Causes: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Counseling, Mental Health

Mission: The mission of hope connections for cancer support inc. Is to help people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer through participation in professionally facilitated programs of emotional support, education, wellness (see schedule o)

Results: Hope Connections opened in March 2007 in Bethesda, Maryland as The Wellness Community – Greater Washington, DC, and has since had more than 65,000 visits to its “home” for people affected by cancer to participate in support groups, educational workshops, mind/body classes and community programs. The organization has a 17-member Medical Advisory Committee, comprised of oncologists and other medical professionals from local hospitals and private practice, who contribute their personal expertise and that of their colleagues through our education programs.

Target demographics: Help people with cancer and their caregivers deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer.

Geographic areas served: Washington, DC Metro Area

Programs: Programs include newcomer orientation held once a week to allow adults with a cancer diagnosis, family members, and friends an opportunity to learn about hope connections for cancer support and its programs. The organization also holds ongoing weekly, twice monthly, and monthly support groups facilitated by licensed professionals for caregivers, family members, and anyone who has been affected by cancer. The organization also holds ongoing weekly, twice monthly, and monthly mind/body programs designed to reduce stress, and in some cases rebuild core strength, in the lives of people affected by cancer. Hope connections for cancer support also offers educational programs and workshops which provide participatory learning opportunities on a variety of topics related to fighting for recovery.