Huntington Society of Canada

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Service: Young People Affected by Huntington Disease

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Record #: OAK0335
Last Modified: 02 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 02 Oct 2024

Contact Information

E-Mail ypahd@huntingtonsociety.ca
Website www.ypahd.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Caleb Harding, YPAHD Chapter President; Phone: 1-800-998-7398
Alternate Contact Corey Janke, Youth Mentorship Coordinator; Phone: 1-800-998-7398 ext 212; Email: cjanke@huntingtonsociety.ca

Site Information

Located In Community Canada
Address & Map
Waterloo, ON
 
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Mailing Address c/o Huntington Society of Canada 
20 Erb St W, Suite 801 
Waterloo, ON N2L 1T2
Physical Access Not Applicable - No physical location

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Youth chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada and open to all youth

  • provides a community and support network for young people affected by Huntington disease
  • attend events, virtual meetings, and/or volunteer 

Youth Mentorship Program

  • designed to support young people across Canada facing the everyday challenges of growing up in a family affected by Huntington disease
  • adult volunteers involved in the mentoring program will also be from families affected by HD, which may assist the youth in better understanding and connecting with the mentors
  • mentors will be committed to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to the youth
  • download the Youth Mentor Application here
  • for more information or to get involved contact the Mentorship Coordinator at mentorship@huntingtonsociety.ca, call toll free 1-800-998-7398 ext 212, or visit the website
Hours

Not specified
Dates

For upcoming events, see here
Areas Served Canada ; Ontario
Eligibility Youth living with/at risk-of Huntington disease, as well as the family and friends who support them
Application

Call, email or visit website for more information
Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Health
Youth Sub-Categories Health Support Groups
Service Categories Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Huntington's Disease ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Huntington's Disease

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