Wellspring’s monthly in-person Cancer Connect program will be offered at the Lethbridge Family Service, Counseling, Outreach and Education location. (Photo: LNN)

By Christian Oldale

Lethbridge Family Services partnering with Wellspring Alberta

Feb 1, 2024 | 3:50 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is partnering with Wellspring Alberta to create a stronger and more accessible cancer support community in southern Alberta.

As part of the collaboration, Wellspring’s monthly in-person Cancer Connect program will be offered at the Lethbridge Family Service, Counseling, Outreach and Education location.

According to LFS, the program provides people living with cancer and their caregivers a safe place to connect, communicate, and receive strategies for supporting their emotional and mental health.

Lisa Lewis, Director of Counselling, Outreach and Education for LFS said, ““Wellspring’s mandate is a natural fit for the services LFS provides.”

She continued, “Specifically, we are both strongly invested in promoting health and wellness in the community; we share a common focus on diversity, equity and inclusion; and like Wellspring, we utilize research-based programs to build connection, share information, and provide support to those we serve.”

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Wellspring Alberta has been operating since 2007, and has made strides in the last four years to expand, now covering all of the province. The organization aims to increase cancer awareness and provide access to resources for those in areas with limited access.

Rebecca Perkins, Outreach Manager for Wellspring Alberta further spoke on the partnership, “Wellspring Alberta is here to ensure no one has to face cancer alone. We provide a comprehensive range of programs, support, and resources aimed at improving mental health and the quality of people’s lives.”

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