Psychosocial Support
For all young adults living with cancer
Young Adults with Cancer: Video Series
The following three videos are part of a six-part documentary series about the experience of younger adults whose lives have been affected by cancer.
To view all videos in this series, visit AYA Educational Resources »
AYA Cancer Meet-Up
A facilitated meet-up for young adults under 40 with any type of cancer. Supporters (friends, family and partners) are welcome. Meet-ups take place every 4th Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 PM on the 16th floor, room 726 at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Pizza will be provided. We encourage you to RSVP to
aya@uhn.ca if you are planning to attend. Hope to see you there!
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Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC)
YACC's mission is to support young adults as they live with, through, and beyond cancer. YACC strives to be a connection to peers, bridge out of isolation, and source of inspiration. YACC hosts digital, local, and national programs like:
- Need to YACC
- Localife
- Retreats (Retreat Yourself, Retreat Yourself Adventure)
- Survivor Conference
Visit Young Adult Cancer Canada to learn about available programs (opens in new window) »
YACC monitors a private Facebook group for over 700 young adults dealing with cancer in Canada. The group's members share their trials and triumphs, as well as a few jokes now and then! Our private Facebook group is a very supportive space where you can ask questions or simply share what you are going through. Due to the private nature of this group, our community engagement manager, Lesley Morrissey, will invite you. Find her on Facebook, or email
lesley@youngadultcancer.ca to let her know that you are interested!
Pink Pearl Canada
Gilda's Club - 20s and 30s Networking Group
Gilda's Club is a free emotional and social support community for men, women and children living with cancer, their families and their friends. Programs include a 20s and 30s networking group, as well as music and exercise-related programs.
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Rethink Breast Cancer
On the Tip of the Toes Foundation
Survive and Thrive
Rebounders Canada (childhood cancer survivors)
Camp Quality
Camp Quality Canada offers camps and year round programs for families affected by childhood cancer. We have summer camps, fun days, an educational puppet program and family camps.
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Young Parents with Cancer
Nanny Angel Network
Gilda's Club Kids and Teens Programs
Dr. Jay Children’s Grief Centre
Support for Caregivers
Gilda's Club: Caregiver Support
Gilda's Club provides caregiver support programs such as the Family and Friends Support Group, and the 20s and 30s Caregiver Group.
See the Gilda's Club events calendar to learn more »
Wellspring: Caregivers Connect
Young Carers Program
The Dinner Party: Life After Loss
We are a community of mostly 20- and 30-somethings who’ve each experienced significant loss. We get together over potluck dinners to talk about the ways in which it continues to affect our lives and how to thrive in #lifeafterloss.
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