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EMOTIONAL
AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT:
Women of Essence supports the emotional and psychological needs
of the community with Monthly Support Group Meetings where members
come together and discuss issues relating to their own personal
experiences and illnesses. Through the group discussion, members
listen to the concerns of others and offer advice and encouragement
when needed. A guest speaker at the monthly meetings provides the
group with pertinent information on a wide range of topics. Information
on how to contact medical providers is also available. Our services
are free of charge and available to anyone.
RESOURCES
FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH:
Women of Essence, through various contacts and organizations, receives
information on Medical Research studies and passes that information
on to those who are interested.
COMMUNITY
CANCER EDUCATION AND AWARENESS' PROGRAMS:
Throughout the year, the members of Women of Essence volunteer and
conduct Health Fairs in the community. We also participate in Breast
Cancer "Walks and Runs"
as they come up during the year. Some of our members go to different
schools in the area passing out literature and providing young Ladies
with information on doing monthly Breast Self Examinations.
SPEAKER'S
BUREAU:
Members of the group volunteer to speak at different functions when
request are made from the community.
IN-HOME SISTER-TO-SISTER
SUPPORT:
For women who have the need for one-on-one contact, group members volunteer
to make home visits and assist with what needs to be done including: assisting
with household chores, accompanying members on doctors visits, transportation
to and from treatment, or providing a shoulder to cry on, and open ears to
listen to someone's problems. Breast cancer survivors and other support members
are always available to assist newly diagnosed cancer patients with any concerns
that they may have.
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