As a caregiver, you can sometimes feel alone when you care for a loved one. Hope & Cope has programs and activities exclusively for caregivers, where you can have a space to express your fears, frustrations, and ask the questions that are most important to you.
What you bring to the life of someone with cancer is immeasurable. And we’re here for you, too.
We offer a wide array of programs tailored for individuals navigating the cancer journey, no matter what is your story. Explore our programs designed to meet your needs. Not sure where to start ? Contact us.
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The Voices of Hope Choir welcomes people touched by cancer to express themselves through music and experience the joy of making music together. Whether you've never sung in a group before or you simply love music, this choir is a place to feel better, connect with others, and perform.
Caregivers Support Groups offer a nurturing space for those caring for loved ones with cancer, providing resources, emotional support, and strategies to manage the complexities of caregiving.
Our Palliative Care Support team offers compassionate guidance and support for those facing life-limiting illnesses. Focusing on comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being, we ensure that patients and their families receive the care and understanding necessary during this profound journey.
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A better understanding of cancer and the grieving process help you overcome it and take control of your life. Find here online ressources or visit our physical library located on the 7th floor of the JGH.
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A Ritual of Light, Expansion & Seasonal Self-Care 📅 June 17th, 2026🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM📍 Hope & Cope Wellness Centre Join us to honor the turning of the season and the radiant energy of the Summer Solstice — a...
Suzanne O’Brien, former Executive Director and Chair of the Board of Hope & Cope, currently serves as Co-Chair of the McGill Council on Palliative Care. This past October, she attended the International Congress on Palliative Care held in Montreal. The event,...
Palliative care is a specialized approach to supporting patients with life-threatening illnesses, focusing on providing comfort, improving quality of life, and offering psychosocial support. Hope & Cope is part of an interdisciplinary team working together to deliver compassionate, whole-person care to...
“A lot of caregivers feel very alone. They often think that they’re the only ones feeling this way.” That’s how Olga Szyncel, Hope & Cope’s former wellness support program coordinator, explains the decision to create a support group dedicated to caregivers....
The concept of co-design is revolutionizing the way we approach person-centred care. This is particularly true in oncology, where patients’ and families’ experiences can be complex and emotionally charged. The 2023 conference of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) focuses...
A memoir for patients, family, and friends dealing with critical illness, WHAT COMES AFTER CANCER, is now available on Amazon, and soon, you can order from your favourite bookstore. The author, Patricia Rodi, generously gives fifty percent of profits that benefit...
By Sonia Hazan Resource Room Offers Free Items to Patients Hope & Cope provides patients of the Jewish General Hospital with many practical resources: blankets, wigs, head coverings, mastectomy bras and prostheses. In 2018, Hope & Cope gave out close to...
By Ida Teolil, Chair, Volunteer Management Council The Volunteer Management Council (VMC) met in April to review the activities of our volunteer committees. As a reminder, the VMC is a new governance structure that helps manage volunteers at Hope & Cope....
Today, April 5th, is National Carers Day “Because I Care – Recognizing Caring Canadians!” Home In 1994, Deborah Bridgman was a 29-year-old mother of two young girls, Shannon, who was 7 years old at the time, and Ariel, who was 3,...
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.
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