Find Support

Access a variety of support and resources in your area or online from the comfort of your home. Here you will find local support groups, online communities and informative resources focused on living with ovarian cancer.

Guides to support your journey

Ovarian Cancer Canada offers comprehensive guides to support and inform women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. By Your Side is for those who have received a new diagnosis. Still By Your Side is specifically for women who are facing recurrence. Printed and electronic versions of these resources are provided free of charge across Canada.

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OVdialogue

OVdialogue is an online community where women with ovarian cancer can connect with one another for advice and encouragement. This secure discussion board is professionally moderated and available anytime, anywhere. It was built with guidance from women who have personally experienced ovarian cancer, as well as leading experts, so that every woman living with this disease will always have someone by her side. Participants share experiences, and ask questions on a host of topics including drugs and side effects, anxiety and depression, coping mechanisms, and fear of recurrence.

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Peer Support provided by Ovarian Cancer Canada and Wellspring Cancer Support

Ovarian Cancer Canada, in partnership with Wellspring Cancer Support, provides various peer support programs to support those diagnosed and living with ovarian cancer. A variety of programs have been created to support your journey. For questions and more information about programs in partnership with Wellspring Cancer Support, please contact Marianne Fallis, Programs Associate, Ovarian Cancer Canada at mfallis@ovariancanada.org.

Ovarian Cancer Peer Support Program – Now accepting registration

Ovarian Cancer Peer Support 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.
Ovarian Cancer Peer Support will be available after November 7, 2022. Registration is required.
Register for Ovarian Cancer Peer Support

Ovarian Cancer Support Group – Now accepting registration

Ovarian Cancer Support Group 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.
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

Ovarian Cancer Circle – Monthly virtual sessions now available

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.

These ovarian cancer support programs provided in partnership with Wellspring Cancer Support.

Local support groups

Get to know others who can relate to your journey. Studies show that receiving support has a positive effect on quality of life. Search your region for support groups that meet in-person on a regular basis.

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Atlantic

Moncton
The New Brunswick Breast and Women’s Cancer Partnership, Community Program
nbbwcp-pcscfnb.ca, (506) 858-8252, ext. 240, nbbwcpjulie@gmail.com
To support women at risk or who have been diagnosed with breast, ovarian, cervical or uterine cancer, and link them to provincial, health zone and community support services.

Quebec

Montreal West Island
West Island Cancer Wellness Center (WICWC)
wicwc.org, 514-695-9355
The Ovarian Support Circle, support group for women diagnosed with ovarian, fallopian or peritoneal cancer.

Ontario

Cambridge
HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
hopespring.ca, 519-742-4673, concierge@hopespring.ca
Support group for women with cancer

Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre
(705) 549-6444
info@gbcancersupportcentre.ca
Groupe de soutien pour les cancers féminins

Hamilton
Wellwood
wellwood.on.ca, 905-667-8870, wellwood@hhsc.ca
Gynecological cancer support group

Kemptville
613-258-7778
Email: ellen.allison_miller@xplornet.ca
The cancer peer support group in Kemptville includes members with ovarian cancer.

Kingston
Ovation Circle
Main contact: Sharon, 613-547-8610
Alternate contact: Lynn, 613-387-1095
Ovarian cancer peer support group

London
Wellspring London and Region
www.wellspring.ca/london-region, 519.438.7379, feedback@wellspringlondon.ca
Ovarian cancer support group

Niagara Region
Wellspring Niagara
www.wellspring.ca/Niagara, 905-684-7619
Toll-free at 1-888-707-1277
Ovarian cancer support group meets monthly

Oshawa
Hearth Place
hearthplace.org, 905-579-4833
Gynecologic cancer support group – 7-week program

Ottawa
Gynecological Cancer Support Group of Ottawa
Email: gomberjo@gmail.com
gynecancerottawa.wordpress.com
For women in Ottawa/Gatineau who have been diagnosed with ovarian, cervical, vaginal, vulval, or uterine/endometrial cancer

Peterborough
Hospice Peterborough
hospicepeterborough.org, 705-742-4042, admin@hospicepeterborough.org
Women’s cancer support group

Simcoe
Women with Cancer Support Group
519-582-4202, joan@ajd.ca
Website: https://info-bhn.cioc.ca/record/SIM1385
Peer support group for women with cancer

Toronto
Ovarian Cancer Peer Support Network – GTA
ovcapeers.com, ovcapeers@gmail.com
Ovarian cancer peer support group

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation Downtown Toronto
www.wellspring.ca/downtown-toronto, 416-961-1928
Ovarian cancer support group

Waterloo Region
HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
hopespring.ca, 519-742-4673, concierge@hopespring.ca
Ovarian cancer support group

Winchester
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Cancer Coaching
613-774-2420 ext. 6798
Contact: Callie Laurin at claurin@wdmh.on.ca
A Cancer Coach is available for anyone with cancer needs or issues to help them develop a plan to meet specific goals.

Windsor
A Closed Facebook Group has been organized by and for women with gynecological cancers. Members of the group meet socially about once a month.
Please email britt.kascjak@gmail.com for more information.

Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Regina
The Saskatchewan Ovarian Cancer Survivors (SOCS) Regina support group meets on the last Monday of every month, 5:30pm
Location determined on a monthly basis
Informal gathering with an opportunity to meet one another, and share experiences. Women living with any type of gynecological cancer are welcome.
Please contact Anne Chase at d.chase@accesscomm.ca

Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Ovarian Cancer Survivors (SOCS) Saskatoon support group meets one Saturday per month, 11:30 – 1:00.
Location determined on a monthly basis.
Informal gathering with an opportunity to meet one another, and share experiences. Women living with any type of gynecological cancer are welcome.
Please contact Joanne Fisher at joannerae@shaw.ca or Catt McDonald at cattmcdonald62@gmail.com.

Alberta, NWT, Nunavut

Calgary
Supportive Expressive Group Therapy for Women with Ovarian Cancer
403-355-3207
Every Thursday, Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Mutual support, openness, expressiveness, coping skills, social & family support, integration of changed self & body image. Support group for women who had ovarian cancer and treatment with chemotherapy.

BC and the Yukon

Vancouver
OvCa Support Group
Ovarian Cancer Canada is hosting a Zoom meeting the first Tuesday of every month. If you are interested in attending, please contact Stephanie Gosselin, Director of Programs, sgosselin@ovariancanada.org.

Women Living with Metastatic Cancer
604-877-6000, ex. 672194; toll free 1-800-663-3333
Vancouver Centre, Room 502, 5th floor
Drop-in group is for women dealing with metastatic cancer.

Victoria
Women with Metastatic Cancer Support Group
250-519-5528
Canadian Cancer Society Lodge, 2202 Richmond Rd
Safe and supportive environment to share feelings and explore new ways of coping. Every third Tuesday from 1:00 until 3:00 pm. Registration is required.

Ovarian Cancer Support Group
250-519-5525 or toll free 1-800-670-3322 ext. 695525
This group provides an opportunity to connect with other women who are living with ovarian cancer. Monthly from 10:30 to noon on the third Thursday.

If you know of a support group that isn’t yet listed, please contact us.

As always, we invite Teal Sisters to connect in OVdialogue, our online community for Teal Sisters, and Teal Tea, a small group gathering that takes place entirely online using Zoom.