Health & Wellness

Condition Specific Care and Health/Disability Support Groups

Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region

403 Ontario St
Unit 1 St Catharines, ON
L2N 1L5

Provides services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, and their families, including support groups, counselling and education programs * promotes Alzheimer's research

Contact office for further information on caregiver support meetings * offers a Speakers Bureau

https://www.alzheimerniagara.ca

niagara@alzheimerniagara.ca

Office: 905-687-3914

Toll Free: 1-877-818-3202

Fax: 905-687-9952

Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm

Arthritis Society Canada - Niagara Peninsula - Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program

2 Lakeshore Rd
Unit 6 St Catharines, ON
L2N 2S7

Offers physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work services and educational classes to anyone with a diagnosis of arthritis.

The Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) provides a range of services for children and adults with arthritis who reside in Ontario as services are funded by Ontario Health.

Appointments will assist with and address the following:

• How to deal with pain
• Understanding arthritis medications
• Exercises to reduce stiffness, increase strength and improve fitness
• Dealing with fatigue
• New ways to do activities that will minimize stress on joints
• Ways to cope with the emotional impact of arthritis

https://arthritis.ca/support-education/support-in-your-community/arthritis-rehabilitation-and-education-program-(ar

arep@arthritis.ca

Office: 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307

By appointment

Brain Injury Association of Niagara

300 Bunting Rd
Unit 4 St Catharines, ON
L2M 7X3

Committed to empowering and maximizing the quality of life for individuals living with the effects of an acquired brain injury and their families through support, social activities, community and peer opportunities, advocacy, and information. Committed to education, awareness, and prevention of brain injury in St. Catharines and the Niagara region.

https://www.bianiagara.org

info@bianiagara.org

Office: 905-646-2426

Fax: 905-984-5354

Mon-Thu 10 am-3 pm

Canadian Cancer Society for Hamilton, Brant-Norfolk Community - Canadian Cancer Society Smokers' Helpline

No physical location
Hamilton, ON
L9H

Confidential and non-judgmental telephone, text message, and online support for those wanting to quit smoking.

http://www.smokershelpline.ca

shlsupport@cancer.ca

: 1-877-513-5333

Text: 123456

Mon-Thu 8 am-9 pm, Fri 8 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-5 pm

Canadian Cancer Society for Hamilton, Brant-Norfolk Community - Cancer Connect Online Service

No physical location
Hamilton, ON
L9H

Peer support for those who have received a cancer diagnosis, their caregivers and families. Create a profile on the website to access this group.

https://cancerconnection.ca/

cancerconnection@cancer.ca

Toll Free: 1-888-939-3333

Canadian Cancer Society for Hamilton, Brant-Norfolk Community - Wheels of Hope Transportation Services

328 Mountain Park Ave
Hamilton, ON
L8V 4X2

Assists eligible clients with their short-term travel to attend their cancer-specific medical appointments or supportive care services delivered by a professional recognized by Ontario's Health Care System. Opportunities for volunteer drivers are available and drivers are reimbursed for their expenses.

https://cancer.ca/en/living-with-cancer/how-we-can-help/transportation

transportation@cancer.ca

Toll Free: 1-888-939-3333

Canadian Hearing Services - Canadian Hearing Services Counselling Services

50 Dundurn St S
Hamilton, ON
L8P 4W3

Provides support services with counsellors that have training in social work, psychotherapy, or related fields, and have specialized expertise in dealing with issues unique to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Services are free, confidential, and provided in an accessible environment using American Sign Language (ASL), la langue des signes québécoise (LSQ), real-time captioning, and amplification devices as required.

Services include:

• Mental Health Counselling - professional support for mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, stress, abuse, and other serious challenges
• General Support Services - guidance, advocacy, support, and counselling to help manage everyday life events
• Hearing Care Counselling 55+ - support for people 55 and over who have hearing loss to help improve communication and stay independent
• Settlement for Newcomers to Canada - assistance for Deaf or hard of hearing newcomers to overcome barriers and transition to a new life in Canada

https://www.chs.ca/counselling

info@chs.ca

Toll Free: 1-866-518-0000

Fax: 1-833-203-4421

TTY: 1-877-215-9530

Contact for information.

CNIB - Niagara Region - CNIB

Niagara, ON

Supports for people living with vision loss * research, public education, and vision health services * assists with building confidence, skills, and providing opportunities to fully participate in life

• peer support * groups, one-on-one mentorship, phone, or online
• home-based support (Vision Mate)
• support for students and parents (Beyond the Classroom)
• culture, recreation and sport programs
• youth empowerment programs
• advocacy groups and education

CNIB SmartLife is an interactive retail experience that gives people with disabilities hands-on access to the latest breakthroughs in assistive technologies, as well as tried-and-true favourites. The number one goal isn't necessarily to sell products; it's to give our customers the skills and confidence they need to make the most out of assistive tools that can help them lead better lives. www.cnibsmartlife.ca

https://www.cnib.ca

info@cnib.ca

Office: 1-800-563-2642

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Epilepsy Niagara

Niagara Falls, ON

A non-profit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of people in the Niagara Region who are affected by epilepsy. Epilepsy Niagara provides support services, education and public awareness to all persons living with epilepsy and their support network throughout the Niagara Region.

http://www.epilepsyniagara.org

info@epilepsyniagara.org

Office: No public telephone number

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm by appointment

March of Dimes Canada - Niagara Region - Post-Polio Canada, Niagara Post Polio Chapter

Niagara, ON

A national, virtual support group for those who have been impacted by Polio as a survivor, relative, caregiver, health care provider, volunteer or friend. Connect with peers, exchange information and resources, learn new skills, build a social network for support.

https://www.marchofdimes.ca

polio@marchofdimes.ca

Office: 416-425-3463

Email coordinator for information

Niagara Chronic Pain Support Group

PenFinancial Credit Union, 295 Fourth Ave
Bob Watson Community Room St Catharines, ON
L2S 0E7

• Free self help support group for persons living with chronic non-malignant pain (pain lasting more than 6 months)
• Offers a safe venue to learn, develop coping strategies, and meet others who can relate through experience with chronic pain
• Meets once per month in St Catharines; Virtual attendance available via Zoom

https://niagarapaingroup.wixsite.com/join

niagarapaingroup@gmail.com

Office: 905-325-1759

First Tue 10:30 am-12 noon

Niagara Ostomy Association

Grantham Lions Club, 732 Niagara St
St Catharines, ON
L2M 7W7

Self help group for individuals who have an ostomy (or for people about to have ostomy surgery). Monthly meetings include information sharing and speakers from the medical or health support fields, primarily ostomy related.

https://www.niagaraostomy.com

info@niagaraostomy.com

Office: No public telephone number

Third Wed of the month 7:15 pm

Ontario Brain Injury Association

3550 Schmon Pkwy
2nd Fl Thorold, ON
L2V 4Y6

Works to enhance the lives of Ontarians living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) through education, awareness and support.

Services include:

• Information and resources on acquired brain injury
• Telephone support line
• Provincial peer support program
• Online caregiving after brain injury resources (www.caregiverinfo.ca)
• Online caregiver support groups
• Online concussion support groups
• Personal advocacy and support
• Training and education for families and professionals
• Works with employers and employees to facilitate the return to work process after a concussion/brain injury (free service; access to Occupational Therapist and Social Worker for up to siix months)

https://www.obia.ca

obia@obia.on.ca

Office: 905-641-8877

Support Line: 1-800-263-5404

Toll Free: 1-855-642-8877

Fax: 905-641-0323

Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4 pm

Pain Care Clinics

6360 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON
L2G 1T6

Physician-referred pain clinic providing treatment for chronic pain occurring from any source, including: disease, injury, post-surgical, neuropathic, and medically unexplained.

https://www.paincareclinics.com

Office: 289-302-7246

Fax: 289-302-2273

Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm

Pain Care Clinics

300 Fourth Ave
Unit D St Catharines, ON
L2S 0E6

Physician-referred pain clinic providing treatment for chronic pain occurring from any source, including: disease, injury, post-surgical, neuropathic, and medically unexplained.

https://www.paincareclinics.com

Office: 365-653-7246

Fax: 365-653-7247

Mon-Fri 8 am-5:30 pm

Pain Care Clinics

95 Lincoln St
Welland, ON
L3C 7C3

Physician-referred pain clinic providing treatment for chronic pain occurring from any source, including: disease, injury, post-surgical, neuropathic, and medically unexplained.

https://www.paincareclinics.com

Office: 365-364-7246

Fax: 365-500-2602

Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm

Positive Living Niagara

120 Queenston St
St Catharines, ON
L2R 2Z3

Provides harm reduction and support services to those at risk and affected by HIV, HCV, STBBIs and substance use.

https://www.positivelivingniagara.com

info@positivelivingniagara.com

Office: 905-984-8684

Toll Free: 1-800-773-9843

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Street Mobile Mon-Fri 6 pm-10:30 pm

Quest Community Health Centre - Public Groups

West Wing, 145 Queenston St
Suite 100 St Catharines, ON
L2R 2Z9

Quest CHC hosts many different health and wellness programs. Group programming ranges from chronic disease management to mental health to health promotion. All groups are free. Some are for registered Quest CHC clients (e.g. Skills to Cope, Healthy You, and Managing Anxiety), while others are open to individuals from the community (e.g. Trans Youth Group).

http://questchc.ca

awestaway@questchc.ca

Office: 905-688-2558

Fax: 905-688-4678

Hours vary

Survivors of Stroke Niagara

MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Rd
Niagara Falls, ON
L2H 3N3

A support group for stroke survivors of all ages and their caregivers, family members and friends. General meetings are usually two hours long. Guest speakers are often part of the first hour, providing information on a variety of topics.

During the second hour of the meeting, stroke survivors and caregivers separate into two groups. These separate sessions allow each group to share their thoughts and provide support.

https://www.survivorsofstrokeniagara.com

sosniagara@marchofdimes.ca

Office: 1-800-263-3463 ext 7722

Second Wed 7 pm-9 pm

Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation

50 Wellspring Way
Pelham, ON
L0S 1E6

Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support devotes itself exclusively to the unique non-medical needs cancer presents. Provide a caring community in-person and online, so anyone living with cancer, their caregiver, and family members can access vital information, meaningful support, and effective coping strategies.

Offers a wide variety of free wigs, hats, and other items designed to help women and men who are living with the effects of cancer treatment. Will accept wig donations.

https://www.wellspringniagara.ca

info@wellspringniagara.ca

Office: 905-684-7619

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm