Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR2908 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 18 Aug 2020 |
| Description | |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Update * offering virtual support services, for more information see website Regular Service OPACC is comprised of representatives from parent groups, parents, guardians, survivors, or close relatives of a child or teen diagnosed with childhood cancer in Ontario * OPACC's goal is to be the parent voice for families with children diagnosed with cancer across the Province of Ontario * supports the establishment of new community-based parent support groups throughout the Province and the strengthening of existing groups * advocates for issues of importance to childhood cancer families Parent Liaison program offers trained parent facilitators, and parents of a child who has had cancer, that meet with parents and families and help to address fears or concerns that they may have (non-medical advice) * offered at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga * run weekly drop-in support groups, provide informational materials and resources, and distribute free items * offer financial assistance such as hospital parking program and distribution of gift cards for gas and groceries to registered childhood cancer families |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Update * offering virtual support services, for more information see website |
| Hours | No regular hours |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Parents, guardians, or close relatives of a child or teen diagnosed with childhood cancer in Ontario * childhood cancer survivors |
| Application | Call, email or visit http://www.opacc.org/membership for more information |
| Languages | English ; Spanish - Reception |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-828-7965 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-290-5496 |
| info@opacc.org | |
| Website | www.opacc.org |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/OPACC Instagram: www.instagram.com/opaccorg LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/opaccorg Twitter: www.twitter.com/OpaccOrg YouTube: www.tinyurl.com/opaccyoutube |
| Primary Contact | Sarai Porretta, Administrator; Email: admin@opacc.org |
| Alternate Contact | Susan Kuczynski, Lead Parent Liaison; Phone: 416-543-3701; Email: liaison@opacc.org |
| Primary Executive | Helen Robertson, Interim Chair; Email: chair@opacc.org |
| Mailing Address | c/o Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer (OPACC) PO Box 20005 524 Bayfield St N Barrie, ON L4M 5E9 |