Canadian Cancer Society
Site: Bluewater Community Office - Owen Sound
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CWD3790 | Last Modified: 15 Dec 2017 | Last Full Update: 15 Dec 2017 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | National, community based organization of volunteers dedicated to the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. Services include: * transportation service to and from treatment centres - for transportation requirements, please call the dedicated toll free line * health promotion * emotional support for patients and their families * public education regarding cancer prevention and detection * fundraising for research Free wigs, turbans, breast prosthetics and blankets for cancer patients are available directly from the Owen Sound hospital (Oncology department, 5th floor) |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Collingwood ; Grey County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Owen Sound |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | 2nd Ave E and 10th St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Owen Sound Office 519-376-6011 * 1-800-430-6228 |
| Toll Free Phone | Cancer Information Service 1-888-939-3333 * Wheels of Hope Transportation Line 1-800-263-6750 |
| TTY Phone | Cancer Information Service 1-866-786-3934 |
| Fax | 519-376-0942 |
| bluewater@ontario.cancer.ca | |
| Website | www.cancer.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/CanadianCancerSociety Twitter: www.twitter.com/cancersociety |
| Primary Contact | Geoff Van Geem, Manager; Phone: (Business) 519-376-6011 ext 3231; Email: gvangeem@ontario.cancer.ca |