Ottawa Anaphylaxis Support Group

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Record #: OCR0520 Last Modified: 24 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 19 Jul 2012
Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Located In CommunityCity of Ottawa
Office Phone819-778-2562
After Hours PhoneAnswering machine
E-mailkaren@ottawaasg.com
Websitewww.ottawaasg.com
Description and Services
HoursIrregular, call for details
DatesMeetings every other month in 2012. Visit the website for schedule.
MeetingsBi-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
DescriptionSupport 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.
EligibilityAnyone may attend meetings, but meetings are usually attended by parents of children with life-threatening allergies and adults with life-threatening allergies.
ApplicationApplication form available on the Website or join at one of the meetings.
FeesNone ; Fee assistance available.
Languages of ServiceEnglish
Areas ServedGatineau ; Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Primary ExecutiveKaren Eck, Volunteer Leader
Subjects
SubjectsAllergies ; Children ; Health ; Medical information ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parents ; Support groups ; Youth
Service Categories - Blue BookHealth
Broader TermsAge groups ; Diseases ; Groups ; Health ; Immunological diseases ; Organizations