kelowna@tourette.ca

Greater Toronto Contact Rep

Key Contact: Greig Perantinos greigperantinos@gmail.com
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Support Group Meetings

Support Group Meetings

We run monthly support meetings. Meetings are drop-in and all are welcome to attend, no commitment needed. We provide information, resources, and support to people with Tourette or their caregivers. People of all ages attend our meetings. Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm, and are currently all being held online. You do not need to live in Toronto to join. Please contact our Affiliate Rep Greig Perantinos for the zoom invite (or if you have any questions) at greigperantinos@gmail.com.

Upcoming dates in 2022:

March 15, at 7:30 PM EST

April 19, at 7:30 PM EST

May 17, at 7:30 PM EST

June 21, at 7:30 PM EST

July 19, at 7:30 PM EST

August 16, at 7:30 PM EST

September 20, at 7:30 PM EST

October 18, at 7:30 PM EST

November 15, at 7:30 PM EST

December 20, at 7:30 PM EST

Please contact our Affiliate Rep Greig Perantinos for more details at greigperantinos@gmail.com.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

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* Please note that parent volunteers run this service and it might take a fewdays for us to get back to you. If you have an urgent concern, you may want to contact Capital Health LINK at 408-LINK or the Help line at 211.

Executive Board Members

• President: Candice Crandall – edmonton@tourette.ca
• Treasurer: Joyce Blaikie – edmonton-treasurer@tourette.ca
• Secretary: Marcie Crandall – edmonton@tourette.ca 

WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Please note: our services are run by parent volunteers and it may take a few days to return your call or email.

Board

President – Sophia Dix

Mailing List

Regular e-mails are sent out to inform area families & individuals with or affected by TS of our upcoming meetings and events.

To have your e-mail address added to the Hamilton Halton Niagara Chapter mailing list, please send your name, city you reside and e-mail address to hhnchapter@tourette.ca.

Mailing Address

3515 Mainway Drive,
Burlington, L7M 1A9
ON, CA

Contact Information

Hamilton, Halton and Niagara Region Chapter
hhnchapter@tourette.ca.
1-800-361-3120 65

Inquiries

Chapter inquiries can be sent at any time to hhnchapter@tourette.ca.

Volunteer Board

Shawn Forth — Resource Unit Leader

2021 Support Group Meetings

The Muskoka RU holds our support meeting on the 2^nd Tuesday of the month.  We hold our meetings virtually via Zoom starting at 6:30.   The following dates cover our meetings until June:

Tues Feb. 9

Tues March 9

Tues April 13

Tues May 11

Tues June 8

Check our Facebook page and RSVP through the Facebook events or email Shawn.

PLEASE NOTe: ALL MEETINGS HELD VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID-19. LEARN MORE ABOUT TOURETTE CANADA’S RESPONSE TO COVID HERE. 

Publications

Sign up for the Muskoka Trek for Tourette email newsletter here.

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Mailing Address

19 Birch Lane,
Bracebridge, P1L 0A1
ON, CA

Contact Information

Shawn Forth
Tourette_Muskoka@hotmail.ca
705-645-2530

http://www.tsottawa.com/

Board

President: Erin McEwen

• Vice-President: Brandon Beck

• Treasurer: Geoffrey Green

• Secretary: Mary-Lynn Martyn

• Communication & Information Coordinator: Cristina Hall and Katherine Tinkler

• Adult Support Group Coordinator: Joanne Lepage

• Youth Support Group Coordinator: Kevin Smith

• Social Media Coordinator: Mary-Lynn Martyn

• Renegade: Jimmy Tokaryk

Meetings & Special Events

Meetings & Special Events

Chapter Meetings

Due to COVID-19, we are currently offering two support group meetings  throughout the summer virtually, via ZOOM instead our monthly  meetings at the Royal Ottawa Hospital.

This is a great opportunity to meet the chapter and to discuss issues and perhaps find out how others deal with many of the same issues. It’s free and everyone is welcome! JOIN US.

If you are interested or know someone who would be interested in joining in please contact us by leaving your contact information at 613-823-1471 send us an email at info@tsottawa.com to register. Group meetings are free.

Virtual Adult Support Group Meetings

7:00pm-8:00pm
Moderator: Various

Register

Virtual Youth Support Group Meetings

6:00pm – 6:40pm
Moderator: Kevin Smith

Register

Please join us.

Need to talk to someone? Need counselling?
Tourette Canada offers a number of way for adults to connect with one another, get one-on-one support, and learn more about their condition(s). As an adult with TS, you can connect with the Tourette community virtually via theOnline Forum. The Virtual Community Program also offers a number of services and supports that are designed to reduce social isolation and empower adults with Tourette Syndrome. Whether you’re interested in viewing an e-learning module on the workplace or meeting with a professional counsellor, the Virtual Community Program has you covered.

Are you affected with Tourette Syndrome and having trouble being understood at work? Are those around your child or teenager need a better understanding of Tourette Syndrome?
The Ottawa Chapter offers free in-service presentations for schools as well as for the workplace both in English and in French. If you are interested, please call Jill at 613-823-0675 or send an email at info@tsottawa.com.

Mailing Address

386-900 Greenbank Rd.,
Nepean, K2J 4P6
ON, CA

Contact Information

Ottawa Chapter
info@tsottawa.com

(613) 823-1471 (Local)
1-800-361-3120 x59 (National)

* Note: This is a post box only, not an office. Please phone, email or meet us at our monthly meetings. 

This email list is used exclusively for the purposes of providing information about upcoming Tourette Canada Ottawa Chapter meetings and events. We do not sell, rent or lend our email list. If you wish to be removed from this email list send an email message to info@tsottawa.com with “Remove from mailing list” in the subject line, or call 613-823-1471, provide your email address and request removal from the mailing list.

Contact Rep:

Cindy Maclean tsptbo@nexicom.net
Call National Office: 1-800-361-3120

Local Support

If you are interested in receiving support please email tsptbo@nexicom.net

In-Service Presentations are available through virtual format.

Volunteers Needed!
Would you like to be part of a group of volunteers who are helping each other and sharing their knowledge and experiences with TS+? We are currently recruiting new volunteers! Please email us today and we’ll be happy to include you in some planning meetings.

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WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. LEARN ABOUT HOME OFFICE CLOSURE DUE TO COVID-19.

COVID-19

WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. LEARN ABOUT HOME OFFICE CLOSURE DUE TO COVID-19. 

Events

No upcoming events at this time. Contact Michae Hepples at michaelwpg@icloud.com for more details on future planned events

Chapter Mailing Address

Please note the Winnipeg chapter mailing address has updated to the following: PO Box 834 Teulon, MB R0C 3B0

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Meetings

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Due to the spread of COVID-19, and under health and safety regulations, Winnipeg Chapter meetings will be held via teleconference for the time being. Please contact Michael Hepples for details at michaelwpg@icloud.com.

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

March 17, 2021

April 21, 21021

May 19, 2021

WINNIPEG AGM: June 16, 2021

September 15, 2021

October 20, 2021

November 17, 2021

Meeting Place: Microsoft Teams. (Download Teams here)

Board

• President – Sherri Brayshaw-Spencer
• Vice President – Erin Harder
• Secretary – Michael Hepples
• Treasurer – Sandy Forrest
• Director – Julie DeGroot
• Director – Stan Runions
• Director – Lorne Perrin
• Contact Coordinator – Erin Harder, Wanda Grift

Contact Information

Winnipeg Chapter
winnipeg@tourette.ca
1-800-361-3120 ext. 24

WINNIPEG CHAPTER | SERVICE INFORMATION

Tourette Syndrome Service (Clinic)

The Tourette Syndrome Service (TSS) provides consultation, assessment and treatment to children and adolescents who are experiencing symptoms of Tourette Syndrome in conjunction with associated disorders.

Population Served
Children and adolescents who are experiencing symptoms of Tourette’s Syndrome (TS), also known as Tourette Disorder (TD) along with other co-occurring disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Referral Process
Referrals from individuals, family members, physicians, mental health professionals, or other individuals can be directed to the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Centralized Intake Service at (204) 958-9660.

Services Offered
• Services are provided by a multidisciplinary team and may include: • Assessment (psychiatric, psychological, educational and occupational therapy)
• Individual therapy
• Family therapy
• Group therapy (tic management, positive parenting -Triple P)
• Emotional regulation and organization skills
• Medication management
• School liaison and consultation
• Public education

Clinic Location
Tourette Syndrome Service
228 Maryland Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 1L6