West Island Cancer Wellness Centre
Description:
Organization that offers several services which can be helpful to persons touched by cancer living in Montréal's West-Island.
Complementary therapies: Yoga, meditation, relaxation, spirituality, Reiki, touch therapy, acupressure, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, reflexology, art and music therapy workshops.
Emotional support: Several support groups (workshops and conferences) are available, such as "Living with cancer," "Life after cancer," "Gestion des émotions liées au diagnostic de cancer" (support group offered in French) as well as groups for natural caregivers, young people living with cancer and children living with cancer.
Support to family, friends, and caregivers: Support groups for caregivers and children of cancer patients. Support groups are offered according to demand.
Nutrition: Nutrition courses to teach persons with cancer, caregivers and children how to choose and prepare healthy food and meals. Email consultations with a nutritionist are also available.
Professional counselling: Consultation by email with an oncology nurse is available or in person with a psychologist.
Other services offered : Referral library, books, brochures, magazines, study reports, conferences, etc.