Mental Health Resources

Ellie (Uxbridge)
Managing Your Anxiety After Your Child's Cancer Diagnosis (2021)
Click here to view the presentation recording by Fatmah Jahim (OPACC parent & Psychosocial Oncology Research Assistant).
Post Traumatic Stress in Survivors of Paediatric Cancer and their Siblings (2018)
Click here to view the presentation slides by Tina J. Smith (BSW, MSW, RSW, and mom of a childhood cancer survivor).
Fostering Emotional Resiliency in Children (2022)
Click here to view the presentation by Olivia Radocchia, M.Psy., Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice).
PTSD: A Childhood Cancer Journey (2021)
Presentation by Tina J. Smith (BSW, RSW, MSW, and mom of childhood cancer survivor)
Parenting Through Crisis: Helping Kids in Times of Loss, Grief and Change (2021)
Click here to view the presentation by Barbara Coloroso (internationally recognized speaker, author, parenting educator, and mom of a childhood cancer survivor).
How Music & Music Therapy Can Help You During Tough Times (2021)
Click here to view the presentation by Aksana Kavaliova (Certified Music Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Certified Trauma Integration Clinician).
Bereavement Counselling
Various organizations throughout Ontario offer free bereavement counseling and support. Click here to see our bereavement resources page.
PTSD & Therapy Websites
Click here for listing. Courtesy Tina J. Smith (BSW, RSW, MSW, and mom of childhood cancer survivor).
The Bully, The Bullied, and the Not-So-Innocent Bystander (2021)
Click here to view the presentation by Barbara Coloroso (internationally recognized speaker, author, parenting educator, and mom of a childhood cancer survivor).
Staying Connected (2021)
Click here to view the presentation by Laura Pasquilano (MSW, RSW) from Wellspring Cancer Support Network.
Professional Counselling
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Children's Mental Health Ontario: CMHO’s nearly 100 member organizations operate in every region of the Province, providing treatment and support to children, youth and families. Not specific to childhood cancer.
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Everwell Integrated Health Professionals (Hamilton): Provide psychotherapy, counselling, massage and holistic nutrition services. Recommended by former OPACC Board Chair (bereaved childhood cancer parent), who had positive personal experience with them.
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Everyday Heroes Kids: Search listings under "Individual Psychotherapy"
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Green Shield Canada: Anyone who identifies as a woman, is 18 years or older and is an Ontario resident can receive one hour of free virtual therapy with a registered therapist (subsequent sessions are $75/hour).
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HopeSpring (Kitchener-Waterloo): Offers an on-site Cancer Care Counsellor who provides counselling to those affected by cancer (one-on-one counselling, couples counselling, family counselling, child(ren) with parent(s) and caregivers counselling)
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Mind Beacon: Free mental health support for Ontario residents using a digital therapist guided program
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Theravive: Free local therapist and resource listings
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Wellspring: Offers free counselling services at their Niagara Falls (child/teen counselling; short-term individual counselling) and Oakville (family counsellor who specializes in family support when a child has cancer) locations, as well as virtually
Post-Traumatic Stress in Parents of Children with Cancer (2015)
Click here to listen to the presentation and here to view the accompanying slides presented by Tina J. Smith (BSW, RSW, MSW, and mom of childhood cancer survivor).
7 Pillars to Living with Grace and Ease: How to Cope as a Caregiver During a Pandemic (2021)
Click here to view the presentation by Laura Lane (speaker, author, workshop leader, blogger, podcast host, and cancer mom).
Staying Connected (2023)
Click here to view the presentation by Laura Pasquilano (MSW, RSW) from Wellspring Cancer Support Network.