Parkinson Canada
Site: Barrie Support Group
Service: Support Groups
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Record #:
BAR0125
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
29 Aug 2023
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 1-800-565-3000, Toll Free |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-664-1974 |
| support@parkinson.ca | |
| Website | www.parkinson.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkinsoncanada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkinsoncanada LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkinson-canada Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkinsoncanada YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_sAjRqhAaiutx2B9dOqng |
| Primary Contact | Donna Greening, Programs and Services Coordinator; Phone: 1-800-565-3000; Email: donna.greening@parkinson.ca |
Site Information
| Description (Site) | Cross Street: Bayview Dr and Saunders Rd |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | Bergin Motion meeting room 680 Bayview Dr, Unit 8 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 9A6 |
| Mailing Address | c/o Parkinson Canada; 4211 Yonge St Suite 316 Toronto, ON Canada M2P 2A9 |
| Physical Access | Accessible |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Hosts local support groups in your community to provide mutual support from other people living with Parkinson's Disease. Support groups offer a safe environment for talking about your experiences, enhancing your ability to cope with the daily challenges of Parkinson's. Some groups are subject specific (young onset, newly diagnosed and care partners as examples) while others are more general. All are designed to provide a safe, comfortable place for people to connect and share with each other on how to live well with Parkinson's. |
| Hours | 4th Thu of the month 1:30 pm-3 pm, Sep-Jun |
| Areas Served | Barrie |
| Eligibility | For people living with Parkinson's disease and their care-partners. |
| Application | To join a group, or for more information about support groups, please contact Parkinson Canada's Information and Referral team at 1-888-664-1974 or support@parkinson.ca. |
| Languages | French - Reception, Website, provides supportive listening, advocacy (systemic advocacy, and individual advocacy case by case) information and referral in French through the toll free number |
| Fees | None |
Agency and Service Names
| Alternate Name | Parkinsons |
| Former Name | Parkinson Foundation of Canada |
Agency Information
| Parent Agency Name | Parkinson Canada |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Donations - Corporate Sponsorships, Public Donations and Planned Giving |
Taxonomy and Classification
| Service Categories | Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Parkinson's Disease |