Dying with Dignity Canada
Record #: MET0362 | Last Modified: 08 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 08 Sep 2020 |
Notices | |
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Public Comments | COVID19 Updates - Online hub available with updates and resources, including COVID19 Advance Care Planning Toolkit for communicating end-of-life wishes |
Contact Details | |
Office Phone | 416-486-3998 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-495-6156 |
Fax | 416-486-5562 |
info@dyingwithdignity.ca | |
Website | www.dyingwithdignity.ca |
Social Media | ![]() ![]() |
Primary Executive | Helen Long, Chief Executive Officer |
Site Details | |
Areas Served | Canada |
Boundaries | Canada |
Located In Community | Toronto Downtown North |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Yonge St and Davisville Ave |
Service and Access Details | |
Description (Service) | COVID19 Updates - Online hub available with pandemic updates and resources, including COVID19 Advance Care Planning Toolkit for communicating end-of-life wishes ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Advocates for assisted dying rules that respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms * personal support to adults suffering from grievous and irremediable medical conditions, wishing to die on their own terms * education on legal end-of-life options, including the constitutional right to medical assistance in dying (MAID), and the importance of advance care planning * supports healthcare practitioners who assess for and provide MAID |
Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
Eligibility | Open to all |
Application | Call, email or visit website for membership form |
Languages | English |
Fees | None ; Annual membership available - individuals $50, or pay what you can |
Physical Access | Street parking ; Easy access to elevators ; Local chapters vary |
Other Details | |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Service Categories | Death and Dying ; Death With Dignity Advocacy Groups ; Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care ; Legislative Advocacy ~ Death and Dying Issues ; Living Wills ; Special Libraries ~ Death and Dying Issues ; Terminal Illness Counselling |