CanTeen Aotearoa Around 4,200 rangatahi / young people across Aotearoa are impacted by cancer each year, whether it’s their own diagnosis or cancer in their whānau. CanTeen supports 13-24 year-olds who have had their world turned upside down by cancer - whether it’s their own cancer, that of a sibling or parent, or the death of a sibling or parent. Cancer affects everyone differently and at CanTeen, we get that.
have been designed to support rangatahi with the impacts of their cancer experience. Online support Rangatahi can access free online support through CanTeen Connect. Our online community where rangatahi can chat, join online events, or talk to a CanTeen Connect counsellor. To get support or to support CanTeen, visit canteen.org.nz or call 0800 2268 336.
Our specially trained team provides free services tailored to the specific needs and cancer experiences of rangatahi. Individual support and therapy Our team of psychologists and social workers provide individual support and therapy to rangatahi face-to-face, over Zoom, or the phone. “I had therapy with my support worker, who helped make me feel normal. I also felt that having a space to talk freely about my feelings, not just cancer, made me feel valued and understood. Especially on such a rough journey.” Janine, age 20 when she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, bone cancer. Peer events and programmes Our youth workers organise recreational events across Aotearoa and online, so rangatahi can connect with others who understand what you’re going through and have a break from cancer. Our specially trained team also run a range of therapeutic programmes and camps that Page 75
