Canadian Cancer Society - BC and Yukon Division

Offers summer camp and year-round recreation programming at no cost to children and youth diagnosed with cancer, and their families. Summer programming provides a safety-focused, medically supervised, fun and recreational experience at Loon Lake in Maple Ridge. Year-round recreation programming is h...

A national, toll-free telephone service available to answer questions and give information about cancer treatment and side effects, clinical trials, coping with cancer, emotional support services, prevention, help in the community, and complementary therapies. Information on community support progra...

Provides free, confidential telephone support to adults 18 years or older diagnosed with any type of cancer and/or their caregivers. Trained volunteers who have had a similar cancer experience listen, share practical experiences about living with cancer, and offer emotional support, understanding an...

Offers accommodations, amenities, and services for out-of-town patients undergoing cancer assessment or treatment in Vancouver; fee for service. Services include three meals a day, WiFi connectivity and access to a wig and breast prosthesis bank. Staff are on-site 24 hours a day to provide support a...

Provides information, funding, and support for cancer patients and their families, friends, and caregivers. Coordinates delivery of cancer support services, distributes cancer resources, undertakes public education and cancer prevention activities, manages a local network of volunteers, and conducts...

Free confidential help line offers Yukon residents non-judgemental and evidence-based support and information about quitting smoking, vaping, and tobacco use. Service includes a Quit Coach who helps with creating a personalized quit plan, coping with cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and finding sup...

Provides information, funding, and support for cancer patients and their families, friends, and caregivers. Coordinates delivery of cancer support services, distributes cancer resources, undertakes public education and cancer prevention activities, manages a local network of volunteers, and conducts...

Offers accommodations, amenities, and services for out-of-town patients undergoing cancer assessment or treatment in Kelowna; fee for service. Amenities and services include meals, an activity room (TV, computers, internet, games, pool table), a library and resource room, on-site laundry, cancer inf...

Provides cancer-related information, resources, and services. Operated by volunteers. Office hours are 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

Offers limited, short-term financial assistance for cancer-related transportation and accommodation to BC residents who are cancer patients travelling to and from cancer treatment. Also, in partnership with the BC Cancer Agency, offers subsidies for approved symptom management drugs.

Offers accommodations, amenities, and services for out-of-town patients undergoing cancer assessment or treatment in Victoria; fee for service. Services include three meals a day, internet access, a library and resource room, on-site laundry, and access to a wig and breast prosthesis bank. Staff are...

Provides information, funding, and support for cancer patients and their families, friends, and caregivers. Coordinates delivery of cancer support services, distributes cancer resources, undertakes public education and cancer prevention activities, manages a local network of volunteers, and conducts...

The Hair Donation program directs callers to local program that accepts donations of real hair that will be made into wigs for cancer patients. Wigs, scarves and other headwear are also provided to cancer patients through the Wig Lending Program at multiple locations. Breast Prosthesis Banks provide...