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Wellspring Programs and                                                                                                                                 Becoming

    Services, available for                                                                                                                                 A Member

    patients, caregivers and
    loved ones, at no charge.                                                                                                                               is Easy



                                                                                                                                                            Drop by a Wellspring centre or visit our web
    Many of Wellspring’s programs are provided on                                                                                                           at wellspring.ca, select a centre location n
    a drop-in basis, meaning there is no ongoing                                                                                                            and complete a simple membership form. After
    commitment, which can be helpful if you are                                                                                                             you will be gently guided through the proces
    not feeling well, in treatment or are coping with                                                                                                       of identifying programs and resources that b
    symptoms that make commitment difficult. Other                                                                                                          meet your particular needs, interest and tim
    programs require registration or an appointment,
    and some include a bit of home practice.                                                                                                                Wellspring will help you and your loved ones
                                                                                                                                                            select programs and activities that will hel
                                                                                                                                                            now, and for every step ahead. Whether you
                                                                                                                                                            are not feeling well and dealing with diffic
    Emotional Programs                                 Informational Programs                            Social Programs                                    symptoms, you are looking for help in restor
                                                                                                                                                            your physical and emotional health and welln
    These easily accessible programs, commonly         These programs provide members with current       Social programs help members, their loved ones     through a cancer recovery, or you are seekin
    attended by new members, provide a safe and        information about cancer, teach some of the       and caregivers with a community of support and     help in making the transition back into work
    confidential place to share personal feelings and   fundamentals of good nutritional practices, and   networking opportunities through social activities.  and the community, Wellspring is here to
    concerns with others in similar situations. Each   provide members with access to experts on a                                                          every stage of the cancer journey.
    program utilizes various strategies to help people   wide range of cancer-related topics.
    manage their emotional well-being.                                                                                                                      Wellspring receives no government or hospita
                                                                                                                                                            funding. The generosity of donors, of gratef
                                                                                                                                                            members, sponsors and partners, enables all
                                                                                                          “I am so grateful to have a place
    Practical Programs                                 Physical/Functional Programs                          to go for additional support                   Wellspring programs to be provided at no cha


    Living with cancer brings many practical,          Health restoring programs have a focus on            outside of my medical team.                     At Wellspring, we help thousands of people e
                                                                                                                                                            year overcome the many challenges faced by
    real-life challenges, such as financial and childcare   rehabilitation, with the goal of helping members   The programs at Wellspring
    struggles, or returning to work following an       recover from the various physical, cognitive                                                         cancer. We look forward to seeing you soon.
    extended leave of absence. Wellspring’s practical   (thinking) or lifestyle impacts of cancer.           have been helping me feel
    programs provide members with help overcoming                                                            better and become a better
    challenges in the context of day-to-day issues.
                                                                                                             version of my new reality.”



                   Call your local Wellspring centre or visit us online
                  Call your local Wellspring centre or visit us online at wellspring.ca for more information.
                          at wellspring.ca for more information.
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