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Program:
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Psychosocial Oncology and Supportive Care
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Phone Numbers:
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905-813-1100 ext 4862
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-292-4284 (1-877-292-4CVH)
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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905-813-4444
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Address:
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2200 Eglinton Ave W, Room 1A100
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N1
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Intersection:
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Erin Mills Pkwy and Eglinton Ave W
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Location:
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Mississauga (Central Erin Mills)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Hours vary * appointment is required
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Service Description:
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Psychosocial oncology team consists of social workers, a psychologist, and psychiatrists that can help patients with:- specialized treatment for symptoms
- stress management
- depression and depressed feelings
- speaking to children and teens about cancer
- sexual health
- loss and grief
- spiritual or religious concerns
- help with navigating the healthcare system
- finding information and community resources
- help to connect with financial programs
Supportive care team is made up of dietitians and a medication access specialist (drug navigator) * dietitians offer both individual counseling and group sessions * drug navigator can also give information and counselling about the side effects patients may have and how to best manage and/or prevent them * medication access specialist can help if the patient does not have a drug plan or if the drug plan does not cover the cost of certain cancer treatment drugs * some costs of the treatment may be tax deductible, visit Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or call 1-800-267-6999 for more information
For Spiritual and Supportive Care practitioners, contact 905-813-3984 or ask a member of the care team
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Walk in for emergency department * medical referral and appointment required for most services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Cancer patients
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available
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Area Served:
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Mississauga and area
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Last Updated:
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5/23/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=195527
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