AboutFace International

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Year Established:

1985

Mission Statement:

AboutFace is an international charitable organization providing information services, emotional support and educational programs for people with facial differences and their families. We work to foster acceptance and understanding of individuals living with facial differences, so that they may contribute to society with dignity and respect.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Craniofacial Conditions

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Executive Director

First Name:

Anna

Last Name:

Pileggi

Address:

123 Edward Street Suite 1003

Toronto, M5G 1E2

Phone:

+1 416 597 2229

Fax:

+1 416 597 8494

Toll Free Number:

+1 800 665 3223

Email:

info@aboutfaceinternational.org

Website Address:

http://www.aboutface.ca

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

French

Portuguese

Printed materials available in:

English

French

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Health care professionals

Care providers

Families of affected individuals

The public

Teachers

Media

Students

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to matching individuals/families

Peer support

Referrals for non-medical services

Peer-to-peer counseling

Awareness programs

Summer camp

E-mail list

Telephone helpline

Clinical or treatment centers

Speakers

Advocacy

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Pamphlet(s)

Booklet(s)

Newsletter

Bibliography

Website

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Professionals