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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)	AIDS Network (The)	Hamilton Central	Provides education and support for individuals and communities regarding HIV/AIDS and related issues.
Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention	Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention	Toronto Downtown Central	Health promotion workshops, including customized workshops on HIV/AIDS prevention, anti-homophobia * support for individuals living with HIV, including peer counselling, information and referral, form ... [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 ... [More]
Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Family Support Groups	Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, 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 Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St, Support Services	Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Hamilton Mountain East - 1575 Upper Ottawa St, Support Services	Hamilton Mountain East	Programs, services, education and on-going support for individuals with dementia, as well as, support for family members. Information, education and consultation services to community organizations an ... [More]
Alzheimer Society Peel	Alzheimer Society Peel	Mississauga (City of)	Programs and services including adult day programs, respite, counselling, support groups and caregiver support * wandering person registry/Safely Home Program * public education Adult day program -- s ... [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 - free educational works ... [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
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	Provide supports and assistance to families of a child with Williams Syndrome as well as a social network and "family" for adults with Williams Syndrome.
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Hamilton Branch	Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Hamilton Branch	Hamilton (City of)	Support group for people who are hard of hearing and their families. Hamilton Branch advocates for infant hearing screening and Cochlear implantation for hard of hearing people. Offers speech reading ... [More]
Canadian Liver Foundation, National Office and GTA Chapter Markham	Canadian Liver Foundation, National Office and GTA Chapter Markham	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 North	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]
CNIB, Halton-Peel Office	CNIB, Halton-Peel Office	Mississauga (City of)	National, community-based organization committed to vision health of all Canadians, research and enhancement of independence for people with vision loss Services include: services for children and fam ... [More]
Colorectal Cancer Canada, Oakville, Colorectal Cancer Support Group	Colorectal Cancer Canada, Oakville, Colorectal Cancer Support Group	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, National office	Diabetes Canada, National office	Toronto Downtown Central	Information and literature on nutrition diabetes management and health care * support groups, education, advocacy * pamphlets in Arabic, some Aboriginal languages, Chinese, French, Hindi, Italian, Por ... [More]
Diabetes Canada, Mailing Address, Community Health Promotion and Partnerships	Diabetes Canada, Mailing Address, Community Health Promotion and Partnerships	Halton Region	Provide services and information to Halton residents affected by Diabetes. Works closely with the Halton Diabetes Program to coordinate patient education and services. These services include: * inform ... [More]
Epilepsy South Central Ontario	Epilepsy South Central Ontario	Mississauga (City of)	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, Whitby (Town of)	Whitby	Offers support programs to people diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) or Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). Support may be in the form of telephone contact, email suppo ... [More]
Geneva Centre for Autism	Geneva Centre for Autism	Toronto Downtown North	Clinical Services -- intake and assessment * early intervention services * behaviour and communication programs * social skills building groups * sibling and parent groups * parent training programs ... [More]
Halton-Peel Myeloma Support Group	Halton-Peel Myeloma Support Group	Burlington	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	Supplements services of agencies that assist people who are hearing impaired * disseminates information * promotes hearing help courses and hearing accessibility in public places
Hemophilia Ontario, No Physical Address, Hemophilia Ontario Central West Region	Hemophilia Ontario, No Physical Address, 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.
Hemophilia Ontario	Hemophilia Ontario	North York Central	Programs, support and education for individuals with inherited bleeding disorders
Huntington Society of Canada, West Central Ontario Resource Centre	Huntington Society of Canada, West Central Ontario Resource Centre	Kitchener	Support services include: * consultation * education on HD * referral to community resources * advocacy * support groups
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]
London Health Sciences Centre - Medical Genetics Program of Southwestern Ontario - Canadian Directory of Genetic Support Groups	London Health Sciences Centre - Medical Genetics Program of Southwestern Ontario - Canadian Directory of Genetic Support Groups	London	The online directory is designed as a resource guide for families and professionals seeking information on genetic support groups in Canada. * links to web pages are added as they become available ... [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, 20 Emerald St - South Central Region, Post Polio Association of Hamilton/Brant	March of Dimes Canada, 20 Emerald St - South Central Region, Post Polio Association of Hamilton/Brant	Hamilton Central	Promotes direct support among people who are affected by Post Polio Syndrome (PPS) and their family & friends, and disseminates information about the latest effects of Poliomyelitis to physicians and ... [More]
March of Dimes Canada, Milton Stroke Support Group	March of Dimes Canada, Milton Stroke Support Group	Timberlea	Support group that meets once a month to provide stroke survivals and their families/caregivers an environment for information, social and educational programs, resources and ... [More]
Maximize Your Health - Mississauga Halton Self Management Program, Oakville - Bristol Circle	Maximize Your Health - Mississauga Halton Self Management Program, Oakville - Bristol Circle	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]
Mindforward Brain Injury Services	Mindforward Brain Injury Services	Mississauga (City of)	Community-based support and rehabilitation services to adults living with the effects of an acquired brain injury * referral to other community services Assisted Living - Assisted living beds wi ... [More]
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Hamilton-Halton Chapter	Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Hamilton-Halton Chapter	Hamilton West	To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life. Quality of Life - Equipment Grants Information & Support Public Education N ... [More]
Myasthenia Gravis Society of Canada, Mailing Address	Myasthenia Gravis Society of Canada, Mailing Address	North York	Activities include: * ongoing support groups for those affected by Myasthenia Gravis (MG) * to advance education by providing seminars and literature to patients, their families, friends and caregiver ... [More]
National ME/FM Action Network	National ME/FM Action Network	Nepean	Network assisting people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and/or Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) through education, advocacy, support, and research