A Canadian not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide education and resources to help youth with diabetes transition to a healthier tomorrow.

Helping to address questions about what to expect and how to manage Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) during the transition from secondary to post-secondary education, by working with students who have already transitioned with T1D to develop programs and resources that provide the information and support needed to successfully transition

• offers free downloadable resources, informative webinars, and peer support programs
• online transition guide, planner, webinars and hub

HOPE Connects

• Peer Support Program to support students as they balance their T1D during their transition to post-secondary school
• students can access information and support through a variety of forums
• one to one peer mentorship and monthly virtual drop-ins

Free to Be

• in-person program combines elements of visual and dramatic arts to embrace life with type 1 diabetes (T1D)
• open to students in secondary and post-secondary school from across the GTA
• youth have the opportunity to connect with fellow T1Ds and explore the day to day highs and lows of life with diabetes using visual arts, improv and classical theatre techniques

Adult Care Transition (ACT) Program

• Helps youth with Type 1 Diabetes prepare for the transition from pediatric to adult care
• Builds self-advocacy, independence, and confidence in managing health and care decisions
• Offers youth workshops, peer-led online support, and caregiver education
• Supports continuity of care, mental well-being, and successful engagement with adult healthcare systems

Online Zine Project (T1Zine)

• a collective work created by youth from across Canada
• participants use thought provoking visual arts and creative writing to express and educate

Diabetes Hope Scholarship

• a combined merit and needs based scholarship that celebrates the resiliency of youth with type 1 diabetes
• awarded to students who exhibit excellence in balancing the many responsibilities associated with diabetes management while also overcoming personal challenges, maintaining strong academic standing, enriching their lives through community involvement and extra-curricular activities, and maintaining their health

Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Ages: 16 year(s) - 25 year(s)

Youth and young adults living with type 1 diabetes and their families

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