Support, Advocacy & Outreach Programs
Our diabetes support groups allow individuals to ask, receive and provide support in an informal setting with both peers and diabetes educators.
DECNET Programs
DECNET, the Diabetes Education Community Network of East Toronto, is a diabetes education program that provides counselling, education and support to help adults manage their type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
DECNET, the Diabetes Education Community Network of East Toronto, is a diabetes education program that provides counselling, education and support to help adults manage their type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
Services are also available for individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Services offered:
- One-to-one appointments with a diabetes educator (Dietitian, Nurse or Social Worker) Learn more about what diabetes educators do
- Group Education (e.g. nutrition, insulin, physical activity, stress, etc.) Learn more about group education classes offered
- Support, Advocacy & Outreach Programs (e.g. mental health and diabetes, language specific support groups, and our advocacy group) Learn more about the support groups offered
As a DECNET client you can expect the following:
- All programs and services are FREE
- TTC or transportation support is available (depending on eligibility)
- Childcare support is available at certain locations
- Programs and services are available in your language with advance notice
- A support person is welcome to attend appointments or groups with you
- Follow-up appointments can be made to provide ongoing support for your diabetes management
Locations:
- South Riverdale Community Health Centre
955 Queen St. East (near Carlaw Ave.) - Satellite Site South Riverdale Community Health Centre
1245 Danforth Ave., Unit 2 (near Greenwood Ave.) - Access Alliance Multicultural Health & Community Services
Access Point on Danforth (APOD)
3079 Danforth Ave. (Victoria Park & Danforth)
**Please note our services at the Albany Medical Clinic and Crescent Town Health Centre locations are only available for their respective clients. DECNET services at East End Community Health Centre include specific support groups only.**
How to get connected with DECNET
Referral from your health care provider:
- A doctor’s referral is not necessary to access our services. However, a referral from your health care provider would assist us in providing client-centred, coordinated care with your other health care providers. (Link to referral forms?)
Self-Referral:
- If you would like to connect yourself with our program please fill in as much information as you can on the referral form below. We encourage you to share your health care provider’s name and contact information.
DECNET
Group Education
DECNET groups provide a safe and welcoming environment in which individuals learn about managing their diabetes from their peers, as well as our DECNET diabetes educators.
One-to-one Appointments with a Diabetes Educator
DECNET clients can connect with their diabetes educator to receive individualized education, support and care. Clients can book a one-to-one appointment with a nurse or dietitian.
Diabetes Foot Care (DECNET Program)
Specially trained diabetes nurse educators work collaboratively with the chiropody team to provide foot care services for individuals living with Type 2 Diabetes.