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The Manitoba HD Resource Centre is part of the M ovement Disorder Clinic located at 200 Woodlawn Street, Winnipeg , MB , R3J 2H7.
Phone: (204) 772-4617, Fax: (204) 940-8414, Email: sfunk@hsc-ca.org
The Resource Centre assists families and professionals with the many needs and challenges associated with Huntington Disease (HD). We offer the following program of support services:
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Information
and Consultation
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about
the nature and course of HD, techniques of care and research
progress. Literature and videotapes are available. |
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Short-term
Counselling
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to
individuals and families |
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Mutual
Support
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discussion
groups and pairing of individuals and families |
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Referral
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to
community resources, agency staff and health care professionals |
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Professional
Education/Consultation
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regarding
HD and care strategies. Literature, videotapes, and in-service
education seminars available |
The Manitoba
HD Resource Centre operates on a part-time basis. The Centre's Director
travels to appointments and meetings in the community and may not
always be in the office. Please call for an appointment, to leave
a message or to confirm when someone will be in the office.
The Resource Centre Director is Sandra Funk, B.S.W., R.S.W.
Tel: (204) 772-4617; Fax: (204) 975-3027; E-mail: sfunk@hsc-ca.org
Living with HD: An Information/Support Group Program
The Manitoba Huntington Disease Resource has offered the Information/Support Group program for the past 6 years. Sessions are held 4 times per year and include a guest speaker presenting on a topic that addresses living with HD. We have covered a wide variety of topics over the years including HD symptoms & treatment, research, depression, memory strategies, home care services, grief & loss, power of attorney, stress, swallowing difficulties, etc. The sessions also provide individuals the opportunity too meet others who are living with HD. We are always looking for suggestions of topics and guest speakers. Please contact Sandra Funk with your suggestions at (204) 772-4617 or sfunk@hsc-ca.org or by mail at the above address.
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