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		Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
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, Halton Office		Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Halton Office	Burlington	A non-profit organization that provides education, support and resources to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and to their families. * supports research * maintains local support ... [More]
Alzheimer Society Peel		Alzheimer Society Peel	Mississauga (City of)	Promotes public and professional awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias Offers programs and services through Brampton and Mississauga chapters, including: counselling support groups wa ... [More]
Arthritis Society, Ontario Division		Arthritis Society, Ontario Division	Toronto Downtown Central	Funds and promotes arthritis research, patient care and public education * self management, rehabilitation and education programs * physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work programs * educatio ... [More]
Arthritis Society, Halton East and Peel Region Chapter		Arthritis Society, Halton East and Peel Region Chapter	Brampton (City of)	Funds and promotes arthritis research, patient care and public education * self management, rehabilitation and education programs * chronic pain management workshop Arthritis Information Line, 1-800-3 ... [More]
Asthma Society of Canada		Asthma Society of Canada	Toronto Downtown North	Asthma information * education and prevention resources and programs
Canadian Cancer Society, Toronto Community Office, Cancer Information and Support Services		Canadian Cancer Society, Toronto Community Office, Cancer Information and Support Services	Toronto Downtown North	Cancer Information Service 1-888-939-3333, Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Peer Support 1-888-939-3333 -- telephone peer support services * matches people with cancer and their caregivers with trained volunteers ... [More]
Canadian Celiac Association, Mississauga - National Office		Canadian Celiac Association, Mississauga - National Office	Mississauga (City of)	Provides services and support to people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity * Awareness, advocacy, education and research * Advising manufacturers and distributors about gluten-free f ... [More]
Canadian Celiac Association, Mailing Address, Halton Peel Chapter		Canadian Celiac Association, Mailing Address, Halton Peel Chapter	Mississauga (City of)	The national voice for people who are adversely affected by gluten and works to improve diagnosis and quality of life.
Canadian Hearing Society, Mississauga Regional Office		Canadian Hearing Society, Mississauga Regional Office	Mississauga (City of)	The Canadian Hearing Society provides services, products and information that: Remove barriers to communication Advance hearing health Promotes equity for people who are culturally Deaf, oral deaf, de ... [More]
Canadian Liver Foundation, National Office		Canadian Liver Foundation, National Office	Markham	Local volunteer chapters throughout Canada develop support groups for liver disease patients and their family members. * promotes organ donor awareness campaigns
Canadian Spondylitis Association - Ontario Chapter		Canadian Spondylitis Association - Ontario Chapter	Toronto Downtown	Advocates for spondylitis patients in Ontario * information on spondylitis and related conditions * support groups in Toronto, Hamilton and Kitchener
Capability Support Services Inc., VIS-ABLE Program		Capability Support Services Inc., VIS-ABLE Program	Burlington	Program provided in partnership with CNIB that provides support for individuals with vision loss and additional functional needs due to a permanent physical disability. Services include: * personal ca ... [More]
Childhood Cancer Canada		Childhood Cancer Canada	Toronto Downtown North	National support and information network for childhood cancer * referrals to parent support groups * family support kit * bursaries for survivors of childhood cancer * research and advocacy
CNIB Ontario, Halton and Peel Office		CNIB Ontario, Halton and Peel Office	Mississauga (City of)	Supports for people living with vision loss * research, public education, and vision health services Accessible Technology Support -  Introduction to new accessible technology options (new s ... [More]
Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Halton Region Chapter		Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Halton Region Chapter	Oakville	The chapter raises awareness by educating those with Crohn’s and colitis, their families, health professionals and the general public about these diseases. * work to improve the lives of children and ... [More]
Crohn's and Colitis Canada		Crohn's and Colitis Canada	Toronto Downtown North	Organization with a goal to help find a cure for Crohn's and Colitis * raises funds to support research * educates about the diseases * peer-to-peer support * summer camps and scholarships * brochures ... [More]
Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Toronto National Office		Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Toronto National Office	Toronto Downtown North	Information * referral to chapters across Canada
Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Peel Chapter		Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Peel Chapter	Brampton (City of)	National non-profit health agency * does not provide medical advice (consult with own physician) * funds research in CF * promotes public awareness of CF * raises funds for research * provides informa ... [More]
Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada		Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada	Toronto	Funds medical research toward a cure for dystonia, promotes awareness and education, and supports the well being of affected individuals and families affected by dystonia. * Works in partnership with ... [More]
Easter Seals Ontario, West Region - Dufferin County and Halton Region District		Easter Seals Ontario, West Region - Dufferin County and Halton Region District	Burlington	Helps children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future independence. Fund disability solutions through: Financial assistance * summer camp ... [More]
Epilepsy South Central Ontario		Epilepsy South Central Ontario	Mississauga (City of)	Offers the following services: Child & Youth Support Services: In-school training for teachers and boards Safety planning guides Training for camp leaders and/or coaches to make sure that children wit ... [More]
FASworld		FASworld	Scarborough South	Information, resources, awareness and support related to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Genetic Aortic Disorders Association Canada		Genetic Aortic Disorders Association Canada	Mississauga (City of)	Assists patients and families affected by Marfan Syndrome, Genetic Aortic Disorders, and related connective tissue disorders, to prevent early death and disability through national programs of educati ... [More]
Heart and Stroke, Ontario Office		Heart and Stroke, Ontario Office	Toronto Downtown North	Health charity working to eliminate heart disease and stroke through advancing research, advocacy and promoting healthy living * website contains educational resources about risk factors, signs and sy ... [More]
Heart and Stroke, Halton Region Office		Heart and Stroke, Halton Region Office	Burlington	Increases public awareness of heart disease and stroke by providing information and/or programs on CPR, high blood pressure, nutrition, active living, rehabilitation, heart disease, smoking and stress ... [More]
Heart and Stroke - Ontario, Peel Region Office		Heart and Stroke - Ontario, Peel Region Office	Brampton (City of)	Raises public awareness of heart disease and stroke by providing information and/or programs on topics such as CPR, high blood pressure, nutrition, active living, rehabilitation, heart disease, smokin ... [More]
Hemophilia Ontario, Provincial Head Office		Hemophilia Ontario, Provincial Head Office	North York Central	Advocacy * education
Huntington Society of Canada, West Central Ontario, Huntington Disease Resource Centre		Huntington Society of Canada, West Central Ontario, Huntington Disease Resource Centre	Kitchener	Support services include: * consultation * education * referral to community resources * advocacy * support groups
Kidney Cancer Canada		Kidney Cancer Canada	Toronto Downtown	Help patients and caregivers navigate through the information they need to know about kidney cancer and its treatment * promote public awareness of kidney cancer
Kidney Foundation of Canada, Ontario Branch		Kidney Foundation of Canada, Ontario Branch	Mississauga (City of)	Through a network of chapters, units and community groups, provides kidney patients and their families with education and emotional support KIDNEY CONNECT Peer Support program * online patient discuss ... [More]
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, National Office		Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, National Office	North York East	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]
Lung Association (The) - Ontario		Lung Association (The) - Ontario	North York East	Non-profit organization focusing on respiratory health through education and community health programs * provides information on the effects of smoking, second-hand smoke, air quality and the environm ... [More]
Lung Cancer Canada		Lung Cancer Canada	Toronto Downtown Central	Support, education and awareness * support to patients and caregivers affected by lung cancer * education services for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals * advocacy * resource library
Muscular Dystrophy Canada - Ontario and Nunavut Regional Office		Muscular Dystrophy Canada - Ontario and Nunavut Regional Office	Toronto Downtown	Education and support services to persons who have a neuromuscular disorder and are registered with Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) * information and referrals about the nature and management of neuro ... [More]
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association of Ontario		Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association of Ontario	North York	Education and information, raises awareness and advocates for individuals experiencing myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) * information on the related illnesses of Fibromyalgi ... [More]
Neurofibromatosis Society of Ontario		Neurofibromatosis Society of Ontario	Toronto	Voluntary health organization offering support to people living with neurofibromatosis and their families * supports research * provides information * works to develop local support groups * runs awar ... [More]
Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association		Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association		Information resources, publications, conferences, support and counseling to families, advocacy and supports medical research for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Ovarian Cancer Canada		Ovarian Cancer Canada	Toronto Downtown Central	Supports women and their families living with ovarian cancer * raises awareness in general public and with health care professionals * funds research to develop reliable early detection techniques, im ... [More]
Parkinson Canada		Parkinson Canada	North York Central	Information and referral line * support groups * caregiver support groups * education events and conferences * some literature in Chinese, German, Italian, Punjabi and Spanish * advocacy * public awar ... [More]
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario		Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario	Etobicoke Central	Support and information to people with spina bifida or hydrocephalus and their families * personal support through toll-free phone, online or one-to-one linking program * resource centre and free lend ... [More]
Thyroid Foundation of Canada		Thyroid Foundation of Canada	Ottawa (City of)	Promotes public awareness of thyroid disease * lends moral support to thyroid patients and their families * assists in fundraising for thyroid research Public education meetings * opportunities to pic ... [More]
Tourette Canada, Hamilton, Halton and Niagara Region Chapter		Tourette Canada, Hamilton, Halton and Niagara Region Chapter	Burlington	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]