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An 8-10 week program of one day per week that includes workshops, health activities, short excursions, and guest speakers to assist people living with diabetes and people who may be at risk of developing diabetes to develop skills with diabetes management and improve overall health.
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Offers support groups of people who have been diagnosed with a lung disease.
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Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
1-877-262-3366 Office: 416-422-5644
Peer Support: 1-877-422-1112 x818
Regional Services: 1-877-422-1112 x816
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Assist persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and other spinal disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation.
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Provides services to families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to help them navigate the supports available under the new Ontario Autism Program.
Families are connected with a Service Navigator who provides navigation support and information to families through workshops, training sessions, and individual direct support.
Families are connected with a Service Navigator who provides navigation support and information to families through workshops, training sessions, and individual direct support.
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This service/organization is experiencing a closure or cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact them for access to services during this time.
Offers a wide range of services at locations across Ontario to support to individuals and their families.
Services offered:
* Connect Counselling Service
* General Support Services
* Hearing Care Counselling Services
Offers a wide range of services at locations across Ontario to support to individuals and their families.
Services offered:
* Connect Counselling Service
* General Support Services
* Hearing Care Counselling Services
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Provides mutual support and education on how to live well to individuals living with Parkinson's and their care partners
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One-on-one group counselling and peer support for adults with any connection to epilepsy.
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Support and information to patients of Lyme and associated tick-borne illnesses
- provides information to other interested parties
- promotes public awareness and measures to encourage individuals to take preventative steps when working or playing outdoors
- establishes and maintains a resource library containing current information about vector-borne diseases in general, and specifically literature about Lyme and other tick-associated diseases
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Take Charge! Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
1-855-333-2376 Office: 905-521-2100
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A free six-week workshop that assists participants in living with on-going health conditions. Areas of focus include stress management, making healthier choices, meeting other people living with similar challenges, and building success with manageable goals. A textbook is provided.
Administered by Hamilton Health Sciences in collaboration with other area health care organizations. Workshops are delivered in community spaces throughout Local Health Integration Network (Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant). Each 2.5 hours session in the six-week series is led by two trained presenters.
Administered by Hamilton Health Sciences in collaboration with other area health care organizations. Workshops are delivered in community spaces throughout Local Health Integration Network (Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant). Each 2.5 hours session in the six-week series is led by two trained presenters.
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This organization/service is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual workshops and groups will be held through the Alzheimer Society at Home program for free. All in-person group programs (exercise classes, art class, support groups, peer groups, volunteer-led etc.) have been cancelled. Volunteer visits have been cancelled. Home and office visits have been cancelled. Clients are welcome to connect with staff and volunteers by phone or video conference, but not in person.
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 and local health care agencies is also provided.
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 and local health care agencies is also provided.
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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 are offered that focus on topics like coping with responsive behaviours, understanding specific diseases, caring for a parent, grief and loss, and long-term care.
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ALS Society of Canada, Ontario Region Supports
1-800-267-4257 Office: 905-521-2100 x76870
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The ALS Society in the Ontario Region, particularly for Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant and Halton offers supports for those with ALS and their caregivers, including support groups.
They also offer:
They also offer:
- Loan equipment program
- Funding assistance programs for some leased and rented equipment
- Flexible funding program for small bathroom equipment
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Outpatient clinic located within the Boris Clinic at McMaster University Medical Centre. Provides care for patients at risk of diabetes or who have been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This includes assessment, diagnosis, education, follow-up care, coaching, facilitation of physical activity, psychological assessment and therapy, and the preparation and distribution of education materials.
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Provides coordination and case management of community resources, advocacy, emotional support, and guidance to adult individuals with a developmental disability.
The Adult Protective Services Worker program (APSW) provides support to those living in the community on their own with little or not significant support.
The Adult Family Support Worker program (AFSW) provides support to those living at home with their family.
Services include:
The Adult Protective Services Worker program (APSW) provides support to those living in the community on their own with little or not significant support.
The Adult Family Support Worker program (AFSW) provides support to those living at home with their family.
Services include:
- identification of a person's needs, strengths, resources, and goals
- Identification of/and liaison with additional required services
- Individualized planning
- service coordination
- case management and advocacy
- emotional support and guidance
- monitoring and follow up
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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.
Contact or visit website for details about specific services.
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Offers support groups of people who have been diagnosed with a lung disease.
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Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton Educational Programs and Services
Office: 905-628-4141Visit Website
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Offers a variety of support services to parents and families who have children with Down Syndrome.
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The Family Services team is composed of registered social workers and professionals who provide support to individuals and families affected by HD
* offers support and services to all people affected by HD
* services include information and education, referrals to community resources and individual advocacy
Also offers education and support to health, social service and community workers, and collaborates with other service providers to improve and expand existing services as well as increase awareness and understanding of HD and support for advocacy
Online Resources:
* Learn about Huntington Disease: fact sheets, booklets, publications and other HD related resources
* Young People Affected by Huntington Disease: virtual Youth Chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada
* offers support and services to all people affected by HD
* services include information and education, referrals to community resources and individual advocacy
Also offers education and support to health, social service and community workers, and collaborates with other service providers to improve and expand existing services as well as increase awareness and understanding of HD and support for advocacy
Online Resources:
* Learn about Huntington Disease: fact sheets, booklets, publications and other HD related resources
* Young People Affected by Huntington Disease: virtual Youth Chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada
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Adult Brain Tumour Support Group
Support Services 1-800-265-5106 Head Office 519-642-7755
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Burlington Public Library, Aldershot Branch (meeting location); 550 Plains Rd E
Burlington, ON, L7T 2C7 (8km)
Burlington, ON, L7T 2C7 (8km)
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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 feelings of isolation and reinforcing a positive, hopeful attitude, and by sharing practical information to:
- help make informed decisions about brain tumour treatment options
- learn about relevant community resources
- enhance coping skills in order to reduce anxiety, feelings of loss of control and fear of the unknown
- talk to others about changes in family roles and the financial strain that can come as a result of a brain tumour diagnosis
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Publicly-funded physiotherapy services to eligible clients, provided by a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Dietitians and Social Workers.
Services are provided in the home, office, hospital, school or clinic or anywhere clients need the service.
Many services funded through Community Care Access Centres, insurance companies or by employers.
Services are provided in the home, office, hospital, school or clinic or anywhere clients need the service.
Many services funded through Community Care Access Centres, insurance companies or by employers.
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Empowers individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential through all stages of life through services that include:
* bursary program for therapies and conferences (offer families financial support for therapies, assistive devices, activities or lessons to help children with Down Syndrome, and for parents to attend conferences)
* online new parent community (private forum for parents of children with Down Syndrome in Halton)
* peer groups (run by volunteers and offer monthly social events, programs and workshops to help develop skills and offers transitional support)
* Graduate Group (persons over 21 who have Down syndrome)
* family social and networking events
* advocacy support
* one-on-one reading program
* library and developmental resources
* bursary program for therapies and conferences (offer families financial support for therapies, assistive devices, activities or lessons to help children with Down Syndrome, and for parents to attend conferences)
* online new parent community (private forum for parents of children with Down Syndrome in Halton)
* peer groups (run by volunteers and offer monthly social events, programs and workshops to help develop skills and offers transitional support)
* Graduate Group (persons over 21 who have Down syndrome)
* family social and networking events
* advocacy support
* one-on-one reading program
* library and developmental resources
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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 professional services and promoting research
Services include:
* information and support for the newly diagnosed
* resources/information to parents, students, educators, clinicians and those interested in learning more about TS
* supporting research and fundraising
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Member of the Central West Region
- oversight is provided by core provincial staff
Activities include:
- increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals on the spectrum, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact
- providing information and education, supporting research, and advocating for programs and services
- organizing meetings, events, and programs
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Offers brain injury survivors and their families access to support services that will maximize their quality of life, in the form of weekly and monthly support groups. Creates opportunities to increase public awareness.
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Various chapter programs for stroke survivors, caregivers and families
- monthly meetings
- seasonal events throughout the year
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