How can a person recover without nutritious food, transportation to their medical appointments, or a coat to keep them warm?
They can't, but you can help.
Your donation to a Patient Assistance Fund will directly impact the lives of people receiving care at St. Joseph's.
The Fund will purchase items that might not otherwise be available to people during their recovery journey. These items express dignity, respect and empathy for the whole person, and include things like personal care kits, transportation and parking vouchers, grocery gift cards as well as clothing, accessories and other items deemed urgent and/or essential to their overall wellbeing.
There are five funds including one for each of the Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, the Ivey Eye Institute, Mental Health Care, and the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre. There is also general Patient Assistance fund dedicated to providing assistance for urgent and short-term needs for people receiving care in other St. Joseph's programs.
Your donation will support:
Diabetes
The Patient Assistance Fund for Diabetes Care helps individuals facing financial difficulties by offering crucial resources, including personal care kits, clothing and accessories, grocery vouchers and more. With millions of people globally affected by diabetes and the numbers steadily increasing, your contribution ensures that patients receive the essential support they need to manage their condition and preserve their health with dignity and care.
General Fund
The General Patient Assistance Fund supports individuals facing challenges who are in need of urgent and short-term support by providing essential resources such as grocery vouchers, personal care kits, clothing and transportation. Your support plays a crucial role in providing these individuals with the care and resources they need during their path to recovery with respect and empathy.
Ivey Eye
The Patient Assistance Fund for Ivey Eye Care supports individuals facing financial challenges by providing essential resources such as medications, personal care kits, clothing and transportation. Millions of people are affected by eye diseases, many of which lead to significant vision loss and reduced quality of life. Your contribution helps ensure that patients have the support they need to recover and maintain their health with dignity and compassion.
Mental Health
The Patient Assistance Fund for Mental Health Care offers vital resources, including medications, personal care kits, clothing, transportation and more to individuals facing financial hardships while receiving care. With the prevalence of mental illness steadily increasing year over year, your support helps provide essential care and ensures patients receive the assistance they need to recover and uphold their dignity and well-being.
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
The Patient Assistance Fund for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence provides crucial resources such as medications, personal care kits, clothing and accessories, food and grocery vouchers and more to individuals experiencing financial hardship while receiving care. Many in the community face obstacles that can hinder their healing and recovery. Your support ensures these individuals have access to the care they need, helping them recover with dignity and preserve their well-being.