Hostel services on Foothills campus for outpatient Arthur Child and Foothills medical patients. Caregivers are also permitted with patients for the duration of their stay.

Provides accommodations for outpatients and visitors with appointments at the University of Alberta Hospital, Stollery Children's Hospital and Cross Cancer Institute medical patients.

Non-medical facility in Edmonton for women who are experiencing cancer. Services include low-cost accommodations, workshops, seminars, and connections to supportive care resources.

Free 12-week community-based exercise program designed for people who are undergoing or are recovering from cancer treatment.

Research study that provides a free 12-week exercise program designed for people who are undergoing or are recovering from cancer treatment.

Government of Alberta program that assists eligible Albertans who are living with a long-term disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness in the community. The program helps cover the costs of eligible basic medical equipment and supplies to meet patients' clinical needs.

Coverage for health-related services not covered by Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) for eligible Albertans not covered by a health benefits program. A monthly premium is charged for those taking part in the program.

The program provides specific cancer drugs to eligible residents for no charge. Information about which cancer drugs are covered by Alberta Health Services is also included on this webpage.

Counselling services limited to Calgary and Southern Alberta. Online services (i.e., chat) available province-wide.

Free services for Albertan cancer patients and their families, as well as patients from out-of-province who are receiving treatment in Alberta. Services are related to emotional, practical, and social needs of those living with cancer.

Provides information about the confidential support line for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples and their families.

Service that serves individuals in Alberta who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and Metis, as well as their families. Individuals can contact the clinic for consultations over the phone or online.

Provides information on friendship centre locations in Alberta and services provided by the ANFCA.

Saint Elizabeth Research Centre Indigenous cancer care experience video series on MyHealth.Alberta.ca.

Information about how to access the Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigation Program and the services it provides.

Information, resources, programs and services about stress reduction, planning self-care, building resilience, and balancing their own self-care with caregiving.

Information, resources, programs and services for community-based organizations in Alberta that serve seniors, as well as allied organizations and individuals. This resource is not just limited to cancer-related services.

Clinic located in SW Calgary providing services including individual and group care programs for people at high risk for breast cancer, or who are experiencing breast cancer. A referral form must be completed for the clinic.

A supportive group for people affected by head and neck or esophageal cancer and their care partners. Connect with others, share experiences, find encouragement, and learn about helpful resources during treatment and recovery. This is a peer support group, not a therapy group.

A supportive group for people affected by head and neck or esophageal cancer and their care partners. Connect with others, share experiences, find encouragement, and learn about helpful resources during treatment and recovery. This is a peer support group, not a therapy group.

Support organization for patients with testicular cancer. Provides information about testicular cancer, symptoms and diagnosis, and treatment, and resources related to finances and fertility.

Support group that serves Calgary and southern Albertan prostate cancer patients, as well as their families. Resources include peer support, education and information sessions, and newsletters about prostate cancer.

Resources to support patients who are living with cancer. Services include transportation assistance to cancer treatment appointments, accommodation assistance, Cancer Connection (peer support service), and cancer information hotline.

Web- and community-based supports for young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer. Resources include peer-led themed virtual conversations (YACC Web: Chats), and local chapters for in-person meetings and events (Localife).

Resources for LGBTQ2+ people who have been affected by cancer and their community and primary care providers.

Information and resources aimed at cancer survivors. Information includes up-to-date news about cancer discoveries, events related to cancer and cancer survivorship, and about common issues related to cancer survivors.

Support website that provides comprehensive information about breast cancer and living with it, treatment options and their side effects, and prosthetics. Educational resources and financial supports are also available on the website.

Support website that offers links to local support groups, free kits with information about prostate cancer, monthly newsletters, and videos.

Support organization for people with breast cancer. Resources include an online peer support group, fertility tools and information, and information about side effects and treatments.

Supports Northwest Territories residents throughout the cancer journey by helping patients and families navigate the health care system, coordinate care, and access information, resources, and emotional support.

53-page PDF resource for patients that covers topics such as understanding cancer, support contacts, travelling for treatment, and services for patients.

Program that offers assistance to patients from the NWT, Nunavut and the Yukon Territories who are receiving medical care in Edmonton.

Free counselling services available for all NWT residents.

Support and advocacy group for people experiencing breast cancer. Connects users to information about breast cancer, and NWT-specific supportive care and wellness resources for patients. Most resources listed are not specific to breast cancer, so people experiencing other cancers may benefit from this website as well.

Grief and bereavement support and resources are available for people who have experienced the death of a family member or significant other. This could include counselling, support groups or online resources.

Provides crisis support, grief resources, self-help tools, and mental health services to support individuals and families coping with loss, grief, or emotional distress.

Provides people living with cancer rides to and from their cancer treatment appointments.

Help in finding the best option for travelling to treatment. Clients need to be referred to this volunteer driver program by a member of their healthcare team at the hospital or cancer clinic where they are receiving treatment. Learn how to become a volunteer driver.

Offers short term financial assistance to subsidize travel expenses for individuals with low income and diagnosed with cancer.

Helps individuals reflect on, communicate, and document their values, preferences, and goals for future health care in case they are unable to make decisions for themselves.

Services and programs to help people who are diagnosed with a progressive life-limiting/threatening illness to live their lives the best way possible.

Build resilience, develop healthy habits and learn new ways of coping can help create more positive mental health.

Learn how to get immediate help or support.

Nutrition services created evidence-informed educational handouts, developed collaboratively by dietitians, healthcare professionals, and patients, to provide guidance on nutrition. Select topic Cancer.

Getting enough calories and protein can help you maintain or gain weight and strength. It can also help you to heal and recover sooner. This cookbook is focused on higher protein foods for muscle health. 

Eating enough vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and other health problems. Health Bites and related nutrition programs provide recipes, education, workshops, and resources to help Albertans build healthier eating habits and access nutrition support.

Experts provide information and hold an online speaker series with a question and answer session for participants. Links to previous talks are available as well.

National Cancer Institute - Coping with Advanced Cancer: Choices for Care Near the End of Life

American resource for people living with advanced cancer and their loved ones, offering information and support on care decisions, communication, and end-of-life planning to help individuals stay informed and involved in their care.