Patient and Family Counselling Services offers a number of support programs and services to patients and their families. For more information please contact 604.877.6000, local 2194 or toll free at 1.800.663.3333 local 2194.

Counselling for individuals and families – outpatients and inpatients

Assistance may also be available for transportation, accommodation, and other practical resources.

Support groups and services available:

• Brain Tumour Support Group
• Counselling Services
• Prostate Support Group
• Ovarian Cancer Support Group
• The Children's Club
• Explore our new website, Cancer in my Family (www.cancerinmyfamily.ca), aimed at children aged 8 to 12. It's a fun interactive environment where children can feel safe, play games, create friendly characters – and at the same time explore how they’re feeling, and learn about cancer.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling
• Relaxation Program
• Therapeutic Touch
• Lesbian/Bisexual Peer Support Group
• Lymphoma Support Group
• Women with Metastatic Cancer Support Group
• Lung Support Group
• Chinese Support Group (Cantonese)
• ColoRectal Support Group
• Mindfulness Meditation Program
• Online Support Groups

Vancouver Support Groups Schedule: February2012.pdf  and March2012.pdf 

Brain Tumour Support Group

This support group, for patients and caregivers, gives member an opportunity to share experiences and obtain information from health care professionals.  Brain tumour patients, their families and friends are welcome.  Drop-in sessions are on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 am - 11:00 am and third thursday of every alternative month from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Vancouver Centre John Jambor Room on the 1st floor. Please note there are no groups in July and August.

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. This can include discussion and planning regarding palliative and end-of-life concerns.

Children's Club

This is a support group program with art activities to help school-aged children 5-12 years old who have a parent or family member living with cancer. A concurrent parent's group is also offered. The `Club' is offered approximately 3 times a year.

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 Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and on the third Tuesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 am. Registration required, please call 604.877.6000 x 676092