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Organization: Ottawa Ostomy Support Group

Description of Services: Information and psychological/emotional support for persons who will or have undergone intestinal or urinary tract diversion surgery - colostomy, urostomy, ileostomy or ileo-anal reservoir

Meetings * supportive visiting service to ostomates, their families and caregivers

Support is available before, during and after the hospital stay * visitors are trained volunteers who are matched by age, sex, and type of surgery * members are encouraged to bring their spouses, family and friends to the meetings

Fees: Membership fees - $20 for Chapter membership or Become an national Supporter (ostomy Canada.ca) for an additional $25
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Open to all ages * persons who have undergone, or who will undergo, ostomy surgery - colostomy, urostomy, ileostomy or ileo-anal reservoir * family and friends * medical and spiritual care professionals * anyone interested in learning more about ostomy * non-members can also attend meetings
Application: Call for more information * application forms are in the monthly newsletter or sign up on the website
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Québec ; Eastern Ontario

Phone Numbers: Helpline 613-447-0361 * calls are automatically transferred to a volunteer who will either answer in person or by answering machine and return your call
Email: Info@ottawaostomy.ca
Website: ottawaostomy.ca
Address: c/o OOSG
Station H
PO Box 11134
Ottawa, ON
K2H 7T8
Hours: Ostomy Helpline Mon-Sun 9am-9pm * leave a message after hours
Executives: Yvonne Holland - President

 
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