Community Memorial has long been committed to supporting cancer patients
and their families, from diagnosis to recovery. Our Cancer Resource Center
offers services, support, and educational opportunities for cancer patients,
their families and caregivers, and our community at large. We offer these
services at no cost, in a welcoming, non-hospital environment. Many of
our classes are now available virtually.
To learn more, or access any of the free services at the Community Memorial
Cancer Resource Center, please contact us at
805-948-5459 or
cmhcrc@mycmh.org.
Cancer Nurse Navigator
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Suddenly, you’re having to
make sense of complicated medical language, schedule multiple appointments,
and make decisions that impact your long-term health and wellbeing. It’s
a lot to process. Fortunately, our Cancer Nurse Navigator is here to help.
A registered nurse with special training and experience in cancer care,
the navigator guides you through every step of your cancer journey, from
diagnosis to recovery and beyond, providing:
Education on your diagnosis and treatment options
Care coordination and appointment scheduling
Access to resources including transportation, home care, and more
Assistance dealing with insurance and referrals to financial counselors
Advocacy: Support ensuring your questions and concerns are addressed by
your medical team
Social Services
A licensed social worker is available to counsel patients with cancer and
their caregivers. Services include:
Assistance applying for Social Security, disability, or other forms of
financial assistance
Support obtaining transportation or home care services
Help locating and accessing support groups and other resources
Resource Library
Our cancer team has assembled a library of reading material on cancer research,
cancer treatment, treatment side effects, and countless other topics related
to cancer diagnosis and treatment. The Cancer Resource Center also offers
free internet access, assistance with research, and informational materials
in Spanish.
Wig and Hat Bank
Hair loss is a common side-effect of chemotherapy. Our Wig and Hat Bank
provides cancer patients with free wigs and hats to help them cope with
the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment.
Classes and Support Groups
The support of other cancer patients and survivors can have a significant
impact on the healing process. We host a variety of educational classes
and support groups. These are safe, private spaces for learning, sharing
stories, and processing the many emotions that come with cancer diagnosis
and treatment.
Breast Cancer Education & Support Group (virtual)
Cancer Nutritional Series (virtual)
General Cancer Support Group (virtual)
Gynecologic Cancer Support Group (virtual)
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group (virtual)
Level 1 Yoga (virtual)
Ostomy Support Group (in-person)
Restorative (Gentle) Yoga (in-person)
For a complete list of all the classes and support groups offered by Community
Memorial, visit our
events calendar.
