Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre

Breast Cancer Support Groups

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Record #: OSH0464 Last Modified: 08 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 08 Feb 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
86 Colborne St W
Oshawa, ON L1G 1L7
 
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Office Phone905-579-4833
Fax905-579-1204
E-mailhearthplace@hearthplace.org
Websitewww.hearthplace.org
LocationOshawa (City of)
Contact Information
Contact 1Andrea Shaw, Executive Director
Volunteer CoordinatorSonja Shepherd, Member and Volunteer Coordinator; Email: sonja@hearthplace.org
Description & Services
Areas ServedDurham Region ; Greater Toronto Area
LanguagesEnglish ; Some individual support is available upon request in French and German
EligibilityWomen of all ages
ApplicationCall for more information
FeesNone
DescriptionSix week newly diagnosed Breast Cancer support group for women in the first year of diagnosis * emotional support, practical suggestions and educational material to help women make informed decisions about treatment * individual peer support, wellness classes, resource library and information workshops are also available * drop-in Alumni Group for women who have completed the newly diagnosed group or who are beyond their first year of diagnosis and treatment
Other Details
MeetingsFor six week Newly Diagnosed Support Group, pre-registration is required (no drop ins) * meetings are held on Monday 
 
The drop-in Alumni group meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 7 pm-8:30 pm * call ahead or check the monthly calendar on the web site at www.hearthplace.org 
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Classification/Subjects
Service CategoriesHealth/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Breast Cancer ~ Women