| Program: | DECNET - Support, Advocacy & Outreach Programs | ||
| Organizations: |
South Riverdale Community Health Centre - SRCHC - Diabetes Education Community Network of East Toronto (DECNET) |
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| Description of Services: |
Offer different support groups and outreach initiatives: Chinese Diabetes Support Group - support provided in Mandarin and Cantonese by both peers and DECNET diabetes educators * facilitated by diabetes educators * third Monday of each month Diabetes in the Real World (DRW) - advocacy Group - group of community members who meet regularly to raise awareness about issues faced by people living with type 2 diabetes. * Program currently on hold English Diabetes Support Group - an informal environment in which group members can receive support from both peers and DECNET diabetes educators * facilitated by diabetes educators Mental Health & Diabetes Group - peer support and diabetes education group that focuses on mental health challenges and managing diabetes * facilitated by diabetes educators Outreach Programs/ Initiatives - outreach initiatives that work towards connecting with individuals who may experience barriers to health and health care access and are impacted by diabetes |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes | ||
| Application: | Call * no referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; Many other languages | ||
| Area(s) Served: | North to St Clair/O’Connor/Eglinton, East to Warden, South to Lakeshore, West to Don Valley including Rivertown | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-461-9043 ext 2362 | ||
| Fax: | 416-699-9835 | ||
| Email: | srchc@srchc.com | ||
| Website: | www.srchc.ca/programs/decnet/support-advocacy-outr... | ||
| Address: |
c/o Communications Administration 955 Queen St E Toronto, ON M4M 3P3 |
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| Intersection: | Carlaw Ave and Queen St E | ||
| Location: | Toronto (South Riverdale) | ||
| Hours: | Virtual | ||
| Executives: |
Jason Altenberg - Chief Executive Officer South Riverdale CHC Shannon Wiens - Vice President, Strategy and Systems |
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| Contacts: |
Caroline Melymuk - Program Manager - Chronic Disease Asmita Talwalkar - Health Promoter |
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 1/6/2026 |
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