Hope & Cope supports people living with cancer. With the help of a professional clinical team and trained peer volunteers, we offer the tools and friendship to help you feel better and less alone.
Everyone is welcome, whether you have cancer or you are caring for someone with cancer. We offer our services for free, through the generosity of our donors and the community.
You can find us at the Segal Cancer Centre of the Jewish General Hospital or the Hope & Cope Wellness Centre.
Hope & Cope aims to be a guiding light for everyone affected by cancer. We are recognized as leaders in peer-based cancer care and support. We keep researching and sharing insights to improve the lives of people with cancer. Our strong ties with the Segal Cancer Centre help us provide the best evidence-based care. We stay ahead by working with other groups and academic organizations focused on cancer support.
Everyone upholds the highest standards of personal and professional integrity.
We trust and respect each other. We foster a climate that encourages mutual respect.
We are committed to being an open and responsible steward of funds.
We are open to everyone living with cancer, including family, friends, and caregivers. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are core to our values.
We are prepared to challenge conventional wisdom and promote excellence.
Hope & Cope, established in 1981 by Sheila Kussner, O.C., Q.C., O.C.M., has been a beacon in cancer support and care for over four decades.
Hope & Cope was the first in Canada to pioneer the concept of peer support in a hospital setting for cancer patients.
Affiliated with the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Hope & Cope has grown into a nationally and internationally recognized non-profit with over 300 volunteers.
Under Sheila Kussner’s visionary leadership, Hope & Cope has achieved many firsts in Quebec, including
Our journey began at a time when cancer was a taboo subject, and we’ve since evolved into a leader in providing compassionate, evidence-based care and support for all stages of cancer, focusing primarily on living well with cancer.
Our Hope & Cope Impact Report is an annual summary of the organization’s actions. It highlights the generosity of our community and tells the stories that make it such a special place. Don’t hesitate to read more about our commitments over the past few years.
Our team is composed of professionals with expertise in social work, nursing, kinesiology, physiotherapy, and more. They provide volunteer training, program direction, evaluation, management, research, innovation, and continuity. They support our compassionate, cancer-experienced volunteers that provide the majority of our programs and services.
Stagiaire en travail social
Interim Co-Executive Director (Temporarily stepped down from Board)
Co-Interim Executive Director (Temporarily stepped down from Board)
Manager of Stakeholders Relations
Wellness Centre Program Coordinator
Patient Support Coordinator
Patient Support Coordinator
Manager of Rehabilitation & Exercise Oncology Program
Volunteer Coordinator and ‘’En Famille’’ Program Coordinator
Palliative Care and Bereavement Program Coordinator
Administration and Donor Services
Scientific Director
Physiotherapist
Business analyst
With our emphasis on multi-disciplinary, whole person care and a research program that has helped to validate the effectiveness of our approach, Hope & Cope has a track record of filling well documented needs in cancer survivorship care.
We are proud to partner with major foundations, corporations and local businesses whose values align with our own and who want to have an impact on the greater Montreal community. We deeply appreciate the support of our partners in helping to ensure continued access to the outstanding programming offered by Hope & Cope.
In 2007, the Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre opened its doors. It provides a dedicated space to hold wellness activities, peer support groups, and educational sessions.
The calm and homey atmosphere makes it ideal for people seeking solace and comfort.
Hope & Cope’s governance structure includes our Executive Advisory Committee (Board of Directors) and our Administrative Committee. All Board members, management, staff and volunteers meet the highest standards of personal and professional integrity.
Chair
Interim Co-Executive Director (Temporarily stepped down from Board)
Interim Co-Executive Director
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Ex-officio — Jewish General Hospital Foundation CEO
Ex-officio — Medical Advisor
Ex-officio — Scientific Advisor
Where we gather to honour people living with cancer, support one another, and celebrate every milestone.
The holiday season upon is upon us, and our staff is taking some well-earned time off.
The Wellness Centre will be closed from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
Our office on E7 at the JGH will be closed from December 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on January 5, 2026.
If you need immediate support during this time, please contact your healthcare team or visit your nearest emergency department.
Wishing you and your loved ones peaceful holidays.
We’ll send you news and informations about us and our partners, but you will not be harassed.
