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One-On-One Peer Support

Our one-on-one peer support connects you with volunteers who have firsthand experience with cancer. They offer personalized support, insight, and understanding to help navigate your journey with cancer.

This program is a cornerstone of our approach to cancer care, offering a unique and personal level of support. This program pairs individuals facing cancer with trained volunteers who have themselves experienced cancer firsthand. These volunteers are carefully matched based on similar experiences, type of cancer, treatment methods, and when possible, demographics such as age and language. The aim is to provide a supportive relationship that offers practical advice, emotional support, and a compassionate ear at every stage of the cancer journey. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or navigating the challenges of post-treatment life, our peer supporters are here to share their wisdom, lend support, and help you feel less alone in your fight against cancer.

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Where we gather to honour people living with cancer, support one another, and celebrate every milestone.

 

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Happy Holidays

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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