Huntington Society of Canada, Young People Affected by Huntington Disease

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Huntington Society of Canada

Site: Online/Web Service

Service: Young People Affected by Huntington Disease

Record #: OAK0335

Last Modified: 16 Jan 2025

Last Full Update: 02 Oct 2024

Contact Information

E-Mail	ypahd@huntingtonsociety.ca
Website	www.ypahd.ca
Social Media	Facebook, 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
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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