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Support Groups

Stroke support program education, support and encouragement to stroke survivors and their caregivers with peer support focus includes Durham Young Stroke Support Group and Oshawa Stroke Support Group

Support Groups

Offers a number of programs for seniors and adults with disabilities.

Support Groups

A national, virtual support group for those who have been impacted by Polio as a survivor, relative, caregiver, health care provider, volunteer or friend. Connect with peers, exchange information and resources, learn new skills, build a social network for support.

Support Groups

Virtual (online and by telephone) programs may include the following: Online Support Programs: After Stroke Virtual Community Conversation * Polio Virtual Support Group * Caregiver Conversations Online Information Programs: After Stroke - Ask an Expert * Caregiver Support E-learning sessions * Family Caregiver Webinar Series Online Exercise and Movement Programs: Virtual Stroke Recovery Program * Virtual Exercise Online Social Programs: Aphasia Peer Connect Virtual Group & Connect & Share all online programs require registration

Support Groups

COVID19 -- LIFE sessions and After Stroke programs are being offered virtuallyCommunity-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilitiesMarch 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.Attendant Care Services -- non-medical assistance with activities of daily living in the home; MODC Non-Profit Housing 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 sourcesPop Can Tabs Collection Program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices ProgramHome 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 moreBrain Injury Services -- life skills, communication, community integration, emotional and behavioural support, vocational support, recreationConductive Education -- for people with neurological motor disorders; physical rehabilitation and education to train the brain and the bodyDesignAbility, 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 materialsLIFE (Learning Independence for Future Empowerment) -- skill-building transition sessions to provide support to young adults with a disabilityPost-Polio Canada, 1-800-480-5903, marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivorsAfter 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 strokeIntegrated Employment Services at this location, see other listingOutreach and senior services are also available at this locationBusiness and training services for other non-profit agencies

Support Groups

Through March of Dimes Canada Brain Injury (BI) Services, online groups are available to adults living with the effects of acquired brain injury/aphasia. objectives of the groups are to provide a safe, comfortable supportive atmosphere in which to learn coping strategies, BI education, and opportunities to socialize groups are offered online throughout Simcoe County and York Region

Support Groups

COVID19 -- LIFE sessions and After Stroke programs are being offered virtuallyCommunity-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilitiesAttendant Care Services -- non-medical assistance with activities of daily livingMODC Non-Profit Housing -- supportive care in 6 unit house, capacity 8, in Meynell House with additional houses around OntarioAssistive 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 sourcesPop can tabs collection program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices ProgramHome 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 moreAcquired Brain Injury Services -- life skills, communication, community integration, emotional and behavioural support, vocational support, recreationConductive Education -- for people with neurological motor disorders; physical rehabilitation and education to train the brain and the bodyDesignAbility, 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 materialsLIFE (Learning Independence for Future Empowerment) -- skill-building transition sessions to provide support to young adults with a disabilityPost-Polio Canada, polio@marchofdimes.ca, www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivorsAfter Stroke, afterstroke@marchofdimes.ca, afterstroke.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after strokeBusiness and training services for other non-profit agencies

Support Groups

Information, resources and a network of mutual support through work with local peer support groups, hospital visitation and Befriending programs for stroke survivors, their caregivers or family members.

Support Groups

Specialized case managers and rehabilitation professionals work directly with family members, friends, other service providers and clients living with the effects of an acquired brain injury to improve: Daily living skills Communication Community orientation and integration Emotional support Recreational opportunitiesServices offered include: Outreach Rehabilitation Services Housing Programs Community Support GroupsThis organization is a Registered Charity

Support Groups

Provides a variety of information, programs, and resources for persons with disabilities and education for the general publicDelivers the following programs: Assistive Devices Program Employment Service Centre Home and Vehicle Modification Program Peer Support group for Survivors of Post Polio Peer Support group for Survivors of Stroke and Caregivers Resource Centre with computers for job search, education, government forms, etc Recreation, arts and leisure programming Wheelchair/Walker Repair Assistance Information and referral services

Support Groups

Provides information for persons with disabilities and education of the general public Delivers programs including: Assistive Technology Employment Service Centre Home and Vehicle Modification Program Peer Support group for Post Polio survivors Peer Support group for Surviviors of Stroke and Caregivers Public access to the Internet Recreation, arts and leisure programming Wheelchair/Walker Repair Assistance Other services available include faxing, photocopying, scanning and printing of documents

Support Groups

Support group for people affected by polio as a survivor, relative, caregiver, health care provider, volunteer, or friend; program provides information, resources, and social network for support

Support Groups

After Stroke Program for stroke survivors and caregivers exercise education community programs connect with peers, exchange information and resources learn new skills build a social network for support

Adult Addictions

Psychotherapy, sex therapy, sex addiction therapy, and couple counselling for adults 18+. Toronto, Kawartha Lakes and ONLINE (like Skype). GLBTQ

Community Mental Health Centers & Crisis lines & In person crisis services

Community and Outreach SupportCrisis support including safe beds, respite bed for caregivers, food, clothing and shoe bank psychiatric assessment and monitoring, short-term support 24/7 warm lineHousing Services24 hour staff supported transitional housing, semi-supported independent units in the communityMental Health and Justice ProgramInformation, referral and advocacy accompaniment life skills trainingSee separate listings for Margaret"s Toronto East Drop-In at 323 Dundas St E, and Yonge/Bloor 24-hour Respite Site at 21 Park Rd