Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer
Site: Mailing Address
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 |
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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 |