Mental Health
For Young Adults Living with Cancer
Find a Psychotherapist - Medical Psychotherapy Association Canada
MDPAC is a non-profit professional association of physicians with hundreds of members across Canada that develops and protects standards of practise of psychotherapy by physicians.
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
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
Pink Pearl Canada is a community-oriented charitable organization that provides support, facilitates connections and empowers young women who are courageously overcoming the social and emotional challenges of being diagnosed with cancer across Canada.
Gilda's Club - 20s and 30s Support Group
An 8-week group for people from 18 to 39 who are living with or after a cancer diagnosis. This group welcomes individuals who have been newly diagnosed or who are up to 5 years post-treatment. Topics in this group may discuss include: fear of recurrence, relationships, emotional health, transitioning, sex and sexuality, side effect management, navigating healthcare systems, and more.
Rethink Breast Cancer
Not your average charity, Rethink educates, empowers and advocates for people worldwide who are affected by breast cancer through boldfaced campaigns, content, programs and resources.
Uncovered: A Breast Recognition Project
Uncovered: A Breast Recognition Project is a new resource that focuses on the breast cancer experience of Black women. Through powerful imagery and real women’s stories, it shines a light on the physical and emotional scars of breast cancer. Uncovered was created in collaboration with Michelle Audoin and developed in response to the significant underrepresentation of, and lack of support for, Black women and women of colour in the breast cancer community.
On the Tip of the Toes Foundation
On the Tip of the Toes provides young people living with cancer the opportunity to leave the hospital and take a break from civilization and the usual routine. The organization specializes in offering therapeutic adventure expeditions, supervised by experts in health care and outdoor adventure intervention.
Rebounders Canada (For Childhood Cancer Survivors)
Rebounders Canada is a registered Canadian charity that offers support and social opportunities to adults living with the long-term effects of childhood cancer. Rebounders Canada can help you connect with other survivors and enjoy fun social events.
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.
