Community Supportive Care Resources

Cancer Care Alberta

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Resource Description Category Location
AHS Foothills Hostel Services

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

Accommodations Resources Alberta; Calgary
AHS University of Alberta Outpatient Residence

Residence for outpatient University of Alberta Hospital, Stollery Children's Hospital and Cross Cancer Institute medical patients.

Accommodations Resources Alberta; Edmonton
Compassion House

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

Accommodations Resources Alberta; Edmonton
Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) Program

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

Exercise Alberta
Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well (EXCEL) Study

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

Exercise Alberta
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Program

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.

Financial Assistance Alberta
Alberta Blue Cross Non-Group Coverage Program

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.

Financial Assistance Alberta
Alberta Cancer Foundation Financial Assistance Program

Offers information about how to connect with Patient Resources at TBCC and CCI to apply for Patient Financial Assistance.

Financial Assistance Alberta
Alberta Health Specialized Drug Benefits

Provides more information about drug benefit programs in Alberta, including outpatient cancer drugs, high cost drugs, insulin pump therapy, RAPID program, Disease control and prevention.

Financial Assistance Alberta
AHS Outpatient Cancer Drug Benefit 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.

Financial Assistance Alberta
Distress Centre

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

General Support Alberta
Wellspring Alberta

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.

General Support Alberta
AHS Indigenous Support Line: Walk with Me Talk with Me Learn with Me

Provides information about the North Zone's confidential support line for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and their families.

Indigenous Resources Alberta; North
Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic (AIVCC)

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.

Indigenous Resources Alberta
Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association

Provides information on Friendship Centre locations in Alberta and services provided by the ANFCA.

Indigenous Resources Alberta
CCA Indigenous Cancer Health

Link to Indigenous Cancer Health page on CCA Patients & Family website.

Indigenous Resources Alberta
Guide to Cancer Care in Alberta for Newly Diagnosed Indigenous People

32-page PDF resource that provides information about cancer, cancer treatment, preparing to enter Cancer Care, services and programs, patients' rights, as well as self-help strategies.

Indigenous Resources Alberta
Indigenous Cancer Care Experiences: Video Series

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

Indigenous Resources Alberta
Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigators

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

Indigenous Resources Alberta
Caregivers Alberta

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

Resources for Caregivers Alberta
Collaborative Online Resources & Education (CORE) Alberta

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.

Resource for Seniors Organizations Alberta
Breast Cancer Supportive Care Clinic

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.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type Alberta; Calgary
Head & Neck Cancer Support Society

Support society that provides supports and resources to people diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and their caregivers. In-person meetings held in Edmonton.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type Alberta
Oneball

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

Resources Specific to Cancer Type Alberta
Prostaid Calgary

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 Specific to Cancer Type Alberta
Canadian Cancer Society

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.

General Support National
Young Adult Cancer Canada

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).

General Support National
Queering Cancer

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

General Support National
Canadian Cancer Survivor Network

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.

General Support National
Canadian Breast Cancer Network

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.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type National
Prostate Cancer Support Canada

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

Resources Specific to Cancer Type National
Rethink Breast Cancer

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.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type National
Northwest Territories Health & Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) Cancer Navigation Program

Available to all residents across the NWT who have been impacted by cancer (from suspected cancer to palliation and survivorship, as well as the family and friends of those experiencing cancer). Primary Care Providers can refer patients, or patients can self-refer to the program.

General Support Northwest Territories
Navigating Your Cancer Journey: a resource for cancer patients in the Northwest Territories

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

General Support Northwest Territories
AHS Northern Health Services Network Program

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

General Support Northwest Territories
NWT Community Counselling Program

Free counselling services available for all NWT residents.

General Support Northwest Territories
NWT Breast Health/Breast Cancer Action Group

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.

Resources Specific to Cancer Type Northwest Territories