Here is a list of different community support organizations I’ve found either from personal experience or that I’ve stumbled across in my research. I hope you find something helpful here.
| Organization | Region | Services |
| Canadian Cancer Society | Canada | Information Resources Support Groups Transportation |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada | Canada | Information Resources Support Line |
| Young Adults Cancer Canada (YACC) | Canada | 18-39 year old cancer patients/survivors Peer Support Information Annual Retreats & Conferences Facebook Group Page |
| Canadian Organization for Rare Diseases | Canada | Information Resources |
| Active Match | Canada | Online community for women to find an almost perfect exercise partner! |
| Local Health Integration Network | Ontario, Canada | Facilitates relationships between patients and local resources. |
| Pink Pearl | Ontario, Canada | Non-Profit community based support for women 18-40 years old dealing with cancer. |
| Prescription to Get Active | Alberta, Canada | Program designed to help people with an inactive lifestyle to get active! |
| Nanny Angel Network | GTA & surrounding area | Bonded Nanny Services – free for moms in treatment |
| Cancer Assistance Program | Hamilton, ON | Personal Care Equipment Transportation Financial Support Parking |
| Wellwood | Hamilton & surrounding areas | Information Wellness Programs Peer Support Retreats/Workshops |
| Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills | Halton Hills, ON | Transportation Wellness Programs Financial Support Medical Equipment House Cleaning Services |
| HopeSpring | KW, Cambridge & surrounding areas | Nutrition Family Support Coping Skills Relaxation Programs Yoga |
| Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre | Communities of North Simcoe, ON | Wellness Programs Group Support Education Social Events |
| Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Ottawa, ON & surrounding areas | One on One Support Group Support Nutritional Coaching |
| Jean LaMantia | Ontario, Canada | Registered Dietician with Cancer/Lymphedema focus Author |
ONLINE SUPPORT
Many of the community resources listed above offer online and telephone support too. Here are a few I’ve found through my online ventures:
Facebook is a great resource for online support. If you go to the search engine and type in ‘acute’ you will get a number of group options:
I have been part of the Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia group for about 1 year and I am still regularly shocked by how loving and supportive this group of people from across the globe are. I feel very fortunate to have them join me through my journey.
If you know of any local support groups that you would like added to this list, please reach me through the Contact menu above or email me at michelle_burleigh@hotmail.com.
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