Canadian Cancer Society
Site: Kingston
Service: Ontario Division - FLA & The Waterways Community Office - Emotional Support Programs
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN0227 | Last Full Update: 25 Sep 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Cancer Connection |
| Legal Name | Canadian Cancer Society |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | Kingston West |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Days Rd and Bath Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Peer Support program * 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 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| 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 |
| Languages | English ; French ; Matches in 21 different languages |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Talklines/Warmlines ~ Cancer ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ Families/Friends of People with Cancer |
| Waiting List | Yes, 48 hours |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-384-2361 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-939-3333 |
| Fax | 613-384-9783 |
| frontenac@ontario.cancer.ca | |
| Website | www.cancer.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Executive | Doug Kane, Senior Manager; Email: dkane@ontario.cancer.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118829803 RR0001 |
| Print Material | Pamphlets and educational literature |
| Resources | Website |