Canadian Cancer Society

CancerConnection

Record #: KNA1596
Last Modified: 19 Feb 2020
Last Full Update: 19 Feb 2020

Contact Information

Office Phone 1.604.675.7148 ; 1.800.822.8664
TTY Phone 1.866.786.3934
Toll Free Phone 1.888.939.3333
Fax 1.604.675.7301
E-Mail cancerconnection@bc.cancer.ca
Website cancerconnection.ca
Primary Contact Marie Dubord, Manager, Cancer Connection; Phone: 1.604.675.7106; Email: mdubord@bc.cancer.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadiancancersocietyokanagan/
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/cancersocietybc
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CDNCancerSociety

Description & Services

Service Details - Connects people diagnosed with cancer and/or their caregivers with a trained volunteer who has had a similar cancer experience 
- Connections are tailored to individual needs and can be based on diagnosis, treatment type and lifestyle similarities  
- Volunteers offer emotional support, a listening ear, shared experience, understanding and encouragement.
Hours Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm (please leave message after hours)
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Must be diagnosed with cancer or caring for someone who has been diagnosed with cancer
How to Apply - Please call, email or complete the online referral form 
- Health care providers can also refer a patient
Cost None

Location

Address & Map
Canadian Cancer Society: BC & Yukon Division
565 10th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J4
 
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Located In Community British Columbia

Other Details

Languages English ; French ; If English or French is not your first language we may be able to find a volunteer to speak with you in your language * CancerConnection is available in all provinces * please call for more information.