Diabetes Hope Foundation

Application

Email or website contact form

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Youth aged 16 - 25 who live with type 1 diabetes and their families

Fees

Free

Executives

Barbara Pasternak - Founder and Chief Executive Officer
416-918-1957 * barbara@diabeteshopefoundation.com
Heather Miller - Executive Director
437-349-6264 * heather@diabeteshopefoundation.com

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French website

Area(s) Served

Canada

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Offers resources and programs aimed at supporting the mental health of Canadian youth with T1D during their transition from high school to post-secondary education and beyond

Programs and Workshops:

Scholarship program for transitioning youth with type 1 diabetes
HOPE Connects peer mentorship program for youth with diabetes
Online Transition Guide and Student Planner for youth preparing for post-secondary school
PEP Talks caregiver support program
Recipe guide (Transition in the Kitchen)
Transition and Wellness Webinar series
Virtual and in-person transition workshops

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About Us

Diabetes Hope Foundation (DHF) is dedicated to empowering and supporting youth with diabetes as they transition from high school to post-secondary education and beyond. Recognizing how important a successful transition is for youth living with T1D, have developed programs that encourage continued and successful diabetes management during a time of change and uncertainty