Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association - Chronic Disease Management Centre

Application

Call for application

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults who are at risk or living with chronic diseases and their caregivers * Community health care providers

Fees

Some service fees covered by OHIP

Executives

Helen Leung - Chief Executive Officer
416-847-6008 * helen.leung@carefirstontario.ca
Alice Mui - Chief Operating Officer
416-847-6011 * alice.mui@carefirstontario.ca

Contacts

Janet Chong-Lee - Program Director of Collaborative Chronic Disease Management Program
416-502-2029

Languages

English ; Hindi ; Cantonese ; Mandarin ; Tamil

Area(s) Served

Toronto, York Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Team of dietitians, exercise therapists, registered nurses, social workers, physiotherapists and kinesiologists provide and enable health promotion and chronic disease management services that are integrated, holistic and accessible.

Provides programs and services based on community needs, such as:

Health support group – such as renal support group, anxiety and stress support group
Health workshops – such as healthy cooking class, caregiver workshop series, skincare workshop, weight management clinic
Chronic disease prevention and rehabilitation programs – community cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation program, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) rehabilitation program
Individual counselling
Diabetes Education and Prevention program
Cardiovascular program
Integrated Dialysis Care program