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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 Information and Networking Group provides an opportunity for colorectal cancer patients to meet for discussion about the issues, concerns, feelings and challenges of this diagnosis. All sessions are professionally led, and all discussions are strictly confidential.
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.
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. Please note the July meeting has been cancelled and the next one will be August 18th 2009.
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
Oshawa, Ontario (Durham Region)
Colorectal Cancer Support Group
Facilitators: Mary Ellen Henderson and Jennifer Johnson at the Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, Durham Region 86 Colborne Street West.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (6:45 - 8:45 pm). Please note support groups are on hiatus in July and August. New members are always welcome. Contact Hearth Place at (905) 579-4833 to confirm your attendance, or through e-mail at: meredith@hearthplace.org
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
WHEN: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
2009: Jan.13, Feb.10, Mar.10, Apr.14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug.11, Sept.8, Oct.13, Nov.10, Dec.8
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
Facilitator - Michele Rice (204) 787-4289