Colorectal cancer support groups now exist in several communities across Canada. Meetings are held where patients, caregivers and families share experiences, offer help and provide information. If you would like to start a support group in your region, please contact the CCAC.

Calgary, Alberta

Colorectal Cancer Information and Networking Group

Wellspring Calgary

The group is held the second Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 11:30 at Wellspring Calgary (1404 Home road, Calgary, AB T3B 1G7) For more information, contact Lou Richards, Group Coordinator, at 403-686-1894.

1404 Home Rd. Calgary, Alberta T3B 1G7 Tel: 403-521-5292 Fax: 403-521-5298 E-mail: trudyb@wellspringcalgary.ca

Kingston, Ontario

Colorectal Cancer Support Group

Ongwanada Resource Centre 191 Portsmouth Avenue

4th Wednesday of every month, 2009 (6:30-8:00 pm). To confirm your attendance, please contact: Betty Ball (613) 389-0639 or email eball@kingston.net. Grace Acheson (613) 634-9611 or email geacheson@sympatico.ca.

Toronto, Ontario

Colorectal Cancer Support Group - Wellspring Odette

81 Wellsley St. East.

beginning March 21 2010. Group Facilitator is Marg Cutrara, RN; MS(c); OCN Contact at: email mcutrara@southlakeregional.org or mcutrara@rogers.com.

Montreal, Quebec

Wellness Centre

Wellness Centre 4635 Cote St Catherine West (corner Lavoie street) Montreal, QC H3W 1M1

The group usually meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. However, it is subject to change. Please confirm with Hope & Cope at (514) 340-3616.

A community-based group for patients, family members and friends who want to learn more about colorectal cancer and share their cancer experiences & information with others in the same situation. For more information, call Hope & Cope at (514) 340-3616.

Oakville, Ontario

CCRAN Meeting

Facilitators: macodispoti@sympatico.ca Wellspring
2545 Sixth Line
Oakville, Ontario L6J 4Z4
(905) 257-1988

Every third Sunday of each month from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
www.ccran.ca

Ottawa, Ontario

Colorectal Cancer Support Group

Monthly meetings to provide support and information for those living with colorectal cancer, their families, friends and caregivers. FURTHER INFORMATION: 613 257-1884 or pbednarp@magma.ca

WHERE: The Palisades, 100 Isabella St.

Free parking in rear; #101 bus

Vancouver, BC

Colorectal Cancer Support Group

BC Cancer Agency-Vancouver Centre John Jambor Room, Main Floor 600 West 10th Avenue

Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month, between 6:30 and 8 pm. For more information, contact John Christopherson, Group Facilitator, at (604) 877-6000 Ext 2190 or at: jchristo@bccancer.bc.ca

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Colorectal Cancer Patient support group

4th Thursday of the month
6:15 - 8:15
CancerCare Manitoba
675 McDermot Street

Registration is required. Please leave a message with the group’s coordinator, Michele Rice, at 204-787-4286.