Canadian Chapters

UOAC chapters have been organized in all ten provinces, and are meant to provide an opportunity for persons who have had or may have ostomy surgery and their families, partners, caregivers and friends to meet, provide support and understanding and share information. Chapters often invite a health care professional, such as an Enterostomal Therapist Nurse, a physician, pharmacist, or dietician to speak at the chapter meeting. There may also be a presentation from a representative of one of the manufacturers or suppliers of ostomy products. You are encouraged to attend a chapter meeting in your local area, and to join either the local chapter or to become a national member of UOAC. Information about UOAC chapters follows. For more information about how to become part of UOAC, see the membership section.


Member Chapters of the United Ostomy Association of Canada Inc.

Click on highlighted Chapter name for more information, or call UOAC office at 1-888-969-9698


British Columbia

Central Vancouver Island Chapter
Okanagan Mainline Ostomy Association
Prince George Ostomy Association
Quesnel and District Ostomy Assn.
UOA Vancouver BC Chapter
UOAC Inc. Victoria BC Chapter

Alberta

Calgary Ostomy Society
Edmonton Ostomy Association
Peace District Ostomy Association
UOA Lethbridge Chapter

Saskatchewan

Regina Ostomy Chapter
Saskatoon Ostomy Association

Manitoba

Winnipeg Ostomy Association

Ontario

Belleville, Quinte West and Area Chapter
Brantford and District Ostomy Association
Halton Peel Counties
Hamilton and District Ostomy Association
Kitchener/Waterloo Area Ostomy Chapter
Kawartha District Chapter
London and District Ostomy Association
Ostomy Muskoka
Niagara Ostomy Association
North Bay & District Chapter
Oshawa and District Ostomy Association
United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa Inc

Ontario (cont.)

Sarnia/Lambton Chapter
UOAC Sault Ste. Marie Chapter
Stratford and District Ostomy Association
Sudbury and District Ostomy Association
Thunder Bay (Sleeping Giant) Ostomy Association
Ostomy Toronto
Windsor and District Ostomy Association

Quebec

Montreal Ileostomy and Colostomy Association
Montreal Youth Chapter
Association des Personnes Stomis�es de l''Estrie (A P S E)

New Brunswick

Fredericton and District Ostomy Association
Miramichi Ostomy Association
Moncton and District Ostomy Association
Saint John Ostomy Association

Nova Scotia

Antigonish Chapter
Cape Breton Chapter
Metro Halifax Chapter
Pictou County Ostomy Support Group
South West Nova Scotia Ostomy Chapter
Truro Ostomy Association

Prince Edward Island

UOA PEI Chapter

Newfoundland and Labrador

Gander and District Ostomy Association
UOAC Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter (St. John's)




Chapter name: Central Vancouver Island Chapter
Telephone: 250-758-3363
Fax: n/a
Email: claypots2001@shaw.ca
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Nanaimo Health Unit, 1665 Grant Ave., Nanaimo
Meets: 7 pm every third Monday of the month
Annual dues: $36.00 full member; $20 associate
Interest groups: Courtney satellite
Meets: Comox Valley Nursing Center; 961 England Ave.
Newsletter: 10 issues per year


Chapter name: Okanagan Mainline Ostomy Association
Telephone: 250-868-3034
Fax: 250-868-2926
Email: okostomy@shaw.ca
Website: www.members.shaw.ca/okostomy/
KELOWNA RESIDENTS - Meeting location: Cooper Medical, 449 Banks Rd. Kelowna, BC V1X 6A2 Meets: 7:30 pm first Tuesday of the month. No meetings July and August. June-Annual picnic; December-Annual Christmas dinner
VERNON RESIDENTS - Meeting location: Vernon Health unit (staff room), 1440-14th Avenue, Vernon Meets: 7:30 pm first Monday of the month February, March, April, Octomber, November. June-Annual picnic; December-Annual Christmas dinner
Annual dues: $30.00
Interest groups: Kamloops Satellite
Newsletter: 10 issues per year


Chapter name: Prince George Ostomy Association
Telephone: 250-612-4651
Fax: n/a
Email: dwjarvis@telus.net
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Prince George Regional Hospital, 1475 Edmonton Street
Meets: 8:00 pm, third Monday of the month, January, March, May, September, October and November
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: 6 issues per year: Jan., Mar., May, Jul., Sept. and Nov.


Chapter name: Quesnel and District Ostomy Assn.
Telephone: Morris Turner (250) 992-1094
Fax: n/a
Email: moturn@uniserve.com
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Quesnel Seniors Centre, 461 Carson Avenue, Quesnel, BC
Meets: 2nd Monday of the month, 1:00 pm
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: The Caribooster, published bi-monthly


Chapter name: UOA Vancouver BC Chapter
Telephone: 604-683-6774
Fax: 604-713-5299
Email: autodraw@shaw.ca
Website: http://www.vcn.bc.ca/ostomyvr
Meeting location: Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce St. Vancouver
Meets:Feb., April, June, Sept., Dec - third Sunday @ 1:30 pm
Annual dues: $30.00
Interest groups: Coquitlam Satellite
Newsletter: published bimonthly


Chapter name: UOAC Inc. Victoria BC Chapter
Telephone: 250-743-0744
Fax: 250-743-0166
President Email: maxwood@shaw.ca
Chapter Email: uoacvictoria55@gmail.com
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Royal Jubilee Hospital, Begbie Building, 2101 Richmond Avenue, Victoria, BC Meetings held in: The Woodward Room
Meets: 2:00 pm second SUNDAY of the month. No meetings in January, July and August. December meeting is a luncheon meeting.
Annual dues: $35.00 single $40.00 family
Newsletter: 8 issues per year

Chapter name: Calgary Ostomy Society
Telephone: 403-275-7914
Fax:403-275-7006
Email: president@calgaryostomysociety.ca
Website: www.CalgaryOstomySociety.ca
Meeting location: Canadian Cancer Society Building, 200-325 Manning Road NE, Calgary
Meets: Quarterly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, in March, June, September and December.
Annual dues: $30.00
Interest groups: 6 Small support groups for Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy, New Ostomates, Spouses & Significant Others, 20/40 Group
Newsletter: Four issues per year

Chapter name: Edmonton Ostomy Association
Telephone: 780-476-8313
Fax: 780-473-0790
Email: Sheelah@telusplanet.net
Website: www.ostomyedmonton.com
Meeting location: St. Andrew's Center
Meets: 7:30 pm first Tuesday of the month. No meetings in January, July and August.
Annual dues: $30.00
Interest groups: Spouses and Significant Others, Red Deer Satellite
Newsletter: 10 issues per year


Chapter name: UOA Lethbridge Chapter
Telephone: 403-381-1045
Fax: n/a
Email: imestar@shaw.ca
Website: n/a
Meeting location:Chinook Country Tourist Association building
2805  Scenic Drive S Lethbridge AB
Meets: Sept, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr, June . .  best to phone contact number - first Thursday @ 7:00 pm
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: 4 issues per year


Chapter name: Peace District Ostomy Association
Telephone: 780-532-8622
Fax: n/a
Email: pdostomy@telus.net
Website: www.peaceostomy.com
Meeting location: QEII Hospital, 10409-98 Street, Grande Prairie
Meets: 3rd Monday - Sept thru May (excl Dec.) - 7:30 pm
Annual dues: $30.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: 8 issues per year


Chapter name: Regina Ostomy Chapter
Telephone: 306-525-8804
Fax: n/a
Email: muffytruscott@gmail.com
Website
: http://www.reginaostomychapter.com/
Meeting location: Pasqua Hospital, Lower Level (Rooms 4 and 5), 4101 Dewdney Ave.
Meets: 7:30 pm second Tuesday of the month. No meetings January, June or July.
Annual dues: $30.00
Interest groups:
Newsletter: 5 issues per year


Chapter name: Saskatoon Ostomy Association
Telephone: 306 - 384 - 0581
Fax: n/a
Email: patramage@sasktel.net
Website: http://members.shaw.ca/saskatoonostomy/
Meeting location: Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd Street West,Saskatoon, SK
Meets: 7:30 pm first Monday of every month. No meetings January, June, July, or August
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: 20/40; Kids and parents, SASO
Newsletter: 4 issues per year


Chapter name: Winnipeg Ostomy Association
Telephone: 204-489-2731
Fax: N/A
Email: woainfo@mts.net
Website: www.ostomy-winnipeg.ca
Meeting location: Society for Manitobans With Disabilities Building, 203-825 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg
Meets: 7:30 pm fourth Wednesday of the month. December meeting is a Christmas party early in December. No meetings in June, July and August.
Annual dues: $40.00
Interest groups: Spouses and Significant Others
Newsletter: 8 issues per year


Chapter name: Belleville, Quinte West and Area Chapter
Telephone: 613-399-3010
Fax: n/a
Email: maddneil@reach.net
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Loyalist College, Wallbridge Loyalist Road, Belleville
Meets: Second Thursday of each month.
Annual dues: $23.00
Interest groups: Spouses and Significant Others
Newsletter: published monthly


Chapter name: Brantford and District Ostomy Association
Telephone: 519-752-5037
Fax: n/a
Email: poohbear17@sympatico.ca
Website:
Meeting location: Brierwood Apartments 405 Park Rd. North, Brantford
Meets: 2:00 p.m. first Monday of the month. Secured building, please come early. No meetings July & August. December Christmas Party, June Picnic
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: Spouses and Significant Others, Oxford County Ostomy Group Satellite
Newsletter: 10 issues per year


Chapter name: Halton Peel Counties
Telephone: 905-825-3443, 905-542-2386
Fax: n/a
Email: richard.olley@yahoo.ca
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Oakville Golf Club, 1154 Sixth Line, Oakville ON
Meets: Last Thursday of each month - Sept. to June - 7 pm
Annual dues: $30.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: 10 issues per year

Chapter name: Hamilton & District Ostomy Association
Telephone: 905-389-8822
Fax: n/a
Email: contact can be made through web address below
Website: www.ostomyhamilton.com
Meeting location: Sacred Heart Parish Community Centre, 24 Poplar Ave., Hamilton
Meets: 7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of the month (7 pm March and December); no meetings July and August
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: 20/40; Spouses and Significant Others(SASO); Youth Camp
Newsletter: 10 issues per year

Chapter name: Kitchener/Waterloo Area Ostomy Chapter
Telephone: 519-894-4573
Fax: n/a
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 29 Westmount Road South, Waterloo
Meets: 7:30 pm third Tuesday of the month. December meeting is the second Tuesday. June meeting is a picnic at 5 pm. No meetings July and August.
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: published bimonthly

Chapter name: Kawartha District Chapter
Telephone: Hugh Dewart, Home Phone: 705-292-9910
Office: 705-324-2146 ext 2215
Fax: n/a
Email: hdewart@personainternet.com
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Northminster United Church, 300 Sunset Blvd, Peterborough ON K9H 5L3
Meets: Second Tuesday of April, May, June, September, October, and November
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: six issues per year
Contact:

Chapter name: L.D.O.A. - London and District Ostomy Association
Telephone: 519-643-0124
Fax: 519-643-0126
Email: caroline1011@sympatico.ca
Website: http://www.ostomyassociationlondon.com/
Meeting location: Inspirit Residences 81 Base Line W., London, ON   N6J 1V5
Meets: Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. - 9 p.m., September to June.
Annual dues: $30.00 (due in November each year)
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: Quarterly newsletter

Chapter name: Ostomy Muskoka
Telephone: (705) 788-3385
Fax: n/a
Email: cdgibson@cogeco.ca
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Robinson's Independent Grocer in Huntsville from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meets: Third Thursday of each month, except July and August
Annual dues: $30.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: Quarterly newsletter

Chapter name: Niagara Ostomy Association
Telephone: 905-321-2799
Fax:n/a
Email: Niagaraostomy.com/contact-us/
Website: Niagaraostomy.com
Meeting location
: St. Catharines Public Library, Rotary Room, 54 Church St., St. Catharines

Effective January  2010, our meetings will be held at ;
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 350 ,  57 Lakeport Road
St Catharines (Port Dalhousie), Ontario in the The Dalhousie Room

Meets: 7:15 pm third Tuesday of the month. No meetings  July, August and December
Annual dues: $30.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: 9 issues per year


Chapter name: North Bay & District Chapter
Telephone: 705-476-4647
Fax:
Email:
Website:
Meeting location: Phara Building
Meets: 7:30 p.m., third Monday of the month
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups:
Newsletter: 10 newsletters per year

Chapter name: Oshawa and District Ostomy Association
Telephone: 905-665-1711 ext 558
Fax: n/a
Email: baglady1980@hotmail.com
Website: n/a
Meeting location: St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 32 Wilson Road North (Corner of Wilson and Rogers St.), Oshawa
Meets: 7:30 pm third Wednesday of the month. No meetings July, August and December
Annual dues: $27.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: published monthly


Chapter name: United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa Inc.
Telephone: UOSG Ottawa Hotline - 613 447 0361.
Fax: n/a
Email: information@ostomyottawa.ca
Website: www.ostomyottawa.ca
Meeting location: Canada Care Medical Building, 1644 Bank St. (at heron Road, behind Canadian Tire), Ottawa
Meets: 7:30 pm third Thursday of the month. No meeting July and August.
Annual dues: $35.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: 10 issues per year


Chapter name: Sarnia/Lambton Chapter
Telephone: 519-344-9060
Fax: n/a
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
Meeting location: St. Luke's United Church, 350 Indian Road S., Sarnia
Meets: no defined schedule presently
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: n/a

Chapter name: Stratford and District Ostomy Association
Telephone: 519-273-4327
Fax: n/a
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 93 Morgan St. Stratford ON
Meets: 7:30 pm first Tuesday of the month. No meeting January, July and August.
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: 10 issues per year


Chapter name: Sudbury and District Ostomy Association
Telephone: 705-693-3847 or 705-524-2045
Fax: n/a
Email: annettebbm@hotmail.com
Website: n/a
Meeting location: City of Sudbury Library, 1346 Lasalle Blvd. (across from Wal-Mart)
Meets: Last Wednesday of each month (excluding July & August)
Annual dues:n/a
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: Twice a year


Chapter name: UOAC Sault Ste. Marie Chapter
Telephone: 705-759-4940
Fax: n/a
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Group Health Centre, Board Room, 240 McNabb St., Sault Ste. Marie
Meets: 7 pm third Monday of January, March, May, September and November
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: n/a


Chapter name: Thunder Bay (Sleeping Giant) Ostomy Association
Telephone:
President: Louise Stoot :807-344-7736
Secretary: Hildegard Reda (RN/ET): 807-767-0377
Fax: n/a
Email: finka2@tbaytel.net or fuzzy7@tbaytel.net
Website: n/a
Meeting location: St. Joseph's Care Group, Conference Room #3, North Algoma St., Thunder Bay
Meets: Last Tuesday of Sept, Nov, Feb, Apr, May. Meeting Location: Conference Room 3, Basement, St Joseph's Hospital
Annual dues: $25.00 Family $30.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: 6 times per year


Chapter name: Ostomy Toronto
Telephone: 416-596-7718
Resource and Drop-In Centre: Suite 501 - 344 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Fax: 416-596-8250
Email: info@ostomytoronto.com
Website: www.ostomytoronto.com
Meeting location: Bedford United Church, 100 Ranleigh Ave
Meets: Monthly, 3rd Thursday of the month
Annual dues: $30.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: Monthly Newsletter mailed to Chapter Members and local Medical Practitioners


Chapter name: Windsor and District Ostomy Association
Telephone: 519-727-0488, 519-255-1850, 519-839-4980
Fax: n/a
Email: jrpine@primus.ca or rbreitsma@gosfieldtel.com
Website: n/a
Meeting location: St. Theresa's Church, 1991 Norman Road, Windsor
Meets: 2:00 pm Sundays. Schedule: January, March, May, September, November
Annual dues: $27.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: five issues per year


Chapter name: Ileostomy/Colostomy Association of Montreal
Telephone: 514-255-3041
Fax: 514-645-5464
Email: jean-pierre.lapointe@sympatico.ca
Website: www.aicm-montreal.org
Meeting location: Canadian Cancer Society, 5151 boul. L'Assomption, Montreal
Meets: 7:30 pm third Tuesday of the month.
Annual dues: $37.00 for national and local member; $17.00 local membership only.
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: four issues per year


Chapter name: Montreal Youth Chapter
Telephone: 514-824-9615
Fax: 514-933-0304
Email: soupecafeinc@bellnet.ca
Website
:
Meeting location: Hope and Cope Wellness Centre, 4635 Côte St. Catherine, Montreal
                                (Metro stop - Côte St. Catherine)
Meets: First Thursday of every second month
Annual dues:
Interest groups:
Newsletter:


Chapter name: Association des Personnes Stomisées de l''Estrie (A P S E)
Telephone: 819-564-6052
Fax:
Email: apse@abacom.com
Website: n/a
Meeting location: various areas
Meets: 2 to 4 time a year
Annual dues: $35.00 for national and $15.00 local membership only
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: four issues per year


Chapter name: Miramichi Ostomy Association
Telephone: 506-622-3317
Fax: n/a
Email: jamcamp@nb.sympatico.ca
Website: N/A
Meeting location: Miramichi Volunteer Centre, 65 Henry Street, Miramichi
Meets: 7:00 pm, second Wednesday of the month
Annual dues: $30.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: news items published in the Metro Halifax chapter newsletter monthly


Chapter name: Moncton Chapter
Telephone: 506-383-9287 or 506-384-4966
Fax: n/a
Email: thebeaualfred@rogers.com or holton@nbnet.nb.ca
Website:
Meeting location: Education Building, Local A-102, Universit� de Moncton, Moncton
Meets: Fourth Sunday of the month. No meeting June, July, August and December
Annual dues: $22.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: published monthly



Chapter name: Fredericton and District Chapter UOA
Telephone Helpline:  506-459-6781
Fax: n/a
Email: erino@nb.sympatico.ca
Website:
Meeting location: Stan Cassidy Center, DECH, Preistman Street
Meets: Third Tuesday of each month except January, February, July and August
Annual Dues: $30.00


Chapter name: Saint John Ostomy Association
Telephone: 506-738-1055
Fax: n/a
Email: inglewood@rogers.com
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Brenan's Funeral Home, Manawagonish Road, Saint John West
Meets: 2 pm third Sunday of each month. No meetings July and August
Annual dues: $27.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter:


Chapter name: Antigonish Chapter
Telephone: 902-863-0720
Fax: n/a
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
Meeting location: St. Martha's Hospital, 23 Bay St., Antigonish
Meets: 1 pm first Sunday of each month.
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: n/a


Chapter name: Cape Breton Chapter
Telephone: 902-862-6849 or 902-862-8540
Fax: n/a
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Cape Breton Regional Hospital, George St., Sydney or Glace Bay Hospital, South St., Glace Bay
Meets: 7:30 pm second Wednesday of the month
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: published monthly


Chapter name: Metro Halifax Chapter
Telephone: 902-444-0471
Fax: 902-883-2206
Email: punch@eastlink.ca
Website: www.uoachalifaxchapter.cjb.net
Meeting location: Bethune Building, Victoria General Hospital Site, Hali
Fax: n/a
Meets: First Sunday of the month. No meeting July and August.
Annual dues: $26.00
Interest groups: 20/40; Spouses and Significant Others, Youth group, Annapolis Valley East Satellite, Bridgewater Satellite, Middleton & District Satellite
Newsletter: 9 issues per year


Chapter name: Pictou County Ostomy Support Group
Telephone: 902-922-3090
Fax: n/a
Email: johnlake@eastlink.ca
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Carmichael Room, Professional Building (old Nurses residence), Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow
Fax: n/a
Meets: Meets at 2 P. M. on the third Sunday of each month. The group does NOT meet during June , July and August.
Annual dues: $20.00 per year
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: n/a


Chapter name: South West Nova Scotia Ostomy Chapter
Telephone: 902-762-0352
Fax: n/a
Email: anndurkee@ns.sympatico.ca
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Yarmouth Hospital, Conference Room 1,2, 60 Vancouver Street, Yarmouth
Meets: 7:30 pm third Tuesday of the month. No meeting January, February, July and August.
Annual dues: $25.00
Interest groups: SASO
Newsletter: Minutes published in Halifax Newsletter


Chapter name: Truro Chapter
Telephone: 902-895-1161
Fax: n/a
Email: shirleycrowell@eastlink.ca
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro - auditorium
Meets: First Sunday of the month (except June, July and August) - 2:00 pm
Annual dues: $26.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: 9 times a year


Chapter name: UOA PEI Canada Chapter
Telephone: 902-963-3139
Fax: n/a
Email: hlarkin@pei.sympatico.ca
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Sobey's West Royalty (adjacent to Canadian Tire), Charlottetown
Meets: 7:00 pm second Monday of March, June, September and December
Annual dues: $27.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: PE news included in Metro Hali
Fax
Newsletter, 9 issues per year.

Chapter name: Gander & District Chapter
Mailing Address:
Telephone: 709-256-4647
Fax:
Email: dguy@nf.sympatico.ca
Website:
Meeting location:
Meets:
Annual dues:
Interest groups:
Newsletter:


Chapter name: Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter (St.John's)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 21155
St. John's, NL A1A 5B2
Telephone: 709-745-2097
Fax: n/a
Email: carolwells@nl.rogers.com
Website: n/a
Meeting location: Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, Prince Philip Drive, St. John's
Meets: 7:30 pm second Wednesday of the month. No meetings in January, July, and August.
Annual dues: $22.00
Interest groups: n/a
Newsletter: four issues per year





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