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Childhood Cancer Resource Guide

Last updated: October 21, 2016

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Nutrition Counselling

Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
ELLICSR
Description:
ELLICSR is designed as a collaborative space for research into health, wellness and cancer survivorship. Cancer survivors, including family members, friends and caregivers, can:- Find information on health and wellness.- Participate in a class or program, designed through research with survivor input.- Meet other survivors and share experiences, support each other and learn together.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 581-8620
Email:
ellicsr@rmp.uhn.on.ca
Website:
www.ellicsr.ca
Address:
585 University Avenue, Munk Building, B PMB 130
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Cancer survivors, including family members, friends and caregivers.
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable.
Fee:
No
Region:
Southwest
Organization Name:
Hutton House
Description:
Hutton House promotes and supports persons with disabilities through learning and life enhancing programs that focus on each individual's strengths, abilities and interests.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(519) 472-6381
Fax:
(519) 472-1051
Website:
www.huttonhouse.com
Address:
Main Office: 654 Wonderland Road North
City:
London
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Persons with any type of disability are welcome to apply such as persons with physical, mental health, intellectual and learning disabilities. Some programs have specific eligibility criteria.
Fee:
Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information
Region:
Southwest
Organization Name:
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance
Description:
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance is a partnership between Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) and Wingham and District Hospital (WDH).Listowel Memorial Hospital offers a wide range of primary and secondary services to North Perth including 24-hour emergency services, in-patient and out-patient care, specialist clinics and supportive diagnostic services.Wingham and District Hospital is a modern, progressive acute care facility providing hospital services to Wingham and surrounding area including: medical, surgical, paediatric, oncological, chronic and rehabilitation bed, 24-hour emergency coverage and more.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(519) 357-3711 ext. 6206 (Alliance)
Fax:
(519) 357-2931 (WDH); (519) 291-5440 (LMH)
Website:
http://www.lwha.ca/home.aspx
Address:
270 Carling Terrace (WDH)
City:
Wingham
Province:
ON
Hours:
Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You may leave a message on the answering message and your call will be returned.
Region:
East
Organization Name:
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Maplesoft Centre Maplesoft Center
Description:
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Maplesoft Centre provides Cancer Coaching programs and services to people who have been directly impacted by cancer, from the day of diagnosis, through treatment and for the rest of their lives. A variety of service providers, staff, students and volunteers working at the Centre offer holistic, personalized, person-centered Cancer Coaching and are committed to providing services of the highest quality.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(613) 247-3527
Fax:
(613) 247-3526
Email:
info@ottawacancer.ca
Website:
https://survivorship.ottawacancer.ca/main.jsf
Address:
1500 Alta Vista Drive
City:
OTTAWA
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Individuals 18 years and over in Eastern Ontario who has been touched by cancer. Cancer patients, cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, friends, and support network.
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable.
Fee:
No
Region:
Northeast
Organization Name:
Timiskaming Palliative Care Network
Description:
Timiskaming Palliative Care Network offers various programs and services that provide support and/or care for Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Infectious Diseases (i.e. HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis-C), Neurological Disorders, Renal Disease, Respiratory Disease, Anticipatory Grief and Bereavement, and Emotional/Spiritual Support.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(705) 568-2238
Fax:
(705) 568-2261
Website:
http://www.chpca.net/family-caregivers/directory-of-services/timiskaming-palliative-care-network.aspx
Address:
145 Government Road East
City:
Kirkland Lake
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Individuals with a life limiting illness.
Location:
Within the community.
Staffing:
Counsellors, Dietitians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Personal Support Workers, Pharmacists, Physicians, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech Work/Language Therapists, Spiritual/Pastoral Care Workers, Volunteers
Hours:
15 hours per week of service are available.
Fee:
No
Application:
Call in to request services.
Region:
Central-East, Central-West, Southwest
Organization Name:
Wellspring
Description:
Wellspring is a network of community-based support centres offering programs and services that meet the emotional, social, practical and restorative needs of people living with cancer and their caregivers. Wellspring programs are offered free of charge, and include one-to-one peer support, group support activities, learned coping skills, rehabilitation programs and much more. Wellspring centres has several locations in Ontario. Visit www.wellspring.ca to learn more about the location nearest to you.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 961-1928 (Downtown Toronto Location)
Fax:
(416) 961-3721
Website:
http://www.wellspring.ca/
Address:
4 Charles Street East, Suite 400
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Individuals who are living with cancer and their caregivers.
Staffing:
Experienced professionals including psychologists, physiotherapists, therapists and dietitians.
Fee:
No
Application:
Become a Member online.

 


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