HEALTHCARE REGULATORS
College of Chiropractors of Ontario
The CCO is responsible for regulating the profession of chiropractic in Ontario.
www.cco.on.ca
Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy (BDDT-N)
The BDDT-N is the regulatory body for naturopathic doctors in Ontario.
www.boardofnaturopathicmedicine.on.ca
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
The CNO is responsible for regulating the profession of nursing in Ontario and protecting the public.
www.cno.org
College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSO)
The CPSO regulates physicians and surgeons in Ontario. You can look-up the status of your doctor by using their doctor search.
www.cpso.on.ca
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
The CMTO is responsible for regulating the profession of massage therapy in Ontario.
www.cmto.com
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
This College is responsible for regulating the profession of physiotherapy in Ontario.
www.collegept.org
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATIONS
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
The CAND is the professional association representing naturopathic doctors in Canada.
www.cand.ca
Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND)
The OAND is the professional association representing naturopathic doctors in Ontario.
www.oand.org
Ontario Hospital Association
You can use this site to find a hospital near you.
www.oha.com
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)
The RNAO is the professional association representing registered nurses in Ontario. They advocate to
influence and promote healthy public policies.
www.rnao.org
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC)
The MOHLTC is responsible for shaping and maintaining the health system in Ontario.
http://www.health.gov.on.ca
Health Care Connect
This service is offered by the government of Ontario to assist those without a family health care provider to find one.
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/healthcareconnect
Community Connection
This is a guide to social services in Toronto
www.211toronto.ca
BEAUTY and COSMETICS
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
http://www.nottoopretty.org/
Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database
Learn more about the safety of the products that you use by searching by product, ingredient or company.
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/
DEATH AND DYING
Dying Well
Information on end-of-life care.
www.dyingwell.com
Bereaved Families of Ontario
Support for bereaved families in Ontario.
www.bereavedfamilies.net
Growth House
Provides education about life-threatening illness and end of life care.
www.growthhouse.org
ENVIRONMENTAL
David Suzuki Foundation
The foundation works with the government, individuals and businesses to preserve the environment.
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/
Environmental Defence
Connects you with environmental issues that affect your daily life.
http://environmentaldefence.ca/
Environmental Working Group
A team of scientists, engineers, policy experts and lawyers that review government and scientific data to expose health and environmental threats and to find solutions.
www.ewg.org
Pollution Watch
Provides information about pollutants in your community.
www.pollutionwatch.org
FOOD and NUTRITION
Environmental Working Group’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides
www.foodnews.org/
DHA/EPA Omega 3 Institute
For information on the research surrounding fish oil and fish oils components.
www.dhaomega3.org/
Omega 3 Learning
The website is dedicated to updating consumers with the latest research on omega 3 fatty acids.
http://www.omega3learning.uconn.edu/
World’s Healthiest Foods
A non-profit foundation to help you eat better.
www.worldshealthiestfoods.com/
MENTAL HEALTH and CRISIS
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
www.camh.net
Gerstein Centre
Provides crisis intervention to adults living in Toronto.
24hr crisis line: (416) 929-5200
www.gersteincentre.org
Mental Health Service Information Ontario
24hr links to services in Ontario. Toll-free: 1-866-531-2600
www.mhsio.on.ca
Mental Help
This site contains numerous mental health articles and resources.
http://www.mentalhelp.net/
Toronto Distress Centre
24hr crisis line: (416) 408-4357 http://www.torontodistresscentre.com/distress.shtml
Trauma Pages
This site contains information on trauma from a licensed American psychologist. Includes many supportive resources and links.
www.trauma-pages.com
SEXUAL HEALTH
Sexual Health Network
Provides access to sexuality information, education, support and other resources for men and women. www.sexualhealth.com
Sexual Assault Treatment Centres of Ontario
www.satcontario.com Tel. (416) 323-6400
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
Toronto area: (416) 863-0511 Toll-free: 1-866-863-0511 www.awhl.org
Healthy Breast Program
www.healthybreastprogram.on.ca
