Providing Community and Family Support to those living directly or indirectly with Tourette Syndrome in Ottawa, Gatineau and the surrounding areas.
Established in 2023, the Tourette Ottawa Connection stands as the sole local organization dedicated to serving the community. Our commitment is to heighten awareness and offer continuous support to individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.
Tourette Ottawa Connection is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering assistance and inspiration to individuals impacted by Tourette Syndrome, Tic Disorders, and related conditions.We aim to achieve this mission through initiatives focused on Awareness and Support.
Through educational initiatives and social media campaigns, we strive to foster social acceptance and raise awareness.
We equip professionals with the knowledge to better address the needs of individuals and families grappling with Tourette and Tic Disorders. Our in-person and virtual training sessions are available to healthcare providers, school personnel, families, and members of the general public.
Through our network, we offer virtual and in-person discovery and learning sessions, support groups catering to various age groups, and maintain a multilingual resource library to enhance understanding and provide valuable support.
We empower the community to advocate for crucial issues affecting the Tourette Syndrome (TS) community.
A huge thank you to Frank Spartico and his incredible team for dedicating their time and energy to the fundraiser held on Sunday, June 8. Their world-famous sandwiches and tarts were a hit! With the help of volunteers from Tourette Ottawa Connection and the Ottawa firefighters who joined us, the day was perfect. We also want to thank everyone who donated to this worthwhile event. Together, we raised over $6,500 for Tourette Ottawa Connection’s Awareness Campaign.
Join us at our annual summer pool party to celebrate and meet others with Tourettes. Come one, come all! The cost is $5.00 per person - food and drinks will be provided. Please rsvp to info@tsottawa.com by August 15th.
We offer free support group meetings every 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:30 - 9:00pm. We also organize Speaker Series which you can view on our website. These sessions are free and open to the general public. Please join us!