Addictions
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Information from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on a variety of topics and resources in the Greater Toronto Area
Addictions & Mental Health Ontario
Information from Addictions & Mental Health Ontario, formerly The Alcohol and Drug Recovery Association of Ontario, a non-profit, charitable organization representing individuals and facilities to address substance misuse and mental health issues.
Ontario Drug and Alcohol Helpline
Information about drug and alcohol addiction services in Ontario
Allergies
Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation
Information from this registered charity dedicated to educating patients and the public.
Food Allergy Canada
Includes information for people living with life-threatening allergies
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer Society of Canada
Support, information and education for people with Alzheimer's disease, families, physicians and health care providers
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Support, information and education for persons with dementia, families and caregivers
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer research and support. The first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosi or Lou Gherig's Disease)
The ALS Society of Canada
Provides medical information and advocacy throughout Canada
Arthritis
The Arthritis Society
The website includes information on treatment and management of all types of arthritis, including email contact with specialists in arthritis care
Asthma
Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation
Information from the Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to educating patients and the public.
Breathe – The Lung Association
Information on lung diseases including asthma and COPD
Asthma Society of Canada
Provides support and information to people living with asthma
Yourlunghealth.org
Information on asthma from the American Association for Respiratory Care
Brain Cancer
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Provides interactive tutorials and links for researchers, patients and families, including support groups
Brain Injury/disease
The Ontario Brain Injury Association
Includes links and contact information for community associations that provide support, information, education and advocacy programs and services to those affected by acquired brain injury in local communities
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Provides interactive tutorials and links for researchers, patients and families, including support groups
Breast Cancer
The Breast Cancer Society of Canada
A charity to assist patients and their families with information, support and social services
Caring Voices
An online community for breast cancer survivors. Access current resources, learn about upcoming survivorship events, take part in chats and discussions.
Cancer (General Information)
The Canadian Cancer Society
A Canadian organization that provides information on prevention and management of cancer
cancerview.ca
A resource portal brought to you by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
The American Cancer Society
Information on cancer from the American Cancer Society
Ontario Cancer Trials
Information on clinical cancer trials and where to find them in Ontario, by the Ontario Research Cancer Network
Wellspring
A network of community centres that provide free emotional and psychological support to individuals and families living with cancer. Includes details on support groups and programs being offered
The Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care
Includes links to Canadian and Ontario palliative care resources
Cerebral Palsy
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
Non-profit, charitable organization with a mandate to address the changing needs of people in Ontario with cerebral palsy
Crohn's and Colitis
Crohn's and Colitis Canada
Information from the Canadian chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
Canadian Society of Intestinal Research
Includes information on research into Crohn's disease and colitis and other intestinal diseases and conditions
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Includes information, news and community for patients and patients' families
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Information and resources on cystic fibrosis
Yourlunghealth.org
Information on cystic fibrosis from the American Association for Respiratory Care
Diabetes
The Canadian Diabetes Association
Provides information about diabetes and diabetes care and research across Canada
Dementia
Baycrest
This webpage provides access to a selection of the best available senior friendly web resources on dementia from around the world.
The Toronto Dementia Network
Includes a list of dementia services in Toronto and a list of organizations in Toronto that provide dementia-specific or dementia-friendly services
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Ontario
Information on seizure disorders from an Ontario non-profit health organization
Epilepsy Canada
National non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for persons affected by epilepsy through promotion and support of research and facilitation of education and awareness initiatives
Fractures
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Information from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, including information on fractures and recovery
Osteoporosis Canada
Includes information on fractures
Heart Disease
The Heart and Stroke Foundation
Provides information on heart disease, heart health (weight, blood pressure and cholesterol control) as well links to provincial resources
Hemophilia
The Canadian Hemophilia Society
Provides information on a variety of blood-related disorders
HIV/AIDS
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
Provides up-to-date information on all aspects of HIV and hepatitis C care in French and English, including a list of social and medical services and tips for health living for persons with HIV and hepatitis C.
Influenza
Toronto Public Health
Information on flu prevention and treatment from Toronto Public Health
Toronto Public Health — Epidemiology and Surveillance
Information on reporting of communicable diseases to the Toronto Health Unit by physicians, laboratories, administrators of hospitals, schools, and institutions
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Information on flu from the American public health agency
Kidney Disease
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Includes information about kidney disease and health
Liver Disease
Canadian Liver Foundation
Information on liver health and liver disease
Lung Cancer
Breathe — The Lung Association
Includes information and news on lung cancer
Yourlunghealth.org
Information on lung cancer from the American Association for Respiratory Care
Lymphoma
The Lymphoma Foundation of Canada
Offers support to individuals with lymphoma, including Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Mental Health
Canadian Mental Health Association
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nation-wide, charitable organization that promotes mental health and supports people experiencing mental illness.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Information from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on a variety of topics and resources in the Greater Toronto Area
National Institute for Mental Health
Information from the American National Institute for Mental Health, a group working to reduce the burden of mental illness and behaviour disorders
Ontario Mental Health Helpline
Find drug and alcohol treatment in Ontario using the online registry and information the Mental Health Service Information Line
Multiple Sclerosis
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Includes information on multiple sclerosis and links to provincial MS organizations and resources
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Canada
Includes information on osteoporosis and programs and resources, including local contacts
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson Society of Canada
Information on Parkinson's disease, support, and links to further resources
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Dedicated to the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease and includes information on Parkinson's Disease
Pneumonia
The Lung Association
Includes information and news on pneumonia
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Canada
Includes information, research, and news
Respiratory Diseases
The Lung Association
Includes information and news on respiratory diseases, including asthma, tuberculosis and others
Yourlunghealth.org
Information on respiratory diseases and lung health from the American Association for Respiratory Care
Tuberculosis
Centers for Disease Control
Patient education materials cover six topics related to tuberculosis
The Lung Association
Includes information and news on tuberculosis
Yourlunghealth.org
Information on lung cancer from the American Association for Respiratory Care
Women's Health Resources
Women's College Hospital
Information about women's health from Women's College Hospital