| Record #: OCR0520 |
Last Modified: 24 Jan 2013 |
Last Full Update: 19 Jul 2012 |
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| Description and Services |
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| Hours | Irregular, call for details |
| Dates | Meetings every other month in 2012. Visit the website for schedule. |
| Meetings | Bi-monthly 7 pm-9 pm * For dates and times call or visit the website * usually held at the Ottawa Citizen Building, 1101 Baxter Rd, Ottawa * wheelchair accessible * intersection: Greenbank Rd and Iris St, near IKEA * free parking |
| Description | Support group dedicated to individuals or families affected by anaphylaxis (a life-threatening allergic reaction) or severe allergies to food and other products * support and education about anaphylaxis * promotion of allergy awareness in and around the Ottawa-Gatineau area * bi-monthly meetings to provide opportunities for formal and informal discussion. * Internal group forum allows members to communicate with each other.
Helps those who suffer from food allergies (including peanut allergy * nut and tree nut allergy * milk allergy * egg allergy * fish and seafood allergy * etc.) * who have anaphylaxis or life-threatening allergies or who need epinephrine and/or an epinephrine auto-injector, such as EpiPen and Twinject. |
| Eligibility | Anyone may attend meetings, but meetings are usually attended by parents of children with life-threatening allergies and adults with life-threatening allergies. |
| Application | Application form available on the Website or join at one of the meetings. |
| Fees | None ; Fee assistance available. |
| Languages of Service | English |
| Areas Served | Gatineau ; Ottawa (City of) |
| Contact Information |
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| Office Phone | 819-778-2562 |
| After Hours Phone | Answering machine |
| E-mail | karen@ottawaasg.com |
| Website | www.ottawaasg.com |
| Primary Executive | Karen Eck, Volunteer Leader |
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| Alternate Name | OASG |
| Location & Accessibility |
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| Located In Community | City of Ottawa |
| Other Details |
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| Subjects | Allergies ; Children ; Health ; Medical information ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parents ; Support groups ; Youth |
| Accreditation | No |
| Resources | Website |
| Established | 1992 |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations |
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