Community support is available to you around the Waterloo Wellington region.
These programs run outside of the hospital and the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program.
Community Support Programs:
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre offers personal support and care for patients aged 39 and under. These support services may be in person events or online resources.
Email: [email protected]
Website: uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/Clinics
Instagram: @ayaprogram
Cancer can be difficult to understand and coping with it can be stressful. It can help to talk to someone you can trust to give you reliable information. The Cancer Information Helpline is a national, toll-free service for people with cancer and their caregivers.
They will answer your questions and give you information about:
Phone: 1-888-939-3333
Available Monday to Friday
English, French and interpreter services available.
Become a member of Gilda’s Club to access free support programs and services. Open to all Ontarians.
Website: gildasclubtoronto.org
Email: [email protected]
Instagram @gildasclubtoronto
Facebook @Gilda’s Toronto
HopeSpring is a community-based organization committed to empowering those whose lives are impacted by cancer to improve their emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
Hopespring offers:
There are many other programs and services found on their website and updated on their program calendar: Program Calendar for Hopespring Cancer Support Centre
Website: www.hopespring.ca
Phone: 519-742-4673
Instagram: @hope_spring
Facebook: @HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
Waterloo Wellington has 3 hospices that offer services for the community, for patients, and for caregivers. View their websites for more information on all of the programs they offer.
Free workshops for people living with cancer. Learn about sun safety, scarf tying, make-up, hygeine, skin care, and more. Services are in-person and online.
Website: www.lgfb.ca
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Facing Cancer Together
Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) helps to build a healthcare system that better serves 2SLGBTQ+ people across the province. RHO wants to build health services and community programs that support diverse communities to achieve wellness.
Spectrum
Spectrum is Waterloo Region’s rainbow community space. They serve, affirm, and support the wellbeing of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Events are held each month, and a calendar can be found online. Spectrum has also been supporting WWRCP with staff training and education through 2024/2025.
Website: ourspectrum.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 226-779-9695
Connect with the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) to gain access to various health and social services. They work to empower Indigenous individuals and to live a balanced state of well being. They offer many quality health services for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Website: www.soahac.on.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-454-0753
UW WELL-FIT is an exercise program run by the University of Waterloo. Join WELL-FIT to stay active while you are going through cancer treatment or when you have finished treatment. If interested, ask your Oncologist for a referral.
Website: uwaterloo.ca/centre-community-clinical-applied-research-excellence/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-888-4567 ext. 30217
Free programs that promote connection, ease pain/fatigue/distress, build strength, and support financial and workplace challenges. Use the Virtual Centre for online programming and services.
Website: wellspring.ca
Phone: 1-877-499-9904
Wellwood’s Support programs are offered for free. Anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis can join. Their in-person and virtual spaces are safe, diverse, accessible, and inclusive.
Website: www.wellwood.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-667-8870
View free mental health and counselling services in Waterloo Wellington. Talk to your healthcare team if you’re not sure where to start.
Learn more about palliative care and how you can start talking about important decisions about your health.