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Breast Cancer Support Services Incorporated |
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| Organization Info | |||||||||
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| Alternate Name | BCSS | ||||||||
| Location | |||||||||
| Address | 695 Brant St Burlington, ON L7R 2H4 View Google Map | ||||||||
| Located In Community | Burlington | ||||||||
| Nearest Main Intersection | Brant St and Blairholm Ave | ||||||||
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Peel Region | ||||||||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||||||||
| Hours/Dates/Meeting Details | |||||||||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm | ||||||||
| Meeting Details | Support meetings at the Breast Cancer Support Services Centre * Support meeting: third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm * Young Women’s Support meeting: second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm * Friends & Family Support meeting: third Monday of each month at 7 pm * Advanced Cancer Support meeting: third Wednesday of each month at 1 pm | ||||||||
| Contact Information | |||||||||
| Office Phone | 905-634-2333 | ||||||||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-465-1902 | ||||||||
| Fax | 905-634-2110 | ||||||||
| Organization Email | support@breastcancersupport.org | ||||||||
| Website | www.breastcancersupport.org | ||||||||
| Coordinator of Volunteers | Cathie Mills, Volunteer & Program Coordinator | ||||||||
| Primary Executive | Blair Lancaster, Executive Director | ||||||||
| Description & Services | |||||||||
| Description | A survivor-created self-help organization dedicated to supporting women concerned about breast cancer and breast health, as well as their families and friends. Major Services: * walk-in support * information and referrals * lending of books/AV materials * lending of wigs and prostheses * monthly Burlington support group * support group for younger women * telephone peer support * monthly on-line newsletter * free Breast Health workshops on request for businesses or individuals * healing programs and seminars including Reiki * art therapy * meditation * energy healing * yoga * Tai chi * reflexology | ||||||||
| Broader Terms | Assistive devices ; Diseases ; Groups ; Health | ||||||||
| Subjects | Cancer ; Counselling ; Educational resources ; Prostheses ; Self help groups ; Support groups ; Womens health ; Workshops | ||||||||
| Related Terms | Amputees ; Conferences ; Employee assistance ; Group therapy ; Libraries ; Psychotherapy ; Self esteem ; Seminars ; Telephone support ; Trade shows ; Women | ||||||||
| Eligibility | Women diagnosed with breast cancer and their families and friends with concerns about breast cancer and breast health. | ||||||||
| Application | Forms for membership and/or to volunteer are available at the office. | ||||||||
| Languages | English | ||||||||
| Directory Description and Headings | |||||||||
| Seniors Directory Headings | Support Groups/ Information & Counselling Services | ||||||||
| Other Details | |||||||||
| Resources Available | Quarterly newsletter | ||||||||
| Funding | Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations | ||||||||
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