Wellness means being as healthy as possible in our mind, body and life. Nutrition, movement and activity, social support and community connections are all important to help us live as well as we can.

In addition to the psychosocial and rehabilitation support that we provide, there are other sources of support you may find helpful both within AHS and in the community.

There are many organizations who can help with practical, emotional or physical supports.

Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) offers free workshops that offer Canadians the tools and techniques to feel confident and empowered. LGFB programming provides health benefits to people facing all cancers, by increasing confidence, well-being, and positive self-image. Workshops are offered both in person and online. Workshops topics include:

• skincare and cosmetics (for adults and teens)
• wigs and hair alternatives
• breast prostheses, bras & more

Wellspring

Find emotional, social, spiritual, and informational support for you and your loved ones at Wellspring Alberta. Wellspring offers its supportive care programs and services at no charge.

Other Supports

• Visit: Alberta 211 or Canadian Cancer Society Community Service Locator and search for supports in your area.
• Queering Cancer: Connections and resources for people who identify as LGBTQ2+ and their loved ones.
• Text4Hope is a free service providing three months of daily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based text messages, written by mental health therapists. Text4Hope is an evidence-based tool that can help to develop healthy personal coping skills and resiliency. Albertans subscribe to receive ongoing supportive content. Text4Hope-Cancer Care is designed to help Albertans with psychological issues related to cancer and cancer-related treatment.

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