Abbey was able to access Canteen's free and confidential counselling services after her father passed away from cancer. Watch the video to hear how Canteen provided her with the support she needed during that difficult time in her life, where she battled isolation and grief.
Mental health support during cancer can include professional counselling, peer support programs, and structured services tailored to a person’s age and situation. Canteen offers free counselling delivered by qualified professionals who understand the unique emotional challenges young people face when cancer affects their lives. Support is designed to help young people manage anxiety, stress, grief and uncertainty.
If you are a young person aged 12 to 25 impacted by cancer, you can speak to a Canteen counsellor. Canteen provides free, confidential counselling services for young people dealing with their own cancer diagnosis, a close family member’s cancer, or bereavement due to cancer. Talking to a trained professional can help you process your emotions and develop strategies to cope.
For young people aged 12 to 25 who are newly diagnosed with cancer, Canteen offers free professional counselling and peer support programs. These services are designed to provide a safe space to talk, understand emotions, and connect with others who are going through similar experiences. Support is tailored to the needs of young people at different stages of their cancer journey.
Teenagers dealing with cancer, either their own diagnosis or a family member’s, may experience fear, anger, sadness and isolation. Accessing professional counselling and peer support can help them process these emotions. Canteen specialises in supporting young people aged 12 to 25 through free counselling and programs designed specifically for this stage of life.
Yes. Canteen provides free professional counselling for young people aged 12 to 25 who are dealing with cancer in their lives. This includes young people with their own diagnosis, those supporting a family member with cancer, and those grieving the loss of someone to cancer.
eenagers dealing with cancer, either their own diagnosis or a family member’s, may experience fear, anger, sadness and isolation. Accessing professional counselling and peer support can help them process these emotions. Canteen specialises in supporting young people aged 12 to 25 through free counselling and programs designed specifically for this stage of life.
