Adult Cancer Support Program
Our free Support Groups are available to Members of Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka. To fill out our Membership Intake Form, click the button below
Cancer Counselling Groups
Peer support, facilitated by a registered mental health professional
Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka offers free Support Groups to those impacted by cancer—including those living with a cancer diagnosis, those who are finished cancer treatment, caregivers, and those who are grieving the death of someone due to cancer. There are three different categories to counselling groups, which are Support Groups, Networking Groups, and Art Therapy Processing Groups. Please see below for the groups that fall under each category.
All Support Groups at Gilda’s Club are professionally facilitated by a registered mental health professional, with the goal of encouraging peer support and connecting you to others who “get it.”
Individual Counselling for Cancer Support
Free Short Term Support
Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka offers short-term individual counselling for all our Members.
Individual counselling offers a private space to process your experience with cancer, explore how it has impacted other areas of your life and develop new ways of coping.
Sessions are available in-person, virtually or over-the-phone, depending on your preference.
Please contact the Program Team for more information: program@gildasclubsm.org.
Recreational Activities
Movement and Art Classes
Movement Classes are taught by certified instructors. Focusing on gentle, rehabilitative, and joyful movement, all of our Movement Classes are appropriate for those on active treatment, and are great for beginners. Movement Classes at GCSM are restorative and rehabilitative, and are open to those living with cancer and/or in cancer treatment, cancer survivors, caregivers, and bereaved individuals.
Art Classes are taught by amazing volunteers with a history in art. Perfect for beginners, these classes provide the opportunity to express your emotions artistically, and/or learn a new, art-based skill. All classes are suited for beginners.
Social Events are more relaxed, fun, and informal ways to connect with your fellow Members, staff, and/or volunteers.
- Have a cancer diagnosis
- Have completed cancer treatment
- Are caregiving for someone with a cancer diagnosis
- Have had a family member or friend die from cancer (grief counselling)
Preference will be given to those who are not eligible for the Counselling and Support Services at the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre.
Workshops
Led by Subject Matter Experts
Educational Workshops are single events or limited series on a specific topic. All Workshops are hosted by certified experts from the community. Speakers in the past have included oncologists, social workers, dental hygienists, pharmacists, certified child life specialists, lawyers, accountants, registered massage therapists, and more!
Not sure where to start?
Every cancer journey is unique. Our Cancer Support Program is designed to decrease cancer-related stress, and is absolutely free. Note sure where to start? We are just an email or phone call away.