Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House
Site: Oakville
Service: Community-Based Cancer Support
Record #:
MHH0383
Last Full Update:
19 Jul 2024
Contact Information
Office Phone | 905-257-1988 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-877-499-9904 |
feedback@wellspring.ca | |
Website | wellspring.ca/online-programs/ |
Contact Form | wellspring.ca/online-programs/contact-us/ |
Social Media | Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube |
Primary Contact | Mandy Toor, Centre Manager; Phone: 905-257-1988 ext 210; Email: mandy@wellspring.ca |
Site Information
Site Location | Oakville (River Oaks) |
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | 2545 Sixth Line Oakville, ON L6H 7V9 |
Intersection | Sixth Line and Dundas St W |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Agency Information
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | July 2000 |
Primary Executive | Christina Smith, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 416-961-1928; Email: christina.smith@wellspring.ca |
Alternate Executive | Judi Perry Brinkert, Chief Mission Officer; Phone: 905-257-1988 ext 205; Email: judi@wellspring.ca |
Funding | Donations * Fundraising |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Centre provides emotional, psychological, rehabilitative, practical and informational support for cancer patients, their families and caregivers * offers over 40 professionally-led programs, registered and drop-ins, available free of charge, including peer support, group support, counselling, cancer exercise, Nourish (cancer specific nutrition), coping strategies, resource library, community links, educational series and the Money Matters Resource Centre * onsite childcare is available for those participating in programs * transportation services is provided free of charge to members by volunteer drivers * no referral is necessary * refer to the website for other locations * check program schedule for in-person, online and telephone support programs * volunteer opportunities available Support groups include:
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Hours | Vary per program * check program details for time, location and registration * Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
Areas Served | Canada |
Boundaries | Canada |
Eligibility | Cancer patients, their families and caregivers |
Application | Medical referral not required * appointment or registration is required for some programs |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Categories and Classification
Service Categories | Bereavement and Grief Counselling ; Bereavement and Grief Support Groups ~ Cancer ; Cancer ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Cancer ; Escort Programs ~ Cancer ; Family Counselling ~ Cancer ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Cancer ; Terminal Illness Counselling ~ Cancer ; Volunteer Opportunities |
Older Adult Main Categories | COMMUNITY HEALTH |
Older Adult Sub-Categories | Health Related Support Groups |