Halton-Peel Myeloma Support Group

Site: Oakville

Record #: MHH0415
Last Full Update: 08 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-731-3447 or 905-257-1988 (Wellspring)
E-Mail myelomahaltonpeeljules@gmail.com
Website www.myelomahaltonpeel.org
Contact Form https://myelomahaltonpeel.org

Site Information

Site Location Oakville (River Oaks)
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
2545 Sixth Line
Oakville, ON L6H 7V9
 
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Intersection Sixth Line and Dundas St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2004
Primary Executive Jules (Juliette) Royer, Acting Chair
Funding Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Community-based,  non-charitable organization that provides information and support to myeloma patients, family and caregivers in the Halton, Peel and Hamilton region * myeloma is a rare cancer of the bone marrow affecting the production of red cells, white cells and platelets, and can lead to anemia, infections, renal failure, bone damage and pain

Services include:

  • Support: nine scheduled meetings that provide opportunity for sharing experience and the time to socialize, peer to peer support
  • Education: guest presenters who are myeloma and healthcare specialists
  • Advocacy: bring awareness to myeloma, and to inform the local community of patient treatment challenges
Hours

Mon-Fri after 5pm * weekends 10am-7pm

Areas Served Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Peel Region
Boundaries Hamilton, Halton Region, and Peel Region
Eligibility People and family who are affected by myeloma
Application

Not required

Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Multiple Myeloma
Older Adult Main Categories COMMUNITY HEALTH
Older Adult Sub-Categories Health Related Support Groups

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