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 Ontario.
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Financial Support
Assistive Devices Program (help paying for equipment and supplies)
ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program)
Emotional Support
Spiritual & Religious Care Department at Sick Kids (helps as counselling for families and patients)
YouthLink – Emotional counselling for variety of problems
Physical Support
Home Care Providers List of Ontario
Social Support
Sick Kids Family Resource Program
Pro Bono Law Ontario at Sick Kids (helps low/middle income families deal with legal challenges impacting patient health/family capacity to care for children)
Informational Support
Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000)
MedsCheck (talk with pharmacist for information on your prescription drugs)
Home and community care information
Tool for searching healthcare services
General Healthcare Services Information
Patient Education and Engagement at the University Health Network
The Kaitlin Atkinson Family Resource Library (materials on child health, illness and injury, and parenting)
Financial Help for Medications in Ontario (Children’s Hospital for Medications in Ontario)
Financial Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs (Children’s Hospital for Medications in Ontario)
Search engine for various types of resources for people with disabilities