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.

ALBERTA

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)

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

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

Creston, BC

Colorectal Cancer Support Group

Orchard Barn Wellness Centre Support Group 3020 Erickson Road, Creston, B.C.

Facilitator: Susan Snow, snowz@shaw.ca Call for time and date at 250-428-2470.

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

MANITOBA

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Colorectal Cancer Patient Support Group

Group meets every 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.

ONTARIO

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 eball11@cogeco.ca . Grace Acheson (613) 634-9611 or email geacheson@sympatico.ca.

Oakville, Ontario

CCRAN Meeting - Wellspring Oakville

Please note that these meetings will be relocated to North York General Hospital (Leslie & Shepherd) until summer 2012.
Facilitated by Peter Hildyard, the group meets every third Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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Ottawa, Ontario

Colorectal Cancer Support Group

Meetings (on the second Tuesday of every month) to provide support and information for those living with colorectal cancer, their families, friends and caregivers. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Sandra Thompson, 613-745-8048 or pbednarp@magma.ca

WHERE: Maplesoft Cancer Survivorship Centre, 1500 Alta Vista Drive

Toronto, Ontario

Colorectal Cancer Support Group - Wellspring Odette

Please note that these meetings will be relocated to Wellspring Westerkirk House (2075 Bayview Avenue) until spring 2012. Meets every third Sunday

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

Colorectal Cancer Support Group - Westerkirk House

2075 Bayview Avenue

Meetings will take place on the third Sunday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and will be facilitated by Clinical Research Associate Daniel Olorungbemi. To register or to obtain more information please contact Daniel Olorungbemi at dan.olorungbemi@gmail.com.

Colorectal Cancer Support Group - North York General Hospital

North York General Hospital, Auditorium 2 & 3 4001 Leslie Street

Facilitated by Lei Gu,(gulei.nd@gmail.com), this support and information group will meet on the third Sunday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. To register or for more information, please call: 647-669-5346

Colorectal Cancer Support Group - Toronto General Hospital

ELLICSR; Health, Wellness & Cancer Survivorship Centre Toronto General Hospital, BCS021

Facilitated by Medical Oncology Nurse Shaniah Leduc (shaniah@cancerinsight.ca), this support group will be held on the third Sunday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. To register or for more information, please call: CCAC at 1-877-50-COLON (26566).

QUEBEC

Montreal, Quebec

Wellness Centre

4635 Cote St Catherine West (corner Lavoie street)

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.

Baie-D’Urfe, Quebec

CRC Support Group

West Island Cancer Wellness Centre, 489 Beaconsfield Blvd. Every first Thursday of the month between 2:00 and 3:30

Facilitator: Frank Pitman

Attendance must be confirmed by contacting Frank Pitman 514-875-7745 ext.229 or e-mail: frankp@colorectal-cancer.ca.