Helpful Links
Adolescents/Young Adults (AYA):
Bereavement:
See our special section on bereavement support here
Education:
See our special section on education supports here
Financial Support & Free Resources:
If you're in need of urgent financial assistance, we suggest looking at resources in your local community for help as well, including:
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Local community Facebook groups (i.e. Community Angels in Toronto, Barrie Families Unite in Barrie, Mothers of the 8th Floor for SickKids families, OPACC local support group Facebook pages, etc.); NextDoor app; Reddit local subreddits
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Service clubs in your community like Lions Club, Optimist Club, Rotary Club, etc.
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Contacting local media to share your story
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Starting a Go Fund Me campaign
Mental Health:
See our special section on mental health supports here
Miscellaneous:
Other Helpful Organizations & Resources:
Support:
If you would like to suggest a resource for this page, please email us!
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