The Myalgic Ecephalomyelitis Association of Ontario (MEAO)

An organization representing and supporting the medical conditions of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM) and Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS)

Welcome!

The Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association of Ontario (MEAO) is a volunteer-run organization that has been serving the community since 1991. We offer information and support to people living with the illnesses, as well as family members, physicians and other professionals, and the general public.

An estimated 1.4 million Canadians have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM) and Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS). 568,000 of those live in Ontario where we are based (Canadian Community Health Survey, 2010). ME/CFS affects people of both genders, all racial and ethnic backgrounds, all classes and all ages including children. Some of our members are newly diagnosed while many others have struggled with these illnesses for many years - many people with ME/CFS have had the illness for twenty years or more.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM) and Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS) often become permanent disabling illnesses. Yet funding for our illnesses is almost non-existent and the MEAO is actively working to secure the funds needed for diagnosis, treatment and community support. Please help us by making an online donation through CanadaHelps; just click on their logo below and help us provide help to over 568,000 people living in Ontario.

We offer the following services, in addition to this website:

  • Our Info Line: In Toronto, 416.222.8820; Toll-free across Ontario 1.877.632.6682
  • We produce brochures in four languages and we can tailor an info kit to your needs, as per the links at the bottom of this page.
  • Check out our Events and News section for workshops you can attend.
  • Membership renewal ensures that you will receive all MEAO eNewsletters and eNewsflashes, voting rights at the AGM, and all the very latest information on our projects, including the Task Force on Environmental Health.
  • We educate physicians, teachers, lawyers, employers and others.
  • We run public awareness campaigns and we advocate to improve services for all those living with ME/CFS, FM and ES/MCS.



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We have a new English brochure that will introduce you to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Fibromyalgia and Multiple-Chemical Sensitivities.  Click to download our new brochure.

Our original ME/CFS Brochure is also available in Portuguese, Chinese and French

Download Portuguese brochure
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Download French brochure
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