Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Site: Burlington

Service: Adult Brain Tumour Support Group

Record #: BTN4868
Last Full Update: 14 Nov 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone Head Office 519-642-7755
Toll Free Phone Support Services 1-800-265-5106
Website www.braintumour.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Hugh Hill, Support Services; Email: hhill@braintumour.ca
Contact Form www.braintumour.ca/contact-us/

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Offers help to anyone affected by any type of brain tumour

  • in addition to raising funds that support research into the cause of and cure for this disease, provides programs for the brain tumour community, including support groups, Information Day Conferences, and resources like the Brain Tumour Handbooks and Information Sheets
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Primary Executive Shannon LaHay, CEO; Email: slahay@braintumour.ca
Funding Donations ; Foundation

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Help survivors, family and caregivers through their journey with a brain tumour by providing connections with others who have faced life with a brain tumour thereby offering reassurance, reducing feelings of isolation and reinforcing a positive, hopeful attitude, and by sharing practical information to:

  • help make informed decisions about brain tumour treatment options
  • learn about relevant community resources
  • enhance coping skills in order to reduce anxiety, feelings of loss of control and fear of the unknown
  • talk to others about changes in family roles and the financial strain that can come as a result of a brain tumour diagnosis
Hours

Support group, see website to confirm dates and times 
 
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Burlington ; Hamilton
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
People with a brain tumour, family members or caregivers
Application

Drop-in

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Burlington Public Library, Aldershot Branch (meeting location)
550 Plains Rd E
Burlington, ON L7T 2C7
 
View Google Map
Intersection Kingsway Drive and Plains Rd E
Mailing Address c/o Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada 
205 Horton St E, Suite 203 
London, ON N6B 1K7
Physical Access Fully Accessible - meeting location

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