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Dying With Dignity Canada

Site: Toronto Downtown

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Record #: MET0362
Last Modified: 08 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Jul 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 416-486-3998
Toll Free Phone 1-844-395-3640, Support ; 1-800-495-6156, General Inquiries
Fax 416-486-5562
E-Mail info@dyingwithdignity.ca
Website www.dyingwithdignity.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DWDCanada
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdcanada/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/dying-with-dignity-canada
X (Twitter) X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DWDCanada
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DWDCanada

Addresses

Address & Map
1835 Yonge St
Suite 500
Toronto, ON
Canada M4S 1X8
 
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Intersection Yonge St and Davisville Ave
Mailing Address 1835 Yonge St 
Suite 500 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M4S 1X8
Physical Access Street parking ; Easy access to elevators ; Local chapters vary

Description

Description (Service)

Advocates for assisted dying rules that respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, improving quality of dying, and protecting end-of-life rights

  • personal support to adults suffering from grievous and irremediable medical conditions, who wish to die on their own terms
  • education on legal end-of-life options, including the constitutional right to medical assistance in dying (MAiD), and the importance of advance care planning
  • supports healthcare practitioners who assess for and provide MAiD
  • online resources hub including Patient Rights Guide, National Support Directory
  • Advance Care Planning Toolkit for communicating end-of-life wishes

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm by appointment only
Areas Served Canada
Boundaries Canada
Eligibility No restrictions

Residency Requirements: Canada
Application Call, email or visit website for information; for support call 1-844-395-3640 or email support@dyingwithdignity.ca
Languages English, French
Fees None ; Annual membership available: individuals $50

Subjects

Service Categories Death and Dying Education/Information ; Death With Dignity Advocacy Groups ; Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care ; Legislative Advocacy ~ Death and Dying Issues ; Living Wills ; Special Libraries ~ Death and Dying Issues ; Terminal Illness Counselling
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