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Map Results| Organization / Program Name(s) | Description - Short | Areas Served | Service Categories | |
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 | Acclaim Health, Oakville - Trafalgar Rd, Alzheimer Services | Provides information and education and support groups for caregivers and family members of persons with dementia. A resource library is available for loan of a wide variety of education materials. Se ... [More] | Halton Region | Dementia Management ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Alzheimer's Disease |
| ALS Canada | Provides support to ALS patients and their families. * raises funds for ALS activities and scientific research in order to eradicate this disease * increases public awareness and understanding of A ... [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, Oakville Location | 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 sup ... [More] |
Halton Region | Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centres ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Locator Aids ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ~ Caregivers ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ~ Caregivers ~ Dementia ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Alzheimer's Disease |
| Canadian Diabetes Association, Hamilton - Central South Region Leadership Centre, Diabetes Support Services | Promotes the health of Canadians through Diabetes research, service, education, and advocacy. Resource Centre: * diabetes cookbooks, information brochures, and pamphlets which help in the educati ... [More] |
Burlington ; Hamilton ; Milton ; Oakville ; Waterdown | Day Camps ~ Diabetes ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Diabetes ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Diabetes ; Voluntary Health Organizations |
| Canadian Hearing Society, Mississauga - Peel/Halton/Dufferin Office | A not-for-profit agency and provider of services, products, and information for people who are culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing. Audiology services: * hearing tests * hearing ... [More] |
Dufferin County ; Halton Region ; Peel Region | Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centres ~ Hearing Loss ; 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 |
| Canadian Hemophilia Society - Hemophilia Ontario, Central West Ontario Region - Hamilton | Hemophilia Ontario is committed to improve the quality of life of people affected by hemophilia and related blood conditions, and to work towards a cure. CWOR, a regional office of Hemophilia Ontar ... [More] |
Brant County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) | Disease/Disability Information ~ Hemophilia ; Health Related Advocacy Groups ~ Hemophilia ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Hemophilia |
| Canadian Liver Foundation, National Office | Provides support for research and education into the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of liver disease. * local volunteer chapters throughout Canada develop support groups for liver diseas ... [More] |
Canada | Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Liver Disease |
| Capability Support Services & CNIB Outreach Program, VIS-ABLE Program | Provides support for individuals with vision loss and additional functional needs due to a permanent physical disability. Services offered include: * personal care with the aid of an attendant ... [More] |
Burlington ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Norfolk County | Attendant Services for People with Physical Disabilities ~ Visual Impairments ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Visual Impairments ; Independent Living Skills Instruction ~ Deaf-Blindness ; Independent Living Skills Instruction ~ Visual Impairments ; Life Skills Education ~ Physical Disabilities ~ Visual Impairments ; Orientation and Mobility Training ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Visual Impairments ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Visual Impairments |
| Crohns and Colitis Canada, Halton Region Chapter | The regional chapter of a national, nonprofit, volunteer-based, medical research organization dedicated to raising funds to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. * promise is to fi ... [More] |
Halton Region | Disease/Disability Information ~ Crohn's Disease ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Ulcerative Colitis ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Crohn's Disease ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Ulcerative Colitis |
| Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Toronto - National Office | A national charitable non-profit corporation committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF). * raises funds to support research programs * provides information and support to those with cystic ... [More] |
Canada | Disease/Disability Information ~ Cystic Fibrosis ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Cystic Fibrosis |
| Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Brampton - Peel & District Chapter | The Peel & District Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Canada is made up of volunteers who are committed to helping people with cystic fibrosis. * raise and allocate funds for research towards a cure ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Peel Region | Disease/Disability Information ~ Cystic Fibrosis ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Cystic Fibrosis | |
| Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Hamilton and Area Chapter - Mailing Address | The Hamilton Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Canada is made up of volunteers who are committed to finding a cure or control for Cystic Fibrosis. Activities include: * organizing fundraisers * spe ... [More] |
Brant County ; Haldimand County ; Halton South ; Norfolk County | Disease/Disability Information ~ Cystic Fibrosis ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Cystic Fibrosis | |
| Easter Seals Ontario, West Region - Dufferin County and Halton Region District | Easter Seals Ontario is dedicated to helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future independence. Fund disability solutions t ... [More] |
Halton Region | Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance ~ Young Adults ~ Physical Disabilities ; Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance ~ Youth ~ Physical Disabilities ; Incontinence Supplies ~ Medical Expense Assistance ; Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities ~ Young Adults ~ Physical Disabilities ; Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities ~ Youth ~ Physical Disabilities ; Student Financial Aid ~ Physical Disabilities ; Therapeutic Camps ~ Young Adults ~ Physical Disabilities ; Therapeutic Camps ~ Youth ~ Physical Disabilities ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Physical Disabilities |
| Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Halton Region Office | A volunteer-based charity dedicated to eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through research, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy. The agency increases public awaren ... [More] | Burlington ; Milton ; Oakville | Disease/Disability Information ~ Heart Disease ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Stroke ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Heart Disease ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Stroke |
| Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Peel Region Office | Halton Hills ; Peel Region | Disease/Disability Information ~ Heart Disease ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Stroke ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Heart Disease ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Stroke | |
| Huntington Society of Canada, West Central Ontario, Huntington Disease Resource Centre | A national network of volunteers and professionals working together to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Huntington disease. * strives to improve the quality of life for people living ... [More] |
Brant County ; Haldimand County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Peel Region ; Perth County ; Waterloo Region ; Wellington County | Disease/Disability Information ~ Huntington's Disease ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Huntington's Disease |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Hamilton/Niagara Chapter | Provides education and encouragement for people with juvenile diabetes and raises funds to promote research to find a cure through donations and fundraising events. Major services: * encourage dia ... [More] |
Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region | Disease/Disability Information ~ Youth ~ Diabetes ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Diabetes |
| Kidney Foundation of Canada, Hamilton and District Chapter | A national volunteer organization dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of people living with kidney disease. Services include: * funding for research and related clinical educat ... [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 | A national volunteer organization dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of people living with kidney disease. Services include: * funding for research and related clinical educatio ... [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 |
| Parkinson Society Central & Northern Ontario, Toronto | Contributes to the national research program while regionally offering support services, information and specialized programs to ease the burden for those living with this chronic, degenerative neurol ... [More] | Ontario - central and northern areas ; including Algoma; Cochrane; Durham; Frontenac; Greater Sudbury; Haliburton; Halton; Hamilton; Hastings; Kawartha Lakes; Kenora; Lennox and Addington; Manitoulin; Muskoka; Niagara; Nipissing; Northumberland; Parry Sound; Peel; Peterborough; Prince Edward; Rainy River; Simcoe; Sudbury; Thunder Bay; Timiskaming; Toronto; York; and the City of Guelph | Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Parkinson's Disease |
| Peel Halton Dufferin Acquired Brain Injury Services, Oakville - PHDABIS West | 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: * The Transitional R ... [More] | Halton Region ; Peel Region | Adult Day Programs ~ Brain Injuries ; Assisted Living Facilities ~ Brain Injuries ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Brain Injuries ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Brain Injuries ; Residential Treatment Facilities ~ Acquired Brain Injuries ; Respite Care ~ Brain Injuries ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Brain Injuries ; Supported Living Services for Adults with Disabilities ~ Brain Injuries ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Brain Injuries |
| Scleroderma Society of Ontario | Committed to promoting increased public awareness, advancing patient wellness and supporting research in scleroderma. * programs are entirely run and organized by volunteers * volunteer Board of Di ... [More] |
Ontario | Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centres ~ Arthritis ~ Scleroderma ; Pain Management ~ Arthritis ~ Scleroderma ; Physical Therapy ~ Arthritis ~ Scleroderma ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Arthritis ~ Scleroderma |
| Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada | A national volunteer organization dedicated to helping individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families and other interested parties by gathering and distributing information, promoting local sel ... [More] | Canada | Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centres ~ Tourette's Syndrome ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Tourette's Syndrome ; Voluntary Health Organizations ~ Tourette's Syndrome |