Liver Disease & Transplant Specific Supports

Trillium Gift of Life Network – visit online www.giftoflife.on.ca/en/transplant.htm
Governs donation and transplant services across the province 
Provides general information on transplant, and answers FAQ

Liver Canada – phone 1-800-563-5483, or visit online www.liver.ca/
Provides patient support through education and peer support on liver disease, advocates on behalf of patients for better access to health care in order to improve quality of life, invests in research to support advances and breakthroughs in medical research related to liver disease and engages with the community provide share updated information

Online Peer Support Groups
Facebook Groups - Living with Liver Disease - Peer Support Group, Support Group for Liver Transplant Patients, Liver Transplant Patients and Families Canada

Recommended Reading 

  • Coping with an Organ Transplant: A Practical Guide to Understanding, Preparing for, and Living with an Organ Transplant by E. Parr, & J. Mize (2001) 
  • 100 Questions & Answers about Liver Transplantation: A Lahey Clinic Guide by F. D. Gordon (2006)
  • Not Done Yet: A Tale of Transformation through Transplant Surgery, by S. L. Willen (2014)
  • Life Goes On: Journey of a Liver Transplant Recipient, by C. Jowett (2015)