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Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation |
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| Description & Services | ||||
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| Areas Served | Niagara Region | |||
| Description | A non-profit cancer support centre for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Provide psychological, social, emotional and informational support for cancer patients and their loved ones. Offer one-to-one peer support, support groups, coping skills programs and a resource centre with hundreds of books and tapes related to cancer at no charge and without referral. Satellite Center is now open at 3-2763 Stevensville Road, Stevensville ON L0S 1S0. Hours vary so please call ahead: 905-382-6121. Look Good Feel Better - is hosted at Wellspring Niagara the first Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm. (Registration required) New Voice Club of Niagara - host monthly meeting for laryngectomy patients from April-December 7-8pm. The Men's Room, a new, monthly program supporting men living with cancer or caring for those living with cancer. This group gives the tools you need to help overcome negative thoughts - a practical guide to empowering the mind. Please call to register Wellspring Niagara also has an online cancer support resource called Pass It On. Topics include: nutrition, exercise, returning to work, tools for coping with the disease, support for family members, information for cancer patients who have financial concerns and more. Visit www.wellspring.ca/blog | |||
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Evenings (call first) Tue-Wed 6 pm-9 pm, Sat 10 am-1 am | |||
| Dates | All year | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Events | Various support groups and programs are offered throughout the year. Registration is required for most groups. Please call for dates and times. | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Address & Map | ||||
| Located In Community | Thorold | |||
| Intersection | Corner of Merrittville Hwy and Schmon Pkwy | |||
| Office Phone | 905-684-7619 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-707-1277 | |||
| Fax | 905-684-1262 | |||
| info@wellspringniagara.ca | ||||
| Website | www.wellspring.ca/niagara | |||
| Primary Contact | Ann Mantini-Celima, Executive Director; Email: ann@wellspringniagara.ca | |||
| Alternate Contact | Phil Gourlay, Administrative and Financial Coordinator; Email: phil@wellspringniagara.ca | |||
| Volunteer Coordinator | Kristen Szigatti, Program Coordinator; Email: kristen@wellspringniagara.ca | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Service Level | (51) Non Profit Charity | |||
| Print Material | Available upon request | |||
| Established | Sep 2000 | |||
| Funding | Donations | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Bereavement ; Cancer ; Caregiver support ; Family support ; Terminal illnesses | |||
| Broader Terms | Caregiver services ; Diseases ; Health ; Home support | |||
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