| Organization: | Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House - Oakville - Community-Based Cancer Support | ||
| Description of Services: |
Centre provides emotional, psychological, rehabilitative, practical and informational support for cancer patients, their families and caregivers * offers over 40 professionally-led programs, registered and drop-ins, available free of charge, including peer support, group support, counselling, cancer exercise, Nourish (cancer specific nutrition), coping strategies, resource library, community links, educational series and the Money Matters Resource Centre * onsite childcare is available for those participating in programs * transportation services is provided free of charge to members by volunteer drivers * no referral is necessary * check program schedule for in-person, online and telephone support programs * volunteer opportunities available Support groups include:
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Cancer patients, their families and caregivers | ||
| Application: | Medical referral not required * appointment or registration is required for some programs | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Canada | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 905-257-1988 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-877-499-9904 | ||
| Email: | feedback@wellspring.ca | ||
| Website: | wellspring.ca/online-programs/ | ||
| Address: |
2545 Sixth Line Oakville, ON L6H 7V9 |
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| Intersection: | Sixth Line and Dundas St W | ||
| Location: | Oakville (River Oaks) | ||
| Hours: | Vary per program * check program details for time, location and registration * Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | ||
| Executives: |
Christina Smith - Chief Executive Officer 416-961-1928 * christina.smith@wellspring.ca Amanda Smart - Chief Mission Officer 905-257-1988 ext 205 |
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| Contacts: |
Mandy Toor - Centre Manager 905-257-1988 ext 210 * mandy@wellspring.ca |
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To create the best programs to meet the psychological, emotional and educational needs of individuals and families living with cancer and deliver those programs to people in Canada
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