Geographic Areas Served: Ppwell River

BC Cancer’s mandate covers the full spectrum of cancer care from prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, to research and education, to supportive and palliative care.more info

Do you know someone who has had breast surgery, breast cancer, mastectomy or lumpectomy? Kompassion for Kups provides women with personal support and products to enhance healing, and maintain comfort and body image, while undergoing cancer treatments and onward through survivorship. Products available are post surgical bras (compression and daily wearers)and prosthetics. Call for appointment 236.845.2024more info

Camp Goodtimes provides a safety-focused, medically supervised, fun and recreational experience for children and teens affected by cancer and their families.more info

Get trusted cancer information, locate community services, find help with travel & accommodations, borrow wigs & prosthesis, talk to someone who’s been there, adjust to life after treatment.more info

Peer support for people with cancer and their caregivers.more info

Available to cancer patients, caregivers or anyone who needs help understanding cancer and finding community services. Toll-free service accessible in multiple languages.more info

In 1995, I completed a Masters in Social Work and since then have practiced as a registered social worker in both Alberta and British Columbia. I provide counselling and therapy for individuals and couples seeking greater vitality in their lives. I am skilled in supporting people who are experiencing the impacts of trauma, mental health challenges and problematic substance use as well as those experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss and/or relationship challenges. The variety of approaches that I employ create an eclectic palate through which I engage individuals or couples in creative processes of transformation. John requires new clients to book a free 30-min consultation to ensure he is the right fit for you. To book an appointment, contact him directly or add yourself to his waitlist and he will get back to your right away. John offers his counselling and therapy services under Awakening Heart Counselling. John can direct bill his counselling services to First Nations Health Authority and Medavie Blue Cross for Veterans. Methods & Modalities Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner - Trauma Therapy Expressive Arts Therapist Relationship and couples counselling Recreation of the Self Model of Human Systems (META Institute) Non Violent (Compassionate) Communication Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Archetype Explorations Men’s Issues Contact John directly at john@townsitealliedhealth.ca.more info

Note: Dr. LaCombe is no longer taking new clinical clients. (She will be continuing to work with her current and previous clients)more info

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Affordable accommodations located across from the BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver Centre. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services.more info