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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