Cancer Wellness Center

Cancer Wellness Center

Mental Health Care

Northbrook, Illinois 567 followers

Improving the physical and emotional well-being of people affected by cancer

About us

Cancer Wellness Center is here to help anyone touched by cancer find a way forward. Each year, our free counseling services, support groups, and health and nutrition programs serve over 1,500 community members of all ages and backgrounds. People with cancer, family members, friends, and caregivers all come to us to connect and cope. With guidance from a caring team of professionals and comfort from a participant community who gets it, our holistic services offer a space to make sense of the diagnosis that changed your life — and navigate whatever comes next.

Industry
Mental Health Care
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Northbrook, Illinois
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1989
Specialties
nutrition counseling, support groups, counseling, wig salon, cancer, wellness classes, education, oncology, psychosocial support, and nonprofit

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  • Next week, the Center’s very own experts will lead informative presentations to explore important topics in cancer survivorship! Learn more about: • Coping with Chemobrain from Mark Livshots, MA, LPC, Clinical Associate • Stress Management from Katie Hoffman, MA, C-IAYT, E-RYT • Nutrition After Cancer Treatment from Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian • Parenting Post Cancer from Michele Hernandez, LCSW, Clinical Associate • Navigating Intimate Relationships from Megan McMahon, PhD, Clinical Director This will be an invaluable presentation packed with insightful takeaways! Share this post with someone who could benefit from this program! To register, click here: https://bit.ly/3ZbnW8T

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  • Prioritizing care in survivorship is crucial in life after cancer. Join our evening workshop that focuses on topics that are top of mind for individuals nearing the end of their treatment or who have completed treatment, and their loved ones. Breakout sessions include: - Coping with Chemobrain - Stress Management - Nutrition After Cancer Treatment - Parenting Post Cancer - Navigating Intimate Relationship Register today for our informative workshop. Click here to join us: https://bit.ly/3ZbnW8T

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  • Meet Our New Executive Director, Carrie Callas! With nearly 20 years of experience in advancing health and human service missions, Carrie brings invaluable strategic leadership to our Center and the community. Hear more about Carrie's personal journey, aspirations for the future, and get a glimpse into her everyday life - all influential factors of her dedication and commitment to the Center's mission! To read more about Carrie, click here: https://lnkd.in/ekVidB5k

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  • We are delighted to announce Marla and Mitch Wilneff as the recipients of the CWC Impact Award. Together Marla and Mitch exemplify the essence of civic leadership and community support, driven by their personal experiences and passion for making a difference. Join us in honoring Marla and Mitch at our Better Together Benefit! To read more about the impact they have made at the Center, click here: https://lnkd.in/eQMZwq2e

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  • Registration is now OPEN for our 2024 Better Together Benefit! Thursday, October 17, 2024 Chevy Chase Country Club 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Join us to celebrate Cancer Wellness Center’s 35th Anniversary and honor Marla and Mitchell Wilneff with the CWC Impact Award. The Better Together Benefit will be an amazing night filled with musical entertainment, raffle drawings, silent and live auctions and much more! Reserve your table today! Register now by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3MM9tIV

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    Participants have found a community at the Cancer Wellness Center that they have often described as a beacon during the most difficult times. Their stories powerfully illustrate what happens because YOU care. Help ensure no one has to face cancer alone by making a gift to our 35th Anniversary Match* Click the link to donate today: https://bit.ly/4c3Da2J Share this post with family, friends, and colleagues to help us reach 350 donors for our 35th! Donations will be matched until August 2nd.

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    Because you know the impact a cancer diagnosis has on everyone it touches, we urge you to join our 35th Anniversary Match - where your donation* will be matched dollar for dollar until August 2nd. For 35 years, over 20,000 people with cancer, family members, friends, and caregivers have come to us to connect and cope with the diagnosis that has changed their lives. Double your impact by making a gift today to support the Center's programs and services. Donate here: https://bit.ly/4c3Da2J Share this post with family, friends, and colleagues to help us reach 350 donors for our 35th!

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      Join us on July 29th at Knollwood Club in Lake Forest for the Cancer Wellness Center's annual Golf Outing! Experience a day filled with camaraderie, networking, contests, and exciting prizes, all while supporting those affected by cancer.    Our 2024 Golf Outing is dedicated to the memory of Steve “Stevo” Friedman who was a wonderful friend, supporter and participant of the Cancer Wellness Center.    Take a swing and make a difference. Space is limited. Register today by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/egKSwdxm

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