COVID-19: Special Measures
Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the physical space of the Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre is closed until further notice.
Remote Services
The Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre offers remote services. Our health information research service is available to staff, patients and families remotely. The Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre sends an electronic Information Bulletin twice a month, which contains useful resources and information about Cedars CanSupport activities and services. The Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre has created a cancer online information directory at your disposal. For more information about each remote service offered, please click on the following link: Resource Centre Remote Services
Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre Services
Please note that some of these services below are suspended due to the pandemic. Please consult the following web page for more information on the Cedars CanSupport Resource Center remote services currently available: Resource Centre Remote Services
Health Information Research Service
The librarian and Resource Centre Coordinator of the Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre can help you to find trustworthy and up-to-date resources on the following topics:
- Types of cancer,
- Cancer treatments,
- Tests and procedures,
- Support groups and programs for cancer patients and caregivers,
- Community resources,
- And more,
All requests are confidential.
Please contact us if you need information by e-mail at cedarscansupport@muhc.mcgill.ca
Book Collection
The Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre has a book collection on general health and cancer-related topics that visitors can borrow.
The Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre also has a wide variety of general health and cancer-related pamphlets and information sheets.
There are no lending or registration fees. Borrowing books from the Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre collection is free of charge.
Book Lending Policy
In order to borrow books, visitors need to provide their contact information and either their hospital card or a piece of identification with photo.
Visitors are allowed to borrow a maximum of 3 books at a time for a period of three weeks.
Books can be renewed once (for a period of three weeks), provided that no other visitors requested the book(s).
To renew, please come visit us in person, or contact us by phone (514-934-1934 extension 31666) or e-mail (cedarscansupport@muhc.mcgill.ca).
Wigs and Head Covers Program
The Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre offers a wide variety of wigs and head covers that is reserved only for cancer patients. There are no fees for this service. All of our wigs and head covers are free of charge. Please note the quantity of items allocated to cancer patients is limited.
No appointments required. This is a drop-in service during our opening hours, which are 8am to 4pm from Monday to Friday.
Printing, Scanning, Photocopying and WiFi Access
The Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre provides access to:
- Printer (for health-related information use only)
- Scanner
- Photocopier
- WiFi
Parking Information
The Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre provides information about the MUHC parking rates. The clinic long-term parking pass form is also available at the Cedars CanSupport Resource Centre for cancer patients.
To consult the parking rates of the MUHC, please click on the following link: MUHC Parking Rates (updated 2020)
