Wellwood is committed to enhancing the quality of life for people living with and affected by cancer. We provide supportive care programs in a compassionate and healing environment.  The care process emphasizes the uniqueness of each person and is conducive to exploring the physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of a life-threatening illness. Our programs our client-driven, peer-facilitated and self-directive.  All are free of charge.

About our facilitators

All of Wellwood's programs and services are delivered by skilled volunteers, who give generously of their time and talents. Volunteer program leaders are screened for their expertise and credentials.  Wellwood offers regular, ongoing training to its volunteers. Our strength is our ability to share our cancer experiences with others.  We welcome your thoughts and input on how we can meet your needs.

Peer Support Programs and Services

• Bereavement Support
• Breast Cancer Peer Support - The First Two Years
• Caregiver Support Group
• Gynecological Cancer Support Group
• Living Well with Cancer Support Group (Advanced Diagnosis, Recurrence or Metastasis)
• On-site Workplace Support
• Patient and Family Advocacy
• Peer Mentorship for Individuals Affected by Cancer
• Six Nations Programming Support
• Support for Parents

Creative Expression Programs

• Art=Fun for Children
• Expressing Your Journey Through Art
• Native Beadwork
• Quilting
• Squares of Care Knitting Baskets

Movement & Coping Strategies Programs

• 7-Style Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Individuals Affected by Cancer
• Meditation & Yoga for Individuals Affected by Cancer
• Meditation for Individuals Affected by Cancer
• Reflexology for Individuals Affected by Cancer
• Reiki for Individuals Affected by Cancer
• Tai Chi for Individuals Affected by Cancer
• Therapeutic Touch for Individuals Affected by Cancer
• Walking for Your Health

Information & Navigation Programs

• Online Support for Teens with Cancer in the Family

Other Services

Monthly Educational Lecture Series

Wellwood Newsletter

Internet Links to Validated Cancer Sites

Lending Library
Wellwood has a small lending library of carefully selected books, videos and resource materials that may be of some assistance, information or comfort on your journey. Please visit the office to make a selection.

Navigational Assistance to Access Services
One of the services that is provided by Wellwood volunteers and staff is to help people to navigate the complex cancer health care system to find and access services that exist in the community. Please contact us for more information.