Huntington Society of Canada

Site: Online/Web Service

Service: Young People Affected by Huntington Disease

Record #: OAK0335
Last Full Update: 23 Oct 2023

Contact Information

E-Mail ypahd@huntingtonsociety.ca
Website www.ypahd.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Caleb Harding, YPAHD Chapter President; Phone: 1-800-998-7398
Alternate Contact Corey Janke, Youth Mentorship Coordinator; Phone: 1-800-998-7398 ext 212; Email: cjanke@huntingtonsociety.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Youth chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada and open to all youth

  • provides a community and support network for young people affected by Huntington disease
  • attend events, virtual meetings, and/or volunteer 

Youth Mentorship Program

  • designed to support young people across Canada facing the everyday challenges of growing up in a family affected by Huntington disease
  • adult volunteers involved in the mentoring program will also be from families affected by HD, which may assist the youth in better understanding and connecting with the mentors
  • mentors will be committed to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to the youth
  • download the Youth Mentor Application here
  • for more information or to get involved contact the Mentorship Coordinator at mentorship@huntingtonsociety.ca, call toll free 1-800-998-7398 ext 212, or visit the website
Hours

Not specified

Dates

For upcoming events, see here

Areas Served Canada ; Ontario
Eligibility Youth living with/at risk-of Huntington disease, as well as the family and friends who support them
Application

Available on website

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Canada
Address & Map
Waterloo, ON
 
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Mailing Address c/o Huntington Society of Canada 
20 Erb St W, Suite 801 
Waterloo, ON N2L 1T2
Physical Access Not Applicable - No physical location

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