Community cancer supports for patients, survivors, caregivers and health care providers in Muskoka.
CANCER RESOURCES
COMPASS
MEDICAL RESOURCES
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Advocacy
Cancer Information Helpline (Canadian Cancer Society) A national, toll free service for people with cancer, their caregivers, families, and friends as well as general public and healthcare professionals. Speak to trained information specialists about cancer treatment and side effects, clinical trials, coping with cancer, emotional support services, prevention, help in the community and complementary therapies. Call toll free at 1-888-939-3333
Helping you navigate cancer care
https://www.yourjourneyfromhere.ca/
A cancer diagnosis can come with so much uncertainty. These comprehensive resources were developed in collaboration with Canadian healthcare professionals, patient organizations, and people living with cancer to help you navigate the road ahead.
Helping people live better with cancer. There are a range of programs designed to help provide connection and belonging, ease physical pain and emotional distress, build strength and mobility, and reduce fatigue. Specialized financial, workplace, counselling and other cancer related supports are also available.
https://wellspring.ca/
First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous Cancer Strategy 2019–2023
Since 2004, multi-year provincial Indigenous[*]
cancer strategies have addressed and led to improvements in cancer care for Indigenous people in Ontario. The First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous Cancer Strategy 2019 – 2023 continues the work set out in the first 3 strategies.
https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/cancer-care-ontario/programs/aboriginal-programs/indigenous-cancer-strategy
1 (855) 220-7777
Practical information, support, and tools for cancer survivors.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
www.canceradvocacy.org
Free, self-learning audio program to help you thrive beyond cancer treatment.
RVH
RVH - Accepting Your Body After Cancer
We invite you to join a 7-week group programme which aims to help you feel more accepting and appreciative of your body. call 705 728 9090 x43520 (Breast Cancer)
Explore and More
for kids with family going through Cancer. call 705 728 9090 x 43520
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Clinic Locations
Muskoka Algonquin Oncology, Supportive Care & Infusion Clinic (affiliated with the Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury and the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Program in Barrie). Virtual Social Work Services available. Room 294, 2nd Floor, West Wing, Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, 100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville, ON 705-789-2311 ext. 2478
Central Ontario Regional Urgent Care Appointment Booking Portal
The Regional Virtual Urgent Care Program is available to residents in the central region of Ontario who require timely access to a nurse practitioner for urgent non-life-threatening conditions that can be addressed virtually.
The virtual care clinic is open 7 days a week from 1pm to 9pm (including holidays).
RVH Cancer Care (Royal Victoria Hospital) The Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Program oversees the quality and delivery of cancer services for the residents of Simcoe Muskoka. Clinics and procedures include: Immunotherapy for bladder cancer (BCG treatment), Benign Hematology Clinic, Blood Work Lab & Bone Marrow Biopsy, Breast Diagnostic Assessment Programme, Cancer and Palliative Inpatient Unit, Clinical Trials, Colposcopy Clinic, Drug & Special Access Navigator, Gynaecology Oncology Diagnostic Assessment Programme, Indigenous Patient Navigator, Lymphedema Clinic, Social Work Support, Multidisciplinary Skin Clinic, Nutrition Counselling, Symptom Management Clinic, Oral Chemo Clinic, PICC line insertion and removal, Ontario Telemedicine Network, Radiation Treatment Unit, Rectal Diagnostic Assessment Programme, Rotary House Cancer Lodge 201 Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON 705-728-9090
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By Disease Site
Helping people live better with cancer. There are a range of programs designed to help provide connection and belonging, ease physical pain and emotional distress, build strength and mobility, and reduce fatigue. Specialized financial, workplace, counselling and other cancer related supports are also available.
https://wellspring.ca/
Team Shan. Breast cancer awareness for young women.
https://www.advancedprostatecancer.ca
Find a Prostate Cancer Support Group https://prostatecanada.ca/get-support/support-groups/find-a-group
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Orillia (707)3271996
Breast Cancer Support Groups
Breast Health and Diseases Support Groups and Organizations - North Simcoe Muskoka
Orillia (Hospice Orillia) 705 321 6033
Bracebridge 705 646 1259
BodyMed
https://bodymedboutique.ca/bodymed-is-helping-women-in-haliburton-county/
BodyMed Boutique will be running Certified Mastectomy Fittings in Haliburton, ON from April to October as part of our Northern outreach initiative.
If you have friends or family in the area, be sure to let them know we are bringing certified fittings to Haliburton!
2025 Certified Mastectomy Fittings
May 30, June 26, July 24, Aug 21, Sept 25, Oct 23 from 10am to 4pm by appointment.
Please contact bodymednorth@gmail.com
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Home Care System
Closing the Gap Healthcare: Home Health Care Service in Muskoka. 395 Centre Street North, Suite 202, Huntsville,ON. 705-788-9355. extension: 14002
Helping Seniors Live at Home
Muskoka Seniors is a not-for-profit charitable organization working to serve the seniors of Huntsville and the surrounding area.
55 Centre Street North, Unit 4
Huntsville, ON P1H 1T4
PHONE: 705.789.6676
FAX: 705.789.0969
EMAIL: info@muskokaseniors.org
Home Comfort Care Services is a Canadian owned company providing you and your loved ones with the most complete selection of specialty mobility equipment and home health care products and services.
https://www.homecomfortcare.ca/
Huntsville, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Parry Sound
Helping people to keep their health, dignity and independence. We strive to be someone you can trust and call for anything, sometimes it is the little things that keep you up at night. With a Helping Buddy, you can do so much!
Muskoka North Health Care Supplies
A mobile health supply store. Specialist dealing with ostomy , and certified compression fitter: braces, diagnostic products. Is a preferred vendor for WSIB, Veteran Affairs, Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works. 705-787-8009
muskokanorthhealthcaresupplies@gmail.com
We are now Ontario Health at Home, a single organization coordinating local home and community care, long-term care placement and help finding services in the community. Our name has changed but our services remain the same. Patients continue to work with the same patient care teams and can contact us the same way.
1-888-721-2222
You might be new to caregiving, or you might be well along your journey. Regardless of the unique circumstances of your situation, we do know that all caregiving can be incredibly rewarding, and it can be incredibly isolating and stressful too.
Begin by visiting Topic 1: How to Use this Resource and then explore the other topics in any order you would like to. We encourage you to visit the website as many times as you need to.
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Oncologists
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Palliative Care
The organization provides in-patient end of life care, visiting volunteer supports and grief and bereavement programming to those living in the North Muskoka geography.
100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville ON, P1H 1H7 www.hospicehuntsville.com 705-789-6878
HOPE Huntsville- Part of the Algonquin Family Health Team, this multi-disciplinary team works to preserve hope and promote quality of life for people living with a life threatening illness in North Muskoka. The team can support high quality palliative care across care settings. For more information, please call 705-787-0846. You can access a referral form at http://algonquinfht.ca/programs
Palliative Care Toolkit for Indigenous Communities
This toolkit includes resources and reference material for First Nations, Métis and Inuit families and communities. It can be used to help support people with cancer who have palliative care needs. These education materials can be used by anyone in the community. Cancer care Ontario
Hospice Muskoka and Andy’s House. Serving South and West Muskoka, Ontario. Provides end of life care including grief and bereavement support, home caregiving and more. 16 West Street, Port Carling, ON 705-646-1697
North Simcoe Muskoka Palliative Care Network
(705) 325-0505 or 1 (877) 235-2224
www.palliativecarenetworknsm.ca
https://hospiceorillia.ca/
Hospice Orillia offers practical, emotional, and spiritual support to those in our community coping with advanced illness, death, and bereavement.
A Program of the North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network
169 Front Street South Orillia, ON, L3V 4S8
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Symptom Management
Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Program (SMRCP)
Get Help Managing Your Cancer Symptoms
Symptom Support Telephone Service (Triage)
During the day: Cancer Centre Symptom Support Telephone Service 705-728-9090 x43333 Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm
After hours, evenings and weekends:
Bayshore CareChart Symptom Support Telephone Service 1-877-681-3057
1-877-681-3057
RVH Cancer Care (Royal Victoria Hospital) - The Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Program. Oversees the quality and delivery of cancer services for the residents of Simcoe Muskoka. Clinics and procedures include: Immunotherapy for bladder cancer (BCG treatment), Benign Hematology Clinic, Blood Work Lab & Bone Marrow Biopsy, Breast Diagnostic Assessment Programme, Cancer and Palliative Inpatient Unit, Clinical Trials, Colposcopy Clinic, Drug & Special Access Navigator, Gynaecology Oncology Diagnostic Assessment Programme, Indigenous Patient Navigator, Lymphedema Clinic, Social Work Support, Multidisciplinary Skin Clinic, Nutrition Counselling, Symptom Management Clinic, Oral Chemo Clinic, PICC line insertion and removal, Ontario Telemedicine Network, Radiation Treatment Unit, Rectal Diagnostic Assessment Programme, Rotary House Cancer Lodge 201 Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON 705-728-9090
Lymphedema Treatment- Restorative Massage & Lymphedema Therapy. Inna Evtoushenko, RMT, CLT, CNP, 526 Etwell Rd., Huntsville,ON 416-305-8232
Lymphedema Association of Ontario (LAO) strives to help people living with lymphedema and healthcare professionals by offering information about lymphedema and lymphedema resources in Ontario.
Mailing Address: 262-2869 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M8X 1B3 Canada
1-877-723-0033 | 416-410-2250 | info@lymphontario.ca
Wound Care Women's College Hospital
Our Wound Care Centre is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in wound care. We have developed the treatment model and the standard of care for wound healing, wound-related education, and innovative patient care. The Wound Care Centre takes an interdisciplinary approach, involving health professionals from a variety of fields. All types of chronic wounds are treated.
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Treatments
https://www.rvh.on.ca/areas-of-care/cancer-program/
The Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Program oversees the quality and delivery of cancer services for the residents of Simcoe Muskoka. This region includes Barrie and Area, Collingwood and Area, Midland Penetanguishene and Area, Orillia and Area, and Muskoka.
Cancer Treatment Trials AI Search Engine
https://www.ancora.ai/
HOLISTIC RESOURCES
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Counselling and Support Resources
Patient and Family Support Program Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
(705) 728-9090 ex. 43520
www.cancerchatcanada.ca
Professionally-led online group counselling for Canadians affected by cancer.
Cancerchat@desouzaunstitute.com
Mental Health Crisis Line Simcoe County
(705) 728-5044 or 1 (888) 893-8333
24/7 crisis services
Catholic Family Services (705) 726-2503 www.cfssc.ca
Counselling service in Simcoe County
Cancer Symptom Hotline (Triage Line at Royal Victoria Hospital). A phone based service to help patients with questions about their cancer treatment and symptoms. During the day call 705-728-9090 ext. 43333 and evenings & weekends call 1-877-681-3057.
The Cancer Experience Registry (CER). An online research study that uncovers the emotional, spiritual, physical, practical, and financial impact of cancer by gathering the important insights of those affected by cancer through the CER survey. They create better outcomes for patients, survivors and caregivers today and for future generations.
Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) Young adults connect through their private Facebook group, meet other young adults affected by cancer through digital, local, and national programs, and read posts and profiles from other young adults who know what it’s like to face cancer in their late teens, 20’s and 30’s.
Wellspring Cancer Support Helping people live better with cancer. There are a range of programs designed to help provide connection and belonging, ease physical pain and emotional distress, build strength and mobility, and reduce fatigue. Specialized financial, workplace, counselling and other cancer related supports are also available.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
www.canceradvocacy.org
Free, self-learning audio program to help you thrive beyond cancer treatment.
Brenda Wainman, MSW, RSW, Counselling Services
59 Main St E Unit 3B, Huntsville, ON P1H 2B8 brendawainmancounselling@gmail.com
Website is being developed
705- 380-6213
Semi Retired Social Worker with lived cancer experience. Individual, teen, family and couple counselling for people living with and affected by cancer and chronic illness. Bereavement support provided as well. Covered by most private health insurance plans.
Recommended Resources for First Nations, Inuit, Métis & Urban Indigenous Peoples
https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/resources-first-nations-inuit-metis
Cancer Care Ontario
This page lists cancer resources to support First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous communities and organizations in Ontario. Find tools, reports and publications, service information, and other resources related to First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous cancer care and control.
https://www.rvh.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fear-of-Recurrence-Therapy-Group-Support-Flyer.pdf
Fear of recurrence is the number one challenge most patients identify after cancer treatments. “What if my cancer comes back?”, “What if treatments didn’t get all my cancer?”, “I have pain, could this be cancer again?”
We invite you to join a 6-week group program that offers unique interventions combining cognitive behavioral therapy and existential therapy.
RVH Individual, Couple, Family Counselling
A variety of topics, in person and virtually. Call RVH at 705 728 9090 x 43520
Free Counselling Resource for Simcoe Muskoka www.1door.ca
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Exercise Therapy / Kinesiology
Exercise for Cancer Care- Excel Exercise Kinesiology for Life. Huntsville, Ontario. Deanna Lavigne, Registered Kinesiologist (regulated by the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario)
info@deannalavignekinesiology.ca
Teaches yoga at Glow Yoga 10 Howland Drive Unit 5 in Huntsville, Ontario.
allie@alliechisholmsmith.com
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Detoxifying Home and Environment
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Dietary Support
North Muskoka
Muskoka Seniors offers more than just a meal. Our dedicated volunteers deliver frozen meals and hot meals right to your door. This program also serves as an informal wellness check with our clients to ensure their safety.
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Integrative Medicine Resources
CORE Health Naturopathic Wellness Centre
165 Main Street West, Huntsville, ON P1H 1X8 705-789-8998. info@corehealthmuskoka.com
Red Canoe Naturopathic
Restoring Health - Removing Limitations and Respecting The Healing Power of Nature
https://www.redcanoehealth.ca/welcome
7057891117
UHN- University Health Network
Toronto General
Toronto Western
Princess Margaret
Toronto Rehab
At the forefront of Integrated Ca
We offer Registered Massage Therapy & Registered Manual Osteopathy.
https://atlasregisteredmassagetherapy.com/
230 Manitoba Street Bracebridge
705-952-2768
South Muskoka Medical Centre
(located on the 2nd floor)
Wheel Chair Accessible
Naturally Wild Holistic Health
At Naturally Wild Holistic Health, we are committed to bringing you back to wellness holistically.
https://naturallywildmuskoka.com/
310 Muskoka Rd South
Gravenhurst, ​ON
P1P 1J2
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Mental Health Supports
Brenda Wainman, MSW, RSW, Counselling Services
The Huntsville Hub, 1 Crescent Road, Huntsville, ON P1H 1Z6
brendawainmancounselling@gmail.com
Website is being developed
705- 380-6213
Semi Retired Social Worker with lived cancer experience. Individual, teen, family and couple counselling for people living with and affected by cancer and chronic illness. Bereavement support provided as well. Covered by most private health insurance plans.
The Centre for Mindfulness in Muskoka. The Centre for Mindfulness in Muskoka offers physical and virtual space for weekly meditation, classes, and retreats. We support your spiritual practice so that you can engage in the wor;d with greater ease, confidence, and compassion.
705-498-0804. info@mindfulnesssmuskoka.co
Write for Wellness- MUSKOKA. Monique Charlton. We encourage every person to pick up a pen, find power within their creative voice, write their story, and achieve a sense of personal balance and universal connection. Writing our personal stories helps us to connect and to heal. Visit us at: www.writeforwellness.ca for workshops, events, writing prompts,coaching and tools for writers.
CMHA Muskoka-Parry Sound- Addictions and Mental Health. Services provide assessment, individual counselling, treatment planning for mental health and addictions.
Head Office, 173 Manitoba Street, Suite 202, Bracebridge, ON 705-645-2262
Community Wellness Program
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Group, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Group, Anger Management Group
https://cfssc.ca/mindself/
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Sexual Health
Canadian Cancer Society
This booklet can help people with cancer understand and deal with the ways that cancer and its treatment may affect their sexuality. Sexual partners may also find it helpful. (Revised: May 2019)
1-888-939-3333
RVH
Sexual Health, Intimacy and Cancer (SHIC) Clinic
In this booklet you will learn about:
How this clinic supports your sexuality both emotionally and physically.
What to expect from the clinic. Cal RVH at 705 728 9090 x43520
1 (877) 467-3066 www.fertilefuture.ca
Financial assistance for fertility preservation information & support.
SEXUAL HEALTH, INTIMACY & CANCER (SHIC) CLINIC REFERRAL RVH
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Survivorship
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
canceradvocacy.org
Free, self-learning audio program to help you thrive beyond cancer treatment.
The organization provides in-patient end of life care, visiting volunteer supports and grief and bereavement programming to those living in the North Muskoka geography.
100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville ON, P1H 1H7 www.hospicehuntsville.com 705-789-6878
Bereavement Support Programs
Hospice Huntsville provides Grief Support Programs for adults, children, and teens. Our trained hospice volunteers offer support several ways:
Adult Grief Support is 7 weeks, resources and conversation offer participants an opportunity to explore their grief journey
Children’s Grief Support is 6 weeks designed to help children 6-12 years to process grief due to death or divorce/separation
Teen Support one to one is available
One to One companioning for adults in the early days of bereavement or for those who feel a group will not suit their needs.
https://foundation.rvh.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Patient-and-Caregiver-Classes-Programs-and-Groups-at-the-Cancer-Centre.pdf
Facing Forward Survivorship Group—offered twice per month. Designed to support patients who have completed cancer treatment and are looking for strategies for integrating into the next phase of survivorship. For information or to participate in these virtual programs contact the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre’s Patient & Family Support at 705-728-9090 ext. 43520.
This program is offered in collaboration with Gilda's Club.
call: 7057265199 to register
PRACTICAL LIFE RESOURCES
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Accommodations During Treatment
Home and Community Care Support Services- North Simcoe Muskoka. Coordinates in home and community based care. 1-888-721-2222.
Closing the Gap Healthcare: Home Health Care Service in Muskoka. 395 Centre Street North, Suite 202, Huntsville,ON. 705-788-9355.
Gilda’s Club Simcoe-Muskoka. Free membership and evidence based support programme designed to decrease cancer related distress and ensure that no-one faces cancer alone. Includes support groups, movement classes, social events, and educational workshops. Works as a complement to medical care. 705-726-5199
UHN- University Health Network
Toronto General
Toronto Western
Princess Margaret
Toronto Rehab
Accommodations near the Health Network.
Located on RVH campus.
Starting at $15/night + HST. (705) 739-5662
www.rvh.on.ca
Princess Margaret Hospital Lodge (Toronto)
(416) 413-7400 or (416) 413-7402
www.theprincessmargaret.ca
Daffodil Terrace Lodge (Sudbury)
(705) 523-7333 or 1 (800) 465-6343 www.hsnsudbury.ca
Need more accommodation options?
Call Canadian Cancer Society: 1 (888) 939-3333. NSM Healthline: 310-2222 (no area code needed). 211 Ontario: dial 211. All numbers are toll-free.
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Arranging Transportation
Canadian Cancer Society Wheels of Hope
https://cancer.ca/en/living-with-cancer/how-we-can-help/transportation
Do you need to travel across town — or across the province — to receive cancer treatment? We can help. We will work with you to help you find the best option for travelling to your treatment.
Demand-Responsive Transit system
The District Demand-Responsive Transit (DRT) is a transit service model that is becoming more popular in rural areas. Passengers can book rides thirty (30) minutes to thirty (30) days in advance and each day the Blaise Transit technology will match riders with a vehicle and determine the route for the day. The system navigates drivers to each pick up and drop off. Trips may be individual or shared with multiple riders during busy times of the day and when passengers are on their way to similar destinations. The vehicle is accessible, which means anyone wishing to travel in the service area can book rides, regardless of age or ability.
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Assistive Devices
Assistive Devices Program (Ontario) 1 (800) 268-6021 Search "Assistive Devices Program" on your web browser. Provides funding to those who use medical devices such as ostomy supplies.
Get help paying for home oxygen therapy.
1800746 7737
shoppershomehealthcare.ca
Rental mobility aids, breast prosthesis, and home care supplies.
(Barrie inside RVH)
705 797 3070
https://purehealthpharmacy.com/
Ostomy and home care supplies
Maximum Mobility & Access Centre
Orillia
705 326 8157 maximumaccesscentre.com
Medical supplies and mobility aids
ProRESP Home Oxygen and Respiratory Care
RVH location 705 728 9090 x 42867
proresp.com
Home oxygen and respiratory care
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Body Image
Join us for our complimentary workshops to learn how to manage the appearance-related impact of cancer and its treatment. Topics include Skincare & Cosmetics, Wigs & Hair Alternatives, Breast Forms & Garments, and a special workshop just for teens & men.
https://lgfb.ca/en/
RVH Accepting your Body after Cancer
https://foundation.rvh.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Accepting-Your-Body-After-Cancer-Group-Class.pdf
We invite you to join a 7-week group programme which aims to help you feel more accepting and appreciative of your body. call 705 728 9090 x43520 (Breast Cancer)
705 719 4515 or 1 866 493 2844
naturallyyou.ca
Mastectomy supplies, breast prothesis
Heather's Home Healthcare (Bracebridge)
705 645 7572
Breast prothesis, home care, ostomy and wound care supplies.
Hair Prosthesis Centre (Barrie)
705 722 3849
wigs and headcoverings
BodyMed
https://bodymedboutique.ca/bodymed-is-helping-women-in-haliburton-county/
BodyMed Boutique will be running Certified Mastectomy Fittings in Haliburton, ON from April to October as part of our Northern outreach initiative.
If you have friends or family in the area, be sure to let them know we are bringing certified fittings to Haliburton!
2025 Certified Mastectomy Fittings
May 30, June 26, July 24, Aug 21, Sept 25, Oct 23 from 10am to 4pm by appointment.
Please contact bodymednorth@gmail.com
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Employment Insurance
Wellspring "Money Matters" (Ontario)
Are you looking for help with your cancer-related financial worries? We understand how difficult it is to focus on getting well when you are worrying about money.
Just ask a Money Matters case manager for help. It’s easy, absolutely free and completely confidential. Hundreds of individuals have received the help they needed to navigate the financial challenges of cancer. So can you.
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation
105 Wellness Way
Toronto, Ontario M4N 0B1
416-480-4440
Toll Free: 1 (877) 499-9904
1 (800) 206-7218
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca
(705) 722-3132 (Barrie) www.mcss.gov.on.ca
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Meal Prep/Delivery
The Table Soup Kitchen Huntsville
The Table Soup Kitchen Foundation is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization committed to lovingly serve people who are in need in the Muskoka area. If you are hungry, hurting, or homeless and require assistance, please take a look at our ministries for more information. We want you to know that you are loved and that God desires to meet your needs with the help of our Table family.
P.O. Box 5411 Huntsville, ON P1H 2K7 | 705.783.5827 ceo@thetablefoundation.ca
Family Services and Outreach Salvation Army
Emergency Food Provisions
The food bank is a program set to assist individuals and families with food items when there is an emergency need. The food bank is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday and clients are seen by appointment.
4 Mary Street East
Huntsville, ON, P1H1W4
705-789-3398 Church Office
Huntsville@salvationarmy.ca
Through a hand-up approach, we offer access to nutritious food, education, and meal planning. With partners who are professionals in our community, we offer assistance and guidance with healthcare, financial and emotional support, all free of charge and with the goal of empowering individuals to regain stability and independence.
(705) 783-9897 call or text
33 Main Street East
Huntsville, ON
P1H 2B8
Focuses on providing bi-weekly food support services from beginning of November to end of March for people who live in the Baysville and Dorset areas.
Barrie Food Bank (705) 725-1818 www.barriefoodbank.org
Orillia & District Food Bank (705) 327-4273
www.sharingplaceorillia.org
Muskoka region (705) 646-0114
www.mannafoodbank.ca Also see In-home services (page 10) for fresh and frozen meal delivery services.
North Muskoka
Muskoka Seniors offers more than just a meal. Our dedicated volunteers deliver frozen meals and hot meals right to your door. This program also serves as an informal wellness check with our clients to ensure their safety.
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Navigating Benefits
Kelly Shires Foundation. Offering financial assistance to breast cancer patients. P.O. Box 93366, RPO Yonge-Mulock, Newmarket, ON, L3X 1A6. info@kellyshiresfoundation.orgLink
1 (877) 32-2727
www.ontarioenergyboard.ca Low-income energy assistance.
Drug & Special Access Navigator, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
(705) 728-9090 ext. 43373
Helps patients to find funding to pay for cancer-related medications.
Notice: If you are a cancer patient seeking Indigenous Patient Services, please contact IndigenousTeam@RVH.on.ca. More information about Indigenous Patient Services at RVH can be found here.
Indigenous Patient Navigator
Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, BANAC
Telephone: 705-728-9090 x43140
Cell: 705-619-1204
beaverg@RVH.on.ca
In partnership with Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, BANAC, the Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN) supports First Nation, Inuit and Métis patients throughout all the RVH programs. The IPN provides patients with daily support, patient advocacy and community referrals.
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Taxes
Wellspring "Money Matters" (Ontario)
Are you looking for help with your cancer-related financial worries? We understand how difficult it is to focus on getting well when you are worrying about money.
Just ask a Money Matters case manager for help. It’s easy, absolutely free and completely confidential. Hundreds of individuals have received the help they needed to navigate the financial challenges of cancer. So can you.
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation
105 Wellness Way
Toronto, Ontario M4N 0B1
416-480-4440
Toll Free: 1 (877) 499-9904
Canada Revenue Agency - Disability Tax Credit (Federal)
1 (800) 387-1193
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/disability/
Helps people with physical disabilities pay less tax by claiming expenses such as ostomy and medical supplies.
CAREGIVING RESOURCES
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Compassionate Care Leave
1 (800) 206-7218
Up to 26 weeks of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits paid to people who have to be away from work to provide care to a family member who is gravely ill.
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Finance Support
Wellspring Money Matters Program
https://wellspring.ca/online-resources/money-matters/
A Money Matters Case Manager can help you navigate the financial challenges of cancer.
+1-613-440-3302
www.fertilefuture.ca
Financial assistance for fertility preservation information & support.
Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation
1 (877) 436-6467 www.kellyshiresfoundation.org
Financial help for breast cancer patients.
Drug & Special Access Navigator, Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
(705) 728-9090 ext. 43373
Helps patients to find funding to pay for cancer-related medications.
https://www.rvh.on.ca/areas-of-care/cancer-program/
http://www.shinethroughtherain.ca/
Other financial help options:
Speak to a social worker at the Cancer Centre
(705) 728-9090 ext. 43520
Call Canadian Cancer Society 1 (888) 989-3333
Contact service clubs in your area (for example, Lion's Club, Rotary Club) as they may help individual community members
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How to Support Someone Who is Dying
Grief & Bereavement Support Hospice Huntsville
https://www.hospicehuntsville.com/grief-and-bereavement-support/
St.Paul's United Church
www.stpaulscentre.ca
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Online Resources for Caregiving
Patient and Family Support Program Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
(705) 728-9090 ext. 43520
www.rvh.on.ca
Simcoe Muskoka Unit
(705) 726-8032 or 1 (800) 338-6610
www.cancer.ca
Local information and support
SCALE Webinars - Ontario Caregiver
What is the SCALE Program?
The SCALE (Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment) Program offers this series of videos on relevant caregiver topics through the lens of personal mental health and well-being.
Whether you’re a new or experienced caregiver, the more you know about mental health, the better.
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Peer Support Team Resources
1 (800) 663-3333 ext. 4965
www.cancerchatcanada.ca
Online private chat sessions guided by a professional counselor
Canadian Cancer Society's Cancer Connection
Blogs, discussions, and interest groups to connect you with other people who may have had similar experiences to yours.
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Support for Children
100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville ON, P1H 1H7 705-789-6878
https://www.hospicehuntsville.com/childrens-support-program/
Children’s Grief Support is 6 weeks designed to help children 6-12 years to process grief due to death or divorce/separation.
Teen Support one to one is available.
Seasons Centre for Grieving Chldren
705 721 5437
www.grievingchildren.com
Programs for children and families with a terminally ill or deceased family member.
705 726 7407 or 1 877 403 2733
www.rainbows.ca
Groups for children experiencing loss.
Camp Oochigeas now Campfire Circle
1888464 6624 or 416 961 6624
www.ooch.org
Summer camp and year-round programs for children affected by childhood cancer.
Kids Grief www.kidsgrief.ca/
Talking with kids and teens about serious illness, dying and death.
Explore and More
for kids with family going through Cancer. call 705 728 9090 x 43520
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Indigenous Resources
Recommended Resources for First Nations, Inuit, Métis & Urban Indigenous Peoples
https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/resources-first-nations-inuit-metis
Cancer Care Ontario
This page lists cancer resources to support First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous communities and organizations in Ontario. Find tools, reports and publications, service information, and other resources related to First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous cancer care and control.
Palliative Care Toolkit for Indigenous Communities
This toolkit includes resources and reference material for First Nations, Métis and Inuit families and communities. It can be used to help support people with cancer who have palliative care needs. These educational materials can be used by anyone in the community. Cancer care Ontario