How Do We Serve
The Central Ohio Community?
Through Cancer Wellness Programs and
Services
The Wellness Community - Five Pillars of
Support
EDUCATION: Frankly Speaking educational
workshops and programs by physicians and
healthcare professionals on topics such as
latest research, symptoms/side effects, coping
with cost of health care, cancer specific topics
such as advanced breast cancer, colorectal
cancer and lung cancer. We also provide
Caregiver Workshops and Survivorship
Programs and recently launched a new Family
and Children’s Program.
SUPPORT: Weekly support groups including
general cancer, caregiver and grief and loss.
We provide monthly cancer specific groups with
noted health professionals from health institutes
across the state.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: Health, nutrition,
fitness and stress management programs such
as Healthy Living Cooking for Wellness with a
wellness chef and registered dietitian, Yoga, Tai
Chi, and Qigong.
RESOURCES AND REFERRALS: We
provide a community resource library and
community referrals and work in collaboration
with other non-profit service organizations.
SOCIAL OPPORTUNIITES: On-going group
social activities and events for the entire family
to connect with each other relax and have fun.
We’re a community of people creating a better
quality of life with, through and beyond cancer.
Our Mission:
To ensure that anyone touched by cancer are
Empowered by Knowledge – Strengthened by
Action – Sustained by Community
Our Vision:
- Position The Wellness Community as the gold
standard for cancer support and education.
- Continue to expand outreach to serve more
people affected by cancer.
- A commitment to uphold our mission ensuring
no one faces cancer alone.
Our Guiding Principles:
■ Our programs and services are always
offered completely free of charge.
■ We offer a home-like setting where people
affected by cancer can come to be with others,
to build support and sense of extended family to
share, learn, and improve quality of life for the
participant and their family.
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Welcome to Wellness
The Community Support and Friendship
People with cancer, their families and friends can
learn, find emotional support and hope.
Welcome to Wellness is a first step in learning
about The Wellness Community programs and
services. Held twice weekly these opportunities
provide an overview of our daily activities, support
groups, exercise, social activities and introduce
you to our community. Please refer to our
calendar of programs and special events.
FAQs
Q: Who comes to The Wellness Community?
Anyone touched by cancer who wishes to improve
the quality of their lives. The Wellness
Community believes that participating in our
programs can be a meaningful part of your
physical and emotional recovery from cancer,
regardless of the stage or extent of your illness,
or whether you are a survivor or a caregiver.
Family and friends are always welcome to
participate.
Q: Why a community for people facing cancer?
Sometimes, surrounded by loving and caring
people, you can still feel alone with cancer. At
The Wellness Community (TWC) there is a vibrant
network of people committed to supporting one
another and sharing what they have learned from
their experience. Our goal is to create a home-
like environment with easy access to information
and activities that can help people connect with
each other. It can make a difference to be with
others who understand.
Q: How do The Wellness Community’s programs
reduce stress?
Through our evidence-based programs that are
designed to provide support, education and hope,
The Wellness reduces stress for individuals with
cancer and their loved ones. This strengthens the
immune system, and helps people with cancer
cope with both their disease and the side effects
of treatment.
Q: Do participants follow a specific program?
People with cancer and their loved ones can
choose from a variety of groups, educational
workshops, exercise and mind/body programs
designed to improve the quality of their lives,
reduce stress and enhance their well-being.
Q: How does The Wellness Community work with
medical teams?
The Wellness Community complements
conventional medical treatment by providing
strategies to enhance participants’ health and well-
being. The medical community recognizes TWC
as a valuable resource for people with cancer and
their loved ones. “Combing the will of the patient
with the skill of the physician – a powerful
combination.”
Q: Can support people come even if the person
with cancer doesn’t want to?
Yes! We have specific groups solely for family
and friends of the person with cancer, sharing
experiences, learning how to support the person
with cancer, and take care of themselves.
Support people are welcome to attend other
programs such as educational workshops, stress
management programs, exercise and nutrition
classes.
Q: If I don’t want to join a support group can I still
attend other programs?
Yes! While support groups can be very helpful
we invite you to attend any program or activity of
interest to you. Please refer to the section on
support groups or join us at a Welcome to
Wellness meeting to determine if a support group
could be helpful for you.
Q: What is the cost to participate?
At The Wellness Community, we help people
reduce the stress that goes along with a cancer
diagnosis. Financial concerns are a common
source of stress. By providing our services at no
charge, we help reduce stress for individuals with
cancer.
Q: Where does The Wellness Community’s
funding come from?
We are entirely supported by the generosity of
individuals, corporations, small businesses,
foundations and gifts. Our funds are raised
through special events, grants and private
donations. To make a secure gift to The
Wellness Community through PayPal, click below.
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