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 | AboutFace | North York West | 416-597-2229 | Provides emotional, peer and social support, resources, educational programs and public awareness for and on behalf of individuals with facial differences and their families |
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| Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie | Barrie | 705-722-1066 | Provide information, education and support for persons living with dementia and their care partners. The following programs and services are offered: * Navigation (connects individuals newly diagnose ... [More] |
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| Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie, Education Programs | Barrie | 705-722-1066 | Education programs for persons living with dementia, care partners, professionals and the general public: * Taking Control of our Lives, an 8-week self management group * Next Steps * Care Essentials ... [More] |
Asperger's Society of Ontario |
Asperger's Society of Ontario | Toronto Downtown North | 416-651-4037 | Provides support as well as educational information for people with Asperger's Syndrome and their families * goals include enhancing public and professional awareness around Asperger's Syndrome, inclu ... [More] | |
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| Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle, Rama, Indigenous Care Coordinator / Homemaking and Dementia Supports | Chippewas of Rama First Nation | Culturally sensitive homemaking and assisted living care services for older adults with age related health conditions and/or disabilities who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit Homemaking ... [More] | |
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| Bartimaeus, Simcoe County - Mobile service | Barrie | 705-431-2999 | Child and youth services: Experienced Child and Youth Counsellors (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 yrs experience to provide: * consultation * support * respite * program planning and implementati ... [More] |
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| Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre, Diabetes Information Group | Collingwood | 705-445-1543 ext 305 | Diabetes information group * guest speakers, featured virtually and in person * product testing * conversation |
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| Canadian Cancer Society, Mailing Address, Cancer Information and Transportation Service | 1-800-263-6750, option 3, Wheels of Hope Transportation ; 1-877-513-5333, Smokers Helpline, Information, Advice & Support | The Simcoe Muskoka office of the Canadian Cancer Society has shut down. For information and support call Ontario Office/Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333. Canadian Cancer Society office, se ... [More] | |
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| Canadian Celiac Association | Mississauga | 905-507-6208 | Support for people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities |
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| Canadian Hearing Services, Communication Devices and Interpreting Services | Provides services to increase the independence of people who are culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened CHS Interpreting & Translation Services (OIS) * professional sign-language interpreters * set ... [More] | ||
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| Canadian Hearing Services, Hearing Care Counselling Program | Provides communication and hearing health support services to enable people with a hearing loss carry out daily living activities independently, safely, and with reduced communication difficulties Se ... [More] | ||
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| Canadian Hearing Services, Sound Advice Sessions | Series of free virtual workshops, held via Zoom providing participants the opportunity for personal input, peer support and social interaction WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE: * Week 1: Introduction to Heari ... [More] | ||
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| Catulpa Community Support Services, Barrie Office | Barrie | 705-733-3227 | Provides services to improve the lives of people with special or unique needs by engaging and advocating for essential community services and supports * provides case management * advocate for integra ... [More] |
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| Central East Stroke Network, Barrie | Barrie | 705-728-9090 ext 46311, 705-728-9090 ext 46320 | One of 11 regional systems established to implement the Ontario Stroke System * goal is to improve access to evidence-based prevention and care in order to reduce stroke incidence, mortality and resid ... [More] |
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| CNIB Foundation [Central East], Barrie, Nanji Family Foundation Smartlife Centre and Community Hub | Barrie | Provides programs and services that focus on meeting the social and emotional needs of people living with vision loss to enhance their independence and to be the leader in promoting vision health * n ... [More] | |
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| Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Mailing Address, Northern Ontario | Toronto | 416-920-5035 | The only national nonprofit, volunteer-based charity focused on finding the cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the lives of children and adults affected by these diseases ... [More] |
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| Cystic Fibrosis Canada | Toronto Downtown North | Support, care information and referral for families affected by Cystic Fibrosis * raises and allocates funds for nationally funded research and public education programs * promotes public awareness | |
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| Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka, Barrie Central Office, Community Support Services | Barrie | 705-728-3577 | Provide support and equal access to information, education, resources and services from within the community promoting healthy independent living. Services can be provided in person, virtually or a co ... [More] |
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| Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka, Barrie Central Office | Barrie | 705-728-3577 | Works alongside culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people of all ages, their families, and the community throughout the region to increase access to local recreational, education ... [More] |
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| Down Syndrome Association of Simcoe County, Mailing Address | Barrie | 705-817-1019 | Provides support and information to families with a Down syndrome member by offering: * social events and programs including bowling, dances, Taekwondo, holiday parties, summer picnics, craft and coo ... [More] |
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| Epilepsy Ontario [Central East], Stouffville, York Region Branch | Stouffville | 905-640-8000 | Provides education for individuals living with epilepsy and the people affected by it, services include: * a multimedia library * information packages for schools * information and referral, advocacy ... [More] |
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| Garratt (Sue) SIDS Telephone Support | Barrie | Informal resource for parents and families who are coping with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) | |
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| Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services, Barrie Office | Barrie | 705-722-6778 | Provides social and support services and health services to empower, promote health, and celebrate the lives of people living with and affected by HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infe ... [More] |
Heart and Stroke, Mailing Address |
Heart and Stroke, Mailing Address | Toronto | 1-888-473-4636; 1-888-HSF-INFO; Resuscitation Support Centre 1-877-473-0333 | Raises funds for research and education to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke * runs fundraising year round * February is Heart Month and June is Stroke Month * callers can use ... [More] | |
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| Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle, Central Region, Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle Central Region | Barrie | 705-220-8910 | Provides information sessions, information booths, presentations, resources and workshops to communities as requested. Presentations, workshops and coaching opportunities available: * Healthy Eating * ... [More] |
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| Kidney Foundation of Canada, Ontario Branch | Mississauga | 905-278-3003 | Through a network of chapters, units and community groups, provides kidney patients and their families with education and emotional support. The organization also raises kidney health and organ ... [More] |
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| MS Canada | Toronto | 800-268-7582 | Provides education and support services for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, professionals and the community. Services include: * 1:1 Peer Support: Extended and One Call progr ... [More] |
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| Muscular Dystrophy Canada - Ontario Regional Office | Toronto Downtown North | Education and support services to persons who have a neuromuscular disorder and are registered with Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) * information and referrals about the nature and management of neuro ... [More] | |
National Eating Disorder Information Centre |
National Eating Disorder Information Centre | Toronto Downtown Central | 416-340-4156 | National resource for information on eating disorders and weight preoccupation * telephone helpline provides information and referrals to treatment and support * resource library and printed materials ... [More] | |
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| Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia - 170 Colborne St W, Simcoe Regional Kidney Care Program | Orillia | 705-325-2201 ; 705-327-9156, Home Dialysis ; 705-327-9129, Non Emergency information | Regional Kidney Care Program located at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Kidney Care Clinic * Pre-dialysis clinics and education sessions * Helps patients and families choose the best treatment whe ... [More] |
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| Osteoporosis Canada [Central East], Simcoe Muskoka - Mailing Address, Simcoe Muskoka Chapter | Clearview (Simcoe County) | Educates, empowers and supplies individuals and communities in the risk reduction and treatment of Osteoporosis by raising awareness, promoting better bone health, educating health care professionals, ... [More] | |
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| Ovarian Cancer Canada | Toronto Downtown | Ovarian Cancer Canada champions the health and well-being of women with ovarian cancer and others at risk of this disease by * advocating for and advancing research to develop new treatment options a ... [More] | |
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| Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie - 201 Georgian Dr - 1st Floor, Adult Diabetes Centre | Barrie | 705-728-9090 ext 23300 | Support for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, healthy eating, how to administer insulin * registered nurses (Certified Diabetes Edu ... [More] |
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| Spinal Cord Injury Ontario [Central East], Barrie, Barrie Regional Office | Barrie | Assists people with spinal cord injury (injuries) and other physical disabilities achieve independence, self-reliance and community participation, services include: Service Navigation - Providing prac ... [More] | |
We Are Warriors! - Canadian MS Collective, Online / Web Service |
We Are Warriors! - Canadian MS Collective, Online / Web Service | Canada | No public telephone number | Bringing people together from across Canada that are living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through Facebook * provides information about research for an understanding of MS and how it impacts individual ... [More] |