Resources
Groupes de soutien
- About Face
- Arnprior & District Breast Cancer Support Group
- Barry's Bay Cancer Support Group
- Bereaved Families of Ontario, Ottawa Region
- Bereaved Families of Ontario, Cornwall & Area
- Breast Cancer Action (BCA)
- Brockville Breast Cancer Support Group
- Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors)
- Canadian VHL Family Alliance- Ottawa Area Branch
- Cancer Connection (Canadian Cancer Society Program)
- Cancer Information Service (Cancer Care Ontario and Canadian Cancer Society Program)
- Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Trust of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec
- Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada- Ottawa Support Group
- Courage Canada - Ottawa Branch
- Dundas County Hospice
- (The) Hospice at May Court Caregiver Support Group
- Living with Cancer Support Group of Brockville
- Living with Cancer Support Group of Mississippi Mills and Carleton Place
- Look Good...Feel Better Program
- Lymphoma Support Group (LSG)
- Nu-Voice Club of Ottawa
- Gynaecologic-Oncology Program - "Time for Ourselves"
- The Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre Beattie Library
- The Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre Ninon Bourque Patient Resource Library
- The Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre Social Work Support Groups
- Prostate Cancer Association of Ottawa
- Reach to Recovery (Canadian Cancer Society Program)
- Regional Palliative Care Consortium
- Renfrew County Prostate Cancer Support Group
- Renfrew Victoria Hospital Cancer Support Service
- Renfrew Victoria Hospital Palliative Care Services
- Stepping Stones
- Sylvia House Hospice Program
- United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa Inc.
- Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) - Ottawa-Carleton Branch-Supportive Cancer Care
- VON Breast Cancer Network (Cornwall)
- VON Prostate Cancer Support (Cornwall)
- West Quebec Cancer Support Group
- Willow Breast Cancer Support and Resources Services
- Youth/Pelvic Pouch Group
About Face
- Purpose: To give support to people with facial difference.
- No regularly scheduled meetings.
- Call Anne Charbonneau at (613) 837-7154 for more information.
Arnprior & District Breast Cancer Support Group
- Purpose: Support and encourage breast cancer patients in the Arnprior and surrounding area.
- Meets every third Tuesday
- 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
- Arnprior & District Hospital , John Street, Arnprior.
- Call Elta Watt at (613) 623-7455 for more information
Barry's Bay Cancer Support Group
- Purpose: Support group for patients, families, caregivers, and survivors.
- Monthly group meetings, individual support and counseling.
- Contact (613) 567-2759
Bereaved Families of Ontario, Ottawa Region
- Purpose: Mutual aid/self-help following a death. Also provides education in anticipatory grief situations.
- Meets the first Tuesday of each month.
- 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
- St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church, 2400 Alta Vista Drive. (downstairs hall)
- Call (613) 567-4278 for more information (website: www.bfo-ottawa.org)
Bereaved Families of Ontario, Cornwall & Area
- Purpose: Provide support, information and education for families following a death and/or terminal illness of a loved one.
- Bereavement support, groups, telephone help line, library.
- Child/Youth programs also available
- Bereavement Support and Resources
- Located: 144 Pitt Street, Cornwall, Ontario
- Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.- 5 days a week
- Call (613) 936-1455 (email) bfconwall@on.aibn.com for more information.
Breast Cancer Action (BCA)
- Purpose: To inform, educate, and support women and men living with breast cancer, their families, and the community. Provides one-on-one peer support.
- Support and Resources at 739A Ridgewood Ave., Riverside Mall, Ottawa. Open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.- 5 days a week.
- Call (613) 736-5921 for more information (website www.bcaott.ca)
Brockville Breast Cancer Support Group
- Purpose: To support women diagnosed with breast cancer with occasional guest speaker.
- Meets the second Thursday of the month
- 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
- Trinity Anglican Church, George Street (red door), Brockville
- Call Carole at (613) 923-5017 or Wendy at (613) 342-5078.
Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors)
- Purpose: Small informal group providing online support, friendship and guidance to thyroid cancer survivors through e-mail contact, with occasional meetings.
- Provides information, including referral to outside sources, in dealing with diagnosis, treatment and management of thyroid cancer.
- Contact Dianne Dodd at (613) 836-3996 or (416) 487-8267 or by e-mail at Dianne_Dodd@pch.gc.ca
- Online support: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thryvors
Canadian VHL Family Alliance- Ottawa Area Branch
- Purpose: Dedicated to Improving Diagnosis, Treatment and Quality of Life for People with von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL)
- Toll Free US Hot Line Support at 1-800-676-4VHL
- Call Tania Durand (613) 622-7976 (day) for more information (or e-mail: Tania@igs.net) (Website: www.vhlcanada.ca)
Cancer Connection (Canadian Cancer Society Program)
- Purpose: A toll-free telephone support service that matches people with cancer and caregivers with trained volunteers who have had a similar experience.
- Support is provided within 48 hours
- Call 1-800-263-6750 for more information
Cancer Information Service (Cancer Care Ontario and Canadian Cancer Society Program)
- Purpose: A toll-free information service to answer your questions and provide information on various aspects of cancer.
- Staffed by professionals and specially trained lay volunteers.
- Call 1-888-939-3333 for more information.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Trust of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec
- Purpose: Provide support and comfort items to child patients and their families.
- Meets first Tuesday of every month, expect July and August, 7:00 p.m.
- Boardroom, MDU, 6 West, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).
- Call Jocelyn Lamont (613) 851-1979 for more information
- Website: https://www.securewebexchange.com/candlelighters.net/CCCTs/
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada - Ottawa Support Group
- To provide support and information for those living with colorectal cancer, families, friends & caregivers.
- Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m.
- Viewing Room, 2nd floor, The Palisades, 480 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa.
- Call (613) 839-2075 for more information.
- Also, Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada: 1-888-318-9442 (e-mail: info@ccac-accc.ca) (website:www.ccac-accc.ca)
Courage Canada - Ottawa Branch
- Purpose: Self-help group for people post-radiation treatment.
- Call Anne at (613) 737-7882 for more information.
Dundas County Hospice
- Purpose: Support to anyone with a life-threatening or terminal illness and their family/caregivers.
- Bereavement support
- Library material for loan.
- Call Reina DeJong (613) 535-2215, 4324 Villa Drive, Williamsburg, ON, K0C 2H0.
(The) Hospice at May Court Caregiver Support Group
- Relaxing environment for individuals caring for a loved one diagnosed with a life threatening illness.
- Opportunity to share experiences with other caregivers in discussion groups or one-on-one.
- Individual support offered by staff and volunteers.
- Reiki, foot massage, art and Resources available.
- Monthly information sessions presented on specific topics.
- A program geared towards children and youth is also available.
- Meet every Wednesday evening at the Hospice ( 114 Cameron Ave.) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Call Anne at the Hospice for further details or to confirm your attendance to the evening, (613) 260-2906
- http://www.hospicemaycourt.com/
Living with Cancer Support Group of Brockville
- Purpose: Self-help group for people living with cancer, their families and friends.
- Meets the first Tuesday of the month.
- 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- St. Lawrence Lodge, Prescott Road, Brockville (directly across Highway #2 from Brockville Psychiatric Hospital). Use main entrance and follow the signs.
- Call the Canadian Cancer Society (Unit Office in Perth) 1-800-367-2913 for more information
Living with Cancer Support Group of Mississippi Mills and Carleton Place
- Purpose: Participants in this group will be supported and encouraged to work through issues while living with cancer. Sessions will include topics of interest to participants, videos, guest speakers, etc. Refreshments provided.
- Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month.
- 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Almonte United Church Parlor, 106 Elgin Street, Almonte
- Call the Canadian Cancer Society (Unit Office in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville) 1-800-367-2913 or 267-1058 for more information. E-mail address: lanarklg@ccsont.org
Look Good . Feel Better Program
- Purpose: For women on cancer treatment wanting to know more about facial skin care, makeovers and options for hair loss. Free workshop.
- Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month 2-4 p.m.
- Maurice Grimes Lodge, 3 rd Floor, The Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre, 200 Melrose Avenue.
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- Meets the second Tuesday of each month 2-4 p.m.
- The Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre, 503 Smyth Rd.
- Pre-registration required at (613) 737-7700 ext. 6455
- http://www.lgfb.ca/
Lymphoma Support Group (LSG)
- Purpose: For lymphoma patients, their families and friends. Share your experiences and learn from others
- Meets the first Tuesday of each month
- For more information, call: Miriam at (613) 224-8509 or Evelyn at (613) 232-7795.
Nu-Voice Club of Ottawa
- Purpose: To meet with fellow laryngectomies to discuss issues of concern and share information
- Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month (Mar.-June/Sept.-Dec.)
- 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Ottawa Civic Hospital, Civic Parkdale Clinic, 1st Floor, 737 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa
- Call (613) 798-5555 ext. 13416 for more information. E-mail address: pmaser@ottawahospital.on.ca
Gynaecologic-Oncology Program - "Time for Ourselves"
- Purpose: Learn some relaxation strategies and share your concerns/feelings with others.
- Meets every Thursday, 10:30-12:00 noon
- Room 8230, Ottawa Hospital, General Campus
- Call Hilary Graham (613) 737-8899 ext. 72128 for more information or to sign up
The Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre Beattie Library
- Purpose: Although primarily intended for Cancer Centre staff, the Beattie Library is open to patients, healthcare workers in the community, or to anyone who is looking for cancer information.
- Beattie Library, 503 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 1C4
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Phone: (613) 737-7700 ext. 6984
The Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre Ninon Bourque Patient Resource Library
- Purpose: Provides up-to-date cancer information for cancer patients and their families, and members of the general public.
- Main Level, 503 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1C4
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Please call to confirm. (613) 737-7700 ext. 6980
The Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre Social Work Support Groups
- Purpose: ongoing support groups offered by TOHRCC Social Workers:
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- Adult Brain Tumour Support Group
(a support group for people with brain tumours, and their family/friends) -
- Meets the first Tuesday of each month
- 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Ottawa Citizen Building , 1101 Baxter Road, Ottawa
- Call Diane Ford (613) 737-7700 ext. 6685, Kathleen Greene (613) 820-4289, Linda Durocher 737-8899, ext. 78053.
- CHEO to CHEO to TOHRCC Bridge Program
(a monthly orientation workshop for young adult survivors of childhood cancer) who are in transition from their paediatric team to their new adult program. -
- This program offers a chance to meet TOHRCC staff, understand long-term effects of cancer treatments, and meet other young adult survivors. Family members welcome.
- Meets first Friday of each month
- 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
- Supportive Care conference room, First floor (behind Module A), General Division, TOHRCC, 503 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1C 1C4
- For further information, please contact Linda Corsini (613) 737-7700, ext. 6856.
- Coping with Cancer Stress
(a 4-week classroom style course for men and women with cancer, and their loved ones) -
- This course is of particular interest to those who are newly diagnosed.
- Learn methods of coping with the emotional aspect of cancer as well as stress management techniques
- For more information and registration, call Diane Manii at (613) 737-7700, ext. 6852
- Connextions 18-35
(a monthly support group for cancer patients age 18 to 35 years of age) who must cope with special problems regarding relationships, self image, education, career and lifestyle changes. -
- This support group offers an opportunity to meet others, discuss/share experiences and explore coping strategies for self and family.
- This course is of particular interest to those who are newly diagnosed.
- Learn methods of coping with the emotional aspect of cancer as well as stress management techniques.
- For information and registration, call Diane Manii at (613) 737-7700, ext. 6852.
- Family Matters
(a monthly support group for all person with cancer and the adults close to them) -
- Impact of cancer on you and those around you
- Learn coping skills
- Meet other families like yours
- Must pre-register; contact Linda Corsini (613) 737-7700, ext. 6856.
- Healing Circles
(a support groups for patients undergoing treatment for cancer) -
- Who wish to learn about the mind-body connection
- Relaxation and imagery techniques
- Must pre-register; space is limited. To register, or for information, please call Liane Murphy at (613) 737-7700 ext. 6858
- Healthy Living for Women with Breast Cancer
(a support group for women with breast cancer) -
- Meet and receive support from other women with breast cancer
- Learn about diet, exercise, Lymphedema, and other issues related to healthy living
- Share wisdom and learn about coping techniques
- Must pre-register; contact Michele Holwell (613) 737-7700, ext. 6292
- Living for Today
(a weekly support group for men and women living with metastatic or recurrent cancer) -
- Share thoughts, emotions, information and experience.
- Develop coping strategies for getting the most out of each day.
- Must pre-register, contact Diane Manii (613) 737-7700, ext. 6852
- "What about my kids?"
(a monthly workshop for parents living with cancer), both ill and well parent, support person are all encouraged to attend. A helpful workshop to consider before children and youth attend Kidz Time workshop program. (see listing for Youth and Family Circles). Focus on: -
- Understand how cancer affects your children and you
- Communicating with your sons and daughters (little and big)
- Resources, when and where to go to get help
- Meet, share wisdom and concerns with other parents
- Must pre-register; contact Linda Corsini (613) 737-7700, ext. 6856.
- Youth and Family Circles
(a monthly workshop for children and youth, age 8 to 18, who love someone close who has cancer. Focus on: -
- Understanding cancer and the changes in your family
- Learning what to do, how to be and where to go to get help
- Meeting others like you
- Learning about cancer at TOHRCC
- Meet TOHRCC staff and tour the centre.
- Must pre-register; contact Linda Corsini (613) 737-7700, ext. 6856
- Adult Brain Tumour Support Group
Prostate Cancer Association of Ottawa
- Purpose: Provides support and information, interacts with health community, co-operates with groups having similar interests and promotes awareness of prostate cancer.
- Meets the third Thursday of each month, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- New members start time: 6:30 p.m.
- St. Stephens Anglican Church Hall, 930 Watson, Ottawa
- Call (613) 828-0762 for more information
- http://pca.ncf.ca/
Reach to Recovery (Canadian Cancer Society Program)
- Purpose: Provides emotional and practical information to women undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
- One-to-one peer support with a trained breast cancer survivor
- Call (613) 723-1744 for more information
- http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/standard/0,2939,3543_368228_362954_langId-en,00.html
Regional Palliative Care Consortium
- Purpose: To improve the quality of care provided to patients, their families, and friends affected by terminal illness.
- Call (613) 562-6363 for more information.
- E-mail: pcarrier@scohs.on.ca
Renfrew County Prostate Cancer Support Group
- Purpose: Support group to assist all men with prostate cancer and their families, to increase their ability to cope with this disease
- Meetings first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. In the cafeteria of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital
- Contact 613-432-6471 or 613-432-6911
Renfrew Victoria Hospital Cancer Support Service
- Purpose: Supportive care assessment for all newly diagnosed cancer patients
- Support and teaching given in regards to diagnosis and treatment
- Assistance and referrals for other community services
- Counselling and support re: living with cancer and associated fears related to treatments, recurrence and survivorship
- Contact: Renfrew Victoria Hospital Oncology Clinic, Renfrew Victoria Hospital , 499 Raglan St. N. 613-432-4851 fax: 613-432-8649
Renfrew Victoria Hospital Palliative Care Services
- Purpose: Multi-disciplined team approach for people with a terminal illness in hospital, community or long-term care facility
- Services: Pain and symptom management, patient and family consultation and support, scheduled relief for families and caregivers by trained volunteers, grief and bereavement follow-up
- Contact: Palliative Care Coordinator - Connie Legg, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, 499 Raglan St. N. 613-432-4851 fax: 613-432-8649
- http://www.renfrewhosp.com/Patientservices/palliativecare.htm
Stepping Stones
- Purpose: Weekly support group for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer (six weeks in duration).
- Become a partner in your health care
- Develop new coping skills
- Find out about community resources
- Learn methods of relaxation/imagery
- Offered at The Ottawa Regional Breast Health Centre. For more information call Sabrina Goan (613) 798-5555, ext 16563.
Sylvia House Hospice Program
- Purpose: Provides in-home volunteer support, caregiver support and bereavement follow-up.
- Day Hospice: Meets each Tuesday at Bells Corners United Church in Nepean
- 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. No charge for this service.
- Call (613) 599-9272 for more information
United Ostomy Support Group, Ottawa Inc.
- Purpose: Provides support and education to people with ostomies, and the public.
- Meets the third Thursday of every month, except June, July and August
- 7:30 p.m.
- 1644 Bank Street (Canada Care Medical)
- Hotline (613) 447-0361 for more information (website:www.ostomycanada.ca)
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) - Ottawa-Carleton Branch-Supportive Cancer Care
- Purpose: Supportive Cancer Care Program enables individuals and their families to access the care and support, which they require at all stages of their illness.
- St. Laurent Shopping Centre, South Court, Lower Level, 1200 St. Laurent, Ottawa, ON, K1K 3B8.
- Call (613) 749-7557, e-mail: von@vonottawa.on.ca (website:www.von.ca)
VON Breast Cancer Network (Cornwall)
- Purpose: Information and discussion for cancer patients and their loved ones.
- Meets every third Thursday of the month.
- 7:00 p.m.
- VON Office, 2nd floor, 205 Amelia Street, Cornwall
- Call Stephanie Ruckstuhl, VON office (613) 932-3451
VON Prostate Cancer Support (Cornwall)
- Purpose: Information and discussion for prostate cancer patients, newly diagnosed and their loved ones.
- Meets every second Thursday of the month.
- 7:00 p.m.
- VON Office, 2nd floor, 205 Amelia Street, Cornwall
- Call Stephanie Ruckstuhl, VON office (613) 932-3451
West Quebec Cancer Support Group
- Purpose: An English-speaking support group, which provides support and encouragement to adults in West Quebec, who have experienced cancer, as well as to provide a forum for discussion.
- Meets on the first Tuesday of the month
- 7:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Aylmer United Church (in the parlour), 164 Principale, Aylmer, Quebec.
- Call 819-682-4453 for more information
Willow Breast Cancer Support and Resources Services
- Purpose: To provide information, support and networking for women with breast cancer.
- Trained volunteers who have experienced breast cancer.
- Call 1-888-778-3100 for more information or visit the website: www.willow.org
Youth/Pelvic Pouch Group
- Purpose: Education and emotional support of those who have had pelvic pouch or ileostomy surgery, with particular emphasis on the problems of the young.
- Call Jennifer Bisson: 839-7427 or Rachel Seed: 832-352







