Record #: OCR0647 | Last Full Update: 20 Feb 2020 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | OCR |
Former Name | Canadian Diabetes Association |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Prince of Wales Dr and Hog's Back Rd |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Parking meters |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | Association that helps people with diabetes live healthy lives * research for a cure * advocate for healthy public policy* provides general information regarding healthy eating and meal planning * educational materials for schools and workplaces * resources for people living with prediabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes * camps for children with diabetes * memberships both professional and general. * Resources for People with Diabetes * Diabetes Patient Passport: A tool for patients to record important diabetes information. Reusable Goods Donation Program: Clothing and used items donations pick-up and distribution * furniture NOT accepted * see online for full list of items accepted and not accepted |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served | Cornwall - and surrounding areas ; Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Call for more information * to find a donation drop box, click here |
Languages | English ; French |
Service Categories | Clothing Donation Programs ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Diabetes ; Donation Pickups ; Health Insurance Information/Counselling ; Health Insurance Information/Counselling ~ Diabetes ; Health Related Advocacy Groups ~ Diabetes ; Household Goods Donation Programs ; Nutrition Education ~ Diabetes ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Diabetes ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Diabetes ; Therapeutic Camps ~ Diabetes |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | Diabetes Services 613-521-1902 ; Reusable Goods Donation Program 613-746-4633 |
Toll Free Phone | Diabetes information and services ; monetary donations 1-800-226-8464 ; Reusable Goods Donation Program 1-800-505-5525 |
info@diabetes.ca | |
Website | www.diabetes.ca |
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Primary Contact | Ashlee Pallota, Coordinator, Community Engagement; Email: Ashlee.Pallotta@diabetes.ca |
Other Details | |
Established | 1953 |
Funding | Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118830744 RR0001 ; Fees - subscription fees; membership fees |
Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
Print Material | Pamphlets * resource library * resources for meal planning and lifestyle choices * information on how to care for a student with diabetes in the classroom - "Kids with Diabetes in Your Care" * the national magazine Diabetes Dialogue * educational literature on diabetes is free |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No |