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A network of volunteers who believe that self help and independence are healthy.
We provide cancer patients, their families and the community with information, education, resources, referrals and support.
Cancer patients and their families often state that there are gaps in the system. The Cancer Support Network has identified unmet needs and is working to meet them.
Self-help / mutual aid groups are made up of individuals who share the same problem or need and those whose members help each other in dealing with the problem.
The central idea of self-help is: "You alone can do it - but you can't do it alone."
Although only the individual can take the actions to bring change into his/her life, there are times when it's too much to rely solely on personal resources. There is a unique strength in group membership which can empower a person to mobilize his/her energies and attain a sense of well-being.
Share, support, information,
friendship, and strength.
Decrease feelings of isolation
and loneliness.
Learn to enhance your ability
to communicate about needs and feelings.
Grow in self confidence as you
in turn help others.
Develop a sense of hope from
hearing how others are coping.
Share practical hints on managing
day-to-day concerns.
Increase community awareness
of related support needs.
Gather and share information
and resources in collaboration with existing agencies.
Provide educational opportunities
to cancer patient/survivors and to the community at large.
Provide community advocacy and
input options.
One to One interpersonal
Support
Once a month Peer Support Group
in Cornwall
Alexandria Peer Support Group
twice a month
Regular Speaker/Support groups
convened at local restaurants
Workshops/seminars to provide
information and instruction on a variety of topics i.e, Quality Living Workshop,
Cosmic Energy Workshop
Annual Spring Fling---1996,1997
Community awareness, education, and support fest.
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