Support
Canadian Cancer Support Organizations
Canadian Cancer Society
Contact: 1-888-939-3333 (toll-free, 24/7)
Website: www.cancer.ca
Services: Cancer Information Helpline, online community (CancerConnection.ca), support groups, educational materials, transportation assistance, and practical support services
Childhood Cancer Canada
Contact: 1-800-363-1062
Website: www.childhoodcancer.ca
Services: Supporting children with cancer and their families across Canada
American Cancer Support Organizations
American Cancer Society
Contact: 1-800-227-2345 (24/7 helpline)
Online: Live chat available at cancer.org
Services: ACS CARES™ patient navigation, support groups, educational materials, Hope Lodge housing, financial assistance
National Cancer Institute
Services: Research coordination, health information dissemination, and comprehensive cancer resources
Website: cancer.gov
Cancer Support Community
Contact: 888-793-9355
Services: Professional support network with 175+ locations providing counseling, support groups, and educational programs
Reach: Serves both U.S. and Canadian patients
CancerCare
Contact: 800-813-HOPE (4673)
Services: Free telephone, online, and face-to-face counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance
Cancer Hope Network
Contact: 877-467-3638
Services: Free one-on-one emotional support for cancer patients, caregivers, and families in U.S. and Canada
Specialized Counseling Resources
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Contact: 204-775-6442?
Services: Service navigation, mental health support, counseling referrals
National presence with provincial divisions
American Mental Health Counselors Association
Professional network of 6,000+ clinical mental health counselors
Resources: Provider directories, professional support, advocacy
Crisis Support and Mental Health Helplines
Canada Crisis Support
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Contact: Call or text 9-8-8 (toll-free, 24/7)
Languages: English and French
Services: Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, emotional support without judgment
American Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Contact: Call or text 988 (24/7)
Languages: English, Spanish, and 240+ additional languages via translation
Special services: Veterans press "1", LGBTQI+ text "PRIDE" to 988
Kids Help Phone
Contact: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7) or text CONNECT to 686868
Services: Support for youth 20 years and under
Crisis Text Line
Contact: Text TALK to 741-741 (U.S. and Canada)
Services: 24/7 crisis counseling via text message
Veterans Crisis Line
Contact: Call 988 and press "1", text 838255, or chat online
Services: Specialized support for veterans, service members, and their families