Helpful Contacts

St. Joe's Resources

Written Patient Education Materials
Click here to view written materials on diabetes. You will find Diabetes under "D"

There are also many more written materials on many other subjects you may want to explore. For example, to find information about the types of insulin click on Patient Education: F-J. Then click on "I" and you can read about the types of Insulin. Click here to view written materials on other subjects. 
 

Diabetes

Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA)
Telephone: 905-528-3211
Visit: www.diabetes.ca
Diabetes Classes are held in the community.
For upcoming dates please call: Lucy Florio 905-540-2512

Take Charge!
This is a free 6-part series for people living with chronic illness. Learn new ways to manage your health.
Location: Held in the community
To register: Call 905-521-2100 Extension 75145
 

Nutrition

Canada’s Food Guide
Telephone: 1-800-926-9105 for your free copy
Or click here to download a copy.

Dietitians of Canada
Visit: www.dietitians.ca

Eat Right Ontario
Telephone: 1-877-510-5102
Visit: www.eatrightontario.ca

Hamilton Family Health Team
For upcoming classes please call 905-667-4862 Extension 337

Cultural

Diabetes India
Visit: www.diabetesindia.com

Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (SOADI)
Visit: www.soadi.ca

Tobacco Cessation – Smokers’ Helpline

Telephone: 1-877-513-5333
Visit: www.smokershelpline.ca