NEW: Join us in Collingwood

Membership at the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre is free and is open for people living with cancer, their families and caregivers. No medical referral is required.

Choose an option below to learn more, or to arrange an intake appointment, please fill in the contact form in the ‘register’ section below or call the Centre at (705) 549-6444.

 

Men’s Cancer Support Group
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:30pm.

This support group is open to all men dealing with cancer, and especially appropriate for those currently fighting or recently finished treatment. The group works to address the mental and emotional challenges faced by men through the cancer journey and works to build new skills and strategies to manage life moving forward following a cancer diagnosis.


Women’s Cancer Support Group
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm.

This group is an opportunity for women who are fighting cancer or still dealing with the mental and emotional impact of their past battle with cancer to connect with others and build strength, skills, and resiliency.


Caregivers’ Support Group

1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm.

The group focusses on providing caregivers to those fighting cancer the tools and perspectives to prioritize self-care, effectively cope with the life-changing impact of cancer, and connect with other caregivers. Recommended for individuals serving as the direct caregiver to someone currently fighting cancer, or for immediate household members.

 

Location:  

Support Groups in Collingwood are currently being offered at The Journey’s Blend Cafe. The Cafe will be closed to the public during session times to ensure your privacy is respected.

Journey’s Blend Cafe

30 Mountain Road

Collingwood, ON

L9Y 5H7

Before attending your first session, please contact the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre t become properly registered. Use the online form in the ‘Register‘ section below or contact us at the following:

Phone: 705-549-6444

Email: collingwood@gbcancersupportcentre.ca

New Member Inquiry – Collingwood

Please complete all relevant fields in the form and a representative from the GBCSC will connect with you within 3 business days.
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • By which gender do you identify?
  • Please select the choice that best describes your situation.
    What is the current treatment status of yourself or your loved one
  • What resources are you primarily seeking access too?
  • Is there additional information about your cancer journey you wish to provide to help us understand your circumstances or how we can support?
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

OUR MISSION

The Mission of the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre is to provide emotional, physical, social, spiritual support, education and information as  complement to the medical system for people affected by cancer.

 

OUR VISION

 The Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre strives to be recognized as a source of support, education and motivation for people living with cancer. their families and caregivers. Our vision is to be recognized throughout North Simcoe and the surrounding communities as a place of hope, comfort, strength and courage.