Our Solution
Wellspring Cancer Support devotes itself exclusively to the unique non-medical needs cancer presents. At Wellspring, we provide a caring community in-person and online, so anyone living with cancer, their caregiver and family members can access vital information, meaningful support and effective coping strategies.
We are an essential partner in the cancer care community.
The Right Program to Meet Your Needs
Wellspring runs evidence-based programs that reduce pain and other side effects while helping people find the financial and community resources they need. Wellspring is Canada’s leader in evidence-based cancer support programs, which are provided free of charge and proven to:
- Ease debilitating physical symptoms
- Reduce emotional distress for patients and their children and other family members
- Lower the chances that cancer will return
- Improve access to income replacement programs
- Help people return to work when they are ready
- Help some people live longer than medically predicted
We provide over 50 evidence-informed programs and services that address the non-medical needs of cancer patients, their caregivers and families. These programs fall into six main pillar areas:
Our Approach
Wellspring provides a community of support for those living with cancer, driven by the needs of our members:
Volunteer Supported
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Wellspring. We have hundreds of volunteers that support all areas of the organization, providing:
- Operational support
- Peer support
- Program support
- Support with fundraising events
- Governance through our Board and Committees
- Support as ambassadors
- Their professional expertise in service of our mission
50+ Evidence-Informed Programs
Wellspring offers more than 50 diverse and evidence-informed programs and services, delivered by paid professionals. Programs fall within 6 pillars, and are available 5-6 days per week to those living with cancer.
Our programs and services are member-driven and co-created.
Free & without referral
We are 100% donor funded
Wellspring seeks to breakdown potential barriers by ensuring all of our programs and services are available free of charge and without referral.
While we don’t require referrals, health care professionals are the #1 way new members hear about us.
We are 100% donor funded.
“The Healing Journey helped me learn to talk to my body in a different way, and that helped with my pain. Everything started to improve. I am so grateful that Wellspring offers this program online.”
Karla Stephens Tolstoy, Wellspring member
Find a Wellspring near you and take a look at the wide range of programs available at each centre.