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| | Organization / Program Name(s) |
Description (Brief) |
Areas Served |
Service Categories |
 | Acclaim Health, Oakville - Trafalgar Rd, Alzheimer Services - Caregiver Support and Education Program |
Provides education, support and resource information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to clients, families, and professionals.
* support groups throughout Halton allow a forum for care ... [More] |
Halton Region |
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease |
| AIDS Network (The), Halton, Regional Services |
A non-profit community based AIDS service organization mandated to recognize and respond to the stigma and challenges posed by HIV/AIDS on individuals and communities through education and support.
... [More] |
Brant County ; Haldimand County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Norfolk County |
AIDS/HIV/STD Prevention Kits ; Disease Specific Treatment ~ AIDS/HIV ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ AIDS/HIV ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ AIDS/HIV ; Nutrition Assessment Services ~ AIDS/HIV ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ AIDS/HIV ; Welfare Rights Assistance ~ AIDS/HIV |
| ALS Canada |
Services supporting ALS patients and their families include:
* information (publications, AV material) and referral
* education and support
* in-home visitation
* support meetings held monthly in vari ... [More] |
Ontario |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
| Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton, Support Services |
Program provides counselling and support (individually, in groups, by phone or in office) relating to Alzheimer's or related disorders and management strategies for caregivers.
Programs include:
Comm ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) |
Caregiver Counselling ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease ; Caregiver Training ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease ; Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Dementia ; Identification Devices ; Locator Aids ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Alzheimer's Disease |
| Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton, Family Support Groups |
Family Support Groups help family and individuals with memory loss cope with progressive cognitive deficits, dementia or Alzheimer's disease. |
Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) |
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease |
| Alzheimer Society Peel, Mississauga - 60 Briarwood Ave |
Programs and services for individuals with dementia and their families include:
* counselling
* support groups
* Medic Alert (wandering person) registry
* public education
* school programs
* day ... [More] |
Halton Region - those areas served by the Mississauga Halton LHIN ; Peel Region |
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ Dementia ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Dementia ; Health Related Advocacy Groups ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Health Related Advocacy Groups ~ Dementia ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Dementia ; Missing Persons Location Assistance ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Missing Persons Location Assistance ~ Dementia ; Special Libraries ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Special Libraries ~ Dementia |
| Arthritis Society, Brampton - Halton East & Peel Region Office, Client Services |
Arthritis services are provided by physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers, all with advanced training in arthritis management
* available at home or in a clinic setting
Othe ... [More] |
Halton Hills ; Peel Region |
Fundraising Campaigns ~ Arthritis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Arthritis ; Occupational Therapy ~ Arthritis ; Physical Therapy ~ Arthritis |
| Arthritis Society, Burlington - Burlington Hamilton & Niagara Region Office, Client Services |
Services to assist people living with arthritis are provided by physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers, all with advanced training in arthritis management.
Other services incl ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) |
Fundraising Campaigns ~ Arthritis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Arthritis ; Occupational Therapy ~ Arthritis ; Physical Therapy ~ Arthritis |
| | Asperger's Society of Ontario |
Information and referral to Asperger's Syndrome resources and services * monthly adult social group * monthly parent and caregiver support group |
Ontario |
Disability Associations ~ Autism Spectrum Disorders ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Autism Spectrum Disorders ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Brain Injury Services / Step Up! ABI Recovery, Brain Injury Services |
Services for individuals with an acquired brain injury include:
* long-term residential living services
* short-term transitional living services
* in-home services
* community outreach services ... [More] |
Brantford ; Burlington ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) - and surrounding area ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Brain Injuries |
| | Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Burlington, Adult Brain Tumour Support Group |
Brain Tumour Support Groups 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 offerin ... [More] |
Burlington |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Brain Injuries |
| Breast Cancer Support Services |
Major Services:
* walk-in support
* information and referrals
* lending of wigs and prostheses
* monthly Burlington support group
* support group for younger women
* telephone peer support
* fr ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Peel Region |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Breast Cancer ; Prosthetics/Orthotics/Seating ~ Special Libraries ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Breast Cancer |
| | Burlington Visually Impaired Persons (VIP), No Physical Address |
A nonprofit support and social group for men and women who are legally blind or visually impaired * people attending are welcome to bring a friend or family support. |
Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Visual Impairments |
| Canadian Diabetes Association, National office |
Information and literature on nutrition and health care * support groups, education, advocacy * library, including videos * pamphlets in Chinese, French, Italian * Etobicoke, North/Central Toronto, Sc ... [More] |
Canada |
Clothing Donation Programs ; Disability Associations ~ Diabetes ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Diabetes ; Donation Pickups ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Diabetes ; Household Goods Donation Programs ; Mobile Device Donation Programs ; Nutrition Education ~ Diabetes ; Special Libraries ~ Diabetes |
| Canadian Hearing Society, Toronto Regional Office |
Multiservice agency for adults who are deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing After Hours Emergency Interpreter Services 1-866-831-4657 (TTY toll free), 1-866-256-5142 (phone) -- sign language interpreter ... [More] |
Ontario |
Audiological Evaluations ; Communication Training ~ Hearing Loss ; Disability Associations ~ Hearing Loss ; Disability Rights Groups ~ Hearing Loss ; Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ~ Hearing Loss ; Early Literacy Development Programs ~ Hearing Loss ; General Counselling Services ~ Hearing Loss ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Hearing Loss ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Older Adults ~ Hearing Loss ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Hearing Loss ; Hearing Augmentation Aids ; Hearing Augmentation Aids ~ Assistive Technology Equipment Repair ; Hearing Screening ; Home Health Care ~ Hearing Loss ; Interpretation/Translation ~ Hearing Loss ; Interpreter/Translator Registries ~ Hearing Loss ; Newsletters ~ Hearing Loss ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Hearing Loss ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Hearing Loss ~ Mental Health Issues ; Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities ~ Hearing Loss ; Psychiatric Case Management ~ Hearing Loss ; Psychiatric Disorder Counselling ~ Hearing Loss ; Sign Language Instruction ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Hearing Loss ; Speech and Language Pathology ; Student Disability Services ~ Hearing Loss |
| Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders |
Plain language information on uncommon health disorders * public awareness * links to Canadian support groups |
Canada |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Orphan Diseases ; Medical Information Lines ~ Orphan Diseases ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Orphan Diseases |
| | Canadian Spondylitis Association |
Support * education * public awareness * support groups for patients, families and friends * quarterly newsletter |
Canada |
Disability Associations ~ Rheumatoid Spondylitis ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Rheumatoid Spondylitis ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Rheumatoid Spondylitis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Rheumatoid Spondylitis ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Rheumatoid Spondylitis |
| Canadian Cancer Society, Guelph - Wellington County Community Office - Acton Area |
* a national community based organization of volunteers, whose mission is to eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer
Major services of this unit:
* transporta ... [More] |
Acton ; Arthur ; Centre Wellington ; Elora ; Erin ; Guelph ; Harriston ; Moorefield ; Mount Forest ; Palmerston ; Puslinch |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Cancer ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Cancer ; Medical Appointments Transportation ~ Cancer ; Smoking Cessation |
| Canadian Cancer Society, Mississauga - Georgetown Dufferin Peel Community Office |
A national community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is to eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer.
Major services include:
* transportation p ... [More] |
Dufferin County ; Georgetown ; Peel Region |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Cancer ; Medical Appointments Transportation ~ Cancer ; Smoking Cessation ; Special Libraries ~ Cancer ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Cancer |
| Canadian Cancer Society, Oakville - Halton Community Office |
Major services:
Cancer support
* matches cancer patients and their caregivers with volunteers who have been through the same experiences * service available in English, French and many other languag ... [More] |
Burlington ; Campbellville ; Georgetown ; Milton ; Oakville |
Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Cancer ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Cancer ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Prostate Cancer ; Medical Appointments Transportation ; Smoking Cessation ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Cancer ; Transportation Volunteer Opportunities |
| | Canadian Celiac Association, Dundas - Hamilton / Burlington Chapter - Mailing Address, Celiac Information and Support |
Hamilton/Burlington chapter strives to establish a supportive network to help members cope with a gluten free diet and to distribute information regarding sources of gluten free foods * peer counsello ... [More] |
Brantford ; Burlington ; Dundas ; Dunnville ; Grimsby ; Hamilton (City of) - and surrounding area |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Celiac Disease ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Celiac Disease |
| | Canadian Celiac Association, Halton Peel Chapter-Mailing Address, Celiac & Gluten Sensitivity Information and Support |
The national voice for people who are adversely affected by gluten and is dedicated to improving diagnosis and quality of life.
Halton Peel Chapter has four support groups:
* Gluten Free 101 for n ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Peel Region |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Celiac Disease |
| Canadian Hearing Society, Mississauga - Peel/Halton/Dufferin Office |
Services, products, and information for people who are culturally deaf, orally deaf, deafened and hard of hearing include: Audiology services: * hearing tests
* hearing aid evaluations and check-ups
* ... [More] |
Dufferin County ; Halton Region ; Peel Region |
Career Counselling ~ Hearing Loss ; Disability Associations ~ Hearing Loss ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Hearing Loss ; English as a Second Language ~ Hearing Loss ; General Counselling Services ~ Hearing Loss ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Hearing Loss ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Hearing Loss ; Hearing Augmentation Aids ; Interpretation/Translation ~ Hearing Loss ; Sign Language Instruction ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Hearing Loss ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Hearing Loss |
| Childhood Cancer Canada |
National support and information network * referrals to parent support groups * family support kit * bursaries for survivors of childhood cancer * research * online support for teens * website for edu ... [More] |
Canada |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Children ~ Cancer ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Adolescents ~ Cancer ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Children ~ Cancer ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Cancer ; Student Financial Aid ~ Cancer ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Cancer |
| Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, Oakville Support Group |
* comprised of volunteers, members, and management led by a board of directors
* a patient-based organization that understand the needs of those diagnosed with colorectal cancer and their families
* c ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Peel Region |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Cancer |
| Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada |
The mission of the Distonia Medical Research Foundation of Canada is to advance research for more treatments and ultimately a cure; to promote awareness and education; and to support the needs and wel ... [More] |
Canada |
Biological and Life Sciences Research ~ Dystonia Musculum Deformans ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Dystonia Musculum Deformans |
| Epilepsy Halton Peel Hamilton |
Services include:
summer camps for children with epilepsy * client services * counselling * information and referral services * education and advocacy services for those living with seizure disorders, ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Hamilton ; Peel Region ; Greater Hamilton area including Haldimand/Norfolk |
Disability Associations ~ Epilepsy ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Epilepsy ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Epilepsy |
| | FASworld Canada |
Information and referral * counselling * monthly support group meetings for parents, caregivers and professionals * awareness and education workshops and presentations for groups -- fee schedule avai ... [More] |
Canada |
Caregiver Counselling ~ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders |
| | Foundation for Prader Willi Research Canada |
Composed of parents, family members, researchers, and others from BC, Alberta, Ontario, PEI and across Canada, who are interested in addressing the many issues related to Prader Willi Syndrome, includ ... [More] |
Canada |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Prader-Willi Syndrome ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Prader-Willi Syndrome ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Prader-Willi Syndrome |
| | Georgetown Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Telephone Support Group, Mailing Address |
* facilitator provides individual counselling * some additional therapies and services available at a fee |
Halton Hills ; Peel Region |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ CFIDS |
| Georgetown Osteoporosis Support Group |
* guest speaker at every meeting |
Halton Hills |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Osteoporosis |
| | Halton Down Syndrome Association, Mailing Address |
Helps individuals with Down syndrome reach their true potential and full enjoyment of life through services that include:
* bursary program for therapies and conferences
* new parent support
* peer ... [More] |
Halton Region |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Down Syndrome ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Down Syndrome |
| Halton Healthcare Services, Oakville - 700 Dorval Dr - Suite 108 - Oakville Corporate Centre, Mississauga Halton Self Management Program |
* provides free 6 week (2.5 hours per week) chronic disease self management workshops called "Maximize Your Health"
* group discussion topics specific to chronic disease symptom management include: he ... [More] |
Halton Region |
General Health Education Programs ~ People with Chronic Illnesses ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ People with Chronic Illnesses |
| Hamilton Family Network, Child Development Centre Building |
The Hamilton Family Network is a parent to parent organization for anyone who has a family member (child or adult) with a disability.
* provides information and support in a variety of ways * offers ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) |
Disability Related Parenting Programs ~ Health/Disability Related Support Groups ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Children and Youth with Disabilities |
| Hemophilia Ontario, Toronto and Central Ontario Region |
Assistance in obtaining direct aid, education, vocational guidance, rehabilitation and social adjustment services * transportation to and from clinics * educational literature and audiovisual material ... [More] |
Central Ontario |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Hemophilia ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Von Willebrand's Disease ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Hemophilia ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Von Willebrand's Disease ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Children ~ Hemophilia ; Individual Advocacy ~ Hemophilia ; Individual Advocacy ~ Von Willebrand's Disease ; Medical Appointments Transportation ~ Hemophilia ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Hemophilia ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Von Willebrand's Disease ; Residential Camps ~ Children ~ Hemophilia ; Residential Camps ~ Children ~ Von Willebrand's Disease ; Special Libraries ~ Hemophilia ; Special Libraries ~ Von Willebrand's Disease ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Hemophilia ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Von Willebrand's Disease |
| Homewood Health Centre, Mental health and addiction treatment |
Programs and services * Addiction Medicine Service - drug and alcohol (in-patient and out-patient), problem gambling (out-patient only)
* Integrated Mood and Anxiety Program - depression and anxiety ... [More] |
Canada |
Eating Disorders Treatment ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of Mentally Ill ; Psychiatric Aftercare Services ; Psychiatric Case Management ; Psychiatric Disorder Counselling ; Psychiatric Hospitals ; Psychiatric Rehabilitation ; Psychiatric Resocialization ; Relapse Prevention Programs |
| Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto - The Hospital for Sick Children, Brainchild |
b.r.a.i.n.child is a volunteer group of parents, family and friends who have the common experience of caring for a child with a brain tumour or who are survivors * organization provides support, educa ... [More] |
Canada |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of People with Cancer |
| | Kidney Cancer Canada, Mailing Address |
A kidney cancer support group formed to:
* increase awareness about kidney cancer
* provide timely information to patients and caregivers facing a diagnosis of kidney cancer
* help patients navigat ... [More] |
Canada |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Renal Cancer ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Renal Cancer ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Renal Cancer |
| Kidney Foundation of Canada, Hamilton and District Chapter |
Services include:
* funding for research and related clinical education
* providing information, referrals to services for individuals living with kidney disease
* advocacy for access to high quali ... [More] |
Brant County ; Burlington ; Grimsby ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton ; Norfolk County |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Kidney Disease ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Kidney Disease ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Kidney Disease ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Kidney Disease |
| Kidney Foundation of Canada, Central Ontario Chapter |
Services include:
* funding for research and related clinical education
* providing information, referrals to services for individuals living with kidney disease
* advocacy for access to high quality ... [More] |
Greater Toronto Area ; Halton Hills ; Milton ; Oakville ; Burlington is served by the Hamilton and District Chapter |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Kidney Disease ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Kidney Disease ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Kidney Disease ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Kidney Disease |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, National Office |
Information and support for individuals affected by blood cancers, particularly leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative diseases * peer-to ... [More] |
Canada |
Bereavement Counselling ~ Families/Friends of People with Cancer ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Leukemia ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Lymphoma ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Leukemia ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Lymphoma ; Helplines/Warmlines ~ Leukemia ; Helplines/Warmlines ~ Lymphoma ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Leukemia ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Lymphoma |
| Lupus Ontario, Markham - Head Office |
Gives support through:
* telephone networking and counseling for new patients
* holding support meetings for discussion, learning and sharing
Provides funding for:
* lupus clinics in five rheumatic ... [More] |
Ontario |
Fundraising and Resource Development Support ~ Lupus Erythematosus ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Lupus Erythematosus ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Lupus Erythematosus |
| March of Dimes Canada, Post-Polio Canada |
Support, information and resources * local support group network * newsletter * information packages for patients and health professionals |
Canada |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Poliomyelitis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Poliomyelitis |
| March of Dimes Canada, Stroke Recovery Canada |
Information and referral * information packages * support groups |
Canada |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Stroke ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Stroke ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Stroke |
| March of Dimes Canada, Hamilton - 20 Emerald St N - South Central Regional Office |
A community-based rehabilitation and advocacy charity for people with physical disabilities.
Major services include:
Assistive Devices:
* helps individuals to buy, repair and maintain a wide variety ... [More] |
Brant County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) |
Adult Mentoring Programs ; Attendant Services for People with Physical Disabilities ; Automobile/Van Adaptations ; Daily Living Aids ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Poliomyelitis ; Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services ; Mobility Aids ; Prejob Guidance ~ Physical Disabilities |
| March of Dimes Canada, Milton - Allendale Long-Term Care Home, Stroke Recovery Canada |
A monthly peer support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. |
Halton Region |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Stroke |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Halton Regional Chapter, Multiple Sclerosis Support and Advocacy |
A non-profit organization providing assistance to those with Multiple Sclerosis.
* contributes to MS Society research programs
Major Services:
* information and referral
* one on one client ... [More] |
Halton Region |
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ~ Multiple Sclerosis ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Multiple Sclerosis ; Fundraising Campaigns ~ Multiple Sclerosis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Multiple Sclerosis ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Multiple Sclerosis |
| Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association of Ontario |
Information, education and peer support * referrals to local support groups and medical and health care resources * support for families of children and youth with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic F ... [More] |
Ontario |
Disability Associations ~ CFIDS ; Disease/Disability Information ~ CFIDS ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ CFIDS ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ CFIDS ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ CFIDS |
| Myasthenia Gravis Society of Canada |
Offers:
* support for persons with myasthenia gravis (MG) and caregivers
* information
* quarterly newsletter "Contact" for members
* education for the general public and health care professionals ... [More] |
Ontario |
Disease/Disability Information ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups |
| National Eating Disorder Information Centre |
Telephone information and support * referrals to treatment services, resources, support groups * workshops for schools, community groups, professionals * lectures * public awareness campaigns * preven ... [More] |
Canada |
Body Image Education ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Eating Disorders ; Medical Information Lines ~ Eating Disorders ; Special Libraries ~ Eating Disorders ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Eating Disorders |
| | Neurofibromatosis Society of Ontario, Mailing Address |
Offers workshops and info sessions on a variety of topics related to life with NF.
* bi-annual meetings are held in the Toronto area
* work is in process to establish local support groups in other co ... [More] |
Ontario |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Neurofibromatosis ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Neurofibromatosis |
| | Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association |
Information and referral * support groups * telephone support * one-to-one support in vicinity of Toronto * literature in French, Italian, Spanish * advocacy * workshops and conferences |
Ontario |
Disability Associations ~ Prader-Willi Syndrome ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Prader-Willi Syndrome ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Prader-Willi Syndrome ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Prader-Willi Syndrome ; Helplines/Warmlines ~ Prader-Willi Syndrome ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Prader-Willi Syndrome |
| Osteoporosis Canada, Toronto |
Information on osteoporosis * public education * research support * support groups, self help materials * literature in English and French * speakers |
Canada |
Disability Associations ~ Osteoporosis ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Osteoporosis ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Osteoporosis |
| Ostomy Canada Society, Halton and Peel Chapter 711 |
Major services include:
* visiting post-operative patients
* the distribution of ostomy literature to interested parties
|
Halton Region ; Peel Region |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups |
| Parkinson Society Canada |
Information for people living with Parkinson's and for health professionals * public awareness * exercise and support groups * discussion group for partners * special events * advocacy * research prog ... [More] |
Canada |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Parkinson's Disease ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Parkinson's Disease ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Parkinson's Disease ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Parkinson's Disease |
| | Parkinson Society Central & Northern Ontario, Burlington - Mailing Address, Parkinson Disease Support Group |
An informal, self-managed support group for individuals with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers * affiliated with the Parkinson Society Central & Northern Ontario * meetings include guest speake ... [More] |
Halton Region |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Parkinson's Disease |
| | Parkinson Society Central & Northern Ontario, Milton - Mailing Address, Parkinson Disease Support Group |
The group meets for mutual support, as well as to learn more about living with Parkinson's disease.
* contact Parkinson Society Central & Northern Ontario office for more information about the group, ... [More] |
Milton ; and surrounding area |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Parkinson's Disease |
| Parkinson Society Central & Northern Ontario, Oakville, Parkinson Disease Support Group |
The Oakville Chapter is a support group for people with Parkinson's and for their families and friends.
Weekly exercise classes and support groups
* occasional meetings will feature a film or spea ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Peel Region |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Parkinson's Disease |
| PKD Foundation of Canada, Hamilton Chapter, Polycystic Kidney Disease Support and Education |
Local chapter activites include:
* regular meetings where patients connect and help each other cope with the emotional aspects of a PKD diagnosis and find the local resources they need
* host seminars ... [More] |
Guelph ; Halton Region ; Hamilton ; Niagara Region |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Kidney Disease ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Kidney Disease |
| | Prostate Cancer Canada Network, Burlington Chapter - No Physical Address, Prostate Cancer Support Group |
Peer-to-peer support group for prostate cancer patients, their families and friends.
* also organizes annual Father's Day Run and participates annually in Movember
|
Burlington ; Hamilton ; Niagara Region ; and area |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Prostate Cancer ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Prostate Cancer |
| Prostate Cancer Canada Network, Oakville-Mississauga Chapter, Prostate Cancer Support Group |
* whether newly diagnosed or living with prostate cancer, we provide fellowship, emotional support, information and discussion
|
Milton ; Mississauga ; Oakville ; and surrounding area |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Prostate Cancer |
| Prostate Cancer Canada Network, Brampton, Prostate Cancer Support Group |
*one-on-one support available by telephone or in person by appointment
* call any of the phone numbers provided |
Bolton ; Brampton ; Caledon ; Georgetown ; Halton Hills ; Orangeville ; Shelburne |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Prostate Cancer |
| | Psoriasis Society of Canada, National Office - Mailing Address |
* services include support groups and public awareness
* encourages research to find cause and cure for psoriasis |
Canada |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Psoriasis ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Psoriasis |
| Rebounders Canada, Support for Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer |
* opportunities are provided to foster new friendships with fellow survivors at regular monthly social gatherings
Other events include:
* Annual Survivor Conference
* New Life Dinner
* visit ... [More] |
Canada |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Cancer |
| | Robbie's Rainbow, Mailing Address |
* helps children living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis access critical drug treatments not covered by private or provincial health plans
* parent mentoring program helps newly diagnosed f ... [More] |
Ontario |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Crohn's Disease ~ Ulcerative Colitis ; Medical Expense Assistance |
| Sickle Cell Association of Ontario |
Public awareness of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait * counselling * monthly support groups * advocacy * public education |
Ontario |
Disability Associations ~ Anemia ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Anemia ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Anemia ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Anemia ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Anemia |
| | Stroke Recovery Canada, Burlington Chapter - No Physical Address |
Mission is to support and promote the continuing recovery process and community integration of Burlington area stroke survivors and their families and increase public knowledge about stroke and stroke ... [More] |
Burlington |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Stroke ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Stroke |
| | Stroke Recovery Canada, Halton Stroke Fellowship - No Physical Address |
Support group to help those recovering from a stroke connect with peers, exchange information and resources, learn new skills, explore the personal impact of stroke and build supportive relationships. ... [More] |
Halton Region |
Disease/Disability Information ~ Stroke ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Stroke |
| Stroke Recovery Canada, Guelph Wellington Chapter |
Stroke survivors self help and support group services include:
* information concerning stroke recovery
* peer support and referrals to other stroke survivors
* educational workshops
* hospital vis ... [More] |
Halton Hills ; Wellington County |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Stroke |
| Stuttering Connections, Upper Appleby Professional Centre |
A support group for adults who stutter * the group also welcomes spouses, parents of children who stutter, and teens.
Meetings provide a place to talk openly and freely about stuttering and other re ... [More] |
Burlington |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Speech Impairments |
| | Take Charge Take Control, Workshops to Assist with Health Challenges |
Take Charge is a free program offered through workshops for anyone struggling with an on-going health condition.
Find ways to:
* manage stress
* make healthier choices
* find support from other peop ... [More] |
Brantford ; Burlington ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) - including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County ; The area served is mainly the same area covered by the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network (HNHB-LHIN) |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Health Issues |
| | Take Charge! Self-Management Initiative, Burlington programs - Mailing Address |
Free program to help those struggling with an on-going physical or mental health condition to better manage their symptoms and find ways to: manage stress * make healthier choices * find support from ... [More] |
Burlington ; also offered in other communities in the Hamilton-Niagara-Haldimand Brant LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) |
General Health Education Programs ~ People with Chronic Illnesses ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups |
| | Tinnitus Association of Canada |
Information about tinnitus by mail or email (characterized by persistent head and ear noises) |
Canada |
Disability Associations ~ Tinnitus ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Tinnitus ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Tinnitus |
| Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada |
Information and referral * individual or group support for patients and families * public education * advocacy * newsletter * annual conferences * workshops * school and workplace inservices |
Canada |
Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Tourette's Syndrome ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Tourette's Syndrome ~ Families/Friends of People with Disabilities ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Tourette's Syndrome ; Mental Health Associations ~ Tourette's Syndrome ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Tourette's Syndrome ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Tourette's Syndrome |
| Tourette Canada, Hamilton, Halton and Niagara Region Chapter |
A volunteer organization dedicated to helping individuals with Tourette Syndrome, their families and other interested parties by gathering and distributing information, promoting local self-help and p ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Niagara |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Tourette's Syndrome ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Tourette's Syndrome |
| | Tourette Syndrome Association, Burlington-Oakville-Hamilton Region Chapter - No Physical Address, Tourette Syndrome Support Groups |
The association is committed to supplying compassionate support in the Tourette Syndrome community through leadership, management, innovation and continual learning.
* committed to delivering Tourett ... [More] |
Burlington ; Hamilton (City of) ; Oakville |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Tourette's Syndrome |
| Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House Cancer Support Centre, Halton / Peel |
A cancer support centre.
* located in a warm and welcoming facility
* services offered at no cost, without referral and in a confidential environment
* support programs and services are: * drop-in ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Peel Region |
Art Therapy ~ Cancer ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Cancer ; Music Therapy ; Special Libraries ~ Cancer ; Spiritual Healing ; Terminal Illness Counselling ~ Cancer |
| Wellwood Resource Centre |
Programs include:
* peer support groups
* individual peer mentoring
* coping skills training
* individual and family counselling
* spirituality issues
* educational seminars and workshops
... [More] |
Brant County ; Haldimand County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County ; Waterloo Region ; Wellington |
General Counselling Services ~ Cancer ; General Counselling Services ~ Families/Friends of People with Cancer ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Cancer ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Families/Friends of People with Cancer ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Cancer |
| Women's Centre (The), Oakville - Sewell Dr, Oakville Osteoporosis Group |
A patient support group, a program of The Women's Centre.
Activities include:
* support group for those with osteoporosis and their families
* osteoporosis lending library
* educational events
* fu ... [More] |
Halton Region |
Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Osteoporosis |
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