Alzheimer Society York Region
The local branch of Canada's Alzheimer Society. Provides education and support services, fundraising, and family-centered services in support of improving the quality of life of Alzheimer sufferers of York Region and their families.
Prepared By: Alzheimer Society York Region
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 2023-03-17
Bereaved Families of Ontario
For over 40 years Bereaved Families of Ontario has been supporting grieving Ontarians. Bereaved Families of Ontario is a province wide organization dedicated to bereavement support through self-help and mutual aid, including a York Region affiliate.
Prepared By: Bereaved Families of Ontario
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 2023-03-17
Cancer Care Ontario
Cancer Care Ontario is now part of Ontario Health, an agency created by the Government of Ontario with a mandate to connect and coordinate our province’s health care system to help ensure that Ontarians receive the best possible care.
It features reliable cancer information, local services finder, and information on Indigenous healing services.
Prepared By: Government of Ontario
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 2023-03-17
Epilepsy York Region
Founded in 1988, Epilepsy York Region (EYR) is a non-profit multi-service agency, member run and volunteer driven. EYR advocates on behalf of individuals with seizure disorders, promotes public awareness of epilepsy, and seizure disorders. EYR develops programs based upon the needs of their constituents, and provides educational resources and opportunities.
Prepared By: Epilepsy York Region
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 2023-03-17
Hypertension Canada
Hypertension Canada is the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to the prevention and control of hypertension and its complications. With information for both public consumers and health professionals, their website provides free resources to help control your blood pressure.
Prepared By: Hypertension Canada
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 2023-03-17
Kerry's Place York Region
Kerry's Place is Canada’s largest service provider to families with children, adolescents, and adults, with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), serving more than 8,000 people with ASD and their families each year. They have been committed to enhancing the quality of life of persons with ASD since 1974.
Prepared By: Kerry's Place
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 2023-03-17
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario offers free support programs to people across Ontario, and their families, who are living with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder.
Prepared By: Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 2023-03-17
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)
National Easting Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) provides information, resources, referrals and support to Canadians affected by eating disorders.
Prepared By: NEDIC, UHN Foundation
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 2023-03-17