Support Organizations continued Cancer Connections Canadian Cancer Society matches people with other cancer patients who have similar diagnoses or other commonalities for supportive phone conversations. 1-888-939-3333 Cancer Information Service Toll free personal information service, answering questions about all types of cancer, clinical trials, emotional supports, prevention, complementary and alternative therapies and information about other cancer services. 1-888-939-3333 Senior’s Peer Support Trained volunteers providing personal one-toone support for seniors facing challenges related to aging, relocation, loneliness, loss, retirement etc. Confidential and free of charge. Contact Laurie Wall at 604-982-8333. Telefriend Program Volunteers provide a telefriend to lonely or isolated seniors, who share similar interests and concerns. 604-925-7281 CaringBridge This website brings together family and friends to support someone in a health crisis who is registered on the site. People can then stay informed about that person’s condition, leave messages and coordinate care. www.caringbridge.org Respite Care Provides caregivers a break from care giving by finding alternative care for patients which might entail admission to a care facility on a temporary basis or placing a professional caregiver in the home. The cost is on a sliding scale depending on income. You need a referral from your physician. 604-986-7111 North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre Support group for stroke patients and their families. Activities offered are speech therapy, exercises, music therapy, caregiver support meetings, outings and games. 22nd St. West Vancouver. 778-340-5803 – www.nssrc.org
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