Breast Cancer Action of Ottawa
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Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Address	Chateau Royale Professional Building 301-1390 Prince of Wales Dr Ottawa, ON K2C 3N6
Intersection	Prince of Wales Dr and Meadowlands Dr E
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free occasional parking on the street
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Office Phone	613-736-5921
After Hours Phone	Answering machine
Fax	613-736-8422
E-mail	info@bcaott.ca
Website	www.bcaott.ca
Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 8 am-3:30 pm
Dates	Year-round * Closed during the week between Christmas and New Year * Closed on all statutory holidays
Meetings	Please call to confirm speaker schedule.
Description	Support for victims of breast cancer * a multi-functional, post-diagnosis support and resource centre for those diagnosed with breast cancer in the Ottawa region.    Drop-in centre * breast health information * resources and support * extensive on-site lending library on breast cancer * reflection area * exercise classes exclusively for breast cancer survivors or for those currently in treatment    Programs and activities:  * Information evenings and workshops  * Exercise program  * Dragon Boat Program  * Lymphedema educational outreach initiative  * Annual Manulife Stroll For Our Goal  * Responsible for the Pink and Black Ribbon campaign across Canada  * Other core fundraising and public awareness activities
Eligibility	Those living with, affected by or diagnosed with breast cancer, including family and members of the community.
Application	Call or visit the centre for information.
Fees	Membership - Annual membership fee allows access to programs and workshops.
Languages of Service	English
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of) - and area
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Lynn Gee, Office Manager
Primary Executive	Karen Graszat, Executive Director; Email: executivedirector@bcaott.ca
Subjects
Subjects	Cancer ; Charitable status ; Free services ; Medical information ; Nonprofit organizations ; Support groups ; Women
Service Categories - Blue Book	Health
Broader Terms	Diseases ; Groups ; Health ; Organizations ; Reduced cost services