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- EIN 33-0287070
- (310) 314-2555
- 1990 S Bundy Dr Ste 100 Los Angeles CA 90025 USA
- http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Cancer, Counseling, Mental Health
Mission: The mission of cancer support community (csc) is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. All programs and services are provided free of charge. Founded in 1982 by harold benjamin, ph. D. , csc pioneered the use of psychosocial support to help improve quality of life for people affected by cancer. Every aspect of our program - support groups, educational workshops, healthy lifestyle classes, short-term counseling, family programs, and social activities - is grounded in evidenced-based research that validates effectiveness in diminishing distress and improving quality of life for people with cancer and caregivers.
Programs: Support groups for patients and families: support groups for people with cancer and their loved ones provide a unique experience of trust and community in a caring and uplifting environment. All groups are facilitated by licensed psychotherapists or social workers. In CSC groups, people affected by cancer find hope, support, and reduce feelings of unwanted isolation and loss of control by sharing with others who are similarly situated. Groups also take place at community outreach locations for the underserved community and for those who are unable to travel to csc's main location.
Healthy Lifestyle Programs (yoga, tai chi, Qi gong, strength training): CSC offers healthy lifestyle classes to combat stress and anxiety for those facing cancer. Pilates, yoga, tai chi and dance are just a few of the offerings that help people with cancer manage pain and the side effects of treatment. Family members of those with cancer benefit, too, as these classes are open to all CSC members and help caregivers take care of themselves while taking care of their loved ones.
Educational Workshops: people with cancer and their families benefit from CSC's educational workshops in which experts in the fields of oncology, psychology, integrative medicine, nutrition, complementary medicine, as well as insurance, law, and finance share their expertise with CSC members. Becoming better informed about cancer empowers patients to partner with their physicians to create the best quality of life possible.