Wellspring Calgary: Wonderful local (and free!) support resource in N.W. Montgomery neighborhood, and a new building in the S.W. of the city. Both with amazing staff and volunteers. From their website: "exists to inform, support, and empower those living with cancer and those who love and care for them, by helping to address the fear, isolation, disruption and practical problems which cancer can bring to our lives. All of our programs, services and resources are offered free of charge and without referral. Our vision is that no one has to face cancer alone." http://www.wellspringcalgary.com/
Financial Support for Calgary single income and single parent families with a child diagnosed with caner: http://helpingfamilieshandlecancer.com/aboutus.php
Internet course available for free to people who want to learn how to help themselves when they have cancer, or other serious chronic disease. From the website: "It is a practical course, providing simple, psychological and spiritual tools which promote inner harmony, peace and healing, methods that can help any of us become a "healed person"." www.healingjourney.ca
Cancerbridges Calgary Cancer Survivor Resources and Group. http://www.cancerbridges.ca/resources/local-resources/calgary/
The Department of Psychosocial Resources, at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre is a team of psychologists and social workers who help patients and their families cope with the stresses that result from cancer and its treatment. The team is available to patients and families from diagnosis onward. http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service&rid=1047804
Relaxation Guided Mindfulness Meditation available for free through Cancer Bridges: http://www.cancerbridges.ca/resources/local-resources/calgary/calgary-area/guided-mindfulness-meditation/
Young Adult Cancer Support and Resource Centre: http://www.cancerfightclub.com/home
Calgary Young adult outdoor adventure group: http://www.survivethrive.org/
Cancer Knowledge Network: For information about all types of cancer: http://cancerkn.com/