Canadian Cancer Society
Site: Kingston
Service: Ontario Division - FLA & The Waterways Community Office - Emotional Support Programs
Record #: KGN0227 | Last Full Update: 05 Nov 2019 |
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 |