211 PEI: THE ISLAND'S TRUSTED COMMUNITY NAVIGATION SERVICE
DIAL 2-1-1 TO CONNECT TO LIVE HELP 24/7
Peer and professional support groups and one-on-one supports are available for specific health conditions and lived experiences such as grief, blindness, and deafness.
Provides peer support and short-term counselling for individuals who are affected by pancreatic cancer.
One-on-one peer support: Provides trained volunteer-run online one-on-one peer support via phone or video call, offering emotional support and other resources.
Short-term online counselling: Provides short-term online counselling with a professional counsellor to help navigate the mental toll of one's medical journey.
In addition to one-on-one peer support, a monthly support group is provided as an opportunity to meet with others to form a community based on their shared experiences and unique challenges.
Both programs are offered in partnership with Wellspring.
Trained volunteers provide one-on-one telephone and internet based peer support for people with a diagnosis of MS and their caregivers. There are two options, ONECALL and EXTENDED.
ONECALL is for individuals who have a specific question or issue related to MS.
EXTENDED is for individuals looking for a listening ear from someone who understands and has lived experience with MS. Duration is six months and the time to be matched can take up to 6 weeks.
A hub of reliable information and support about multiple sclerosis for anyone across Kanata / Canada. MS Navigators are knowledgeable about research and treatment options for individuals with MS and are able to discuss these and other important topics. The questions they help with range from general MS information and allied conditions to support with complex situations and navigating the health and community services needed by individuals affected by multiple sclerosis.
Provides online Facebook support groups and live support group sessions for those with mesothelioma, their caregivers, and loved ones. Offers the opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and seek support from others in similar situations.
