WomenCARE
We're here each step of the way.
Who We Are
WomenCARE is directed and led primarily by women with cancer or a cancer history.
We respect and depend upon the wisdom that comes from a diversity of cultures, economic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, and physical ability levels. We acknowledge cancer as a complicated disease that strikes at random, as a disease that can weave innumerable changes into women’s lives. We believe that no woman is to blame for getting cancer; and we honor the unique relationship each individual has to the disease.
What We Offer
Explore the ways that WomenCARE supports women with cancer and their loved ones. Want to get involved? Learn how you can contribute to providing these services as a volunteer.
Support Groups
We offer a weekly Cancer Support group, ARM-in-ARM – for women with advanced, recurrent, or metastatic cancer – a Spanish speaking group, and Post-Treatment group (pre-registration is required).
Healing Circle Workshops
Process your experience through Soul Collage, Laughter Yoga, Zentangle, Complementary Treatment Forum, Meditation or a Writing Circle.
Practical Support
We are here to help with day-to-day tasks during treatment. Our team of volunteers can drive women to medical appointments or run errands for them.
Sisters Offering Support (SOS)
We provide one-on-one peer support by connecting a newly diagnosed woman with a woman who has already been through treatment (standard Western treatment, complementary treatment, or both). This opportunity allows a newly diagnosed woman to gain knowledge and strength from a woman who has been in her shoes. If you are interested in being a Sister, or would like to speak with one, please call our office at (831) 457-2273.
Entre Nosotras
We provide free assistance for Spanish-speaking women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Our services include networking with health care professionals; direct contact with newly diagnosed women through phone calls and home visits; referrals to social services; and support groups in Spanish.
Resources
WomenCARE provides a variety of resources to those in need:
- Lending library
- Resource database
- WomenCARE advocates: Legal services (simple wills and durable power of attorney) for women with cancer
- Phone support: during office hours, front desk volunteers are here to listen, answer questions, and explain our services
Support WomenCARE
We are thankful for our donors, supporters, and volunteers for making it possible for us to survive and thrive.
Through generous donations of time, talent, and funding, we are able to offer a wide array of FREE services to women with cancer as well as their families and friends.
Learn about Volunteer opportunities here!
Through their generous donations of time and talent, we are able to offer a wide array of FREE services to women with cancer as well as their families and friends. If you have any of the skills listed below, or other ways to be of help, please contact us now to join our team: 831-457-2273, email sims.p@fsa-cc.org or fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.
- Certified Bodywork Practitioners: Massage, energy work, acupuncture, yoga, and related services
- Licensed Body Care Providers: Facials, hair care, and nutritional consultations
- Office Assistants (4 hours a week minimum): Support on the telephone, resource referral for clients, work on special projects, and help with general maintenance of services
- Practical Support Helpers (1 to 3 hours a week): Provide meals, child care, transportation, light housekeeping, and related practical support for women receiving cancer treatment
- Sisters Offering Support (SOS): Trained cancer survivors offering one-on-one peer support to newly diagnosed women with any kind of cancer
- Speakers Bureau: Trained speakers offering education and outreach to the community
- Support Group Facilitators (4 to 8 hours a month): Volunteers need not be licensed therapists to provide structure and guidance in groups where women with cancer explore their feelings and receive understanding support.
- Special Events and Special Projects
- Transportation volunteers are always in great demand!
Stay Connected!
Visit WomenCARE’s social media pages, subscribe to our newsletter, and view the calendar below for updates on upcoming events, workshops, and more.
Contact WomenCARE
WomenCARE Main Office
2901 Park Ave, Suite A1
Soquel, CA 95073
Phone: 831-457-2273 Fax: 831-457-2278
office@womencaresantacruz.org
Entre Nosotras
406 Main St. #211
Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone: 831-761-3973
Staff
Janette Waters
Program Director
Paula Sims
Client & Volunteer Services Coordinator
Socorro Alanis
Program Coordinator, Entre Nosotras