What we do
Lyme Disease Canada supports people in Ontario with practical steps, clear information, and coordination across a complex system. We focus on prevention first, timely triage, and informed decision-making that respects uncertainty and evolving science.
- Actionable prevention with Canadian context - tick habitats, seasonality, and protective steps that fit your routine.
- Calm, evidence-informed guidance that avoids alarm while not delaying urgent care when needed.
- Navigation within Ontario - primary care, public health resources, labs, and rehabilitation supports.
Core services
Tick-bite triage and risk assessment
Structured questions to estimate risk after a tick bite and help you plan next steps without over-treatment.
- • Exposure timing and geography in Ontario
- • Tick ID guidance with public health photo references
- • When prophylaxis may be considered
What to expect: 20-minute call - summary emailed the same day.
Prevention planning and kits
Personalized prevention plans for households, workplaces, and outdoor programs with Canadian-sourced supplies.
- • Permethrin-treated clothing guidance
- • Repellent selection with safety notes
- • Tick removal tools and check routines
What we deliver: printable checklist and supply links.
Testing pathways and result navigation
Clarity on what tests exist in Canada, when they are useful, and how timing affects accuracy.
- • ELISA and Western blot overview
- • Optimal timing by symptom onset
- • Interpreting equivocal findings
Includes: questions to discuss with your clinician and Ontario lab links.
Care coordination and referrals
Help preparing for appointments and coordinating referrals within Ontario networks.
- • Symptom summaries and timelines
- • Rehabilitation, OT, and community supports
- • Escalation pathways if symptoms worsen
Turnaround: 2-3 business days for referral packs.
Documentation and accommodations
Templates and guidance for workplaces, schools, and insurers that keep language careful and evidence-aligned.
- • Symptom tracking and functional limits
- • Communication plans with HR or student services
- • Return-to-activity pacing
Includes: editable letters and checklists.
Education for providers and programs
Workshops for clinicians, public-facing teams, camps, and trail groups with Ontario-specific materials.
- • Prevention messaging and signage
- • Risk communication without alarm
- • Case-based scenarios and Q-and-A
Delivery: virtual or on-site in Ontario by request.
A calm, stepwise approach
Most tick exposures in Ontario do not lead to Lyme disease. Early prevention and appropriate follow-up reduce risk further. We help you focus on proportionate action while staying alert to red flags.
How it works
Brief intake
Share your location, timeline, and goals. We prioritize urgent concerns the same day when possible.
Typical timing: 15 minutes.
Risk review
We map exposure against Ontario risk data and seasonal patterns to guide next steps.
Typical timing: 20-30 minutes.
Action plan
You receive a concise plan for prevention, monitoring, or referral based on your context and preferences.
Delivery: email summary plus optional call.
Follow-up
We check in at agreed intervals to update the plan if symptoms change or new results arrive.
Optional: secure messaging.
Important
If you have a spreading rash, high fever, severe headache, facial droop, chest pain, shortness of breath, or confusion - seek urgent medical care. Call 911 for emergencies.
Pricing and coverage
For individuals and families
Educational navigation is offered at no cost for initial triage. Extended planning support is sliding-scale to reduce barriers. Clinical assessment and treatment decisions remain with your healthcare provider.
For programs and employers
Training sessions and prevention kit planning are fee-for-service. We offer quotes for schools, camps, municipalities, and workplace health and safety teams across Ontario.
Data callout
Risk varies by region and season. Preventive steps like tick checks and repellent use reduce risk significantly when done consistently.
Sources: Public Health Agency of Canada, Government of Ontario - Lyme disease.
