy and practical assistance, treatment information, confidential individual counselling, referrals, case management, peer support group * outreach to y ... [More]
Autism Ontario	Autism Ontario	Toronto Downtown West	Provides advocacy and support, public education/awareness and research around autism spectrum disorders (ASD) * support groups may be available at the local level * can now connect virtually (see webs ... [More]
Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention	Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention	Toronto Downtown Central	COVID-19 -- physical offices are closed * health promotion and support still offered by phone, video conferencing, social media * for support call 416-831-9729 or email e.akan-essien@black-cap.com fo ... [More]
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Burlington, Adult Brain Tumour Support Group	Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Burlington, Adult Brain Tumour Support Group	Burlington	Help survivors, family and caregivers through their journey with a brain tumour by providing connections with others who have faced life with a brain tumour thereby offering reassurance, reducing feel ... [More]
Canadian Association for Williams Syndrome	Canadian Association for Williams Syndrome	Ontario	Provides supports and assistance to families and other support networks of children diagnosed with Williams Syndrome.
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Hamilton Branch	Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Hamilton Branch	Hamilton (City of)	Self-help support group made up of hard of hearing people who have come together to share their problems, needs, experiences, and strategies for coping. Occasionally offers educational programs and cl ... [More]
Canadian Liver Foundation, National Office and Toronto/GTA Chapter	Canadian Liver Foundation, National Office and Toronto/GTA Chapter	Markham	Liver disease information, awareness and supports liver research * local chapters Living with Liver Disease Program -- monthly support group meetings, topics announced on website * also information on ... [More]
Canadian Spondylitis Association	Canadian Spondylitis Association	Toronto Downtown	National resource centre for information relevant to the spondylitis community * education and support to spondyloarthritis patients
Childhood Cancer Canada	Childhood Cancer Canada	Toronto Downtown Central	National support and information network for childhood cancer * resources and support for children with cancer, their siblings and their families * bursaries for survivors of childhood cancer * resear ... [More]
Colorectal Cancer Resource and Action Network	Colorectal Cancer Resource and Action Network	Oakville	A patient-based organization that understands the needs of those diagnosed with colorectal cancer and their families * compassion, knowledge and understanding are offered through support groups across ... [More]
Cystic Fibrosis Canada, No Physical Address, Hamilton and Area Chapter	Cystic Fibrosis Canada, No Physical Address, Hamilton and Area Chapter	Hamilton	Disseminates information on cystic fibrosis, raises funds for research and education, and provides support groups.
Diabetes Canada, Community Health Promotion and Partnerships	Diabetes Canada, Community Health Promotion and Partnerships	Halton Region	Provide services and information to Halton residents affected by diabetes * work with the Halton Diabetes Program to coordinate patient education and services Services include: * information sessions ... [More]
Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada	Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada	Toronto Downtown West	Supports the needs and well-being of people with dystonia and their families * promotes awareness and education * funds dystonia research
Epilepsy South Central Ontario	Epilepsy South Central Ontario	Mississauga	Support, advocacy and public education to promoting independence and optimal quality of life Individual Counselling and Support Groups -- for all ages * one-on-one counselling by appointment , support ... [More]
GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada, Whitby (Town of) - GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada	GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada, Whitby (Town of) - GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada	Whitby	Offers support programs to people diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) and variants. Support includ ... [More]
Geneva Centre for Autism	Geneva Centre for Autism	Toronto Downtown North	COVID-19: services and support offered remotely. Check here to find out what services are available. Clinical Services -- intake and assessment * early intervention services * behaviour and com ... [More]
Halton-Peel Myeloma Support Group	Halton-Peel Myeloma Support Group	Oakville	Community-based, non-charitable organization that provides information and support to myeloma patients, family and caregivers in the Halton, Peel and Hamilton region * myeloma is a rare can ... [More]
Hearing Improvement Committee of Guelph	Hearing Improvement Committee of Guelph	Guelph	COVID-19 Update: In-person meetings are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. Supplements services of agencies that assist people who are hearing impaired * disseminates information * promotes heari ... [More]
Hemophilia Ontario	Hemophilia Ontario	Scarborough North	Programs, support and education for individuals with inherited bleeding disorders
Hemophilia Ontario, Central West Region	Hemophilia Ontario, Central West Region	Hamilton Central	Provides programs and services to improve the health and quality of life of all people with inherited bleeding disorders, and supports work to discover cures. A national voluntary health charity. Prog ... [More]
Huntington Society of Canada, Mailing Address	Huntington Society of Canada, Mailing Address	Waterloo	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) HSC office is closed until further notice. Staff are working from home and business operations continue. Please call 1-800-998-7398 or send an e ... [More]
Huntington Society of Canada, Online/Web Service, Young People Affected by Huntington Disease	Huntington Society of Canada, Online/Web Service, Young People Affected by Huntington Disease	Canada	Virtual youth chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada and open to all youth * provides a community and support network for young people affected by Huntington disease * attend events, virtual meet ... [More]
Little People of Ontario	Little People of Ontario	Toronto	Peer-peer self help group * fellowship * social and medical information, including online resource library * annual medical conferences
LMC Diabetes and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Endocrinology	LMC Diabetes and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Endocrinology	Oakville	Multi-disciplinary centre providing complete care in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism * diabetes education program focuses on diabetes prevention, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabete ... [More]
LMC Diabetes and Endocrinology, Georgetown, Diabetes and Endocrinology	LMC Diabetes and Endocrinology, Georgetown, Diabetes and Endocrinology	Halton Hills	Medical clinic providing diabetes and endocrinology specialist care * diabetes education program focuses on diabetes prevention, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, insulin pump therapy, ... [More]
Lupus Ontario, Hamilton Central, Hamilton & Area Support Group	Lupus Ontario, Hamilton Central, Hamilton & Area Support Group	Hamilton Central	Meetings provide an opportunity exchange of information and to hear speakers. Membership with Lupus Ontario includes regular newsletters and updates.
March of Dimes Canada, Head Office	March of Dimes Canada, Head Office	East York	Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy * affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities Attendant Care Services -- non-medical assistance with activities of daily living in t ... [More]
March of Dimes Canada, After Stroke Programs	March of Dimes Canada, After Stroke Programs	Milton	Online virtual programs may include: * After Stroke Virtual Community Conversation (Tue and Thu sessions) * Chair Exercise for Stroke Recovery * Virtual Stroke Recovery Program (Wed and Fri sessions) ... [More]
March of Dimes Canada - After Stroke, Guelph Wellington Chapter	March of Dimes Canada - After Stroke, Guelph Wellington Chapter	Guelph	Information, resources and a network of mutual support through work with local peer support groups * local meetings, activities and seminars provide opportunities for stroke survivors to develop new s ... [More]
Maximize Your Health - Mississauga Halton Self Management Program	Maximize Your Health - Mississauga Halton Self Management Program	Oakville	Programs and services that enable people to take control of their own health by gaining the confidence, skills and knowledge necessary to manage the physical, social and emotional aspects of ... [More]