Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Site: Guelph
Service: Waterloo Wellington Regional Office
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL0224 | Last Modified: 29 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 29 Sep 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; SCI Ontario ; SCIO |
| Former Name | Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario |
| Office Phone | Provincial Office 416-422-5644 |
| Toll Free Phone | Regional Service Coordinator 1-877-422-1112 ext 820 |
| Kitchener-waterloo@sciontario.org | |
| Website | sciontario.org |
| Primary Contact | Melanie Collum, Regional Service Coordinator; Phone: 226-750-6613 |
| Description (Site) | Near St George's Square in downtown area |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1881 Guelph, ON N1H 7A1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Assists adults with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities that affect mobility. |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Update: Offices are closed until further notice. Support is available by phone or e-mail. Visit website for resources and information on spinal cord injury and COVID-19. If you require support from SCIO, have a spinal cord injury, and are not yet a client, call or e-mail referrals@sciontario.org If unsure who to contact, e-mail info@sciontario.org or call 416-422-5644 (NOTE: Toll free number is currently unreliable). Information and support to obtain community services (accessible housing, attendant services, home / vehicle modifications, transportation, funding for assistive devices) * customized help in transition from acute care and rehabilitation back to community * advocacy * peer support program * counselling to support independent living * employment services |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Southwestern Ontario |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Adults with mobility impairment and their families |
| Application | Visit website for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership ; None - no fee for service or membership |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 1945 |
| Print Material | Annual Report ; e-Newsletter * information / resources on Spinal Cord Injury |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Certificates/Forms Assistance ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Spinal Cord Injuries ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Spinal Cord Injuries ; Individual Advocacy ~ Spinal Cord Injuries ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Spinal Cord Injuries |
