Bereavement
Service description:
Individual or group support service offered to bereaved individuals. Registration required. Service offered in French only.
Target clientele:
For bereaved individuals.
Format:
Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Service area:
Sherbrooke : Brompton–Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Les Nations.
Fees:
Free service.
Languages offered:
%langues_offertes%Hair alternative
Service description:
Sale of chemotherapy caps.
Target clientele:
For people living with cancer.
Format:
Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Service area:
Sherbrooke : Brompton–Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Les Nations.
Fees:
Cost varies depending on the selected item (between $5 and $35).
Languages offered:
%langues_offertes%Hair prosthesis
Service description:
Low-cost wig lending service. It is also possible to donate gently used wigs in good condition. By appointment only.
Target clientele:
For people living with cancer.
Format:
Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Service area:
Sherbrooke : Brompton–Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Les Nations.
Fees:
Cost of $50, plus a refundable $50 deposit returned upon the wig’s return.
Languages offered:
%langues_offertes%Home support services
Service description:
Family support workers provide assistance with daily living tasks such as personal hygiene care, meal preparation, and laundry, while also offering respite to caregivers. Registration is required. The frequency and duration of services are assessed based on individual needs. The service is available in both French and English.
Target clientele:
For people living with cancer, their loved ones and their caregivers.
Format:
Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Service area:
Sherbrooke : Brompton–Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Les Nations.
Fees:
Fees are adjusted according to income. Transportation costs for errands are additional.
Languages offered:
%langues_offertes%Other complementary therapies
Service description:
Physical activities supervised by a kinesiologist, walking club, adapted yoga, meditation and stress management workshops. Registration required. Service offered in French only.
Target clientele:
For people living with cancer, their loved ones and their caregivers.
Format:
Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Service area:
Sherbrooke : Brompton–Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Les Nations.
Fees:
Free service.
Languages offered:
%langues_offertes%Psychosocial Support
Service description:
Individual or group support service for individuals living with cancer and their loved ones. Group sessions are offered in person at the organization’s offices. Individual sessions are offered in person and may, depending on needs and circumstances, be adapted to telephone sessions. The service is offered by appointment and is available in French only.
Target clientele:
For people living with cancer, their loved ones and their caregivers.
Format:
Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Service area:
Sherbrooke : Brompton–Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Les Nations.
Fees:
Free service.
Languages offered:
%langues_offertes%Support group
Service description:
In-person support groups for individuals living with cancer, people in the post-treatment phase, caregivers, and individuals who are grieving. Registration required. The service is available in French only.
Target clientele:
For people living with cancer, their loved ones and their caregivers.
Format:
Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Service area:
Sherbrooke : Brompton–Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Les Nations.
Fees:
Free service.
Languages offered:
%langues_offertes%Look Good and Feel Better workshop
Service description:
Wellness workshops offered in partnership with the organization Look Good Feel Better Canada to help individuals undergoing treatment better cope with the physical changes related to cancer. Topics include skin and nail care, hair alternatives, wigs, beauty products, and various techniques that promote well-being and self-esteem. Offered in French at the organization’s offices.
Target clientele:
For people living with cancer.
Format:
Contact the organization to find out the date of the next workshop.
Service area:
Sherbrooke : Brompton–Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Les Nations.
Fees:
Free service.
Languages offered:
%langues_offertes%Transportation and accompaniment
Service description:
Transportation and accompaniment service available within the City of Sherbrooke only. Registration required.
Target clientele:
For anyone living with cancer in Sherbrooke, including its boroughs, as well as individuals staying in Sherbrooke during their treatment.
Format:
Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Service area:
Sherbrooke : Brompton–Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Les Nations.
Fees:
Fees are based on income. For its beneficiaries, the Income Security program covers transportation costs related to medical appointments.
Languages offered:
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