Our Vision
Women’s Cancer Resource Center envisions a society in which everyone touched by cancer can access the medical care, education and support needed to ensure a maximum, positive quality of life. Here are some links to help you get started.
Emotional Support
Support Groups
WCRC’s support group program offers specialized and safe environments where women and other with cancer can gather to address their challenges by forming strong and trusting bonds with each other. Pre-registration and client intake are required for all groups. For more information or to register, call our Intake Coordinator at 510.601.4040 or email wcrc@wcrc.org. View the events calendar on our website for meeting times.
- Latina Women (in Spanish)
- Sister to Sister (African American women)
- Holistic, Integrative, and Alternative Medicine
- Metastatic Cancer
- Women with Cancer
- Caregivers and Loved Ones
Psychotherapy
We offer 12 free counseling sessions for low income women, non-binary individuals, and caregivers who desire a safe place to discuss any issue related to cancer.
Latina Services
We provide cancer navigation, emotional support, social support, and education to Latina women in their own language and in support of their cultural values.
Sister to Sister
Sister to Sister offers safe and welcoming support to African American women, with support groups, educational and wellness workshops, and community outreach.
Community
Community Wellness Workshops
Workshops and programs are offered to promote healthier living and survivorship and encourage creativity, movement, education, and activism.
The JanRae Community Art Gallery
Hundreds of established and emerging artists have shown their work in the gallery, which winds throughout the WCRC building. Check out our calendar of events for upcoming art shows.
Practical Assistance
Financial Assistance Programs
The Faith Fancher Breast Cancer Fund provides one-time support to low-income people actively in treatment for breast cancer and living in Alameda or Contra Costa County. The Lindy Fund provides one-time support to low-income people actively in treatment for all other types of cancer, living in Alameda or Contra Costa County.
Patient Navigation
Our patient navigation program strives to reduce medical and treatment barriers via culturally-centered communication about a cancer diagnosis and treatment options; reduce loneliness through ongoing emotional support; and empower our clients to be advocates by working with their doctors and medical team.
Phyllis’s Story
Contact us for information and assistance!
We look forward to hearing from you and working to assist you with your needs. Please call us at 510.601.4040 or send us an email at wcrc@wcrc.org.
Esperamos escuchar de usted. Queremos trabajar contigo para ayudarte con tus necesidades. Llámenos al 510.601.4040 o envíenos un correo electrónico a wcrc@wcrc.org.