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Program:
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DECNET - Support, Advocacy & Outreach Programs
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Address:
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c/o Communications Administration
Attn: Debby Yuke
955 Queen St E
Toronto, ON
M4M 3P3
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Intersection:
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Carlaw Ave and Queen St E
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Location:
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Toronto (South Riverdale)
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Executives:
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Jason Altenberg - Chief Executive Officer
South Riverdale CHC
Shannon Wiens - Vice President, Strategy and Systems
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Service Description:
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Offer different support groups and outreach initiatives:
Chinese Diabetes Support Group - support provided in Mandarin and Cantonese by both peers and DECNET diabetes educators * facilitated by diabetes educators * third Monday of each month
Diabetes in the Real World (DRW) - advocacy Group - group of community members who meet regularly to raise awareness about issues faced by people living with type 2 diabetes. * Program currently on hold
English Diabetes Support Group - an informal environment in which group members can receive support from both peers and DECNET diabetes educators * facilitated by diabetes educators
Mental Health & Diabetes Group - peer support and diabetes education group that focuses on mental health challenges and managing diabetes * facilitated by diabetes educators
Outreach Programs/ Initiatives - outreach initiatives that work towards connecting with individuals who may experience barriers to health and health care access and are impacted by diabetes
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
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Languages:
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English * Many other languages
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation provided upon request
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Area Served:
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North to St Clair/O’Connor/Eglinton, East to Warden, South to Lakeshore, West to Don Valley including Rivertown
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