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South Riverdale Community Health Centre - SRCHC >
- Diabetes Education Community Network of East Toronto (DECNET) >
DECNET - Support, Advocacy & Outreach Programs
c/o Communications Administration
955 Queen St E
Toronto, ON
M4M 3P3
955 Queen St E
Toronto, ON
M4M 3P3
416-461-9043 ext 2362
Fax: 416-699-9835
Virtual
Last Updated: Jan 6, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Call * no referral required
Eligibility / Target Population
Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
Fees
Free
Executives
Jason Altenberg - Chief Executive Officer
South Riverdale CHC
Shannon Wiens - Vice President, Strategy and Systems
South Riverdale CHC
Shannon Wiens - Vice President, Strategy and Systems
Contacts
Caroline Melymuk - Program Manager - Chronic Disease
Asmita Talwalkar - Health Promoter
Asmita Talwalkar - Health Promoter
Languages
English ; Many other languages
Language Notes
Interpretation provided upon request
Area Served
North to St Clair/O’Connor/Eglinton, East to Warden, South to Lakeshore, West to Don Valley including Rivertown
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Offer different support groups and outreach initiatives:
Chinese Diabetes Support Group - support provided in Mandarin and Cantonese by both peers and DECNET diabetes educators * facilitated by diabetes educators * third Monday of each month
Diabetes in the Real World (DRW) - advocacy Group - group of community members who meet regularly to raise awareness about issues faced by people living with type 2 diabetes. * Program currently on hold
English Diabetes Support Group - an informal environment in which group members can receive support from both peers and DECNET diabetes educators * facilitated by diabetes educators
Mental Health & Diabetes Group - peer support and diabetes education group that focuses on mental health challenges and managing diabetes * facilitated by diabetes educators
Outreach Programs/ Initiatives - outreach initiatives that work towards connecting with individuals who may experience barriers to health and health care access and are impacted by diabetes
Chinese Diabetes Support Group - support provided in Mandarin and Cantonese by both peers and DECNET diabetes educators * facilitated by diabetes educators * third Monday of each month
Diabetes in the Real World (DRW) - advocacy Group - group of community members who meet regularly to raise awareness about issues faced by people living with type 2 diabetes. * Program currently on hold
English Diabetes Support Group - an informal environment in which group members can receive support from both peers and DECNET diabetes educators * facilitated by diabetes educators
Mental Health & Diabetes Group - peer support and diabetes education group that focuses on mental health challenges and managing diabetes * facilitated by diabetes educators
Outreach Programs/ Initiatives - outreach initiatives that work towards connecting with individuals who may experience barriers to health and health care access and are impacted by diabetes
Last Updated: Jan 6, 2026: Suggest an edit
