Essex County Chaper of New Voices
Site: Essex - Gosfield Townline West
Service: Support Group for Laryngectomees and Neck Breathers
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN1296 | Last Modified: 24 Mar 2020 | Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-250-6536 |
| pmo@mnsi.net | |
| Primary Contact | Mike Ouellette, President, Essex County Chapter of New Voices; Phone: (Business) 519-250-6536 |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 Important Information: April 2020 meeting has been cancelled. We will contact members mid April to communicate any further changes. * A non-profit, voluntary organization providing support to laryngectomees, neck breathers and their families. * Objectives are to educate, stimulate and advocate for members, their families and the community. * Provide a local support network, including personal visits (hospital and home), monthly meetings, newsletters, social gatherings and workshops * The group is one of the few active New Voices Chapters in Ontario * this chapter offers a 'loan' program of various equipment/batteries to members (attend a meeting or call for details) |
| Hours | See Meeting section |
| Meetings | Where: Meetings held @ Essex County Library, Essex branch When: First Fri of Mar, Apr, May & Sep, Oct, Nov 1:30 pm-3 pm * BBQ held in June * December Christmas Luncheon (TBD) * Call for details |
| Areas Served | Essex County ; Windsor |
| Boundaries | Anyone is welcome from Southwestern Ontario |
| Eligibility | * Laryngectomees, neck breathers and their families * Anyone from Southwestern Ontario is welcome |
| Application | Call for details |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - $10 Annually ; Donation - charitable donations appreciated |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1994 |
| Primary Executive | Mike Ouellette |
| Alternate Executive | Helga Schollenberger, Vice-President; Email: commlink2014@gmail.com |
| Funding | Donations - Charitable Donations ; Membership fees - $10 annually |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Essex County Library |
| Located In Community | Essex |
| Address & Map | Essex County Library 35 Gosfield Townline W Essex, ON N8M 0A1 |
| Intersection | Gosfield Townline West and County Rd 34 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Entrance |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | Newsletters |