OUR VISION

Canada‘s voice for

people living with an ostomy.

MISSION STATEMENT

Ostomy Canada Society is a non-profit

volunteer organization dedicated to all

people with an ostomy and their families,

helping them to live life to the fullest,

through support, education,

collaboration and advocacy.

Ostomy Canada SocietySuite 210, 5800 Ambler DriveMississauga, ON L4W 4J4

Phone: 905-212-7111 Fax: 905-212-9002 Toll Free: 1-888-969-9698

Email: info1@ostomycanada.caWebsite: www.ostomycanada.ca

A Non-Profit Canadian Charitable Organization

Your Local Ostomy Chapter is:

JOIN US TODAY!1-888-969-9698

www.ostomycanada.ca

OSTOMY CANADA SOCIETYThe Ostomy Canada Society welcomes you and is here

to help and support you, your family, caregivers and friends.

Live Life to the FullestLive Life to the Fullest

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Or call 1-888-969-9698

Donate now to help people with ostomysacross Canada live life to the fullest!

Do youfeel like you are

the only one?

Most people have never heard the word “ostomy” and most of us never talk about our bowels, bladder, urine and stool because it is usually a private and personal matter. At the Ostomy Canada Society, we DO talk about these things and we are never embarrassed or ashamed. You just had a body part (bowel or bladder) that didn’t work because of various reasons and you ended up with an ostomy.

Ostomy Canada Support Groups & Programs Ostomy Canada offers a wide variety of support networking and written material for the person with an ostomy, their families, caregivers and friends. Check out the website: www.ostomycanada.ca, as well as social media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram at www.facebook.com/OstomyCanada/

Local Ostomy Canada chapter and peer support groups Located throughout Canada, face to face chapter and peer support group meetings provide support, under-standing and share information. Check the website for the Chapter or Peer Support Group nearest to you.

Visiting programThrough a local chapter or National Office, connect with a trained visitor with the common bond of having undergone ostomy surgery. The Ostomy Canada visi-tor is qualified to share non-medical information and offer support. Every effort is made to match the visitor by gender, age, ostomy type or continent procedure.

Gutsy Gang Social GroupA forum to meet other younger adults living with an ostomy, to share ideas and support. www.facebook.com/groups/gutsygangsocialclub/

Ostomy Canada Parents’ GroupConnect with other parents through social media.www.facebook.com/groups/OstomyCanadaParentsGroup/

Spouses and Significant others A support network and information for spouses, partners, family members, friends and caregivers of persons with an ostomy.

ConferencesIn the different regions of Ostomy Canada, Regional Conferences or Education Days are held instead of national conferences. These events are a chance to get together with other support group members and attend interactive educational seminars as well as fun-filled social networking opportunities to see old friends and meet new ones.

Canada Ostomy DayA fun-filled “STOMA STROLL” awareness walk held each year in communities to celebrate Canada Ostomy Day.

Ostomy Canada magazine &Ostomy Canada Connects newsletterOstomy Canada magazine is dedicated to the interest of persons with an ostomy, their families, friends and caregivers. It offers ostomy health related information as well as motivational personal stories, and up-to-date product information. It is published twice a year and sent to all members of chapters affiliated with Ostomy Canada. Ostomy Canada Connects newsletter, published quarterly, outlines events of Ostomy Canada and regional chapters and peer support groups. The three most current issues can be viewed on Ostomy Canada’s website.

Ostomy Canada Youth CampA unique and exciting opportunity for young people, between the ages of 9 and 18, with an ostomy or related special needs. This week-long camp experience encourages independence and self-confidence. No child is ever denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial need. Sponsorship is available from local chapters, Ostomy Canada, corporate and private donations.

For more information about any of these programs or support groups,

visit our website www.ostomycanada.ca, call 1-888-969-9698 or

email us at info1@ostomycanada.ca