Navigating the healthcare system & Options for Care
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Support and personalized information about advanced illness, palliative care, loss, and grief.
TEXT with 9-1-1 (Canadian Wireless Telecommunication Association)
A service for people who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired to connect via text messaging with 9-1-1 call centers during emergencies.
Info Social 811
For non-urgent psychosocial concerns, this free, confidential service will connect you with a psychosocial worker. Available 24/7 to anyone living in Quebec.
Info Santé 811
For non-urgent health issues, this free, confidential telephone consultation will connect you with a nurse. Available 24/7 to anyone living in Quebec.
*Guide For People Living with ALS
This comprehensive guide covers a range of topics about living with the disease and what to expect.
Fact Sheets: Full collection – ALS Canada
A series of fact sheets providing quick information on a range of ALS-related topics.
Fact Sheets: Palliative Care and End-of-life Planning in ALS – ALS Canada
Learn about palliative care, end-of-life care, advance care planning, care decisions and medical aid in dying.
Navigating the System – Jessica Smith
Support your loved one with ALS and take care of yourself by learning about available home care options.