Building a Support Team

As you progress through treatment, you may need support from a number of sources to address a wide variety of needs”physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and so on. Knowing whom to call on when you need guidance and even identifying the areas in which you need it can make a difference in your ability to cope with the challenges you might face. Explore this section for guidance in building your support team:

Your support team starts with the doctors and nurses involved in your treatment and care, but the makeup of your healthcare team depends on your wants and needs.

Family and friends can provide emotional and practical support, but you need to decide who to talk to about hepatitis C and your treatment, what to tell them, and how they can best help you.

Personal support can come from online communication tools such as My Buddies or other support groups.

In the workplace there are some key considerations to think about, such as deciding who you should discuss your illness with.

Support

• Sanguen Health Centre 519 603 0223
• Hepatitis C Society of Canada 519 743 1922
• AIDS Committee of Guelph & Wellington County 519 763 2255
• AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo & Area 519 570 3687
• Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Department 519 846 2715
• Waterloo Public Health Department 519 883 2000 
• www.pegassist.com
• www.pegintron.com