WTDEP
The West Toronto Diabetes Education Program (WTDEP) is a comprehensive diabetes education program that has been in operation since 2002.
WTDEP is a division of LAMP Community Health Centre (CHC) and is in partnership with leading CHC’s to provide timely, safe, and client centered care.
More About Us
The West Toronto Diabetes Education Program is funded by Ontario Health. We are dedicated and committed towards promoting healthy community living with a focus on diabetes self-management strategies. The main goal of the program is to improve the quality of life of clients 18 years and older living with Type 2 Diabetes and those at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Our Diabetes Educator teams, consisting of Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians, offer free services at various locations in the GTA. (Please view our Hours of Service below for information about all of our sites.)
One-On-One Counselling
Our skilled staff comprising of Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitian and a Social Worker will meet with you one-on-one to provide free diabetes prevention and self-management services. The focus of this session is to address your questions and goals in a supportive and inclusive environment. We ask that you bring your most updated medications list and blood glucose meter (if applicable) with you to this appointment. Follow-up sessions are offered and encouraged.
Free interpretation services, free parking, and free transit tickets (TTC token or Mississauga MiWay ticket) are available upon request.
Group Counselling
Our group education sessions are designed to provide practical information on diabetes self-management. It is our hope that these sessions will help you to understand diabetes with support, practical tools, and guidance. These sessions are co-facilitated by our Registered Dietitian and Registered Nurse. Our partnership with Community Health Centers and other agencies allow us to hold these sessions in South Etobicoke, Mississauga, and other areas in Toronto.
Group Sessions covering the following topics:
- Introduction to Type 2 Diabetes
- Understanding oral medications and insulin
- Tips for Meal Planning, Grocery Shopping, and Reading Nutrition Labels
- Healthy Eating and Exercise
- Stress Management and Emotional Eating
- Physical Activity
- Diabetes and Healthy Feet
We work with your family doctor or diabetes specialist to provide you with optimal and comprehensive care!
Our Referral Process
Please click one of the categories below to learn more about different ways to access our services as a client or agency.
Who do we serve?
Our services are provided to clients who are 18 years and older living with Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
We offer translation and interpretation services as needed. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for more information or assistance.
Our Regular Hours of Operation
West Toronto Diabetes Education Program Main Site
365 Evans Avenue, Suite 201
- Monday: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday: CLOSED
- Sunday: CLOSED
East Mississauga CHC
2555 Dixie Road, Unit 7, Mississauga, ON L4Y 4C4
- Monday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Tuesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Wednesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Thursday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Friday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
The Four Villages (Bloor and Dundas Site information below)
Bloor Site: 1700 Bloor Street West
- Monday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Tuesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Wednesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Thursday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Friday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
Dundas Site: 3446 Dundas Street West
- Monday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Tuesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Wednesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Thursday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Friday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services (Downtown and Jane site details below)
Downtown Site: 340 College Street, Suite 500
- Monday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Tuesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Wednesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Thursday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Friday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
West on Jane Site: 761 Jane Street, Suite 200 B
- Monday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Tuesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Wednesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Thursday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Friday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre
1892 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON M6N 1B7
- Monday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Tuesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Wednesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Thursday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Friday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
Stonegate Community Health Centre
10 Neighbourhood Lane, Unit 201, Toronto, ON M8Y 0C5
- Monday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Tuesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Wednesday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Thursday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
- Friday: 0:00 am – 0:00 pm
Our hours of operation may be affected by holidays, extreme weather conditions and government service changes and public closures.
Contact Us
Main Location:
365 Evans Avenue, Suite 201
Phone: 416-252-1928
Fax: 416-252-9141
The West Toronto Diabetes Education Program has five additional locations. For more information about the other locations where our services are offered, please contact our main site using the contact details above.
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