Patient & Family Services

 

 We offer several support groups to meet the needs of the community. For more information please call 562.799.3131.

Breast Cancer Support Group: For all patients diagnosed with and in treatment for breast cancer. Meets 2nd & 4th Monday, 7-9pm at LAMC Hospital.

Caring and Coping: A support group for patients with all types of cancer and their families. Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday, 2:30-4:30pm LAMC Hospital.

Bereavement Support Groups: Offered since 1989 for the newly widowed, eight week programs are provided several times during the year and are co-sponsored by TrinityCare Hospice. Chaplain Mike Meador, is the facilitator, and volunteer, Connie Fike, the CSF Program Assistant, helps with the group. Connie is herself a widow and has great understanding about the grieving process. This program is scheduled 3-4 times throughout the calendar year. Please call 562.799.3131 to find out the next date.

Bereavement Services: In addition to the groups provided, a program offering monthly literature for one year helps those who prefer not to attend a group. Mailings are specific to the length of time of bereavement. Materials specific for children are included as needed.

Strong & Healthy: An exercise class for women who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer or who have recently completed their treatment. The class is an hour of gentle toning and stretching, designed to help restore strength and well-being.
The class is led by a licensed trainer and is held Mondays and Wednesdays from 10-11 at Tru II Form Women's gym, 311 Main Street, Seal Beach. The class is free and no gym membership is required, but reservations must be made and a doctor's note is required. Call Cancer Support Foundation at 562.799.3131.

Patient Support Services: Our trained volunteers provide support to cancer patients and their loved ones. Hospital and home visits, transportation services, practical assistance, and emotional support during especially stressful times are just some of the services they provide. There is also someone available in the office should patients and family members need referrals to other community agencies and services.

Library Services Our extensive lending library is available to cancer patients and loved ones. Materials in the library include books, videos and cassette tapes on cancer-related topics. Patrons may check out these materials to be used in the comfort of their home or use the comfortable atmosphere in the library.

Internet access for cancer sites is also in place.
Volunteer Training The Foundation offers volunteer training to meet the needs of cancer patients. Training includes 24 hours of seminars covering topics such as counseling skills, understanding the special needs of cancer patients, and the grieving process. Ongoing education for volunteers is held once monthly.

If you would like to volunteer, click on events on the left to find the latest information about upcoming Volunteer Training offerings, or call the office at 562.799.3131.