We have curated a list of national and regional support programs and foundations throughout Canada to help mitochondrial disease patients and caregivers source information and services.
Below you will find a resources listing for Nova Scotia.
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- Link to the page on mitocanada.org where you found the broken link
- The name of the link that is broken
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Financial Support
InnoviCares – The innoviCares card is a free prescription savings card available to all Canadian residents, and is funded by participating pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Health Equipment Loan Program/community Bed Loan Program
DSP(Disability Support Program)
DFSC(Direct Family Support for Children + EFSC (Enhanced Family Support for Children)
Flex Program– support participants who live independently with support from family/support networks
Community ACCESS-Ability Program– Provides grants for projects involved with improving accessibility
Emotional Support
Please refer to the National Programs and National Foundations listings.
Physical Support
(AFS) Alternative Family Support Program– Supports persons living with disabilities in approved, private family home, provides support and supervision
Licensed Homes for Special Care (Residential Support Options in the Community)
Social Support
Adult Service Centres– Provides vocational support for adults with disabilities
Informational Support
811 Informational Health Advice – 866-770-7763