| Record #: KGN0227 |
Last Modified: 19 Feb 2013 |
Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2013 |
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| Description and Services |
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| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm |
| Description | Peer Support program * a nation-wide, telephone-based, emotional support service * provides people recently diagnosed with cancer (or a recurrence) and their caregivers an opportunity to talk to a trained volunteer who has experienced cancer first hand * callers are matched to a trained volunteer based on their most important needs |
| Waiting List | Yes, 48 hours |
| Eligibility | There must be a need for emotional support resulting from the diagnosis or a strong suspicion of cancer |
| Application | Registration needed * call for details |
| Fees | None |
| Languages of Service | English ; French ; Matches in 21 different languages |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Contact Information |
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| Office Phone | 613-384-2361 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-939-3333 |
| Fax | 613-384-9783 |
| E-mail | frontenac@ontario.cancer.ca |
| Website | www.cancer.ca |
| Primary Executive | Craig Faucette, Unit Manager; Email: cfaucette@ontario.cancer.ca |
| Names |
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| Legal Name | Canadian Cancer Society |
| Alternate Name | Cancer Connection ; Reach to Recovery |
| Former Name | Cansurmount |
| Location & Accessibility |
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| Address | 496 Days Rd
Kingston, ON K7M 5R4
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| Site Location | Kingston West |
| Intersection | Days Rd and Bath Rd |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details |
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| Subjects | Cancer ; Counselling ; Free services ; Health education ; Medical information ; Nonprofit organizations ; Support groups ; Telephone support |
| Print Material | Pamphlets and educational literature |
| Resources | Website |
| Funding | Donations - Registration Number: 118829803RR0006 |
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