HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre announces:
Significant Partnership with Carizon Family and Community Services & Interfaith Counselling Centre
HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre announces:
Significant Partnership with Carizon Family and Community Services & Interfaith Counselling Centre
Press Release: Thursday, August 8, 2019
“We are thrilled to work with Carizon and Interfaith. Cancer disorients and changes everyone, not just those diagnosed with cancer. This partnership ensures our dedication to providing support to those affected by cancer. The formation of this partnership ensures we are fulfilling our mandate to become a more community partnership-based organization.”
Jane Mitchell, Executive Director of HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
“We are pleased, once again, to demonstrate the power of strong collaborations to help those who are suffering and benefit our community as a whole.”
Tracy Elop, Chief Executive Officer of Carizon
“This is a wonderful opportunity for the agencies involved to build on clinical expertise and partner to deliver service in the community with a shared vision of empowering individuals to overcome life’s challenges and to create a healthy and vibrant community for all.”
Lisa Akey, Director of Counselling for Carizon and Executive Director of Interfaith
With the formation of this partnership, HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre is thrilled to announce the creation of the Cancer Care Counsellor role. Ms. Amy Krug MSW, RSW of Interfaith Counselling Centre has joined HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre. Ms. Krug is providing on-site counselling sessions to those affected by cancer, including members, caregivers, loved ones, family members and friends. In addition, Ms. Krug is also facilitating several HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre support groups, including the Ovarian Cancer Support Group and the Caregivers Support Group. Ms. Krug has over 15 years experience in many different sectors encompassing all age groups, with extensive clinical experience working with mental health, trauma, wellness and mindfulness. Ms. Krug has a deep passion for supporting individuals through their life journey and transitions.
Our new Cancer Care Counsellor will provide much needed early evening individual counselling on Mondays – thus allowing better flexibility for our members. In addition, the Caregivers Support Group will be moving to an early evening time slot, which better suits the needs of caregivers.
About HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
Hopespring is an independent community organization committed to empowering those whose lives are impacted by cancer to improve their emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Founded in 1995, HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre has provided services, programs, wigs and camisoles for over 20 years. For more information about HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, please visit www.hopespring.ca.
About Interfaith Counselling Centre
Interfaith Counselling Centre strengthens the fabric of our community by empowering individuals, couples, and families to realize their emotional wellness and triumph over life's challenges. The Interfaith Counselling Centre has been serving the needs of individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. Fore more information about Interfaith Counselling Centre, please visit https://interfaithcounselling.ca/index.php.
About Carizon Family and Community Services
Carizon is a source of hope for our community. When children, youth, adults, couples or families face life’s challenges, Carizon programs and services provide the care and compassion to help them achieve wellness. For more information about Carizon Family and Community Services, please visit https://www.carizon.ca/. Contacts:
Jane Mitchell, Executive Director, HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
Email: Executivedirector@hopespring.ca
519-742-4673 ext. 102
Lisa Akey, Director of Counselling for Carizon Family and Community Services and Executive Director of Interfaith Counselling Centre
Email: LAkey@Carizon.ca
519-743-6333 ext. 1372
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