QEII Patient Assistance Grant: Mental Health Support for Cancer Care – Guidelines
1. Program Information
The QEII Patient Assistance Grant is a program created by the QEII Foundation to provide financial support to patients of the QEII Health Sciences Center. Applications will be accepted from healthcare providers for cancer patients to support mental health. Grants of up to $1,000 will help patients access mental health services not currently covered under a medical plan while undergoing treatment and recovery and through survivorship.
The QEII Patient Assistance Grant for oncology patients, aims to lessen the financial burden that many patients face – helping QEII patients when they need it most.
As a registered charity, we rely on the generosity of our donors to fund these grants. All applicants will be asked to share their feedback to support program improvements and growth. Together, we can ensure the QEII Patient Assistance Grant: Mental Health Support for Cancer Care continues to be available.
2. Guidelines & Requirements
Healthcare providers within the Nova Scotia Health Authority are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $1,000 per year on behalf of a QEII Health Sciences Centre patient receiving cancer care regardless of the patient’s location of residence for mental health services.
Healthcare providers may include social worker, health services manager, physician, medical assistant, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, therapist, counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, patient navigator, occupational therapist or nutritionist.
Electronic applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis via the website apply.qe2foundation.ca
Eligible items for the grant include but are not limited to the following to support the mental health of cancer patients:
- Therapist appointments
- Other practitioner services such as Massage, Reiki, Therapeutic touch therapy
- Disease-related retreats
- Apps such as Calm or Headspace
- Books/podcasts relevant to mental health support or wellness
- Activities such as yoga
- Nutrition support
Application requests must not be supported by a current medical plan. Receipts or a quote from the mental health care provider or service will be required for the application.
Patients requiring a grant greater than $1,000 will be given special consideration and must meet poverty income criteria to be eligible with special sign off by the QEII Foundation CFO. Please contact the Grants Administrator for more details.
The QEII Foundation prefers grants to be paid directly to the patient, however special requests may be considered.
QEII Health Sciences Centre campus includes: Halifax Infirmary, Charles V. Keating Emergency & Trauma Centre, NS Arthritis and Rehabilitation Centre, Dickon building, Centre for Clinical Research, MacKenzie building, Centennial building, Victoria General, Abbie. J. Lane and Camp Hill Veterans Memorial building and the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre.
3. Timeline
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed approximately twice a month until all funds have been allocated for the year.
4. Questions & Answers
- How do I apply?
- What is the maximum amount of the grant per year?
- Who can apply?
- What are the criteria for issuing a patient the grant under QEII Patient Assistant Grant?
- Who Makes Decisions on Grant Applications?
- When will I be notified of the successful grant?
Contact Information
Grants Administrator
QEII Foundation
Phone: 902 334 1546
Email: [email protected]
QEII Patient Assistance Grant: Mental Health Support for Cancer Care
QEII Patient Assistance Grant: Mental Health Support for Cancer Care – Guidelines
1. Program Information
The QEII Patient Assistance Grant is a program created by the QEII Foundation to provide financial support to patients of the QEII Health Sciences Center. Applications will be accepted from healthcare providers for cancer patients to support mental health. Grants of up to $1,000 will help patients access mental health services not currently covered under a medical plan while undergoing treatment and recovery and through survivorship.
The QEII Patient Assistance Grant for oncology patients, aims to lessen the financial burden that many patients face – helping QEII patients when they need it most.
As a registered charity, we rely on the generosity of our donors to fund these grants. All applicants will be asked to share their feedback to support program improvements and growth. Together, we can ensure the QEII Patient Assistance Grant: Mental Health Support for Cancer Care continues to be available.
2. Guidelines & Requirements
Healthcare providers within the Nova Scotia Health Authority are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $1,000 per year on behalf of a QEII Health Sciences Centre patient receiving cancer care regardless of the patient’s location of residence for mental health services.
Healthcare providers may include social worker, health services manager, physician, medical assistant, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, therapist, counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, patient navigator, occupational therapist or nutritionist.
Electronic applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis via the website apply.qe2foundation.ca
Eligible items for the grant include but are not limited to the following to support the mental health of cancer patients:
- Therapist appointments
- Other practitioner services such as Massage, Reiki, Therapeutic touch therapy
- Disease-related retreats
- Apps such as Calm or Headspace
- Books/podcasts relevant to mental health support or wellness
- Activities such as yoga
- Nutrition support
Application requests must not be supported by a current medical plan. Receipts or a quote from the mental health care provider or service will be required for the application.
Patients requiring a grant greater than $1,000 will be given special consideration and must meet poverty income criteria to be eligible with special sign off by the QEII Foundation CFO. Please contact the Grants Administrator for more details.
The QEII Foundation prefers grants to be paid directly to the patient, however special requests may be considered.
QEII Health Sciences Centre campus includes: Halifax Infirmary, Charles V. Keating Emergency & Trauma Centre, NS Arthritis and Rehabilitation Centre, Dickon building, Centre for Clinical Research, MacKenzie building, Centennial building, Victoria General, Abbie. J. Lane and Camp Hill Veterans Memorial building and the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre.
3. Timeline
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed approximately twice a month until all funds have been allocated for the year.
4. Questions & Answers
- How do I apply?
- What is the maximum amount of the grant per year?
- Who can apply?
- What are the criteria for issuing a patient the grant under QEII Patient Assistant Grant?
- Who Makes Decisions on Grant Applications?
- When will I be notified of the successful grant?
Contact Information
Grants Administrator
QEII Foundation
Phone: 902 334 1546
Email: [email protected]