Ostomy Canada Society

Site: Ontario Chapter

Service: Halton/Peel Peer Support Group

Record #: MHH0474
Last Full Update: 24 Jun 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-212-7111 or 905-825-3443
Toll Free Phone 1-888-969-9698
Fax 905-212-9002
E-Mail info1@ostomycanada.ca
Website www.ostomycanada.ca/chapters/oakville-halton-peel-peer-support/
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Site Information

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

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1982
Alternate Executive Richard Olley, President (Local), Ostomy Support Halton-Peel; Email: richard.olley@yahoo.ca
Funding Donations * Annual dues

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Offers self-help and psychological support group for ostomates * major services include:
  • visiting post-operative patients
  • distributing of ostomy literature to interested parties
  • books, brochures, resources and extended guides on a variety of ostomy related topics
  • communicate with healthcare providers such as hospitals, surgeons, and ETs about the needs of people living with an ostomy
  • support group newsletter (10 issues per year)
Hours Meets last Tue of each month at 7:30 pm, except July and August * check newsletter for December and June meeting dates
Areas Served Halton Region ; Peel Region
Boundaries Halton Region and Peel Region
Eligibility Anyone interested may attend
Application Call for information
Languages English ; French
Fees Annual dues $30

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Enterostomal Therapy ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ; Ostomy Supplies
Older Adult Main Categories COMMUNITY HEALTH
Older Adult Sub-Categories Health Related Support Groups