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Regional Contacts, Partners and Links The following are a few key hepatitis C related
links and resources. We will be adding additional links as they
become available, so please revisit this page on a regular basis. Regional Contacts Canadian
Liver Foundation 
The Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) was the first
organization in the world devoted to providing support for research
and education into the causes of liver disease. The Foundation actively
supports and encourages doctors and scientists to pursue their objectives
in the field of hepatology research across Canada. In addition,
the Foundation addresses the needs of patients and their families
and promotes awareness and a better understanding of liver diseases
among the general public. Health Canada provided operational funding in 2001/2002
to the Canadian Liver Foundation for:
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Question and answer manual on
hepatitis C: a reference document for the national toll-free
line and for telephone calls to chapters |
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Speakers' kits (one for adults
and one for youth) on hepatitis C: used by CLF staff and volunteers
when presenting at public forums, schools, patient support groups,
and service clubs. These will help increase awareness of hepatitis
C to at-risk groups, patients and the general public. The development
of a youth module and a marketing strategy will enhance the
ability of CLF staff and volunteers to provide services and
deliver a prevention message to youth |
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Costs associated with direct and
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Canadian
Hemophilia Society The Canadian Hemophilia Society exists to improve
the quality of life for all persons with hemophilia and other inherited
bleeding disorders. The Society carries out the following activities:
care - assuring access to optimum care and treatment; advocacy -
speaking out to ensure the safety of the blood supply; research
- supporting research towards improving the quality of life and
finding a cure; education - keeping the community informed, and;
support - building supportive networks. Health Canada provided operational funding in 2001/2002
to the Canadian Hemophilia Society for:
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Information and support sessions:
to provide medical, financial and psycho-social information
to persons from the hemophilia community infected with/affected
by hepatitis C. |
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Information and referral service
(1-800 toll-free line): to continue CHS's capacity to respond
to requests from consumers, blood user organizations, community-based
organizations and health care providers for information relating
to hepatitis C. |
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Community needs assessment of
members of the hemophilia community: to assist with future programming
and initiatives. |
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Organizational development: to
provide volunteers and staff with the skills and information
to enable them to plan, implement and evaluate hepatitis C activities
at the community level. |
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Canadian
Association for the Study of the Liver The Canadian Association for the Study of the
Liver (CASL) represents a multidisciplinary group of doctors, scientists
and health care providers whose expertise focuses on the liver.
The Association is committed to providing national leadership in
all aspects of research, teaching and patient care as it pertains
to the liver. Through research, education and advocacy, CASL seeks
to eliminate liver disease. Canadian
Centre on Substance Abuse The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse promotes
informed debate on substance abuse issues and encourages public
participation in reducing the harm associated with drug abuse; disseminates
information on the nature, extent and consequences of substance
abuse; supports and assists organizations involved in substance
abuse treatments, preventions and educational programs.
Hepatitis
C and Injection Drug Use database
Office
of Canada's Drug Strategy
The Office of Canada's Drug Strategy of Health Canada is the focal
point within the federal government for harm reduction, prevention,
and treatment and rehabilitation initiatives concerning alcohol
and other drugs issues. Our efforts aim to prevent the use of drugs
by those not currently using them, reduce the harm for those who
use them, and promote effective and innovative treatment and rehabilitation
for those affected by substance abuse.
Canadian
Strategy on HIV/AIDS
Take a look behind the Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS and you'll
find the collective work of thousands on the front line. Emphasizing
the power of collaborative efforts, the Strategy grew out of extensive
consultations with volunteer and community groups, First Nations,
Inuit and Métis organizations, researchers, the private sector
and academic community, professional associations, health and social
care providers and governments - and, most importantly, with individual
Canadians living with HIV/AIDS.
Correctional
Service of Canada
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal
justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to the
protection of society by actively encouraging and assisting offenders
to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe,
secure and humane control. The
Hepatitis C Society of Canada The Hepatitis C Society of Canada (HeCSC) is
a non-profit, national voluntary health organization. The organization's
objectives are to provide comfort and support to those who are
infected with HCV, including family members or other members of
the general public who have concerns about hepatitis C; to educate
and generate awareness among Canadians about hepatitis C, its transmission,
care prognosis and prevention; to promote research which will contribute
to the reduction of hepatitis C, its prevention and/or cure; to
seek fair treatment for all people living with and affected by
hepatitis C. Health Canada provided operational funding to
the Hepatitis C Society of Canada " in 2001/2002 for:
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Membership communications support:
production of two newsletters |
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Volunteer and chapter support
and development: volunteer skills building workshop |
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Governance and leadership activities:
skills development workshops for the Board of Directors |
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