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Anaheim
General Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Anaheim Memorial, 1211 W. La Palma Ave. # 104, Anaheim.
The facilitator is Jeannie Keilly.
For more information, call 714-999-5215.
Hermanas Unidas Contra El Cancer “Grupo de Apoyo Hispano” (Hispanic Support Group, “Sisters United Against Breast Cancer”)
Meets on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of every month (CALL TO CONFIRM) from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
St. Boniface Catholic Church (Bethany Hall), 120 N. Janns St. (Harbor/Lincoln), Anaheim.
For more information, call Rose at the YWCA North Orange County 714-871-4488 x201.
Spanish–Language Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Anaheim Memorial Medical Center’s Medical Office Tower (in the basement),
1211 W. La Palma, Anaheim.
Free.
For more information, call 800-636-6742.
Brea
Kids Konnected
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Brea Community Center, 695 Madison Ave.
For more information, call 949-582-5443.
Costa Mesa
NEW! Evening Breast Cancer Group
Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Hope Wellness Center, 2900 Bristol St., Building G, Suite 103
Costa Mesa
For more information, call 949-957-2900 or Sandy Finestone 714-401-6495.
Kids Konnected
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 6 – 8 p.m.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Orange County Affiliate, 3191-A Airport Loop Dr. , Costa Mesa.
For more information, call 949-582-5443.
Miyohara International Trichology Clinic Inc.
Local cancer patients can receive free hair and skin treatment at MITC
Mondays only from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2900 S Bristol St, Suite A-103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
For more information, call 714-210-2488 or email MiyoharaIntl@aol.com
Website: http://www.miyoharainternational.com/#!__cancer
Fountain Valley
Cancer Diagnosis and Beyond
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Cancer Center Conference Room, 11190 Warner Ave. Suite 112, Fountain Valley.
This group is free and a complimentary snack will be provided.
For more information, call 714-979-1408.
The Journey: Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Orange Coast Memorial Pavilion, 18111 Brookhurst St., Suite 4300,Fountain Valley.
A light complimentary meal is provided.
For more information, call 714- 378-7950.
Kids Inc.
For children ages 6 – 17 who have or had a loved one with cancer.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Orange Coast Memorial Pavilion, 18111 Brookhurst St., Suite 4300, Conference Room D, Fountain Valley
A light complimentary meal is provided.
For more information, call Dani Daniels at 714-378-7950.
Women in Treatment (W.I.T.)
For women currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Orange Coast Memorial Pavilion, 18111 Brookhurst St., Suite 4300, Fountain Valley. Call for room locations.
A light complimentary meal is provided.
For more information, call Dani Daniels at 714-378-7950.
Fullerton
General Breast Cancer
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at St. Jude Medical Center, 2151 N. Harbor Blvd., Room 3138, Fullerton.
The facilitator is Danelle Johnston, RN, BSN, OCN.
For more information, call 714-446-5367.
“Girl Talk” Breast Cancer Support Group (Focused on women with Breast Cancer under age of 50)
Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
St. Jude Medical Center, 2151 N. Harbor Blvd., Room 3138, Fullerton.
The facilitator is Denise Yoshihara, LCSW.
For more information, call 714-992-3000 x2299.
Scrapbooking/Card Making For Cancer Survivors
Held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6 – 9 p.m.
St. Jude Medical Center, 2151 N. Harbor, Room 3138, Fullerton.
Join us for an evening of creativity and support.
For more information, call Denise at 714-992-3000 x2299.
Garden Grove
Vietnamese Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the last Friday of every month from 5 – 6 p.m.
Nhan Hoa Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic, 14221 Euclid St., # H, Garden Grove.
For more information, call 714-539-9999.
Huntington Beach
Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets every Tuesday of month from 12 – 2 p.m.
Pacific Premier Bank, 19011 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach (corner of Magnolia St. and Garfield Ave.)
Please park behind the bank or in The Home Depot parking lot.
After entering the bank, the conference room is on the left.
Feel free to bring your own refreshments.
Facilitated by Sandy Finestone, PsyD. For more information, call 714-892-5812.
Irvine
“Thrivers” Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.
33 Creek, Irvine.
For more information, call 714-755-8122.
Laguna Hills
Saddleback Memorial Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Saddleback Memorial Breast Care Center, 24401 Calle de la Louisa, Suite 200, Laguna Hills.
For more information, call 949-452-7255.
Los Alamitos
Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 7 – 9 p.m.
Los Alamitos Medical Center, 3751 Katella Ave., Main Hospital Cafeteria, Los Alamitos.
For information, call Mary Alice McLoughlin at 562-594-9977.
Los Angeles
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Women Together - 310-94-7932
Women of Essence - 310-537-8227
UCLA Medical Center Women Together (early stage)- Meets every Thursday 11:00am-12:30pm200 UCLA Medical Plaza #502, LA 90095. Contact Marcia at 310-794-6644
Lynwood
Sisters Network for African-American Women - 310-639-6511
Mission Viejo
Breast Cancer Support Group (“A Step at a Time”)
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Mission Hospital Conference Center, 26726 Crown Valley Pkwy (at Los Altos), Mission Viejo.
For more information, call 949-365-2273, ext. 4
Kids Konnected
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Mission Hospital Conference Center, 26726 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo.
For more information, call 949-582-5443.
Metastatic & Recurrent Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mission Hospital Women’s Wellness Center, 1st Floor, 26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo.
For more information, call 949-365-2273 or 714-255-9935.
Napa
Bosom Buddies Angie Mueller - Meeting 10 – 12 last Tuesday of the month and 4 – 5:30 every Wednesday at 3448 Villa Ln 707-251-2000.
Newport Beach
Breast Cancer 101: Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Six-week educational program. Meets for six Tuesdays from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
Pre-registration is required; call 949-764-5542.
Breast Cancer Support Group (Daytime)
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Hoag Cancer Center Auditorium, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
For more information, call 949-764-5542.
Breast Cancer Support Group (Evening)
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
For more information, call 949-764-5542.
Gynecological Cancer Support Group “Women Helping Women”
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
This bi-monthly group focuses on the unique concerns faced by women with gynecologic cancers.
For more information, call 949-764-5542.
Persian American Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 1 p.m.
Hoag Hospital, Conference Room A, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
Call 818-990-3339 to confirm date and time.
Young Women with Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
For more information, call 949-764-5542.
Orange
Breast Cancer Support Group
Held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6 – 7 p.m.
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital, 1000 W. La Veta Ave., Orange.
For more information or to register contact Stacey Fischer, RN, 714-734-6233 or Alice Rodriguez, RN, 714-771-8000, ext. 17833.
BRCA Education and Network Series
Held quarterly on Thursdays (4/29/10) from 6 – 9 p.m. The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, TODOS Conference Room (1st Floor), 1000 West La Veta Ave., Orange 92868.
An opportunity for high risk patients to obtain valuable information & education from experts in the field while also networking with others who have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation.
For more information or to RSVP, call the Cancer Genetics Program, 714-734-6229, ext. 1
Light snacks will be served.
Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres de Ginecología Oncologia (Spanish Support Group for Women with Gynelogical Cancer)
Apoyo y Educación para Mujeres con Cáncer Ginecológicos. 3er Martes de Cada Mes; 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Piso en el Cuarto de Conferencia, UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 101 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868.
Para mas información, por favor llame a Mina al (714)456-7934.
“In Your Genes” Network of BRCA Mutation Carriers
This program is for patients newly diagnosed with a BRCA gene mutation, who would like to be connected with someone who has been there.
Please contact Kimberly Banks, Genetic Counselor, at 714-734-6228, to be connected to one of our BRCA peer support providers.
Kids Konnected
For kids ages 4 – 18 who have a parent with cancer.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 7 – 8 p.m. at Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness, Johnson Hall – Room 205A (2nd Floor), 230 S. Main St., Orange.
For more information, call 949-582-5443.
Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group
Six-session program for newly diagnosed women.
Mondays from 7 – 9 p.m.
Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness, Johnson Hall – Room 205A (2nd Floor), 230 S. Main St., Suite 100, Orange.
For more information or to register, call Ginny Pepin 714-541-0101 x4036.
Women’s Cancers: Share and Care Group
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 101 The City Drive, 4th Floor Conference Room, Orange.
For more information, call 714-456-8609.
Santa Ana
Breast Cancer Support Group (Spanish)
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
1620 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana.
For information call, 714-542-2418.
San Clemente
Saddleback Memorial Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
634 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente 92673 in Conference Room A
For more information, call 949-496-1122.
San Juan Capistrano
Catholic Charities Spanish Support Group: “Salud de Mujer”
Support group and workshop for Latinas at high risk or with breast cancer.
Meets every Thursday from 10 – 11 a.m. at Mission San Juan Capistrano, 31522 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
For more information, call 714-347-9601.
Hispanas Sobreviviendo el Cancer
A monthly group in Spanish that provides education, comfort and care for women cancer survivors.
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6 – 7 p.m.
CHEC Family Resource Center, 31411 La Matanza St., # B, San Juan Capistrano.
For more information, call 949-364-1400 ext. 5132.
Tustin
“Sisters Connecting” Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6 – 7:15 p.m.
Genesis Spa, 1631 Edinger Ave., Suite 105, Tustin 92780.
For more information, contact 714-507-0338 or thegreenfoundation3@yahoo.com.
Yorba Linda
“Sisters Connecting” Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 4th Friday of every month at 7 p.m.
Friendship Baptist Church, Carrington Building Board Room, 17145 Bastanchury Road, Yorba Linda 92886.
For more information, please leave a message at 714-993-3085.
Laguna Hills
Saddleback Woman’s Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8 pm.
Saddleback Memorial Breast Care Center, 24401 Calle de la Louisa, Suite 200, Laguna Hills.
For more information, call 949-452-7207.
Orange
Gynecological Cancer Support Group
For women with any kind GYN cancer.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month from 6-7:30 pm.
St. Josephs Hospital, The Center for Cancer Prevention & Treatment, 1000 West La Veta Ave., Orange 92868, Multidisciplinary Conference Room.
Sponsored by The Wellness Community-West L.A.
For more information, call 310-314-2555 or www.tws-wla.org
Kids Konnected
For kids age 5-18 who have a parent with cancer.
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday every month from 7-8 p,
Johnson Hall at Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness, 230 Main St. Orange.
For more information, call 949-582-5443.
Men’s Group
This group is for men who have a wife or significant other with cancer.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8 pm.
UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 101 The City Drive, 3rd Floor, Orange.
For more information, call (714)456-5235.
Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group
Six-session program for newly diagnosed women (4 times a yearz).
Sponsored by Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness,230 s. Main Street, Suite 100, Orange 92868.
For more information or to register, call Jenny 714-541-0101.
Women’s Cancers: Share and Care Group
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, from 10-11:30 am.
UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 101 The City Drive, 4th Floor Conference Room, Orange.
For more information, call 714-456-8609.
Palo Alto
Community Breast Health Project - 650 326-6686
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group - 650 326-6686
Breast Cancer Support Group for Mothers with Young Children - 650-494-1239
Pasadena
The Wellness Community Foothills Breast Cancer Networking Group - 200 E DelMar Ave. Suite 118, Pasadena CA 91105. www.twcfoothills.org 626-796-1083
Pomona
Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center Breast Cancer Support Group - Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00pm, 1910 Royalty Dr., Pomona 91767. Call 909-865-9517
San Francisco
UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center Breast Cancer Support Group
1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 5:15-6:45 pm
1600 Divisidaro St., San Francisco 94143
Contact: Kerri Keogh 415-353-9874 www.cancer.ucsf.edu/crc/support.php
Breast Cancer Support and Lifestyle Intervention Trial - 415-885-7491
San Jose
Bay Area Breast Cancer Network - 408-261-1425
San Ramon
San Ramon Regional Medical Center Breast Cancer Support Group - 925-275-6020
Santa Barbara
American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Support Group
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
Breast Resource Center
Contact: 805-963-1576
Women with Cancer Support Group
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month noon – 1:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church in the Anderson Lounge 21 E. Constance Ave. (at the corner of State and Constance) Contact:805-963-1576 or 805-682-7300
I Count Too!
Youth support group for children with an ill family member or friend.
Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:15
Living with Cancer
For patients and their families Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:45 pm
St. Francis Medical Clinic, 601 E. Micheltorena St.
Santa Monica
Wellness Community Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month, 2716 Oceanpark Blvd. Ste 1040, Santa Monica CA 91415
Contact number 310-314-2555
Sausalito
Center for Attitudinal Healing Breast Cancer Support Group
For more information contact: 415-331-6161
Torrance
YWCA Walking Together
For more information contact:310-547-0831
Van Nuys
The Breast Center Breast Cancer Support Group
For more information contact: 818-787-9911
Walnut Creek
John Muir Medical Center
For more information contact: 510-947-3322
West Covina
Queen of the Valley
For more information contact: 818-814-2464
Other Resources Throughout Orange County
Look Good/Feel Better
Is a free national public service program to help women undergoing cancer treatment learn to cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatment and regain a sense of self-confidence and control over their lives.
Call the American Cancer Society (ACS) for information, and to register
Costa Mesa
Wig Bank
Because Komen for the Cure believes that every woman deserves a beautifully styled wig to wear during treatment, women with financial need are invited to visit the Wig Bank at the Costa Mesa office.
The Wig Bank offers a selection of new and gently used wigs, turbans and hats.
This office is located at: The Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 3191-A Airport Loop Dr., Costa Mesa
714-957-9157.
Komen will then give you a certificate to have your wig fit, cut, and styled at: World of Wigs, 2305 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, 714-547-4461.
Fountain Valley
Wig Banks
The American Cancer Society provides free wigs to female cancer patients at our locations in Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Orange Coast Memorial Hospital.
For a wig appointment, call 800-ACS – 2345.
Yoga for Women Cancer Survivors
Thursdays 7 – 8:15 p.m., held
Orange Coast Memorial Pavilion, 11181 Brookhurst, 2nd Floor “Rehab Room”.
Hosted by Team Survivor.
For more information, call 310-477-8557 or e-mail info@teamsurvivor-la.org.
Fullerton
Look Good/Feel Better
Meets on the 2nd Friday of every month from 2 – 4 p.m.
St. Jude Medical Plaza, 2151 N. Harbor Blvd., Room 3138, Fullerton.
A program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help women deal with appearance changes that may occur.
For information, call American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345, option 4.
NEW! Relaxation and Visualization for Well-Being
Meets on the 3rd Monday of every month from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
St. Jude Medical Plaza, 2151 N. Harbor Blvd., Room 3138, Fullerton.
For patients, families and caregivers who are coping with cancer.
Facilitated by Robert Merlino, PhD. For more information, call 714-446-7182.
Yoga for Cancer Health
Meets every Friday from 10 – 11:15 a.m.
St. Jude Medical Plaza, 2151 N. Harbor Blvd., Room 3138, Fullerton.
For more information, call 800-870-7537.
Irvine
Yoga for Women Cancer Survivors
Meets every Tuesday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at The Cancer Center of Irvine, 16100 Sand Canyon, Irvine.
Hosted by Team Survivor.
For more information, call 310-477-8557 or e-mail info@teamsurvivor-la.org
Laguna Hills
Look Good/Feel Better
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 1 – 3 p.m.
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, 24451 Health Center Dr., Laguna Hills.
This program helps women undergoing cancer treatment feel better about their appearance.
Learn enhancing makeup techniques and take home complimentary cosmetics and skin care products.
For information or to register, call 949-452-7255.
Mission Viejo
Aerobics for Women Cancer Survivors
Meets every Thursday from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Mission Conference Center, 26726 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo.
All fitness levels welcome. Hosted by Team Survivor.
For more information, call 949-365-2273, ext. 1, 310-477-8557, or e-mail info@teamsurvivor-la.org.
Yoga for Women Cancer Survivors
Meets every Tuesday from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Mission Conference Center, 26726 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo.
Hosted by Team Survivor.
For more information, call 949-365-2273, ext. 1, 310-477-8557, or e-mail info@teamsurvivor-la.org.
Newport Beach
Creative Expressions Program
Designed for cancer patients. This art program is based on the idea that the creative process of art can enhance one’s quality of life.
Upcoming workshops will be lead by Newport Beach artist, Carole Akins.
For dates and reservations, call 949-764-5542.
Dragon Boating “Orange Roughys”
Meets every Sunday at 9 a.m. at the Newport Aquatics Center, 1 Whitecliffs Dr., Newport Beach.
For more information, e-mail resavag@aim.com.
Fitter Image: Promotes relaxation and improved fitness – Designed for cancer patients. Meets at Hoag Cancer Center Auditorium, One Hoag Dr., Newport Beach. For more information, call 949-764-5542.
Southern California Resources
South Orange County Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at 11 a.m.
Grace Hills Church, 24521 Moulton Parkway, Aliso Viejo.
For adult men and women with all types of cancer.
For more information, contact Joyce Carlson, founder and facilitator, at 949-458-1755 or jcarlson@comline.com.
Access California Services (ACS)
(P): 714-917?0440 Website: www.accesscal.org Breast Health Navigation and Education Program The Breast Health Navigation and Education Program through outreach, education, patient assistance and navigation increases breast cancer awareness to Muslim and Arab American community members and links underserved women to breast health services.
AltaMed Health Services
(P): 714-500?0220 Website: www.altamed.org Breast Cancer Early Detection and Care Program The Breast Cancer Early Detection and Care Program (BCEDCP) provides breast cancer outreach and education, screening, re-screening, diagnosis, and post-diagnosis case management services to the uninsured, low-income and underserved.
Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center
(P): 714-560?8877 Website: www.aascsc.org You Matter: A Comprehensive Approach to Increase Breast Cancer Screening among Chinese Women The Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center’s (AASCSC) program provides breast health education, improves access to breast cancer screening services, and offers patient support among underserved Chinese American women age 40 and older in Orange County.
Disability Rights Legal Center
(P): 866-THE?CLRC (E): CLRC@LLS.edu Website: www.CancerLegalResourceCenter.org Cancer Related Legal Information and Resources for the Underserved Breast Cancer Community in Orange County The Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) provides education seminars, information and resources via a toll-free telephone assistance line on cancer-related legal issues to people with cancer, survivors, friends, families, healthcare professionals, and others coping with cancer.
The Gay and Lesbian Community Service Center of Orange County
(P): 714-534?0862 ? Website: www.thecenteroc.org Lesbian Breast Health The Gay and Lesbian Community Service Center of Orange County will develop newspaper ads promoting breast cancer screening and early detection among lesbian women. Women of varying ages will be trained on how to develop effective health education messages through the Lesbian Breast Health program. Lesbian and bisexual women in Orange County will be exposed to peer-developed, lesbian targeted, social influence-based, breast health messages.
The G.R.E.E.N. Foundation
(P): 714-507?0338 (E): Thegreenfoundation3@yahoo.com Website: www.thegreenfoundation.net Be Self Empowered The G.R.E.E.N. Foundation’s mission is to promote the message of early detection, increase the rate of breast cancer screening, and assist African American women diagnosed with breast cancer to ensure a better treatment outcome.
Guam Communications Network
(P): 562-989?5690 E): health@guamcomnet.org Website: www.guamcomnet.org Tell Us a Story about Breast Cancer Guam Communications Network (GCN) provides breast health; cancer education; and outreach to the Chamorro community. The goal of “Estoriayi Ham Put I Kanset Susu –Tell Us A Story About Breast Cancer” is to improve the breast health, cancer knowledge, behavior and attitudes of Chamorro women who reside in Orange County.
Laguna Beach Community Clinic
(P): 949 494?0761 Website: www.lbclinic.org A Solemn Vow to Improving Breast Health Compliance Laguna Beach Community Clinic (LBCC) provides underinsured and uninsured, low income female patients access to clinical breast exams, breast health education, case management, and counseling.
Latino Health Access
(P): 714-542?7792 Website: www.LatinoHealthAccess.org Salud de Seno The Latino Health Access (LHA) Salud de Seno Education Program provides breast health information and increases access to screening services for low income Latina women through education and active linkages to breast health services conducted by trained Promotoras (Community Health Workers).
Orange County Korean American Health
Information and Education Center (P): 714-741?0050 (E): ockahiec@yahoo.com Pink Ribbon Outreach and Digital Survivorship The Orange County Korean American Health Information & Education Center (OCKAHEIC) provides information and education regarding breast cancer awareness for the Korean American community in Orange County. Through Digital Survivorship, breast cancer survivors will learn to express themselves through digital arts and creative writing, and be empowered to become leaders in informing their community about breast cancer.
Orange County Rescue Mission Healthcare Services
(P): 714-247?0300 Website: www.rescuemission.org Access to Care and Treatment: ACT Now Project The Orange County Rescue Mission’s (OCRM) Healthcare Services Department provides breast health education, screening, and diagnosis for women in crisis who cannot otherwise afford medical services.
Pink Ribbon Club Foundation
(P): 949?677?0656 (E): Prcfoundation@aol.com Website: www.prc?foundation.org Uniting Teens in the Fight Against Breast Cancer The Pink Ribbon Club Foundation promotes the formation of Pink Ribbon Clubs in high schools throughout Orange County for the purpose of increasing teen awareness, providing community service opportunities and raising funds in the fight against breast cancer.
Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties
(P): 714-633.6373 Website: www.pposbc.org Breast Health Program Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties’ (PPOSBC) Breast Health Program encourages breast cancer risk-reduction and early detection behavior among young women in Orange County, with an ultimate goal of increasing utilization of breast health services through information, education, patient navigation and linkages to diagnostic and treatment services.
Red Sea Social Services Inc.
(P): 714-808?0900 (E): Redsea2301@sbcglobal.net Website: Redseaca.org/com Education, Communicate, Facilitate Red Sea Social Services offers breast health information to East Africans and Middle Easterners using materials that are translated in a culturally sensitive manner. Mogzits (Community Health Workers) guide women through the healthcare system to help find low-cost breast screenings, accompany women to a doctor’s office, explain the process of exams/mammograms, explain the results, and support women/families during their treatment.
Share our Selves (SOS)
(P): 213-553?1875 Website: www.saathusa.org Women’s Health Initiative The Women’s Health Initiative provides a medical home for low income women and provides extensive breast health screening, education, coordination and case management, and specialty referrals for breast cancer.
Special Services to Groups/SAATH
(P): 949-650?0640 Website: www.shareourselves.org SAATH: South Asians Working Together for Women’s Health SAATH focuses on cancer prevention, early detection and survivorship for underserved South Asians in Southern California. The project aims to increase awareness of breast cancer risks, benefits of early detection, breast health services, and eligibility criteria for available services among underserved, low income, uninsured and underinsured South Asian women.
Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation
(P): 714-751?5805 Website: www.vacf.org (English) or www.ungthu.org (Vietnamese) Breast Health Navigation and Education Program The Breast Health Navigation & Education Program strives to ensure that every Vietnamese American woman receives breast health services regardless of income, age, or insurance status. This program brings awareness, breaks cultural and language barriers, promotes prevention and early detection, and provides a forum to discuss breast health care and cancer survivorship.
YWCA North Orange County
(P): 714-871?4488 Website: www.ywcanoc.org Early Breast Cancer Screening and Education The YWCA North Orange County has the largest, mobile, multiethnic early breast cancer screening and education program in Orange County. This program makes quality breast cancer screening and breast care awareness available to underserved, uninsured, multiethnic women in their own neighborhoods, in their own languages, and in a manner consistent with their cultural beliefs.
Although we make every effort to keep these resources updated, we cannot guarantee them to be current. If you know of any changes or updates please email us
Last updated 8/9/10