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Organization:
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Sickle Cell Association of Ontario
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Phone Numbers:
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416-789-2855
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Address:
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1711 McCowan Rd, PO Box 41562
Toronto, ON
M1S 3V4
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Location:
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Toronto (Scarborough)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-4pm * Tue, Thu 9am-5pm
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Executives:
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Ulysse Guerrier - President
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Public Contacts:
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Alvin Merchant - Director, Communications and Marketing
416-789-2855 ext 808 * communications@sicklecellontario.ca
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Service Description:
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Education and counselling for people living with or supporting someone affected by Sickle Cell Disease (includes Sickle Cell Anemia, Sickle Cell SC, Sickle Beta Thalassemia and the Sickle Cell Trait)
COVID-19 Relief Fund: Partnered with Ujima Sickle Cell Patient Emergency Fund to help Sickle Cell community members in a financial crisis and unable to buy essential groceries and other items * open to Ontario residents only * application on website
Monthly support group * advocacy for Sickle Cell patients * promotes Sickle Cell awareness through conferences, community presentations and workshops
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Meetings:
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Support Group: Third Sat of the month |
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Fees:
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Services are free * membership fee varies
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Application:
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Call for appointment * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People living with Sickle Cell Disease and their supporters
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Ontario
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Last Updated:
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2/16/2023
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=144512
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