Supportive Care Services

Our team of social workers, dietitians and volunteers is here to support cancer patients throughout their journey and beyond. We offer a range of programs and services in both Regina and Saskatoon to help patients navigate cancer with connection, resilience and practical support. Whether you are looking for emotional support, movement, creative expression or education, we can find a program that is tailored to your needs. Read the full list of programs and services available for Regina and Saskatoon below.

To learn more or register for the groups or classes below, please contact the Supportive Care Department in your area:

Regina: 306-766-2973
Saskatoon: 306-655-6811 

Supportive services monthly patient updates available in the Resources section below.

Choose Your Path

Emotional & Psychological Support

Iron Will (Men’s Group)

Iron Will is a support circle tailored for male cancer patients seeking a space to connect, share and find strength together. This circle offers a supportive environment where men can openly discuss their unique experiences, challenges and triumphs related to cancer. By fostering camaraderie and mutual understanding, Iron Will empowers participants to navigate their cancer journey with resilience and solidarity.

Dates: Once a month from February to May & September to December 
Location: Regina, in person
 

Dignity Therapy Service

A brief intervention designed to help conserve dying patients’ sense of dignity. It is an opportunity for patients to record the meaningful aspects of their lives and leave something behind for their loved ones. Referrals are accepted at any time for patients with a non-curative diagnosis. For more information, call 306-766-2903 (Regina) or 306-655-6811 (Saskatoon).
 

Grief & Loss Support

Sacred Transitions: Indigenous Grief and Loss Support Group

This Indigenous-led grief and loss support group is available to cancer patients and their families. Grounded in First Nations and Métis worldviews, the group recognizes grief as a holistic experience — spiritual, emotional, mental and physical — often understood, through teachings, such as the Medicine Wheel. Life and death are viewed as transitions within a sacred cycle, with healing supported through ceremony, community and ancestral knowledge.

This culturally grounded space is designed to support patients and their loved ones in feeling safe, respected and supported within the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, while helping to reduce barriers to accessing grief support. While this group is culturally led, it welcomes all patients. Facilitated by Darrel Klyne. 

Darrell Klyne has more than 20 years of experience supporting community members through grief, loss, addictions and family reunification. He has lived in Regina for more than 40 years and brings extensive experience facilitating grief and loss groups, and draws on cultural teachings shared by respected mentors. Darrel is deeply committed to supporting Indigenous people as they navigate trauma, healing and life transitions. Darrel is a proud father of seven and grandfather of 17. 

Dates: Year-round on Wednesday evenings 
Location: First Nations and Métis Health Center, Pasqua Hospital, Regina
 

One Breath

This five‑week series offers a compassionate space for patients and loved ones to share and navigate anticipatory grief together — expressing emotions, finding solace in connection and gently learning tools such as self‑care, forgiveness, legacy work and ways to hold meaningful moments even in uncertainty. 

Dates: Three times a year
Location: Regina, in person
 

Physical Wellness & Movement Support

Walk and Talk

Experience the healing power of movement and connection in our Walk and Talk group, open to all cancer patients. This therapeutic walking group combines light exercise with emotional support, creating a safe space to share experiences, build relationships and connect with nature. Participants are invited to walk at their own pace while fostering a sense of community and belonging.  

Regina: In-person groups meet biweekly throughout the year on Wednesdays

Saskatoon: In-person groups meet at the Meewasin Trail on Thursday mornings in the spring and autumn months

Forever In Motion

A health-promotion program that helps people living with cancer stay active through safe, volunteer-led movement groups. Because inactivity can increase health risks during treatment and recovery, the program focuses on gentle exercise that supports strength, balance, and well-being. Its mission is to improve health through education, movement, and supportive programming by partnering with community spaces.

Dates: Every second Thursday
Location: Regina, in person
 

Restorative Yoga

A 12-week virtual restorative yoga class for patients and support people focused on restoring the body, mind and spirit through the use of props. No previous yoga experience is required. 

Dates: Saturday mornings from September to June
Location: Virtual classes
 

iRest® Yoga Nidra

A virtual, research-based, guided meditation designed to reduce stress and anxiety while improving sleep and overall resilience.  This is a drop-in program; no prior yoga experience is required.

Dates: Monday evenings from September to June
Location: Virtual classes
 

Physiotherapy Group

Facilitated by physiotherapists trained to work with cancer patients, this class will provide patients with strategies to build strength and energy, improve mobility and balance, reduce fatigue and boost confidence and overall well-being. 

Dates: Wednesday afternoons in the autumn, winter and spring months 
Location: Saskatoon, in person
 

Appearance & Body Image Support
 

Caring for Body and Mind: Body Image & Wellness Group

A six-week guided series warmly crafted to help patients rebuild trust and deepen their connection with their bodies as they heal. Participants gently explore practices like mindful self-compassion, movement attuned to their pace, nourishing reflection and insights on healthy, body-kind routines. Each session helps participants rediscover their strength, honour their body’s journey and nurture a kinder, more affirming relationship with themselves.

Dates: Twice a year
Location: Regina, in person
 

Wig Studio & The Boutique

The Wig Studio and The Boutique provide wigs, headwear and books free-of-charge to cancer patients. All studio and boutique volunteers are trained to help support picking out and trying on wigs.

Regina: 
Allan Blair Cancer Centre (ABCC), Level 1 
Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
To book, call 306-766-2512

Saskatoon: 
Saskatoon Cancer Centre (SCC), Ground Floor, CG 202
Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To book, call 306-655-2688

Look Good, Feel Better

This complimentary workshop helps women and men manage appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. The workshop provides tools and techniques to help participants feel beautiful and vital, such as cosmetics, wigs and hair alternatives, breast forms and garments. Sign up at www.lgfb.ca. 

Regina: In-person workshops are offered once a month on Wednesday afternoons
Saskatoon: In-person workshops are offered once a month on Thursday afternoons
 

Creative & Expressive Healing

Roots of Resilience (Sound Healing)

This monthly sound therapy circle brings together cancer patients to experience the healing power of sound. This circle combines Tibetan singing bowls and drumming to promote deep relaxation, reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being. No prior experience is necessary — just bring an open mind and a willingness to relax. Each session offers a soothing environment to help alleviate anxiety, improve sleep and inspire a sense of peace and connection.

Dates: Year-round, once a month
Location: Regina, in person

Creative Journeys (Healing through Art, Music, Writing & Drama)

Creative Journeys is a four-week group for cancer patients designed to nurture self-expression through the creative process. Each week, participants are invited to explore a different art modality — visual art, writing, music and drama. 

Rather than relying on talk therapy, this program opens space for alternative pathways by allowing participants to express emotions, discover resilience and connect with others through creativity. Whether painting, journaling, making music or engaging in dramatic expression, each session offers new ways to explore experiences, develop insight, inspire hope and build community along the way.

Dates: Wednesday afternoons in the spring and autumn 
Location: Saskatoon, in person
 

Education & Practical Support 

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) Class

This is a free, interactive, online educational class for prostate cancer patients starting on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT-hormone treatment). Patients and their partners or loved ones are welcome to attend. 
To register, email: LifeOnADT@gmail.com. 
For more information, visit: LifeOnADT.com.

Dates: Once a month
Location: Virtual classes

 

Nutrition Education Series for Breast Cancer Patients

Cancer Agency dietitians offer online group education sessions focused on nutrition topics for cancer patients. 

Topics include bone health, sugar, processed foods and more. Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment or thriving in survivorship, this series is packed with valuable nutritional insights. 

Dates: Live virtual sessions offered throughout the year

View recorded nutrition education sessions with our dietitians any time here.
 

After Treatment & Survivorship

The Next Chapter (Cancer Transitions Group)

This cancer transitions group is a six-week series designed to help cancer survivors transition from treatment back to daily life with confidence and purpose. Structured around four key areas (physical, connected, creative and contributing), each session offers tools and guidance to rebuild strength, reconnect with relationships, explore creative expression and find meaningful ways to give back. This holistic approach empowers participants to honour their healing journey and embrace the next chapter with resilience and hope.

Dates: Twice a year
Location: Regina, in person

Growing Forward: A Reflective Journey using the Enneagram 

Finishing cancer treatment often brings relief and unexpected questions. As appointments slow down, many people find themselves wondering, "Who am I now?" Roles, routines and priorities may have shifted, leaving a sense of uncertainty about how to move forward. 

Growing Forward is a reflective group designed for people who have completed active treatment and are navigating life beyond cancer. In this group, we explore:

• Emotional responses and coping patterns after treatment;
• Reconnection with values, strengths and inner resilience;
• Feeling less stuck and more grounded moving forward;
• Connecting with others who understand life after cancer; and
• Reclaiming parts of yourself beyond illness, roles and expectations.

Dates: Thursday afternoons in the spring and autumn 
Location: 604 Webster Street, Saskatoon
 

Caregiver & Family Support

The Invisible Thread (Caregiver Group)

The Invisible Thread is a supportive space for caregivers of cancer patients to connect, share experiences and find strength in community. This group offers emotional support, practical advice and a sense of belonging, helping caregivers navigate their unique challenges with compassion and resilience.

Dates: Year-round on the first Monday of each month
Location: Regina, in-person