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Services and information for persons affected by muscular dystrophy, services include:

• support
• advocacy and system navigation assistance
• equipment program
• funding research
• newborn screening
• education
• resources

An office is also available in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

COVID-19 - all Kidney Foundation office locations are currently closed ; call or email for inquiries

National volunteer organization committed to reducing kidney disease

• information and resources on kidney disease
• public awareness on kidney health and organ donation
• research funding
• events

Financial assistance

• Short term financial assistance - emergency assistance to cover medical and expenses associated with kidney disease and treatment
• Living organ donor expense reimbursement program - reimbursement of expenses incurred by donor of a kidney, partial liver or partial lung

Summer camp

• residential camp for children and youth 8-17 years living with kidney disease

KidneyConnect.ca

• online network of patients and caregivers with shared experience

Peer Support (see separate entry)

KidneyCar - vehicle donation program (see separate entry)

Atlantic Canada Branch Bursary - for post-secondary students (see separate entry)

Health Services Programs available to New Brunswick Social Assistance clients include:

• Mobility and Adaptive Equipment Loan Program
• Dental Program
• Hearing Aid Program
• Medical Supplies/Services Program
• Therapeutic Nutrients Program
• Orthopedic Program
• Respiratory Program
• Ostomy/Incontinence Program
• Prosthetic Program
• Vision Program

Access to a range of personalized, flexible supports for adults with disabilities to increase their independence and connection to the community. Possible supports include:

Services at home

• Home Support Services - help with daily activities, grooming, bathing, meal time assistance, light housekeeping
• Meals on Wheels - delivery of nutritious meals

Residential services - 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily living activities

• Community residences - for adults 19-64 years with a physical, cognitive, or development disability or a mental health condition
• Special care homes - for adults 64 years and older who have social and personal care needs

Employment and Support Services Programs (ESSP)

• access to services to find employment, develop skills and make connections in the community

Other supports

• Family Support Worker
• respite
• supports for community involvement and participation
• personal living skills training
• transportation supports that are disability specific
• technical supports and assistive devices not covered under other programs

Volunteer centre addressing immediate needs

Food bank

• fresh, frozen, non-perishable items, toiletries
• service up to twice a month
• delivery possible

Assistance with other needs

• matching infant formula program
• medical travel
• optical, dental, and prescription payments
• emergency bill payments
• household appliances

Seasonal programs

• tax clinic
• school supplies
• winter clothing
• Christmas meal

Access to a range of personalized, flexible supports for adults with disabilities to increase their independence and connection to the community. Possible supports include:

Services at home

• Home Support Services - help with daily activities, grooming, bathing, meal time assistance, light housekeeping
• Meals on Wheels - delivery of nutritious meals

Residential services - 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily living activities

• Community residences - for adults 19-64 years with a physical, cognitive, or development disability or a mental health condition
• Special care homes - for adults 64 years and older who have social and personal care needs

Employment and Support Services Programs (ESSP)

• access to services to find employment, develop skills and make connections in the community

Other supports

• Family Support Worker
• respite
• supports for community involvement and participation
• personal living skills training
• transportation supports that are disability specific
• technical supports and assistive devices not covered under other programs

Services and information for persons affected by muscular dystrophy, services include:

• support
• advocacy and system navigation assistance
• equipment program
• funding research
• newborn screening
• education
• resources

An office is also available in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Provides fuel gift cards to families who are travelling for medical care for their child to one of these hospital partners

Access to a range of personalized, flexible supports for adults with disabilities to increase their independence and connection to the community. Possible supports include:

Services at home

• Home Support Services - help with daily activities, grooming, bathing, meal time assistance, light housekeeping
• Meals on Wheels - delivery of nutritious meals

Residential services - 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily living activities

• Community residences - for adults 19-64 years with a physical, cognitive, or development disability or a mental health condition
• Special care homes - for adults 64 years and older who have social and personal care needs

Employment and Support Services Programs (ESSP)

• access to services to find employment, develop skills and make connections in the community

Other supports

• Family Support Worker
• respite
• supports for community involvement and participation
• personal living skills training
• transportation supports that are disability specific
• technical supports and assistive devices not covered under other programs

Access to a range of personalized, flexible supports for adults with disabilities to increase their independence and connection to the community. Possible supports include:

Services at home

• Home Support Services - help with daily activities, grooming, bathing, meal time assistance, light housekeeping
• Meals on Wheels - delivery of nutritious meals

Residential services - 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily living activities

• Community residences - for adults 19-64 years with a physical, cognitive, or development disability or a mental health condition
• Special care homes - for adults 64 years and older who have social and personal care needs

Employment and Support Services Programs (ESSP)

• access to services to find employment, develop skills and make connections in the community

Other supports

• Family Support Worker
• respite
• supports for community involvement and participation
• personal living skills training
• transportation supports that are disability specific
• technical supports and assistive devices not covered under other programs

Pabineau First Nation Band Office

Child and Family Services

• provided by Mi'gmaq Child and Family Services of New Brunswick
• for more information on support services and Headstart program see separate entry

Community Social Services

• financial assistance:
  • basic needs
  • rent/board
  • utilities
  • medical needs
  • special needs
  • medical transportation
  • fuel
• special diets
• conduct health inspections for rentals
• assist clients in the preparation of personal budgets
• prepare financial reports to the finance department and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Post-Secondary Education Program of the North Shore Micmac District Council

• student financial assistance including tuition, books, school supplies, living allowance, and seasonal travel

Nukumi House

• family resource centre where elders and members of the community would meet to teach, support and inspire traditional practices and cultural values
• emergency shelter and respite care when needed
• youth coordinators can offer play activities
• counselling services
• life skills
• language teachings

Financial support for sick children and their families, including:

• travel assistance
• prescription drug assistance
• medical equipment assistance
• other types of medical assistance

Federal dental care benefit for children

• Up to two potential payments for parents of children 12 years and under that have received or will receive dental services between Oct. 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 and/or between July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 for second payment
• Tax-free payments vary based on family income and custody status, ranging from $130-$650

Community organization that helps families

• support for seniors on a fixed income with equipment
• support for the sick with equipment and necessities
• care package program on Sun 9 am-6 pm (for emergency food only)
• assist families to get off assistance and back into the workforce

Dental and vision plan for children of low-income families, covering dental items such as regular exams, X-rays and extractions, and preventative treatements, and basic vision items such as yearly exam, lenses, and frames

Access to a range of personalized, flexible supports for adults with disabilities to increase their independence and connection to the community. Possible supports include:

Services at home

• Home Support Services - help with daily activities, grooming, bathing, meal time assistance, light housekeeping
• Meals on Wheels - delivery of nutritious meals

Residential services - 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily living activities

• Community residences - for adults 19-64 years with a physical, cognitive, or development disability or a mental health condition
• Special care homes - for adults 64 years and older who have social and personal care needs

Employment and Support Services Programs (ESSP)

• access to services to find employment, develop skills and make connections in the community

Other supports

• Family Support Worker
• respite
• supports for community involvement and participation
• personal living skills training
• transportation supports that are disability specific
• technical supports and assistive devices not covered under other programs

Access to a range of personalized, flexible supports for adults with disabilities to increase their independence and connection to the community. Possible supports include:

Services at home

• Home Support Services - help with daily activities, grooming, bathing, meal time assistance, light housekeeping
• Meals on Wheels - delivery of nutritious meals

Residential services - 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily living activities

• Community residences - for adults 19-64 years with a physical, cognitive, or development disability or a mental health condition
• Special care homes - for adults 64 years and older who have social and personal care needs

Employment and Support Services Programs (ESSP)

• access to services to find employment, develop skills and make connections in the community

Other supports

• Family Support Worker
• respite
• supports for community involvement and participation
• personal living skills training
• transportation supports that are disability specific
• technical supports and assistive devices not covered under other programs

Access to a range of personalized, flexible supports for adults with disabilities to increase their independence and connection to the community. Possible supports include:

Services at home

• Home Support Services - help with daily activities, grooming, bathing, meal time assistance, light housekeeping
• Meals on Wheels - delivery of nutritious meals

Residential services - 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily living activities

• Community residences - for adults 19-64 years with a physical, cognitive, or development disability or a mental health condition
• Special care homes - for adults 64 years and older who have social and personal care needs

Employment and Support Services Programs (ESSP)

• access to services to find employment, develop skills and make connections in the community

Other supports

• Family Support Worker
• respite
• supports for community involvement and participation
• personal living skills training
• transportation supports that are disability specific
• technical supports and assistive devices not covered under other programs

Access to a range of personalized, flexible supports for adults with disabilities to increase their independence and connection to the community. Possible supports include:

Services at home

• Home Support Services - help with daily activities, grooming, bathing, meal time assistance, light housekeeping
• Meals on Wheels - delivery of nutritious meals

Residential services - 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily living activities

• Community residences - for adults 19-64 years with a physical, cognitive, or development disability or a mental health condition
• Special care homes - for adults 64 years and older who have social and personal care needs

Employment and Support Services Programs (ESSP)

• access to services to find employment, develop skills and make connections in the community

Other supports

• Family Support Worker
• respite
• supports for community involvement and participation
• personal living skills training
• transportation supports that are disability specific
• technical supports and assistive devices not covered under other programs

Adult Amputee Program

• providing financial assistance towards the cost of artificial limbs
• information booklets available, including topics such as pain and phantom limbs, limb care and hygiene, back pain, gait, driving, and employment

War Amputee Program

• serving war amputees and seriously disabled veterans by acting as a navigator to help them access their benefits and services
• working as a force for legislative change for the interests of seriously disabled veterans

advocacy

• advocating for individual amputees who have encountered discrimination or red tape in accessing health care, important financial benefits and/or legal rights
• reviewing the denial of funding for an artificial limb by government health care or private insurance and considering if an appeal is possible
• advocating for amputees and effecting legislative change

Support for children with cancer, and funding for medical research and clinical trials on childhood cancer

• EmPower Kit: Family Support Kit
• survivor grants: financial assistance for the first year of college or university studies
• TEVA Canada scholarships: university students in pharmacy, medicine or health sciences
• relief funds: funeral financial aid
• special events