Canteen's online communities for young people give you the chance to connect with others who understand what you're going through 24/7.
Access 24/7 professional and peer support
Canteen Connect is a secure online platform and mobile app designed specifically for young people aged 12-25 impacted by cancer. Whether you are dealing with your own diagnosis, a parent or sibling’s illness, or the death of a loved one, you can connect with a community that truly understands.
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How Canteen helps you online
Canteen Connect online community
Join our moderated, 24/7 online space to share your story, ask questions, and find others who "get it." From gaming nights and book clubs to craft sessions, our activities help you build meaningful connections.
Professional online counselling
Speak with qualified Canteen counsellors through our secure online platform. Our team provides immediate emotional support and coping strategies for anxiety, grief, and the unique challenges of a cancer journey.
Expert resources
Access our extensive library of articles and blogs tailored for those with cancer, siblings, and bereaved young people.
Frequently asked questions
Canteen Connect is a community for young people facing cancer themselves or in their immediate family. We provide a space for young people aged 12-25 to connect with our community. There are spaces to connect directly with people who share similar cancer experiences to your own
The Canteen Connect app is completely free to use and can be downloaded at no cost from Google Play or Apple App Store.
You can join the Canteen Connect community online at canteenconnect.org or via the app. To sign up, you will need to complete the account creation and verification process, then you are good to go! Canteen Connect is for people between 12-25 years old.
Counselling access is available by clicking on the counselling icon in the top navigation. From here, you can chat to a counsellor online, email/phone a counsellor, or set up an appointment for a later date. The counselling service is free support to users of Canteen Connect. Please note that the counselling services are available during certain times of the day. When you open a chat, you will see them. If you start a chat out of hours, we’ll get back to you when we can.