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Program:
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Toronto Diabetes Care Connect - Toronto Central Referral Service
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Phone Numbers:
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416-778-0676 ext 2242 for Referral Service
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Fax:
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416-778-1305
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Address:
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c/o Communications Administration
Attn: Debby Yuke
955 Queen St E
Toronto, ON
M4M 3P3
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Intersection:
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Carlaw Ave and Queen St E
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Location:
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Toronto (South Riverdale)
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Accessibility Notes:
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The Toronto Central Referral Service can be accessed through the website, by fax, or by phone only
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Public Contacts:
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Sandra Fitzpatrick - Regional Facilitator, Toronto Diabetes Care Connect
416-778-0676 ext 2320 * tcrs@srchc.com
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Service Description:
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Supports referrals to four different types of programs:
- Diabetes Education Programs (anywhere in Ontario)
- Diabetes Prevention Programs (in the Toronto Region)
- Diabetes Eye Screening Program - Teleophthalmology (in the Toronto Region)
- Choose Health - Self-Managment Program (in the Toronto Region)
Diabetes Eye Screening Program
- Offer Diabetes Eye Screening (retinal screening) at no cost to people with diabetes * 14 locations across the Greater Toronto Area
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Choose Health - Self Management Program
- Evidence-based group programs that empower individuals living with chronic conditions and their caregivers and foster self-management and self-efficacy skills
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Fees:
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All programs are covered by OHIP * those without health insurance can also access programs
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Application:
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Referrals can be made through the website, by fax, or by phone
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults over 18 years of age living with or at risk of type 2 diabetes * Catchment area and population focus varies by program
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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The referral service uses phone interpretation when necessary and can connect individuals with programs that are offered in a variety of languages
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Area Served:
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Toronto Region
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Last Updated:
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4/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=172531
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