The Quebec Cancer Foundation (QCF) provides daily support to persons living with cancer and their families in Quebec, by offering living environments and services that promote their well-being. Accommodation, information and support services are offered free of charge or at low cost.

Nutrition: Following an assessment on the Info-cancer hotline, the nursing staff can provide a reference to a free consultation service with the QCF’s nutritionist.

Emotional support: Emotional phone support provided by a trained volunteer who has had a similar cancer experience (this service is also provided to those close to the person with cancer). Support group for persons with brain tumours (cancer and non-cancer) offered by the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at the QCF offices. Following an assessment on the Info-cancer hotline, the nursing staff can provide a reference to a free consultation service with the QCF’s psychologist.

Loan of wigs: Access to over 300 styles and colors of wigs. There is a $25 cost for this service, which includes care accessories. Available in the following QCF accommodation centers: Gatineau, Lévis, Québec, Saint-Hyacinthe et Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

Rehabilitation and exercise, complementary treatments: Massage therapy, art therapy and kinesiology (adapted physical activity) services are offered to persons with cancer in the Foundation’s regional centers and accommodations (Montréal, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Gatineau and Trois-Rivières). Coffee get-togethers, Qi Gong workshops and other services are also offered; services vary by region.

Other services offered: The Quebec Cancer Foundation offers art therapy workshops to any person with cancer, up to one year after their final treatment. They are also offered to their caregivers. Info-cancer service (a one-stop resource for counseling, information, and reassurance). Document loans (books, DVDs, etc.), online or by phone; documents are delivered by mail. Resources directory by region. Consulting service offered by documentalists.

Financial support program for Quebecers with cancer in vulnerable situations: PAVQ allows Quebecers under the low-income threshold to focus more on their healing than on their financial burden, regardless of the type or stage of cancer they have, their location in Quebec or their age.

Fees may apply for some services.