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Support and information to those who have prostate cancer
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Support group for persons with Parkinson's disease, their families and friends * support group can help provide knowledge, understanding, hope and a sense of community
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Support group for persons with Parkinson's disease, their families and friends
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Resource centre that provides support groups throughout Southwestern Ontario
Support - information and referral line, information packages, link to support groups and community programs
Education - printed and online, educational conferences, workshops and webinars, Parkinson Education Program (PEP) Online for Community Caregivers, community presentations and in-services for health care professionals
Advocacy - ensuring the voices of people living with Parkinson's are heard on issues through advocacy committee
Research - funding local research initiatives through Graduate Student Scholarship Program
Services and Programs:
Support - information and referral line, information packages, link to support groups and community programs
Education - printed and online, educational conferences, workshops and webinars, Parkinson Education Program (PEP) Online for Community Caregivers, community presentations and in-services for health care professionals
Advocacy - ensuring the voices of people living with Parkinson's are heard on issues through advocacy committee
Research - funding local research initiatives through Graduate Student Scholarship Program
Services and Programs:
- Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario
- Parkinson Support Group - London
- Parkinson's Carepartner Coffee Club
- Parkinson's Support and Lunch Group - Hanover
- Parkinson's Support Group - Goderich - Huron
- Parkinson's Support Group - Kincardine
- Parkinson's Support Group - Meaford and Area
- Parkinson's Support Group - Owen Sound
- Parkinson's Support Group - South Grey Bruce (Hanover)
- Parkinson's Support Group - St Thomas
- Parkinson's Support Group - Stratford
- Parkinson's Support Group - Strathroy
- Parkinson's Support Group - Tillsonburg
- Parkinson's Support Group - West Lorne
- Parkinson's Support Group - Woodstock
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Offers patients, family members and staff access to reliable information on children's health and medical care
Services available for use include email, fax, internet, photocopying or scanning, phone line for local calls
Services available for use include email, fax, internet, photocopying or scanning, phone line for local calls
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Provides and advocates for a range of community-based services for people with developmental disabilities including accommodation, employment, respite, community access, planning and family supports
New Vision Advocates - Supports and develops self -advocacy through education, mentoring and active participation in organizational and community life * email advocate@cll.on.ca or call 519-686-3000
Family Support Program - Advocacy, supportive counselling, emotional support and information about community services and supports for families living in London who have a child with a developmental disability who is under 18 years of age * call a Family Support Worker at 519-686-3000 for more details
Person Centred Planning - Planning Facilitators assist people 18 years and over to navigate service system, develop plans, identify personal goals * contact Maureen Tomchick, Manager of Quality Assurance at 519-686-3000 ext 364 or email maureen.tomchick@cll.on.ca
Community Access Services
Child, Youth and Transitional Services
Services and Programs:
New Vision Advocates - Supports and develops self -advocacy through education, mentoring and active participation in organizational and community life * email advocate@cll.on.ca or call 519-686-3000
Family Support Program - Advocacy, supportive counselling, emotional support and information about community services and supports for families living in London who have a child with a developmental disability who is under 18 years of age * call a Family Support Worker at 519-686-3000 for more details
Person Centred Planning - Planning Facilitators assist people 18 years and over to navigate service system, develop plans, identify personal goals * contact Maureen Tomchick, Manager of Quality Assurance at 519-686-3000 ext 364 or email maureen.tomchick@cll.on.ca
Community Access Services
- Access Centres - Activities in the areas of leisure, recreation, volunteerism and lifelong learning
- Community Leisure Connections - Small group leisure activities for adults with a developmental disability
Child, Youth and Transitional Services
- Facilitating Youth Independence (FYI) - supports youth 18-22 years with a developmental disability transition into community life after high school * community opportunities for leisure, practical learning and volunteering
- Teach and Play Toy Lending Library - for children and youth 2-15 years * email for information
- Social Sexual Safety Awareness Training - classes to learn about healthy sexuality in a safe and supportive environment * classes offered on short or long term basis to meet needs of each person * call 519-686-3000 ext 342 for details
- ASD-Spectrum Leisure Nights - weekly evening programming for children and youth who have autism or are in the autism spectrum * email for information
- Access Summer Leisure Program - summer day camp with leisure activities for students aged 4-21 years currently registered in a school who have multiple disabilities including a developmental disability *email for information
Services and Programs:
- Employment Services
- Accommodation Services
- Respite Services
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Supports for children and families affected by childhood cancer
- newly diagnosed family pack (resources, gift cards and special quilt for each child)
- parking support programs (London, Toronto, Windsor and Kitchener)
- family meal vouchers program
- special holiday meals
- individual family assistance program
- support groups
- family fun days (Canada's Wonderland and holiday parties)
- post-secondary bursaries
- super star award
- volunteer tutoring program
- palliative support program
- research
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Support group for caregivers of those affected by Parkinson's disease
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Services for people who are deafblind to build skills and confidence
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Support, education and information and funds research * free Patient Resource Handbooks, in both adult and children's versions * support groups for all ages allow people to share information and experiences
Northey Family Library - Health resource library * 519-642-7755 ext 234
Northey Family Library - Health resource library * 519-642-7755 ext 234
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Educational setting to share experiences with other parents of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD
Meetings/Webinars held throughout year with professional guest speakers (including psychologists and special education teachers), discussion-based evenings around relevant topics (such as family dynamics and school communication)
Meetings/Webinars held throughout year with professional guest speakers (including psychologists and special education teachers), discussion-based evenings around relevant topics (such as family dynamics and school communication)
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Provides support, advice and coaching to parents with children having learning disabilities * provides information about diagnostics and treatment plans, understanding assessment reports and IEPs, and communication with schools
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Assists people with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and their families by providing support, guidance and resource information
Resource Centre and Community Support - Lending library offers subject-specific books
Children and Youth Programming - Programs for Children and Youth
Parent Support - Educational setting to share experiences with other parents of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD
Services and Programs:
Resource Centre and Community Support - Lending library offers subject-specific books
Children and Youth Programming - Programs for Children and Youth
Parent Support - Educational setting to share experiences with other parents of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD
Services and Programs:
- Parent Consultations
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Programs and services to support individuals and families affected by cancer through diagnosis, treatment and beyond * services are professionally delivered and volunteer supported * call for more information about meeting times for support groups and programs
Peer and Group Support - Groups include peer support, patient support group, caregiver support group, ovarian cancer support group, survivor support group, cancer genetics support group, bereavement support group and Look Good Feel Better workshop
Coping Skills - Programs include Yoga, Qi Gong and T'ai Chi, Aquafit Therapy and Body-Mind Meditation
Expressing Programs - Programs include Art Therapy, Meditative Drumming, Reiki and Therapeutic touch
Lending Library - Offers cancer-related materials in the form of books, videotapes, audio tapes, CDs and pamphlets
Peer and Group Support - Groups include peer support, patient support group, caregiver support group, ovarian cancer support group, survivor support group, cancer genetics support group, bereavement support group and Look Good Feel Better workshop
Coping Skills - Programs include Yoga, Qi Gong and T'ai Chi, Aquafit Therapy and Body-Mind Meditation
Expressing Programs - Programs include Art Therapy, Meditative Drumming, Reiki and Therapeutic touch
Lending Library - Offers cancer-related materials in the form of books, videotapes, audio tapes, CDs and pamphlets
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Education, advocacy and support services for people affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders
- peer-to-peer support network, support groups, drop-in programs and community referrals
- meetings with people, families, workplaces, and community partners to explain epilepsy and teach seizure first aid
- community education and public awareness campaigns including educational group sessions, teacher in-services and classroom presentations
- children's programming
- assistance with filling out government forms, securing medication, financial support and housing
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Mastectomy and breast surgery support group offering aqua fit and discussion
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Ongoing counselling and support to people living with, affected by, and at-risk for HIV/AIDS
Information and referral to services in the community, transportation to medical appointments, food bank and support groups
Information and referral to services in the community, transportation to medical appointments, food bank and support groups
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Mental Health Public Education
Reach Out: 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023 519-432-1607 ext 6318
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Mental health education, promotion and resources for the general public
Public Education - Mental health education, promotion and resources for the general public
Mental Health Education and Promotion
Public Education - Mental health education, promotion and resources for the general public
Mental Health Education and Promotion
- Workplace presentations
- Workshops and conferences
- Public education forums and awareness
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Peer Support and Psychoeducational Groups
Reach Out: 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023 519-673-3242
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Hosted professionally facilitated and peer support groups * maintains online list of professionally facilitated groups in London-Middlesex
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Family Support Educational Groups - Program that provides family members, caregivers, and friends with tools to help during the recovery process of a loved one
Peer Support Program (OCD) - Mutual support group for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Groups:
- London Region Mood Disorders Self Help Group
- London Shyness and Social Anxiety Support Group
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- SAFE (Self Abuse Finally Ends)
Family Support Educational Groups - Program that provides family members, caregivers, and friends with tools to help during the recovery process of a loved one
Peer Support Program (OCD) - Mutual support group for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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March of Dimes After Stroke Chapter provides survivors and caregivers with a forum for learning about recovery, gathering resources, and socializing with others in similar situations who share common experiences
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Support and education for those with neuromuscular disease and their friends and family members * raises funds for Muscular Dystrophy * support group presents educational speakers on topics, including research, equipment, therapy and social activities
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Awareness, support, networking and education to families and people living with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)
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Low vision specialists provide services to those who have experienced partial loss of vision to help them make the most of their sight and live life to the fullest
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Demonstrations and consultation to help people with a vision loss make informed decisions about the availability, selection, use and purchase of consumer products and adaptive devices
Open at times listed below by appointment, purchase online or call 1-866-659-1843
CNIB London Store
749 Baseline Rd E
London, ON
Mon-Fri 9am-12noon and 1pm-4pm
519-685-8420 ext 5111
Additional Locations:
Suncoast Mall, Centre Court
Goderich, ON
Second Thu every odd month, 10am-2pm
Community Health Centre, Main St
Grand Bend, ON
Second Thu every even month, 10am-2pm
Bayside Mall, Community Room
Sarnia, ON
First Wed every month, 10am-2pm
Elgin Mall, 417 Wellington St
St Thomas, ON
Third Tue every odd month, 10am-2pm
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Information and support to parents of children with Down Syndrome * arranges 2 social events per year plus semi-annual meetings * telephone support * a collection of resource materials at the London Public Library
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Programs include:
- music therapy
- social skills
- cooking school
- speech therapy camp
- tween club
- youth blast
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