Description:

Provides online support services to individuals with a cancer diagnosis, and their caregivers. Services include counseling, support groups, and education.

Counseling - Provides free individual and ground support to individuals affected by cancer. Also offers short-term, strengths-based emotional support and may assist in locating community resources.

Support groups - Offers telephone and online support groups to connect clients with other cancer patients. Telephone support groups are one-hour sessions scheduled weekly. Online support group takes place using a password-protected message board format (not live chat) and is led by oncology social workers. Groups are held for 15 weeks at a time.

Education - Offers free educational workshops on cancer-related topics. Participants can listen in live over the phone or online as a webcast.

Eligibility:

Individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers.

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for assistance. Visit the website to register for online support group services and educational workshops. Pre-registration is required.

Documents Required
- None

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

April 8, 2024

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