Niagara
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Office: 1-800-563-2642
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Supports for people living with vision loss * research, public education, and vision health services * assists with building confidence, skills, and providing opportunities to fully participate in life
- peer support * groups, one-on-one mentorship, phone, or online
- home-based support (Vision Mate)
- support for students and parents (Beyond the Classroom)
- culture, recreation and sport programs
- youth empowerment programs
- advocacy groups and education
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St Catharines
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Office: 905-984-8684
StreetWorks Outreach Van: 905-328-6715
120 Queenston St
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2Z3
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2Z3
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COVID-19: Fully operational. No drop-ins accepted at this time. Call ahead to book an appointment.
Supports for people affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services
Provides:
On-site rapid HIV testing Tuesday mornings * Testing services also include Hep C, STI and pregnancy testing and teaching * Also provides wound and abscess care services * Tuesday afternoons a Hepatitis C Outreach Worker is available for education and referrals to the Hepatitis C Care Clinic
Supports for people affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services
Provides:
- education through the delivery of workshops, education sessions, resources and materials, speakers, peer education services
- referral to qualified medical, dental, mental health and legal services
- crisis intervention
- support groups
- friendly visiting
- counselling services
- community outreach
- caregiver support
- supportive housing
- 24 hr, case management, 'to-your-door' home supports for community residents
- immigrant/refugee, migrant worker, newcomer assistance, families, singles, or couples
- StreetWorks-needle exchange
- Safe Injection Site
- Naloxone training
- volunteer groups providing fundraising events
- Public Health Nurse available Monday afternoons for HIV, Hep C and STI testing as well as wound care
On-site rapid HIV testing Tuesday mornings * Testing services also include Hep C, STI and pregnancy testing and teaching * Also provides wound and abscess care services * Tuesday afternoons a Hepatitis C Outreach Worker is available for education and referrals to the Hepatitis C Care Clinic
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Public Groups
St Catharines
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Office: 905-688-2558
West Wing, 145 Queenston St, Suite 100
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2Z9
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2Z9
Short Description
Quest CHC hosts many different health and wellness programs. Group programming ranges from chronic disease management to mental health to health promotion. All groups are free. Some are for registered Quest CHC clients (e.g. Skills to Cope, Healthy You, and Managing Anxiety), while others are open to individuals from the community (e.g. Trans Youth Group).
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Community Support Services - Children
St Catharines
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Office: 905-688-5222
79 Welland Ave
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2M8
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2M8
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Provide a wide range of individualized services within family settings for children with developmental disabilities.
DIRECT SERVICES: accessing community services, advocacy, case coordination, emotional support, guidance, identification of needs, planning, respite supports and direction in special services at home. Also provides Family Outcome planning, workshops, resource and information sharing.
INDIRECT SERVICES provides linkages to Assessment & Treatment services, counselling services, educational programs, parent groups, protection services, behavioural services and recreation programs.
DIRECT SERVICES: accessing community services, advocacy, case coordination, emotional support, guidance, identification of needs, planning, respite supports and direction in special services at home. Also provides Family Outcome planning, workshops, resource and information sharing.
INDIRECT SERVICES provides linkages to Assessment & Treatment services, counselling services, educational programs, parent groups, protection services, behavioural services and recreation programs.
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St Catharines
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Office: 905-646-2426
300 Bunting Rd, Unit 4
St Catharines, ON, L2M 7X3
St Catharines, ON, L2M 7X3
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Committed to empowering and maximizing the quality of life for individuals living with the effects of an acquired brain injury and their families through support, social activities, community and peer opportunities, advocacy, and information. Committed to education, awareness, and prevention of brain injury in St. Catharines and the Niagara region.
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St Catharines
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Office: 905-687-3914
403 Ontario St, Unit 1
St Catharines, ON, L2N 1L5
St Catharines, ON, L2N 1L5
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Provides services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, and their families, including support groups, counselling and education programs * promotes Alzheimer's research and partners with MedicAlert Safely Home to provide a nationwide program designed to help identify the person who is lost and assist in a safe return home
Contact office for further information on caregiver support meetings * offers a Speakers Bureau
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St Catharines
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Office: 905-325-1759
PenFinancial Credit Union, 295 Fourth Ave, Bob Watson Community Room
St Catharines, ON, L2S 0E7
St Catharines, ON, L2S 0E7
Short Description
- Free self help support group for persons living with chronic non-malignant pain (pain lasting more than 6 months)
- Offers a safe venue to learn, develop coping strategies, and meet others who can relate through experience with chronic pain
- Meets once per month in St Catharines; Virtual attendance available via Zoom
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St Catharines
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Providing advocacy and support. Dedicated to improving opportunities that promote independence, confidence and inclusion to people with down syndrome.
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St Catharines
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Grantham Lions Club, 732 Niagara St
St Catharines, ON, L2M 7W7
St Catharines, ON, L2M 7W7
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Self help group for individuals who have an ostomy (or for people about to have ostomy surgery). Monthly meetings include information sharing and speakers from the medical or health support fields, primarily ostomy related.
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Thorold
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Office: 905-641-8877
Support Line: 1-800-263-5404
3550 Schmon Pkwy, 2nd Fl
Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
Short Description
Works to enhance the lives of Ontarians living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) through education, awareness and support.
Services include:
Services include:
- Information and resources on acquired brain injury
- Telephone support line
- Provincial peer support program
- Online caregiving after brain injury resources (www.caregiverinfo.ca)
- Online caregiver support groups
- Online concussion support groups
- Personal advocacy and support
- Training and education for families and professionals
- Works with employers and employees to facilitate the return to work process after a concussion/brain injury (free service; access to Occupational Therapist and Social Worker for up to siix months)
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Parkinson Canada, Niagara Support Group
St Catharines
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Office: 1-800-565-3000
Support Services: 1-888-664-1974
Short Description
Offers a virutal mutual support group and information on learning to live with Parkinson's disease.
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March of Dimes Canada, Thorold Regional Office
Thorold
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Office: 905-687-8484
3340 Schmon Pkwy, Unit 1E
Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
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Offers a number of programs for seniors and adults with disabilities.
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Niagara Region Support Group
Niagara-On-The-Lake
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Creekside Senior Estates Community Centre, 23 Four Mile Creek Rd, Unit 115
Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON, L0S 1J1
Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON, L0S 1J1
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A support group for individuals with trigeminal neuralgia
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Niagara Falls
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Short Description
A non-profit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of people in the Niagara Region who are affected by epilepsy. Epilepsy Niagara provides support services, education and public awareness to all persons living with epilepsy and their support network throughout the Niagara Region.
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Pelham
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Office: 905-684-7619
50 Wellspring Way
Pelham, ON, L0S 1E6
Pelham, ON, L0S 1E6
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Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support devotes itself exclusively to the unique non-medical needs cancer presents. At Wellspring Niagara, we provide a caring community in-person and online, so anyone living with cancer, their caregiver, and family members can access vital information, meaningful support, and effective coping strategies.
Offers a wide variety of free wigs, hats, and other items designed to help women and men who are living with the effects of cancer treatment. Will accept wig donations.
Host in-person Look Good Feel Better workshops.
Offers a wide variety of free wigs, hats, and other items designed to help women and men who are living with the effects of cancer treatment. Will accept wig donations.
Host in-person Look Good Feel Better workshops.
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Niagara Falls
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March of Dimes Canada: 1-800-263-3463 ext 7722
MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Rd
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3N3
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3N3
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A support group for stroke survivors of all ages and their caregivers, family members and friends. General meetings are usually two hours long. Guest speakers are often part of the first hour, providing information on a variety of topics.
During the second hour of the meeting, stroke survivors and caregivers separate into two groups. These separate sessions allow each group to share their thoughts and provide support.
During the second hour of the meeting, stroke survivors and caregivers separate into two groups. These separate sessions allow each group to share their thoughts and provide support.
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Autism Ontario Service Navigation
Niagara Falls
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7150 Montrose Rd
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3N3
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3N3
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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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Autism Ontario Services
Niagara Falls
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Office: 905-682-2776
7150 Montrose Rd
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3N3
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3N3
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Provides programs and services for individuals in Niagara, Hamilton, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families.
Services offered include programs for children, youth and adults with Autism, summer camp, autism family-friendly events and outings, an on-site sensory room, connection to other community resources and supports, bursaries and more.
Provide a variety of programs for children, youth, teens and adults with autism. These programs run Sep-Dec & Jan-Apr. The Summer Camp program runs in Jul & Aug. Lengths of programs vary.
Provides services and supports for adults with ASD and youth transitioning into adulthood.
Services offered include programs for children, youth and adults with Autism, summer camp, autism family-friendly events and outings, an on-site sensory room, connection to other community resources and supports, bursaries and more.
Provide a variety of programs for children, youth, teens and adults with autism. These programs run Sep-Dec & Jan-Apr. The Summer Camp program runs in Jul & Aug. Lengths of programs vary.
Provides services and supports for adults with ASD and youth transitioning into adulthood.
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Niagara Falls
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Office: 905-682-2776
MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Rd, Unit 7
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3N3
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3N3
Short Description
Provides programs and services for individuals in Niagara, Hamilton, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families.
Services offered include programs for children, youth and adults with Autism, summer camp, autism family-friendly events and outings, an on-site sensory room, connection to other community resources and supports, bursaries and more.
Provide a variety of programs for children, youth, teens and adults with autism. These programs run Sep-Dec & Jan-Apr. The Summer Camp program runs in Jul & Aug. Lengths of programs vary.
Provides services and supports for adults with ASD and youth transitioning into adulthood.
Services offered include programs for children, youth and adults with Autism, summer camp, autism family-friendly events and outings, an on-site sensory room, connection to other community resources and supports, bursaries and more.
Provide a variety of programs for children, youth, teens and adults with autism. These programs run Sep-Dec & Jan-Apr. The Summer Camp program runs in Jul & Aug. Lengths of programs vary.
Provides services and supports for adults with ASD and youth transitioning into adulthood.
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Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Niagara Chapter
Niagara Falls
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Office: 905-354-7170
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Working to help people with Cystic Fibrosis through:
- fund raising
- promoting public awareness
- serving as a local resource for Cystic Fibrosis Canada partners and sponsors
- supporting families and individuals affected by Cystic Fibrosis
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Welland
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Office: 905-735-0081
535 Sutherland Ave
Welland, ON, L3B 5A4
Welland, ON, L3B 5A4
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Services for people who have an intellectual disability including:
- preschool development
- adult vocational support
- family support
- leisure activities
- residential accommodation
- coordination with other community services to provide support to individuals and to families
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Administrative Office
Port Colborne
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Office: 905-835-8941 ext 100
100 McRae Ave
Port Colborne, ON, L3K 2A8
Port Colborne, ON, L3K 2A8
Short Description
Offers a wide variety of support programs and services. Will assist with individualized planning for services and supports for children and adults with a developmental disability and their families.
Group Home Residences, Apartments, Host Family Program, Employment Programs, Day Programs, Family Support Programs, children and youth programs
Contact offices are housed at the Centre for Community Living.
Community Access Programs - Computer site open to the public
Group Home Residences, Apartments, Host Family Program, Employment Programs, Day Programs, Family Support Programs, children and youth programs
Contact offices are housed at the Centre for Community Living.
Community Access Programs - Computer site open to the public
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Hamilton Brain Injury Association Support Programs
Hamilton
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Office: 289-442-4023
B-20 King St W
Hamilton, ON, L8G 1G8
Hamilton, ON, L8G 1G8
Short Description
Offers a variety of support services for people in Hamilton with acquired brain injuries and their friends and families.
Services include:
- support groups
- special interest and recreational groups
- social events
- peer support programs
- family support chats
- spouse support groups
Visit the website for more details and a full program calendar.
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Supports, Education and Training
Oakville
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Office: Halton Support & Community Development Worker 905-749-4898
323 Kerr St, Suite 205
Oakville, ON, L6K 3B6
Oakville, ON, L6K 3B6
Short Description
- 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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Oakville
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905-901-5121
466 Speers Rd, Unit 207-208
Oakville, ON, L6K 3W9
Oakville, ON, L6K 3W9
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Melanoma Canada advocates for and supports Canadians living with melanoma and skin cancer with helpful resources, education, psychosocial support services, and more.
- early diagnosis and effective treatment of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer
- Education, Prevention and Awareness programs
- Youth education - Screen Me Sun Aware Camp Program summer camp sun safety certification
- relevant and innovative research
- improved quality of life for those living with melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer
- treatment advances through clinical trials
Virtual Patient Support services available across Canada:
- virtual Cancer Coaching for patients and caregivers
- virtual Support Groups for patients
- virtual Peer Support program
- Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer Information Sessions
- Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer education booklets Education Booklets
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