Record #:
MHH0383
Last Full Update:
19 Jul 2024
Agency Information
| Legal Status |
(50) Non Profit |
| Established |
July 2000 |
| Primary Executive |
Christina Smith, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 416-961-1928; Email: christina.smith@wellspring.ca |
| Alternate Executive |
Judi Perry Brinkert, Chief Mission Officer; Phone: 905-257-1988 ext 205; Email: judi@wellspring.ca |
| Funding |
Donations * Fundraising |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) |
Centre provides emotional, psychological, rehabilitative, practical and informational support for cancer patients, their families and caregivers * offers over 40 professionally-led programs, registered and drop-ins, available free of charge, including peer support, group support, counselling, cancer exercise, Nourish (cancer specific nutrition), coping strategies, resource library, community links, educational series and the Money Matters Resource Centre * onsite childcare is available for those participating in programs * transportation services is provided free of charge to members by volunteer drivers * no referral is necessary * refer to the website for other locations * check program schedule for in-person, online and telephone support programs * volunteer opportunities available
Support groups include:- breast, lymphoma, myeloma, prostate, and metastatic cancer support groups
- family programming * parents' support group * children's support group
- bereavement support group
- pediatric oncology networking and education (PONE)
- peer support is available
- visit the Virtual Centre for all programs listing
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| Hours |
Vary per program * check program details for time, location and registration * Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Areas Served |
Canada |
| Boundaries |
Canada |
| Eligibility |
Cancer patients, their families and caregivers |
| Application |
Medical referral not required * appointment or registration is required for some programs |
| Languages |
English |
| Fees |
None |
Site Information
| Site Location |
Oakville (River Oaks) |
| Located In Community |
Oakville |
| Address & Map |
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| Intersection |
Sixth Line and Dundas St W |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
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