
Support Groups and Agencies
Cancer Support & Resource Program Norfolk
Support Groups
Support Groups
We presently support 4 support groups
Senior Support
www.seniorsupport.ca
Contact Numbers
Phone: 519-426-6060 | Fax: 519-426-4108
Postal Address
220 Victoria St. Unit B, Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4K2
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Support group for women with any type of cancer and their caregivers if they wish to bring them
If they are having difficulties with their treatments or just have questions or concerns, we meet at Hazel Place 645 Norfolk St. N Simcoe from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. The meetings are free. If you need more information, contact Joan Davidson at 519-582-4202 or joan@ajd.ca.
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Luncheon on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at The Simcoe Arms, 140 Queensway East, Simcoe, ON
Open to all women dealing with ANY type of cancer or long term effects of treatment, as well as survivors. Facilitated by a peer support volunteer with training in peer support and group facilitation. You may order from the menu if you wish but feel free to come even if you are unable to eat. Studies show the benefits of support group encouragement. Telephone or email support is provided and regular check ins. You are not alone. We are here to help in any way we can.
Contact the CSRP at 519-426-0219 for any questions or to RSVP.
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Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month except August and December.
We share information on local services and telephone support. Speakers are invited to give short presentations encouraging positive healing and healthy lifestyles. We meet at 2:00 p.m. at 25 Cardinal Lane, Port Dover. Meetings are informal, confidential and provide friendly support.
If you need more information, contact Susan Bond at 519-583-3091 or smbond44@gmail.com.
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“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through, and it will be someone else’s survival guide.”
Support group for 55 and under. A group of women getting together to support each other. Meets once a month.
Email ashleyvanwynsberghe77@gmail.com to register.
Agencies
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Free mini-spa days for cancer patients and survivors. Held twice a year at the Florian Clinic in Simcoe.
Call 519-426-0219 to reserve your spot
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Cancer Library Materials–Book List
A great resource for books pertaining to cancer
NCPL.ca or call 519-426-3506
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Young Carers’ Initiative–Powerhouse Project
Michelle Lewis - Executive Director
905-397-4201 ext. 425
Cell: 905-932-7628
Erica Siebert - Program Manager
Ext. 424
Cell: 905-932-0799
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c/o Haldimand Abilities Centre
42 Main St. Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0
Phone: 905-768-4488
Fax: 905-768-1034
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Address: 25 Peel St., Simcoe, ON N3Y 1S1
Phone: 519-428-0313
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If you need support or have any questions, talk to us.
Phone: 1-888-939-3333
Monday to Friday
TTY 1-866-786-3934
Email
Read more: www.cancer.ca/en/?region=on#ixzz4obAYW4YD
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For more information: https://www.knittedknockers.org
Health Services
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Apply to the Trillium Drug Program (TDP)
If you’re applying for the first time, the annual deadline is September 30. You can get an application form online, as well as use the guide when filling out your application.
Alternatively, you may request an application form by calling:
1-800-575-5386 (toll free)
1-800-387-5559 (TTY)
416-642-3038 (in Toronto area)
You may also get an application form from your pharmacy.
Send your completed application only by mail to the following address:
Trillium Drug Program
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
PO Box 337, Station D, Etobicoke, ON M9A 4X3
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 739 LCD1, Hamilton, ON L8N 3M8
Directions
From Toronto:
Take QEW to Highway 403 West (to Hamilton).
Exit at Main Street East.
Follow Main Street eastbound to Victoria Avenue.
Turn left on Victoria Avenue and go north 2 blocks.
Turn left on King William Street.
Turn left on Wellington Avenue North.
Turn into first parking lot on left.
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is located at 40 Wellington Street North.
From Niagara Region:
Take QEW (to Hamilton).
Exit at Burlington Street East.
Turn left onto Wellington Street North.
Follow Wellington until just past King William Street.
Turn into first parking lot on the left.
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is located at 40 Wellington Street North.
From the Mountain:
Take the Clairmount Access directly onto Victoria Avenue.
Proceed north on Victoria Avenue.
Turn left on King William Street.
Turn left on Wellington Avenue North.
Turn into the first parking lot on left.
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is located at 40 Wellington Street North.
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From Main Entrance (699 Concession Street)
The Foundation office’s entrance can be found in the main lobby of the Cancer Centre, in room 1–106. Enter the building, go straight, and you will find the Foundation office door located on the left-hand side. The door is between the front doors and the elevator bank across from the seating area.
Juravinski Hospital Foundation Office
From Main Entrance (711 Concession Street)
The Foundation office is in room A1–15 on the hospital’s main floor. Enter the hospital through the main entrance off Concession Street, then go straight toward the back of the hospital. Continue past the information desk (on the left) and the gift shop (on the right). Turn left at the window wall. The Foundation office is on the left.
Driving Directions
From Niagara Region:
Take QEW and exit at Centennial Parkway.
Turn left onto Centennial Parkway.
Travel for 5 blocks, and turn right onto Queenston Road.
At the eighth set of lights, turn left onto Kenilworth Avenue.
Take the Kenilworth Access to the top of the mountain.
Once at the top of the mountain, stay to the right for Concession Street.
Proceed to Juravinski Cancer Centre at 699 Concession Street or Juravinski Hospital at 711 Concession Street.
From Brantford:
Take Highway 403 and exit at the Lincoln Alexander Parkway.
Follow the Lincoln Alexander Parkway to Upper Wentworth Street.
Travel north on Upper Wentworth.
Turn right at Concession Street.
Proceed to Juravinski Cancer Centre at 699 Concession Street or Juravinski Hospital at 711 Concession Street.
From Toronto:
Take QEW to Highway 403 West (to Hamilton).
Exit Highway 403 at Main Street East.
Turn right onto James Street South.
Go past St. Joseph’s Hospital, and take the East Mountain Access.
Take the Concession Street exit, and turn left onto Concession Street.
Proceed to Juravinski Cancer Centre at 699 Concession Street or Juravinski Hospital at 711 Concession Street.
Mailing Address
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Office
P.O. Box 739 LCD1, Hamilton, ON L8N 3M8