Groupe d'entraide Cancer et vie
Eligibility
Persons who have received (recently or in the past) a cancer diagnosis, and their loved ones.
Description:
Organization that offers various services to persons residing in MRC Appalaches.
Caregiver relief: Service offered to caregivers as well as accompaniment of persons with cancer. These services are provided according to volunteer availability.
Complementary therapy: Yoga, knitting, artistic activities, cinema, conferences, personal growth workshops ''Une année pour mieux vivre'' and ''Art et connaissance de soi'' workshops.
Emotional support: One-on-one meetings at the centre, at home or at the hospital. Possibility of pairing in person or by phone. Informal meetings and mutual aid group "Cancer et vie" for persons living with cancer and their loved ones.
Wigs, headwear and appearance: Loan counter offering certain models of hats, turbans, scarves and wigs.
Other services offered: Documentation centre (books, movies, puzzles, etc.).