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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0647 | Last Full Update: 20 Feb 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Social Media |       |
| 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 |