Organization: Diabetes Hope Foundation Open  
Phone Numbers: 905-670-0557
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Email: info@diabeteshopefoundation.com
Website: www.diabeteshopefoundation.com
Address:
c/o Barbara Pasternak
Fluid Hose and Coupling
6150 Dixie Rd, Unit 1
Mississauga, ON
L5T 2E2
Intersection: Dixie Rd and Britannia Rd E
Location: Mississauga (Northeast)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Service Description: Offers resources and programs aimed at supporting the mental health of Canadian youth with T1D during their transition from high school to post-secondary education and beyond

Programs and Workshops:

  • Scholarship program for transitioning youth with type 1 diabetes
  • HOPE Connects peer mentorship program for youth with diabetes
  • Online Transition Guide and Student Planner for youth preparing for post-secondary school
  • PEP Talks caregiver support program
  • Recipe guide (Transition in the Kitchen)
  • Transition and Wellness Webinar series
  • Virtual and in-person transition workshops

Executives: Barbara Pasternak - Founder and Chief Executive Officer
416-918-1957 * barbara@diabeteshopefoundation.com
Heather Miller - Executive Director
437-349-6264 * heather@diabeteshopefoundation.com
Fees: Free
Application: Email or website contact form
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Youth aged 16 - 25 who live with type 1 diabetes and their families
Languages: English ; French
Language Note: French website
Area(s) Served: Canada
See Also: Diabetes
Diabetes Education Programs
Mental Health for Children and Youth

This information was last completely updated on May 6, 2025

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