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Provides information, education and support to those living with mitochondrial disease
- creating communities where those impacted by mitochondrial dysfunction feel empowered, inspired and connected
- support education and awareness
- advocate for those living with or at risk of developing mitochondrial disease
- fund research that is patient focused and transformational
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Volunteer run chapter raises awareness by educating those with Crohn's and colitis, their families, health professionals and the general public about these diseases
* works to improve the lives of children and adults affected
* local meetings include peer support and may have guest speakers and discussion topics
* works to improve the lives of children and adults affected
* local meetings include peer support and may have guest speakers and discussion topics
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- all services are strictly confidential
- can provide support where it is convenient and comfortable (coffee shop, home, hospital or a confidential meeting space can be arranged)
- meetings can be held throughout Halton region
- provide workshops, training, education and raising the awareness about HIV as well as presenting the most recent information about HIV
Support Services
- Individual, family and group counselling for people living with HIV, affected and allies
- Support for people with HIV, affected and allies
- Practical services including transportation for medical appointments
- Food security assistance
- Complementary therapies (accessible in Hamilton)
- Monthly support group
- Linking to local community agencies and resources
Education and Training
- HIV 101 for service providers and institutions in the region
- Harm Reduction
- Agency Overview
- Stigma and discrimination
- Healthy disclosure
- Positive Self-Management Program
- Peer volunteer training
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Centre provides emotional, psychological, rehabilitative, practical and informational support for cancer patients, their families and caregivers * offers over 40 professionally-led programs, registered and drop-ins, available free of charge, including peer support, group support, counseling, cancer exercise, Nourish (cancer specific nutrition), coping strategies, resource library, community links, educational series and the Money Matters Resource Centre * onsite childcare is available for those participating in programs * transportation services is provided free of charge to members by volunteer drivers * no referral is necessary * refer to the website for other locations * check program schedule for in-person, online and telephone support programs * volunteer opportunities available
Support groups include:
Support groups include:
- breast, lymphoma, myeloma, and metastatic cancer support groups
- family programming * parents' support group * children's support group
- bereavement support group
- pediatric oncology networking and education (PONE)
- peer support is available via telephone * email dawn@wellsping.ca to book an appointment
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Offers self-help and psychological support group for ostomates * major services include:
- visiting post-operative patients
- distributing of ostomy literature to interested parties
- books, brochures, resources and extended guides on a variety of ostomy related topics
- communicate with healthcare providers such as hospitals, surgeons, and ETs about the needs of people living with an ostomy
- support group newsletter (10 issues per year)
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Support group for prostate cancer patients, survivors, families and friends * whether newly diagnosed or living with prostate cancer, the group will provide fellowship, emotional support, information, discussion, and one-on-one peer counselling * a forum for medical experts and other healthcare professionals to inform about treatment options, new developments and recommended lifestyle activities to enhance recovery and quality of life
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Colorectal Cancer Resource and Action Network (CCRAN)
1-833-792-2726 (1-833-79 CCRAN)416-809-2889 or 905-417-0726
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A patient-based organization that understands the needs of those diagnosed with colorectal cancer and their families
- compassion, knowledge and understanding are offered through support groups across the country, connecting patients, survivors, and caregivers
- comprised of volunteers, members, and management led by a board of directors
- a medical advisory board of professionals in the field of colorectal cancer provides counsel to the association to ensure members are kept abreast of the latest medical advances in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease
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Services include:
- client navigation services
- tools for coping and wellness
- pain resources, physiotherapy resources
- awareness and education including Canadian Medical Education (CME) accredited conferences and colloquiums
- one-on-one and peer-to-peer support through innovative partnerships * for Halton Peer Support Chapter, email HaltonChapter@theilcfoundation.org or PeerSupport@theilcfoundation.org
- volunteer opportunities available
- agency cannot provide medical or pharmaceutical advice and does not endorse any one method of treatment for people suffering from chronic pain
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The support group meets for mutual support, as well as to learn more about living with Parkinson's disease * for more information about the group, or to be connected with the current local volunteer contact for the support group, contact Parkinson Canada, Information and Referral Helpline, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Information, resources and support to children who are deaf and/or hard of hearing, their parents, caretakers, educators and health professionals * advocates for policies and research that benefit children who are oral deaf and/or hard of hearing * auditory verbal therapy program * family summer weekend camp * public education and awareness, workshops, conference
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Maximize Your Health - Mississauga Halton Self Management Program
Office: 905-338-4432 (Workshop Registration and General Information)Visit Website
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One of 14 Self-Management Programs in Ontario offering self-management training and workshops to participants, caregivers and health care professionals across the Mississauga Halton Region * programs and services that enable people to take control of their own health by gaining the confidence, skills and knowledge necessary to manage the physical, social and emotional aspects of life with chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD, arthritis, chronic pain * free 6 weeks (2.5 hours per week) chronic disease self-management workshops called Maximize Your Health for individuals to improve their self-management skills * free workshops for healthcare providers
Group discussion topics specific to chronic disease symptom management include:
Programs are ongoing, visit website for all current listings
Group discussion topics specific to chronic disease symptom management include:
- healthy eating
- exercise
- stress management
- positive thinking
- medication management
- goal setting
- problem solving
- workshops are held in various locations throughout the region and lead by certified volunteers
- registration is required
Programs are ongoing, visit website for all current listings
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South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall); 1515 Rebecca St, Suite 229
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8 (6km)
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8 (6km)
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Offers a variety of workshops and support groups, both in-person and virtually
- please visit website or Eventbrite for more details and to register
Assertiveness Coaching
- learn how to ask for and receive the things you want from life
- practice communication skills to be more assertive at work, in relationships and other areas of your life
Self-esteem Series
- focuses on making positive changes and facing challenges head on
- provides the opportunity to foster friendships, build confidence and promote positive thinking
Divorce and Finance workshop
- a divorce financial analyst discusses financial mistakes women can avoid
- topics include selling or keeping your home, support payments, income tax, banking and credit
Family Law 101
- one day seminar introducing the basics of Family law and covering everything women need to know about separation and divorce
- topics include property division, spousal support, child custody and access, separation agreements and child support
Coffee and Conversation
- join the group for lighthearted conversation and snacks
Self care
- a monthly drop-in workshop for participants to learn ways to practice self care in the midst of all of the chaos
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Mental Health Day Program
1-844-216-7411 (one-Link)905-338-4123 (one-Link)
Crisis: 1-877-825-9011 (Halton Crisis Outreach and Support Team, COAST)
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6-week intensive group program that serves as a step-down or alternative to inpatient admission * the focus is on crisis management, symptom stabilization and skills development * team consists of occupational therapists, nursing, psychiatrist and social workers * focus on learning new coping skills, self-reliance and personal growth * programming incorporates evidence-based practices including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness
Services include:
Services include:
- psychiatric assessment and treatment
- supportive therapy
- group-based education and skill building related to stress management, coping, communication, and managing illness
- family education
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Diabetes and Endocrinology
1-866-701-3636 (1-866-701-ENDO)1-844-562-3668 (Chiropody)
905-337-0040
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Multi-disciplinary centre providing complete care in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism * diabetes education program focuses on diabetes prevention, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, insulin pump therapy, and support groups for type 1 diabetes * certified ADP (assistive devices program) clinic
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COVID19 -- Offices closed until further notice
Multiservice agency for adults who are deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing
Emergency Interpreter Services -- sign language interpreters for health or mental health emergencies, Mon-Sun 24 hours
Connect Counselling Services -- for mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, domestic violence or other serious challenges
Educational Support Services -- note takers, sign language interpreters and assistive devices for part time postsecondary students
Settlement Program for Newcomers
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) -- basic communication skills, reading and writing in English, adapting to life in Canada; instruction is in American Sign Language (ASL)
- hearing aid clinics open by appointment only
- core services offered virtually
- continuing to provide emergency support services - Emergency Interpreting Services 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, urgent@chs.ca, SMS/Text 416-712-6637 (charges may apply)
- Deaf-Blind Intervening Services1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, Allan Wareham awareham@chs.ca
Multiservice agency for adults who are deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing
- audiology and speech-language pathology
- communication devices
- hearing aid services and hearing tests
- support for coping with hearing loss
- American Sign Language (ASL) classes for individuals and businesses
Emergency Interpreter Services -- sign language interpreters for health or mental health emergencies, Mon-Sun 24 hours
Connect Counselling Services -- for mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, domestic violence or other serious challenges
Educational Support Services -- note takers, sign language interpreters and assistive devices for part time postsecondary students
Settlement Program for Newcomers
- needs assessment and referrals
- translation (English and American Sign Language)
- form filling
- problem solving
- information on technical devices, housing, transportation, health, employment, education, legal system, settlement issues, local community
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) -- basic communication skills, reading and writing in English, adapting to life in Canada; instruction is in American Sign Language (ASL)
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COVID19 -- LIFE sessions and After Stroke programs are being offered virtually
Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities
March of Dimes Canada's Supportive Housing Programs: provides scheduled and unscheduled service to people with disabilities in their own apartments:
Assistive Devices Program, 1-866-765-7237 -- financial assistance for adults to purchase or repair devices that increase their mobility and functional independence; may also assist with information or resources to assist in locating additional funding sources
Pop Can Tabs Collection Program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices Program
Home and Vehicle Modification Program, 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) for basic home and vehicle modifications for permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment expected to last one year or more
Brain Injury Services -- life skills, communication, community integration, emotional and behavioural support, vocational support, recreation
Conductive Education -- for people with neurological motor disorders; physical rehabilitation and education to train the brain and the body
DesignAbility, 1-800-263-3463, ext 7211
Post-Polio Canada, 1-800-480-5903, marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors
After Stroke, afterstroke.marchofdimes.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after stroke
Integrated Employment Services at this location, see other listing
Outreach and senior services are also available at this location
Business and training services for other non-profit agencies
Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities
March of Dimes Canada's Supportive Housing Programs: provides scheduled and unscheduled service to people with disabilities in their own apartments:
- non-medical assistance provided for activities of daily living in the home, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and helping with range of motion
- also assists individuals requiring more complex supports that may include g-tube feeding, tracheotomy supports as well as other activities of daily living.
Assistive Devices Program, 1-866-765-7237 -- financial assistance for adults to purchase or repair devices that increase their mobility and functional independence; may also assist with information or resources to assist in locating additional funding sources
Pop Can Tabs Collection Program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices Program
Home and Vehicle Modification Program, 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) for basic home and vehicle modifications for permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment expected to last one year or more
Brain Injury Services -- life skills, communication, community integration, emotional and behavioural support, vocational support, recreation
Conductive Education -- for people with neurological motor disorders; physical rehabilitation and education to train the brain and the body
DesignAbility, 1-800-263-3463, ext 7211
- volunteers work with persons with mobility challenges to craft creative, custom-built solutions to overcome barriers to work, play, personal hygiene and other daily activities
- no charge, except for building materials
Post-Polio Canada, 1-800-480-5903, marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors
After Stroke, afterstroke.marchofdimes.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after stroke
Integrated Employment Services at this location, see other listing
Outreach and senior services are also available at this location
Business and training services for other non-profit agencies
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Community-based, non-charitable organization that provides information and support to myeloma patients, family and caregivers in the Halton, Peel and Hamilton region * myeloma is a rare cancer of the bone marrow affecting the production of red cells, white cells and platelets, and can lead to anemia, infections, renal failure, bone damage and pain
Services include:
Services include:
- Support: nine scheduled meetings that provide opportunity for sharing experience and the time to socialize, peer to peer support
- Education: guest presenters who are myeloma and healthcare specialists
- Advocacy: bring awareness to myeloma, and to inform the local community of patient treatment challenges
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Group meets for mutual support, as well as to learn more about living with Parkinson's disease
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Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton
1-800-565-4614 Burlington 289-837-2310 ; Hamilton 905-529-7030
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Provides education, support and resources to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and to their families
* supports research
* maintains local support groups
* strives to end the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the regions of Halton and Hamilton
Services include:
* forwarding of applications for the National Safely Home program for persons at risk of getting lost
* resource centre, information presentations, support groups and counselling for persons with dementia, spouses, relatives, caregivers, professional groups
* referral to related services including respite care, transportation, alternate housing, long-term care
* diversity outreach to build links with ethnic groups in the community
CARERS program: eight group sessions focused on the development of effective problem solving skills and tools which help to improve communication and manage dementia related behaviour
* guidance and coaching is offered by clinical staff
* for more information see here
* supports research
* maintains local support groups
* strives to end the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the regions of Halton and Hamilton
Services include:
* forwarding of applications for the National Safely Home program for persons at risk of getting lost
* resource centre, information presentations, support groups and counselling for persons with dementia, spouses, relatives, caregivers, professional groups
* referral to related services including respite care, transportation, alternate housing, long-term care
* diversity outreach to build links with ethnic groups in the community
CARERS program: eight group sessions focused on the development of effective problem solving skills and tools which help to improve communication and manage dementia related behaviour
* guidance and coaching is offered by clinical staff
* for more information see here
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COVID-19 -- maintain all essential services including supportive housing, assisted living, home care, transportation for essential visits, providing hot meals, frozen meals and food hampers to seniors and people needing isolation
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment, intensive case management, personalized care plan, service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care, care coordination, scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home, health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
- Transitional Care Centre -- regular service, visits (in person for family and caregiver with appointment)
- also available via phone/virtually telephone reassurance, supportive counselling and service coordination
- Family Health Organization, GAIN Community Team
- Adult Day Program -- in person and virtual care
- Diabetes Education Program -- assessment, consultation, group education
- Wellness and Community Development Program -- in person and virtual platform
- Vocational Training Centre -- in person and virtual platform
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
- for persons 55 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
- social and recreation activities, lunch, snack, personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
- transportation available
- public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral
- individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
- health and education workshops, seminars
- caregiver education and support, information and referral
- workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre
- caregiver support, volunteer development
- congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
- transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment, intensive case management, personalized care plan, service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care, care coordination, scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home, health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
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COVID19 -- Check website for updated information on COVID19
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 education, support, and research
Volunteer opportunities available
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 education, support, and research
Volunteer opportunities available
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COVID19
Programs/Services
- check website Alzheimer Society Peel for updates and reopening details
- in-person adult day programs and respite service (Nora's House) open with reduced capacity
- virtual education and support groups
- staff working remotely to provide alternate supports
Programs/Services
- counselling
- support groups
- caregiver support
- public education
- social, recreational and therapeutic activities
- personal care
- offered at four locations in Brampton and Mississauga
- overnight respite care and short term stays
- capacity 8 (reduced capacity for COVID)
- for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, their families and caregivers
- referrals to information, education, services and resources
- provides behavioural health care services to improve the lives of older adults living with or at risk of responsive/personal expressions associated with complex mental health, dementia, substance use and/or other neurological conditions by:
- providing specialized behavioural assessments to identify the reason for the behaviour
- developing a collaborative care plan with strategies and non-pharmacological interventions to minimize the responsive behaviours
- providing clients and caregivers with education, support, counselling and guidance
- health care system navigation and transitional support
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Epilepsy South Central Ontario
1-855-734-2111 Peel Region: 905-450-1900
Hamilton: 289-639-8393
Halton Region: 289-627-1855
Brantford: 226-227-2193
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Support, advocacy and public education to promoting independence and optimal quality of life for people with epilepsy and their families
Clinic to Community (C2C) Program
Epilepsy 101
Family and Youth Conference
Office in Kitchener at 28 Weber St W, Ste 2, can be reached at 519-745-2112
Clinic to Community (C2C) Program
- community educator gives overview of seizures, epilepsy, risk management and seizure first aid to entire family
- teaches how to use a seizure log
- refers to services including support groups, peer to peer linkages, recreation, and school and workplace assistance
- gives information sheets with strategies to help the person with epilepsy to best manage their condition
- one-on-one counselling and service coordination
- support groups for youth and adults
- helps people living with epilepsy learn new strategies to improve memory and attention
- individual program that lasts eight weeks.
- section 23 classroom geared to needs of children with intractable epilepsy
- run in partnership with Toronto District School Board and Hospital for Sick Children, see separate listings
Epilepsy 101
- free interactive educational program offering epilepsy awareness and seizure first aid
- designed for many settings/groups including school staff, employers, community fairs
- program designed for grade 5 classes
- interactive-educational program that offers epilepsy awareness and seizure first aid to students and staff
Family and Youth Conference
Office in Kitchener at 28 Weber St W, Ste 2, can be reached at 519-745-2112
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COVID19 -- all programs are running virtually; contact organization for more information
Education and training programs that encourage independence in all stages of life
Education and training programs that encourage independence in all stages of life
- life skills training
- job readiness
- radio broadcast training
- advocacy and referral
- counselling and support
- education and training for the public
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Support services to people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their caregivers
ABI Support Groups
Provides relief to families and primary caregivers of survivors of acquired brain injury.
Consists of:
ABI Support Groups
- gives ABI survivors and caregivers opportunities to discuss experiences/common issues, learn more about living with an ABI, and engage with other members and families
- guest speakers from different professions/disciplines relating to ABI, deliver presentations and share resources at group meetings
- speakers range from health care professionals to tax specialists
- while weekly meetings invite both survivors and caregivers, BIAPH holds monthly meetings that are exclusively for caregivers
- ABI support group meets in-person at community locations as well as online (Zoom) during the month
- caregiver support group hosted solely online (Zoom)
- Headspin: Youth & Young Adult Support Group
Provides relief to families and primary caregivers of survivors of acquired brain injury.
Consists of:
- Attendant Care includes personal care, household tasks, support within the home
- Community Social Support includes assistance accessing community programs and resources
- offers safe environment for members to share their stories, access information from professionals, and for recreational and social activities
- advocacy
- information about ABI services; resources for members
- promotes the prevention of brain injuries
- Brain Basic courses for professionals and family caregivers
- Helmets on Kids -- education about safety, prevention and brain injury awareness to elementary school students
- opportunities to contribute to research ethics board (REB) approved qualitative research pertaining to ABI and rehabilitation. Projects led by BIAPH
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