Ontario Resources
Meal Delivery Programs in Ontario
Victorian Order of Nurses
Meal Delivery Programs in Ontario can be found here. Meals are affordable and convenient and can be adapted to the unique dietary needs of each client.
North East Regional Cancer Program
Health Sciences North
For Patients, Survivors and Caregivers: The Cancer Centre currently receives over 3000 new cancer patients annually and conducts approximately 17,000 chemotherapy visits and 38,000 radiation therapy visits, saving Northern Ontario residents who have cancer and their families the cost and inconvenience of travelling to Southern Ontario for treatment.
ELLICSR: Health, Wellness & Cancer Survivorship Centre
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
The ELLICSR: Health, Wellness and Cancer Survivorship Centre is an excellent place to find information, meet other survivors, take a class, participate in survivorship research and much more. You can borrow books and DVDs from the resource centre, watch a cooking demonstration in the kitchen or get moving in the gym.
Ottawa Community Cancer Support Hub
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
The Ottawa Cancer Foundation provides community-based programs and services at 1500 Alta Vista Drive. When you walk through our doors, you will be greeted by a professional team, community partners, healthcare practitioners and volunteers who offer options for various health and well-being activities.
Princess Margaret Prostate Clinic
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
The Prostate Centre manages prostate cancer and other prostate diseases, like prostatitis and BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). Princess Margaret also provides screening services for men with a high risk of developing prostate cancer. This group includes men with BRCA gene mutations or a family history of prostate cancer.
Community Connections
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
These monthly Community Connections events showcase local community cancer organizations. Learn about their excellent supportive care resources in a fun, interactive, welcoming virtual space. Cancer survivors (anyone with a diagnosis), caregivers, family, friends, and healthcare providers are welcome. There are some great speakers, instructor-led exercises, activities and tasty cooking demonstrations planned for these events.
UHN Virtual Appointments
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
What to expect if you have been scheduled for a telephone or video visit with your care team at UHN
UNH Cancer experience program
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
This document provides a copy of the online training programs for peer navigation, supportive care, diversity training and more.
Ottawa Credit Counselling Services
Credit Counselling Society
You can take a free self-assessment before proceeding with this service
English as a second language located near Ontario
211 Ontario
This resource lists programs directed towards newcomers and those who speak French or English as a second language (FSL and ESL).
Financial Assistance – Workers Compensation
211 Ontario
This resource provides a list of worker's compensation programs in Ontario.
Food access for seniors/people with disabilities located near Ottawa
211 Ontario
This resource provides a list of services that provide home-delivered meals and meals for seniors/ people with disabilities.
Food Banks and Refferals Located near Ontario
211 Ontario
This resource lists food banks/free or low-cost meals, and other basic needs-related programs in Ontario.
French as a Second Language Located near Ontario
211 Ontario
This resource lists French as a Second Language (FSL) programs across Ontario.
Help to Find Housing Located near Ottawa
211 Ontario
This resource provides a list of services that assist individuals in finding permanent housing, particularly housing help centres. This includes options for low-income people, including subsidies, loans and expense assistance.
Income Support Located Near Ontario
211 Ontario
This resource provides a list of social assistance programs in Ontario.
Transportation to Medical Appointments.
211 Ontario
Many different Transportation Services in all Ontario Regions.
Transportation – Wheels of Hope
Canadian Cancer Society
This resource provides information on help with transportation to treatment available to those diagnosed with prostate cancer and receiving treatment in Ontario.
Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Regional Cancer Program
Cancer Care Ontario
Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Regional Cancer Program
Recommended Resources for First Nations, Inuit, Métis & Urban Indigenous Peoples
Cancer Care Ontario
This page lists cancer resources to support First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous communities and organizations in Ontario. Find tools, reports and publications, service information, and other resources related to First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous cancer care and control.
South West Regional Cancer Program
Cancer Care Ontario
The South West Regional Cancer Program oversees the quality and delivery of cancer services for the counties of Grey, Bruce, Huron, Perth, Middlesex, Oxford, Elgin and part of Norfolk.
Apply for OHIP and get a health card
Government of Ontario
OHIP is Ontario’s health care plan. The province pays for many health services you may need through OHIP.
Grand River Regional Cancer Centre
Grand River Hospital
Grand River Regional Cancer Centre provides treatment and support services for people with cancer in Waterloo–Wellington. It is the leading site and cancer partner for the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program. Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC) includes the outpatient cancer centre and inpatient oncology program.
Prostate cancer screening
Ontario Ministry of Health & Ministry of Long-Term Care
Find out about Ontario's policies related to PSA testing, including provincial health plan coverage.
Drugs and Devices
Ontario Ministry of Health & Ministry of Long-Term Care
Before a drug product is authorized for sale in Canada, the manufacturer must submit scientific evidence of the product's safety, efficacy and quality to Health Canada for review and approval.
What drug programs does Ontario offer?
Ontario Ministry of Health & Ministry of Long-Term Care
This website provides information on drug coverage options in Ontario.
Regional cancer care program
Tungasuvvingat Inuit
Tungasuvvingat Inuit is an Inuit-specific registered not-for-profit Ontario service provider offering social support, cultural activities, employment and education assistance, youth programs, counselling, crisis intervention and more. They also have a cancer care program specifically for Inuit living in Ontario.
Department of supportive care
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
This resource provides in-person professional counselling by referral.
Community Care Services
211 Ontario
This website allows you to search a comprehensive list of community care access centres across Ontario. Here you can find a list of resources relating to healthcare, food, housing, income support and community programs.
Disabilities employment programs located near Ontario
211 Ontario
This database contains a list of resources in Ontario that provide employment services for people with mental and physical disabilities/limitations.
The Healthy-Steps Program
ELLICSR - Walking together
Healthy Steps is suitable for anyone with cancer, lymphedema, arthritis or other chronic illnesses. Benefits of the program include increased range of motion, reduced fatigue, improved balance, strength and self-esteem, and helping with emotional recovery. Healthy Steps is held at the ELLISCR: Health, Wellness and Cancer Survivorship Centre located in the basement of Toronto General Hospital. Right now, there is plenty of space to welcome new participants on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m for ten weeks