Revised: December 15, 2011
We see ourselves as your partners in finding the best treatment for your particular cancer. We want to ensure that you and your family and friends feel supported, empowered and knowledgeable throughout your cancer journey. Additionally, we offer useful information and techniques for managing the challenges, both practical and emotional, that you and your family may face. Please feel free to ask questions at any time - our experienced and knowledgeable team will be happy to answer them.
An excellent resource is our Cancer Information Centre. Located on Level 1 of the centre it has pamphlets, books, videos and tapes.
Patient and Family Counselling Services offer these counselling, education and support programs for patients and their supporters:
Kelowna Support Groups Schedule: SupportGroupsJanuaryCalendar.pdf 
SupportGroupsFebruaryCalendar.pdf
Additionally, these programs are available for patients and their supporters:
Brain Tumour Support Group (CNS Group)
This support group gives members an opportunity to share experiences and obtain information from health care professionals. Brain tumour patients, their families and friends are welcome. Drop-in session every month, third Monday from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Counselling Services
Professionally trained counsellors and social workers who specialize in cancer care provide individual, couple and family counselling services and support programs. These are available to patients, families, caregivers and friends, before, during and after treatment.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling
Available for phone consultation. Phone 1.800.663.3333, local 2189.
Children's Club
This program is a support group for school aged children who have a parent or family member living with cancer. A concurrent parent's group is also offered. The `Club' is offered as needed. Please indicate your interest by phoning 250.712.3963.
Relaxation Program
This is a drop-in group session that is facilitated by a counsellor experienced in relaxation techniques. The sessions are held every Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the Okanagan Room on the 2nd floor of the centre (by the piano). Friends and family members welcome. There is no charge.
Therapeutic Touch Clinic
Therapeutic Touch is a technique offered by trained practitioners to promote relaxation and comfort. Patients and/or their support persons are welcome to book appointments. Appointments are 30-45 minutes, offered on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday afternoon of each month. Registration required. Please call 250.712.3963. There is no charge.
Stress Reduction through Meditation
An introduction to meditation in a group setting. With the help of a facilitator participants are invited to explore and experience a variety of approaches to meditation. Registration required. Please call 250-712-3963. There is no charge.
Chemoteach session
Group education sessions held every Monday for Chemotherapy patients. Friends and family members welcome. You will be notified of an appointment time for this session.
Look Good Feel Better Program
Enjoy a pleasant two hours and learn makeup, skin care and hair alternative techniques that can help you deal with the appearance-related changes that may occur. Cosmetic industry experts volunteer their time to pass on some ideas to make you look and feel better. Participants receive a free tool kit. Every month on the first and third Tuesday from 6:15 - 8:30 pm and the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Sessions are held at the Southern Interior Rotary Cancer Lodge. Registration required. Please call 250.712.2203.
Radiation Therapy Teaching
Teaching provided to patients on an individual basis at every stage of radiation treatment planning.