Services in Toronto
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, the Canadian Cancer Society can help.
Peer support
Transportation assistance
Other provincial services
Peer support
We can offer support through a variety of methods, including in-person visits and telephone support. Visit our peer support page for more information.
Support groups in Toronto
Through group discussion guided by trained volunteers, people living with cancer and their families benefit from the emotional, social and practical support of others who are going through a similar situation.
The Toronto Region offers a variety of support groups. Call for more information.
Living with Colorectal Cancer
Date: Fourth Thursday of each month
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Contact: Toronto Region (416) 480-7901 ext. 4012 for information & to register.
Breast cancer
Location: 2881 Eglinton Avenue East (south east corner at McCowan Rd)
Room: Oak Ridges (lower level, elevator accessibility)
Date: Last Wednesday of each month, except December
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Languages: English
Contact (Facilitators): Gillian (416) 292-9555
Marilyn (416) 284-9984
Peggy (416) 269-7575
*Man to Man - Peer Support Meetings
Location: Valleyview Residence, 541 Finch Avenue West, Toronto. Map
Date: First and third Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Contact: (416) 398-0555
The meetings provide an opportunity for men to come together to talk with others about managing one's life with prostate cancer.
**Persian Cancer Forum**
Sunday, May 30 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
North York Civic Centre Council Chambers.
The topic of this forum will be Women’s Cancers and all sessions will be held in Persian
For more information please call (416) 480-7901 ext. 3410
*Side by Side - Women's Group, support for partners of prostate cancer survivors
Location: Valleyview Residence, 541 Finch Avenue West, Toronto. Map
Date: First Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Contact: (416) 398-0555
These meetings provide an opportunity for conversation from a female perspective.
* Man to Man and Side by Side are programs offered in cooperation with the Canadian Cancer Society.
Transportation assistance in Toronto
Volunteer driver-provided assistance
Where available, volunteer drivers provide rides free-of-charge to eligible, registered clients from their place of residence to the point of care and back to their residence. The cancer-specific medical appointments or supportive care services must be delivered by a professional recognized by Ontario's health care system. At least four business days notice is required. For more information and registration, please contact the Toronto Region office at (416) 480-7901 ext. 4012
The Canadian Cancer Society also offers services at the provincial level. Find information about services that are available province wide here. They include:
Last modified on:
25 May 2010
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