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		Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
Acclaim Health, Trafalgar Rd, Alzheimer Services		Acclaim Health, Trafalgar Rd, Alzheimer Services	College Park	Provides information and education and support groups for caregivers and family members of persons with dementia * resource library is available for loan of a wide variety of education materials * adu ... [More]
Acclaim Health, Trafalgar Rd, Caregiver Support and Education		Acclaim Health, Trafalgar Rd, Caregiver Support and Education	College Park	Provides education, support and resource information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementia to clients, families, and professionals * a resource library is available for loan of a wide variety ... [More]
ALS Canada		ALS Canada	Markham	Services for patients and their families include: * information and referral * loan and funding assistance for assistive devices to patients registered with ALS Society * in-home visitation Other acti ... [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	Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services Supports for people with Alz ... [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]
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]
Asperger's Society of Ontario		Asperger's Society of Ontario	Toronto Downtown North	Provides support for people with Asperger's Syndrome and their families * public education/awareness around Asperger's Syndrome Asperger Syndrome Info Line: Program specialist provides information and ... [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, Celiac Support Services		Canadian Celiac Association, Mississauga - National Office, Celiac Support Services	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 ... [More]
Canadian Hearing Society, Mississauga Regional Office, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and Programs		Canadian Hearing Society, Mississauga Regional Office, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and Programs	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 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 * referrals to parent support groups * family support kit * bursaries for survivors of childhood cancer * research * online support for teens * website for edu ... [More]
CNIB, Halton/Peel Office, Services for people who are blind, partially sighted, deafblind		CNIB, Halton/Peel Office, Services for people who are blind, partially sighted, deafblind	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 ... [More]
Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Halton Region Chapter		Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Halton Region Chapter	Burlington	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
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 & District Chapter, Cystic Fibrosis Programs and Services		Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Peel & District Chapter, Cystic Fibrosis Programs and Services	Brampton (City of)	Cystic Fibrosis Canada does not provide medical advice. Consult your own CF or family physician regarding such matters. We are a National non-profit health agency * funds research in CF * promotes pub ... [More]
Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada		Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada	Toronto (City)	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 ca ... [More]
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, Peel Region Office		Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, Peel Region Office	Brampton (City of)	Foundation 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 ... [More]
Heart and Stroke Foundation - Ontario		Heart and Stroke Foundation - Ontario	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 Foundation of Canada, Halton Region Office		Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 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]
Hemophilia Ontario, Provincial Head Office		Hemophilia Ontario, Provincial Head Office	Toronto Downtown Central	Advocacy * education
Hemophilia Ontario, Toronto and Central Ontario Region		Hemophilia Ontario, Toronto and Central Ontario Region	Toronto Downtown Central	Assistance in obtaining direct aid, education, vocational guidance, rehabilitation and social adjustment services * transportation to and from clinics * educational literature and audiovisual material ... [More]
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
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 (City)	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]
Ovarian Cancer Canada		Ovarian Cancer Canada	Toronto Downtown	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]
Peel Halton Dufferin Acquired Brain Injury Services, Oakville - PHDABIS West		Peel Halton Dufferin Acquired Brain Injury Services, Oakville - PHDABIS West	Old Oakville	A provincial long term residential program for people with Acquired Brain Injury who have been identified as having complex cognitive and behavioural challenges. Services include: * Transitional Resid ... [More]
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario		Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario	Toronto Downtown Central	Provides 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 ... [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]