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ALLIANCE HOSPICE
(formerly Bayview Community Hospice)
Alliance
Hospice serves as a resource to the community for end-of-life care and
related issues.
In 2004 MCC Toronto merged our CommunityCARE Home Hospice with then
Bayview Community Hospice. Our continuing relationship with Alliance
offers those in our community the chance to die at home with dignity- and
with care and respect for our relationships and families. MCC Toronto
continues to supply client care volunteers to Alliance and trains
volunteers to understand the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
needs of the clients. Alliance shares MCC Toronto's value of diversity,
and is committed to providing compassionate hospice and palliative care to
the GLBT community. For information e-mail
CongregationalLife@MCCToronto.com.
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WELLSPRING CANCER SUPPORT CENTRES
Wellspring is a
network of centres that provide emotional and psychological support, free
of charge, to individuals and families living with cancer. In 2004 MCC
Toronto and Wellspring formed a first of its kind support group - for
lesbians and their partners living with cancer. In 2005, our partnership
with Wellspring broadened, as a group was formed for the specific needs of
gay men. Both of these groups meet in a safe, supporting, nurturing
environment where the sharing of unique journeys and personal experiences
creates a space that meets the special needs of the GLBT community. For
information regarding either group, contact
CSG@MCCToronto.com
Lesbians
and Partners Cancer Support Group
This program is a co-facilitated group that meets on the first
Thursday of each month to support. Llearn and share information about many
aspects of living with cancer. Some meetings are held specifically for
sharing and caring, while others include special topics of interest to the
group of women.
This drop-in program is offered at:
Wellspring Odette House and The Coach House
81 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, Ontario M4Y
1H6
(just east of Church Street on Wellesley
St.)
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For more information women can call Wellspring at (416)
961-1928 or email
Jennifer Alexander.
Gay Men’s Cancer Information and Networking Group
A cancer diagnosis often brings about feelings of uncertainty, fear and
isolation, as patients and their loved ones journey through the unknown
territory of this illness.
Wellspring's cancer information and networking group addresses the unique
issues and challenges experienced by gay men living with cancer and their
partners who share their lives through a combination of informational,
networking & support meetings. All sessions are facilitated by a
professional leader.
The group meets every Monday
6:30pm - 8:00pm in Odette House, conveniently located at 81
Wellesley St. East (South East corner of Church & Wellesley)
For more information men can call Wellspring at (416) 961-1928.
Bereavement Support Group for Lesbians and Gay
Men
Under the initiative of Jennifer
Alexander, MCC Toronto has launched another program with Wellspring - a
Bereavement Support Group for Lesbians and Gay Men who have lost a
partner.
Kelly Vollering and Jennifer Alexander will co-facilitate an eight week
program meeting once a week followed by once a month over three months,
once after six months and once again after a year.
Details of the program:
Start Date: Tuesday March 6, 2007
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
End Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 (of weekly meetings)
Location: Wellspring (The Coach House) 81 Wellesley St. E, 2nd
Floor Library
If you know of anyone who may need this group,
please contact Jennifer Alexander
or call (416) 484-0100.
"I'm thrilled about this program but again it is bitter sweet in terms of
needing this group. I think it's a great opportunity for our organization
and for Wellspring and it makes so much sense to do this. There is no
other group like this in Toronto. It's wonderful that we are again able to
reach out into our community and provide this much needed service."
Jennifer Alexander.
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