Ovarian Cancer Canada provides peer support programs to support those diagnosed and living with ovarian cancer.
From one-on-one connections to group support events, a variety of programs have been created to support your journey. For questions and more information about these programs, please contact Marianne Fallis, Programs Associate, Ovarian Cancer Canada at mfallis@ovariancanada.org.
Teal Teas are monthly, drop-in, peer support group experiences that bring together people living with an ovarian cancer diagnosis. In a friendly and trusting environment, you’re able to share information, experiences and conversation with others on the call to learn from and support each other. You are able to attend as many as you would like. The meetings are moderated by an Ovarian Cancer Canada team member who is there the support the conversation and share resources. Teal Tea discussions are not led nor do they have a specific focus on each call, instead they are shaped by the people who participate and what they need at that point in time.
The Peer support: Ovarian cancer program allows those diagnosed with ovarian cancer to connect with others who understand what they are going through. This program can help those newly diagnosed or those who have been living with the disease. Peer Support is available in both French and English. You will have the opportunity to meet privately with a specially trained Ovarian Cancer Peer Support Volunteer who has also experienced ovarian cancer and knows what you are going through. You can meet by telephone or via video conferencing.
Register for Ovarian Cancer Peer Support
If you are interested in becoming a peer support volunteer, please reach out to Marianne at mfallis@ovariancanada.org
This program is offered in partnership with Wellspring Cancer Support.
Support group: Ovarian cancer is a professionally led program that meets weekly for six weeks. Participants will explore relevant themes, including coping with change and will have an opportunity to share within and build a community of support.
The next start date for this program is May 2, 2024
You must register for this program and commit to the six weeks. Spots are limited per group, however, as additional groups and spots become available, you will be notified.
Register for the Ovarian Cancer Support Group
This program is offered in partnership with Wellspring Cancer Support.
Ovarian Cancer Circle is a professionally led monthly virtual support group. This is an ‘open’ group, meaning participants are welcome to join as they are able. Under the leadership of a healthcare professional, this group provides a community of support to discuss relevant issues such as relationships, sexuality, side effects, anxiety, fertility and other challenges of living with ovarian cancer.
Registration is required. Learn more and join the Ovarian Cancer Circle.
This program is offered in partnership with Wellspring Cancer Support.