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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 website
 Many of Wellspring’s programs are provided on                                                           at wellspring.ca, select a centre location near you
 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 process
 not feeling well, in treatment or are coping with                                                       of identifying programs and resources that best
 symptoms that make commitment difficult. Other                                                          meet your particular needs, interest and time.
 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 help
                                                                                                         now, and for every step ahead. Whether you
                                                                                                         are not feeling well and dealing with difficult
 Emotional Programs  Informational Programs           Social Programs                                    symptoms, you are looking for help in restoring
                                                                                                         your physical and emotional health and wellness
 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 seeking
 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 hel
 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 hospital
                                                                                                         funding. The generosity of donors, of grateful
                                                                                                         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 charge.


 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 each
                                                                                                         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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