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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Categories and Classification
| Parenting Main Categories | Mental Health |
| Parenting Sub-Categories | Grief/Bereavement |
| 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 |
