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Community Supportive Care Resources

Cancer Care Âé¶¹Ó³»­

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Resource Description Category Location
AHS Foothills Hostel Services

Hostel services on Foothills campus for outpatient Tom Baker and Foothills medical patients. Caregivers are also permitted with patients for the duration of their stay.

Accommodations Resources Âé¶¹Ó³»­; Calgary
AHS University of Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Outpatient Residence

Residence for outpatient University of Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Hospital, Stollery Children's Hospital and Cross Cancer Institute medical patients.

Accommodations Resources Âé¶¹Ó³»­; Edmonton

Non-medical facility in Edmonton for women who are experiencing cancer. Services include low-cost accommodations, workshops, seminars, and connections to supportive care resources.

Accommodations Resources Âé¶¹Ó³»­; Edmonton

Free 12-week community-based exercise program designed for people who are undergoing or are recovering from cancer treatment.

Exercise Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Research study that provides a free 12-week exercise program designed for people who are undergoing or are recovering from cancer treatment.

Exercise Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Government of Âé¶¹Ó³»­ program that assists eligible Âé¶¹Ó³»­ns who are living with a long-term disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness in the community. The program helps cover the costs of eligible basic medical equipment and supplies to meet patients' clinical needs.

Financial Assistance Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Coverage for health-related services not covered by Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) for eligible Âé¶¹Ó³»­ns not covered by a health benefits program. A monthly premium is charged for those taking part in the program.

Financial Assistance Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Offers information about how to connect with Patient Resources at TBCC and CCI to apply for Patient Financial Assistance.

Financial Assistance Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Provides more information about drug benefit programs in Âé¶¹Ó³»­, including outpatient cancer drugs, high cost drugs, insulin pump therapy, RAPID program, Disease control and prevention.

Financial Assistance Âé¶¹Ó³»­
AHS Outpatient Cancer Drug Benefit Program

The program provides specific cancer drugs to eligible residents for no charge. Information about which cancer drugs are covered by Âé¶¹Ó³»­ is also included on this webpage.

Financial Assistance Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Counselling services limited to Calgary. Online services (i.e., chat) available province-wide.

General Support Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Free services for Âé¶¹Ó³»­n cancer patients and their families, as well as patients from out-of-province who are receiving treatment in Âé¶¹Ó³»­. Services are related to emotional, practical, and social needs of those living with cancer.

General Support Âé¶¹Ó³»­
AHS Indigenous Support Line: Walk with Me Talk with Me Learn with Me

Provides information about the North Zone's confidential support line for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and their families.

Indigenous Resources Âé¶¹Ó³»­; North

Service that serves individuals in Âé¶¹Ó³»­ who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and Metis, as well as their families. Individuals can contact the clinic for consultations over the phone or online.

Indigenous Resources Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Provides information on Friendship Centre locations in Âé¶¹Ó³»­ and services provided by the ANFCA.

Indigenous Resources Âé¶¹Ó³»­
CCA Indigenous Cancer Health

Link to Indigenous Cancer Health page on CCA Patients & Family website.

Indigenous Resources Âé¶¹Ó³»­
Guide to Cancer Care in Âé¶¹Ó³»­ for Newly Diagnosed Indigenous People

32-page PDF resource that provides information about cancer, cancer treatment, preparing to enter Cancer Care, services and programs, patients' rights, as well as self-help strategies.

Indigenous Resources Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Saint Elizabeth Research Centre Indigenous cancer care experience video series on MyHealth.Âé¶¹Ó³»­.ca.

Indigenous Resources Âé¶¹Ó³»­
Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigators

Information about how to access the Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigation Program and the services it provides.

Indigenous Resources Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Information, resources, programs and services about stress reduction, planning self-care, building resilience, and balancing their own self-care with caregiving.

Resources for Caregivers Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Information, resources, programs and services for community-based organizations in Âé¶¹Ó³»­ that serve seniors, as well as allied organizations and individuals. This resource is not just limited to cancer-related services.

Resource for Seniors Organizations Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Clinic located in SW Calgary providing services including individual and group care programs for people at high risk for breast cancer, or who are experiencing breast cancer. A referral form must be completed for the clinic.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type Âé¶¹Ó³»­; Calgary

Support society that provides supports and resources to people diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and their caregivers. In-person meetings held in Edmonton.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Support organization for patients with testicular cancer. Provides information about testicular cancer, symptoms and diagnosis, and treatment, and resources related to finances and fertility.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Support group that serves Calgary and southern Âé¶¹Ó³»­n prostate cancer patients, as well as their families. Resources include peer support, education and information sessions, and newsletters about prostate cancer.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type Âé¶¹Ó³»­

Resources to support patients who are living with cancer. Services include transportation assistance to cancer treatment appointments, accommodation assistance, Cancer Connection (peer support service), and cancer information hotline.

General Support National

Web- and community-based supports for young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer. Resources include peer-led themed virtual conversations (YACC Web: Chats), and local chapters for in-person meetings and events (Localife).

General Support National

Resources for LGBTQ2+ people who have been affected by cancer and their community and primary care providers.

General Support National

Information and resources aimed at cancer survivors. Information includes up-to-date news about cancer discoveries, events related to cancer and cancer survivorship, and about common issues related to cancer survivors.

General Support National

Support website that provides comprehensive information about breast cancer and living with it, treatment options and their side effects, and prosthetics. Educational resources and financial supports are also available on the website.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type National

Support website that offers links to local support groups, free kits with information about prostate cancer, monthly newsletters, and videos.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type National

Support organization for people with breast cancer. Resources include an online peer support group, fertility tools and information, and information about side effects and treatments.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type National

Available to all residents across the NWT who have been impacted by cancer (from suspected cancer to palliation and survivorship, as well as the family and friends of those experiencing cancer). Primary Care Providers can refer patients, or patients can self-refer to the program.

General Support Northwest Territories

53-page PDF resource for patients that covers topics such as understanding cancer, support contacts, travelling for treatment, and services for patients.

General Support Northwest Territories
AHS Northern Health Services Network Program

Program that offers assistance to patients from the NWT, Nunavut and the Yukon Territories who are receiving medical care in Edmonton.

General Support Northwest Territories

Free counselling services available for all NWT residents.

General Support Northwest Territories

Support and advocacy group for people experiencing breast cancer. Connects users to information about breast cancer, and NWT-specific supportive care and wellness resources for patients. Most resources listed are not specific to breast cancer, so people experiencing other cancers may benefit from this website as well.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type Northwest Territories