Health Associations
The National ME FM Network
http://www.mefmaction.net/
A Canadian, registered, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the recognition and understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) through education, advocacy, support, and research.
The American Pain Society
http://www.ampainsoc.org/
A multidisciplinary community that brings together a diverse group of scientists, clinicians and other professionals to increase the knowledge of pain and transform public policy and clinical practice to reduce pain-related suffering.
The Canadian Pain Society
http://www.canadianpainsociety.ca/
In 1982, The Canadian Pain Society became a chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain. The CPS includes as members a variety of people interested in pain.
Canadian Health Network
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/chn-rcs/index-eng.php
Public health information on healthy living, disease and injury prevention.
Brain Injury Association
http://www.biausa.org/
Founded in 1980, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating, traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Brain Injury Association of York Region
https://www.biayr.org/
A small group, they had been attending sessions in Toronto and soon recognized a need for support groups for local communities in York Region. With encouragement and support from local organizations and families, the founding members of BIAYR created 3 groups aimed to help survivors, caregivers and skills development.
Ontario Brain Injury Association
http://www.obia.ca/
The governing body in Ontario for brain injuries and helping their victims return to a normal life afterwards.
Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php
Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.
College of Physicians and Surgeons
http://www.cpso.on.ca/
Doctors in Ontario have been granted a degree of authority for self-regulation under provincial law. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is the body that regulates the practice of medicine to protect and serve the public interest.
Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario
http://canparaplegic.org/national/index.tpl
CPA offers six core services with peer support being the founding principal of the association. CPA delivered peer support assistance to over 10,000 individuals and their families last year through 48 offices nationwide.
BIST
SCI Ontario
BIAPH
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
http://www.cpso.on.ca/
Regulates the provinces doctors in the public interest.
Canada’s National Occupational Health and Safety
http://www.canoshweb.org/en/
Established in 1978, CCOHS promotes the total well-being – physical, psychosocial and mental health – of working Canadians by providing information, training, education, management systems and solutions that support health, safety and wellness programs.
Toronto Rehab
http://www.gtarehabnetwork.ca/
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Ontario Bar Association (OBA)
OTLA (Ontario Trial Lawyers Association)