{"id":1796,"date":"2023-03-16T23:48:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T23:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/?page_id=1796"},"modified":"2026-09-14T17:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T17:31:48","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wellspring.ca\/alberta\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About Wellspring Alberta<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What does Wellspring Alberta offer?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The need for non-medical support for cancer patients and their families is very real\u2026 and growing.<\/span><\/div>
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Because cancer affects much more than physical health. With cancer affecting 1 in every 2 Albertans in their lifetime, we know the need for support will only continue to grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>
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At Wellspring Alberta , we provide a welcoming community, peer support, and over 70 professionally led programs and practical services for people living with cancer and those who care for them \u2014 all free of charge and without referral.<\/span><\/div>
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Our programs are designed to complement medical care and strengthen Alberta\u2019s overall health care system. We do this by supporting the emotional, social, practical and physical challenges that can come with cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>

Research shows cancer patients who participate in the types of programs offered at Wellspring experience improved mental health resulting in higher quality of life and lower healthcare costs.<\/p>

Learn more about the need for Wellspring’s programs ><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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I\u2019m not sure what program I need. Where do I start?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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You don\u2019t need to know what kind of support or program you\u2019re looking for before contacting Wellspring.<\/div>
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You can explore programs yourself, visit or call us, or connect with a trained Peer Support volunteer who can listen to what you\u2019re experiencing and help you explore what might be helpful.<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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Can I talk to someone about what I\u2019m going through first?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Yes. Peer Support is one of the ways Wellspring can support you.<\/div>
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Our trained Peer Support volunteers have their own lived experience with cancer, as someone diagnosed with cancer or as a caregiver. They can listen, provide support and help you explore the programs and resources that may be helpful to you.<\/div>
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Like all of our programs, Peer Support is free and available without a referral.<\/div>
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You don\u2019t need to know what program you need before reaching out to connect with someone at Wellspring.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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Are Wellspring Alberta's programs free?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Yes. All Wellspring programs are provided free of charge, with no referral required.<\/p>

As a registered charity, Wellspring Alberta relies on the generosity of donors, volunteers and community partners to make this possible. Their support helps us provide professionally led programs, ensuring cost is never a barrier for people living with cancer, their caregivers and families.<\/p>

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Wellspring Alberta supports adults across the province living with any type of cancer, at any stage, as well as caregivers, family members and others who are closely supporting someone with cancer.<\/span><\/div>
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We also offer some programs and events that are open to everyone, including people who aren\u2019t currently accessing other Wellspring services.<\/span><\/div>
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Children and youth may participate in selected family programs when an adult close to them is living with cancer. Check individual program descriptions for age requirements.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>
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Wellspring Alberta has two centres in Calgary and one in Edmonton. We also offer in-person programs at partner locations throughout the province. You can see the full list of our locations here.<\/a><\/p>

Even if you live far away or in a different province, you can still access Wellspring’s programs! Check out our full offering of online, Canada-wide programming here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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I have a child with cancer. Can I attend Wellspring Alberta as a caregiver and them as a patient?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Because Wellspring works hard not to duplicate services provided by other organizations, we don\u2019t provide membership to children with cancer. Instead, we recommend reaching out to Kids Cancer Care, which specializes in providing these programs and services.<\/p>

That said, just as Kids Cancer Care is there to support your child living with cancer, Wellspring is here to support you as caregivers. As a caregiver, you may become a Wellspring member and take as many programs as you wish.<\/p>

Please note that while we do have kid-friendly programs, they are primarily for children whose significant adult has cancer. We don\u2019t have the expertise to support children living with cancer.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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I recently lost someone to cancer. What support can you offer me?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Grief can be overwhelming, and we want you to know that support is available.<\/p>

Wellspring Alberta is a cancer support organization that offers programs and services for individuals grieving a loss due to cancer.<\/p>

Because Wellspring\u2019s cancer support programs are designed for different experiences and stages of the cancer journey, individuals grieving a loss due to cancer have access to programs and services specifically intended to support them through their grief journey.<\/p>

If you were connected with Wellspring as a caregiver before your loss:<\/strong><\/p>

For up to one year following your loss, you may continue to participate in a selection of Wellspring programs that support people living with cancer, their caregivers, and families. Please speak with a Centre Manager about the programs available to you.<\/p>

You will also have ongoing access to Wellspring\u2019s bereavement programs and supports, as well as programs open to everyone that provide opportunities for learning, reflection, and connection.<\/p>

If you are connecting with Wellspring after your loss:<\/strong><\/p>

You are welcome to access Wellspring\u2019s bereavement programs and supports, as well as programs open to everyone that provide opportunities for learning, reflection, and connection.<\/p>

Visit our website here<\/a> or contact us<\/a> to learn more about available programs and to register. <\/strong><\/p>

If you need immediate support or assistance finding services in your community, contact 211 Alberta (dial 211) or the Mental Health HelpLine at 1.877.303.2642, available 24 hours a day.<\/p>

Wellspring Alberta Programs and Supports:<\/p>