Sickle Cell Association of Ontario
Record #:
ONT0148
Last Full Update:
16 Feb 2023
Contact Information
Office Phone | 416-789-2855 |
info@sicklecellontario.ca | |
Website | sicklecellontario.ca/about-us/who-we-are/ |
Primary Contact | Alvin Merchant, Director, Communications and Marketing; Phone: 416-789-2855 ext 808; Email: communications@sicklecellontario.ca |
Agency Information
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 1981 |
Primary Executive | Ulysse Guerrier, President |
Funding | Donations ; Membership fees |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Education and counselling for people living with or supporting someone affected by Sickle Cell Disease (includes Sickle Cell Anemia, Sickle Cell SC, Sickle Beta Thalassemia and the Sickle Cell Trait) COVID-19 Relief Fund: Partnered with Ujima Sickle Cell Patient Emergency Fund to help Sickle Cell community members in a financial crisis and unable to buy essential groceries and other items * open to Ontario residents only * application on website Monthly support group * advocacy for Sickle Cell patients * promotes Sickle Cell awareness through conferences, community presentations and workshops |
Hours | Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-4pm * Tue, Thu 9am-5pm |
Meetings | Support Group: Third Sat of the month |
Areas Served | Ontario |
Boundaries | Ontario |
Eligibility | People living with Sickle Cell Disease and their supporters |
Application | Call for appointment * no referral required |
Languages | English |
Fees | membership fee varies |
Site Information
Site Location | Toronto (Scarborough) |
Located In Community | Scarborough North |
Mailing Address | PO Box 41562 1711 McCowan Rd Toronto, ON M1S 3V4 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities |
HCSD Sub Heading | Disability Associations |
Service Categories | Disability Associations ~ Anemia ; Disaster Related Cash Grants ~ Anemia ; Disaster Related Cash Grants ~ COVID-19 ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Anemia ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Anemia ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Anemia ; Individual Advocacy ~ Anemia |