Stroke

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

Canadian Cardiovascular Society
222 Queen Street
Suite 1403
Ottawa, ON  K1P 5V9
Phone:	1-877-569-3407 toll-free (613) 569-3407
Fax:	(613) 569-6574
Web Address:	www.ccs.ca
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society works to advance the cardiovascular health and care of Canadians through leadership, research, and advocacy.
Canadian Stroke Network
451 Smyth Road, Room 3105
Ottawa, ON  K1H 8M5
Phone:	(613) 562-5800 ext 8593
Fax:	(613) 562-5631
Web Address:	http://www.canadianstrokenetwork.ca
Canadian Stroke Network strives to reduce the negative impact stroke has on the lives of Canadians by fostering research and training for health professionals.
Easter Seals Canada
90 Eglinton Avenue East
Suite 208
Toronto, ON  M4P 2Y3
Phone:	(416) 932-8382
Fax:	(416) 932-9844
TDD:	(416) 932-8151
E-mail:	info@easterseals.ca
Web Address:	www.easterseals.ca
This organization is dedicated to helping improve the lives of individuals with physical disabilities. The Easter Seals provides publications, education, and local resource referrals.
Family Caregiver Alliance
180 Montgomery Street
Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA  94104
Phone:	1-800-445-8106 (415) 434-3388
E-mail:	info@caregiver.org
Web Address:	www.caregiver.org
This organization supports and assists caregivers of adults who have brain impairment. It also provides education, research, services, and advocacy.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
222 Queen Street
Suite 1402
Ottawa, ON  K1P 5V9
Phone:	(613) 569-4361
Fax:	(613) 569-3278
Web Address:	www.heartandstroke.ca
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada works to improve the health of Canadians by preventing and reducing disability and death from heart disease and stroke through research, health promotion, and advocacy.
Rosalyn Carter Institute
Georgia Southwestern State University
800 Wheatley Street
Americus, GA  31709
Phone:	(912) 928-1234
E-mail:	info@rci.gsw.edu
Web Address:	http://rci.gsw.edu
This resource provides information on caregiving. For a list of reading materials, video products, and other caregiver resources, write to the above address.
Thrombosis Interest Group of Canada
Web Address:	www.tigc.org
The Thrombosis Interest Group of Canada is dedicated to furthering education and research in the prevention and treatment of thrombosis. Patient information is available on the Web site.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: May 14, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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