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DECNET - Support, Advocacy & Outreach Programs

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c/o Communications Administration
955 Queen St E
Toronto, ON
M4M 3P3
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416-461-9043 ext 2362
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Fax: 416-699-9835
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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

Contacts

Caroline Melymuk - Program Manager - Chronic Disease
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

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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
Last Updated: Jan 6, 2026: Suggest an edit