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Organization:
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ALS Canada - Champlain Region
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Phone Numbers:
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437-703-5421
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-267-4ALS (4257)
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Address:
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180 Bloor St W, Suite 500
Toronto, ON
M5S 2V6
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Location:
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Bloor St W and Avenue Rd
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Executives:
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Tammy Moore - Chief Executive Officer
1-800-267-4257
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Public Contacts:
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Krishna Sagoo - Community Lead, Eastern Ontario
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Service Description:
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Opportunities for patients and caregivers to socialize and help each other by sharing ideas and experiences
Services and activities for those affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS):- information and referral
- educational program for health professionals
- public education
- medical equipment loans program
- support group meetings for patients and their caregivers
- guest speakers provide insight and information on various topics of interest
- accepts donations of gently used medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, lift chairs, and hoyer lifts; pick-ups can be arranged and tax receipts are provided
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Fees:
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Set fees * none for support group
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Application:
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Registration with the Society is normally done at the time of diagnosis * To donate medical equipment, call or send an email with the following information: equipment type (description, including manufacturer, model), approximate age of equipment (in years), first and last name, email address, and telephone number
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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ALS patients must register with the society
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Eastern Ontario
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Last Updated:
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10/31/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=210675
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