Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: What is The Wellness Community?
A: The Wellness Community provides psychological
and social support for people with cancer and their families. Our
services include support groups, stress management programs, educational
workshops, and social activities.
Q: Who uses The Wellness Community?
A: Individuals who have cancer who desire to
improve the quality of their lives and be an active partner along
with their physicians and healthcare team. People who have had
cancer and have completed medical treatments also attend to maintain
their health while focusing on survivorship issues. Family and
friends are also welcome to participate. No referral is needed.
Q: Can support people come even if the person with cancer
doesn't want to?
A: Yes! We will have specific groups solely for
family and friends of people with cancer, where they may share
their experiences, learn how to best support the person with cancer,
and also take care of themselves. Also, support people are welcome
to attend all other parts of the program, such as educational workshops
and stress management classes.
Q: Do participants follow a specific program?
A: Participants decide for themselves which parts
of the program they believe will help them improve their own
well-being. Some may choose
to simply visit The Wellness Community rather than be alone.
Q: Are medical services or advice available?
A: The Wellness Community does not have a medical
staff, so we do not provide medical services or medical advice. Individuals seek their own treatment as they deem necessary.
Q: What does it cost to participate?
A: Nothing...all programs and services are FREE.
The Wellness Community is a nonprofit organization and is supported
by a tax-deductible contributions from the public, corporate donations
and foundation grants.
Q: Is The Wellness Community program an alternative to
medical treatment?
A: No. The program is meant to support the treatment
prescribed by a patient's healthcare team and is not a substitute
for traditional medical care. |
