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Association working to prevent diabetes and improve the quality of life for those affected, through research, education, service and advocacy

• provides answers and help in accessing diabetes resources across the country
  
• network of assistance including volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals and partners
  
• Declutter Pickup Program will pick up donations of used clothing and household items

A volunteer-based health charity, that leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy

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 who are culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing

Ontario Interpreter Services

• professional sign-language interpreters
• set fee - organizations and businesses are responsible for the cost of making their services accessible no matter who requests the interpretation service
• advance booking preferred
• emergency service available

CONNECT - Mental health counselling including:

• abuse
• addictions
• relationship breakdown
• legal advocacy for people who are deal, oral deaf, deafened, and hard-of-hearing, and their families

General Support Services

• supportive counselling
• special assistance
• case management, and advocacy for people with a hearing loss
• assistance with government services
• helps clients overcome life issues

Offers support to parents and families who have children with Down Syndrome

• provides information and resources to the community and professionals

Affiliated with the Canadian Down Syndrome Society and the Down Syndrome Association of Ontario

A community-based program for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including those recently hospitalized due to COPD

Program offers:

• group and individual COPD education
• peer support
• educational sessions for family and caregiver
• personalized exercise programs supervised by health care professionals and group exercises
• smoking cessation counselling and support
• caregiver support
• review and assessment of COPD action plan
• personal counselling

The program is also offered at satellite locations at Norfolk General Hospital and in Delhi

Provides and advocates for a full range of community-based services for people with developmental disabilities including accommodation, employment, respite, community access, planning and Passport supports

First Link to information and support for individuals and families who are living with dementia, mild cognitive impairment or are at the greatest risk of developing dementia.

Services focus on:

• dementia education
• support & counselling services
• health & wellness activities

Community adult day program offering therapeutic and recreational programs of interest for adults with compromised health concerns including Stroke, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Impairment, Frail, and Socially isolated

• individual and group exercise options lead by a Registered Kinesiologist - specialized support groups for Individuals with Aphasia, Caregivers, Stroke Recovery, Acquired Brain Injury
  
• virtual programming options including therapeutic/recreational programs, exercises, Aphasia groups, support groups
  
• S.A.F.E. ZONE - community-based exercise program geared towards active older adults offered at various locations and hours throughout Brantford and Brant County. Call or visit the website for locations and times (www.safezonebrant.ca)

Headquarters centrally located in Paris, Ontario with program locations across the province

Delivers meaningful experiences for people who are deafblind, so they are empowered to make their own choices and to experience life to its fullest. Programs and services are tailored to ensure that all people who are deafblind will live rich and meaningful lives

Services provided:

• intervenor services for children and adults across Ontario, delivered by professional intervenors
  
• funding for children's intervenor services
  
• intervenor training to ensure standards meet the needs of the deafblind community
  
• comprehensive education, training and consultation opportunities
  
• flexible programs and services for each segment of the population including individuals who are deafblind, families, children, adults, other agencies that work with the deafblind community and the general public

Member of the Deafblind Network of Ontario and Deafblind International

Support for people living with diabetes

• program provides access to a nurse, dietitian, social worker, and foot care RPN
  
• group cooking classes and support groups also available

Self-help support group made up of hard of hearing people who have come together to share their problems, needs, experiences, and strategies for coping. Occasionally offers educational programs and classes. Advocates the rights and needs of hard of hearing and deafened persons at the municipal level in an effort to break down social barriers, create awareness and fully integrate hard of hearing and deafened persons into the community.

Disseminates information on cystic fibrosis, raises funds for research and education, and provides support groups.

Provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease. We are the only national voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services.

Some of the Programs and Services Include:

• Information and Referral
• MS Knowledge Network
• Peer to Peer Support Program
• Volunteer Legal Advocacy Program
• Equipment Special Assistance
• Support and Self-Help Groups
• Educational and Awareness Events
• Friendly visiting program

ACCKWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people who are infected, affected and at risk for HIV/AIDS and strive to create awareness about HIV in the community.

• One-on-one support and socials for individuals living with HIV
• Clinical services for individuals living with HIV
• One-on-one support for individuals affected by HIV, education workshops and speakers for vulnerable and marginalized individuals
• Various outreach initiatives, support and information for individuals vulnerable to HIV
• Rapid, point-of-care, anonymous HIV testing on-site
• Referrals to HIV and STI testing, PrEP and primary health care
• Needle syringe exchange program
• Free condom and lubricant distribution

Assists adults and teens with physical disabilities throughout the Haldimand-Norfolk area to lead meaningful and independent lives

Independent Living Services offers:

• Outreach Attendant Care Program provides in-home scheduled visitation; rising and retiring routines, bathing, dressing, personal grooming, and transferring/positioning * Assisting with bowel and bladder routines, assisting with range of motion exercises * Light meal prepared if necessary
  
• Assisted Living Services Outreach provides light to moderate attendant services assistance with daily living activities (rising/retiring, personal hygiene, meal preparation) to persons in their own home
  
• Proprietary Attendant Care offers scheduled attendant care on a fee-for-service basis
  
• Volunteer and Fundraising Services recruits volunteers to participate in fundraising and on various committees

Although the Haldimand-Norfolk Outreach Program office does not administer the following Ontario March of Dimes programs, staff can connect you with the appropriate contacts if interested in the following services:

• Assistive Devices assists adults in financial need who require assistive devices, technical, environmental and mobility aids. Upon ADP approval through the Ministry of Health, Ontario March of Dimes may assist in covering a varying portion of the cost of the necessary device(s)
  
• Employment Services provides employment support services to persons with a disability; providing job placement and supported employment programs to individuals who encounter barriers to employment. Assessment offers individualized vocational assessments to provide adults with physical disabilities with the information needed to develop a vocational plan
  
• Recreation Program: Camps are located in central Ontario. The site is accessible and campers enjoy attendant care when required. A variety of experiences and organized activities are available
  
• Home and Vehicle Modification Program offers assistance to persons with a permanent disability, with assistance of up to $15,000 toward the cost of vehicle or home modifications required due to their disability

First Link to information and support for individuals and families who are living with dementia, mild cognitive impairment or are at the greatest risk of developing dementia.

Services focus on:

• dementia education
• support and counselling services
• health and wellness activities

Covid-19 Update - a limited number of programs are currently being offered virtually. As restrictions loosen more in-person programs will be offered Offering supportive programs and services with trained experts in recreation, brain injury, dementia, and vision loss

On-line virtual programs Include:

• brain exercise program
• support groups
• socials
• presentations by outside presenters on various topics of interest

Transportation not available

A partnership of The Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario

Support group for individuals with Parkinson's Disease

Offers a variety of support services to parents and families who have children with Down Syndrome.

Provides education and support services for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, professionals and the community. Services include:

• information and referral
• equipment programs and special assistance
• supportive counselling and self-help groups
• conferences, workshops and education programs
• recreation, social and wellness programs

Bruce Grey services are administered from the Cambridge office

A national, virtual support group for those who have been impacted by Polio as a survivor, relative, caregiver, health care provider, volunteer or friend. Connect with peers, exchange information and resources, learn new skills, build a social network for support.

Offers a variety of in-person and online support groups for people dealing with blindness or vision loss.
Contact or visit website for details about specific services.

Waterloo Wellington Diabetes, hosted by Langs in Cambridge Ontario, offers a central intake for all referrals to diabetes education and specialists. This means improving access to diabetes care by finding the right care at the right time at the right place for individuals and families with diabetes. The resource clinician supports health service providers throughout the region to deliver high quality, evidence-based care in diabetes.

Offers support groups of people who have been diagnosed with a lung disease.