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The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is a 501c3 non-profit organization funded by private foundations, individual and corporate donations, and fundraisers. We embrace anyone affected by cancer in a community that offers hope and caring through support, education and concepts in healthy living. We offer one to one support; cancer resource navigation services; in-person, virtual and recorded wellness programs and activities; support groups for men and women; complementary therapy; travel and food assistance; and a variety of comfort items - all FREE - to anyone impacted by cancer....because no one should face cancer alone.
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Weekly Drop-In hours at the CRCofWM are Thursdays from 9am to 3pm; other weekdays by appointment. Volunteers will be available on Thursdays days to chat with patients and assist with any patient needs. CRCofWM staff is always available to meet with patients and caregivers by appointment, to discuss any specific support needs - please call (207) 890-0329 or email info@crcofwm.org.
Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine receives Grant To Improve Access to Affordable Mental Health Services for Cancer Patients in Oxford county
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) is thrilled to announce that it has received a one -year Oxford County Community Building Grant from the Maine Community Foundation. The funds will be used to improve access to mental health services for cancer patients in Oxford county via a partnership with Oxford County Mental Health Services (OCMHS). A cancer diagnosis is almost always life changing for cancer patients and their families, which often brings significant hardship in many areas of their lives. The prospect of facing a life-threatening illness, enduring difficult treatment and possibly losing the ability to work due to side effects of the treatment can create emotional distress for some people.
The current gap in available mental health counseling services has led to wait times of several months to see a mental health professional and many cancer patients eventually go without care. A collaboration with OCMHS will streamline the referral process and improve access to affordable mental health counseling for cancer patients seen at the CRCofWM who are seeking this type of support. The Cancer Resource Center will cover fees and a limited number of co-pays per patient. “We care about promoting community wellness and increasing access to mental health services by offering outpatient services to those who are going through the hardship of a cancer diagnosis” said Ashlee Brooks, LCSW, Clinical Director at Oxford County Mental Health Services. “We are very grateful to the Maine Community Foundation for this opportunity to provide the resources to address a serious, unmet need here in Oxford county. Many of our clients ask us for help finding local mental health providers to support their emotional needs.” said Diane Madden, Executive Director of the CRCofWM. “Having a local provider in the Oxford county community willing to work with us will help cancer patients get mental health services when they need it most. Students from the Fashion Design Program of Oxford Hills Technical School Sew Comfort Items for Cancer PatientsThe Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine recently received a variety of comfort items for cancer patients, which were designed and handsewn by Oxford Hills Technical School students in the Fashion Design Program, led by instructor Lori Millett. The students participated in this after-school endeavor, which also helped them earn community service points towards their graduation requirement.
Photo: Lori Millett, OHTS Fashion Design Instructor, Emily Thibodeau, Nanami Daggett. Absent: Jaxton Stein
Women's Cancer Support Group
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Cancer Resource Center Distributes Care Baskets to Cancer Patients in Western Maine
CRCofWM Volunteer Margie Bartlett
with Care Baskets Utilizing monies received through fundraising efforts and donations, the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine was able to make 50 Care Baskets to distribute to cancer patients located in western Maine who could use some extra help. The Care Baskets contain cleaning supplies, paper products and personal hygiene items. This is the third year of the project, which began during the COVID 19 pandemic as a result of many cancer patients not being able to purchase these items with their food stamps. Several volunteers came in to help put the baskets together.
NEW! Cancer Support Group for Men and Women at Sacopee Valley Health Center in PorterA new support group has started at Sacopee Valley Health Center in Porter. It is an initiative of The Grateful Undead in collaboration with the Sacopee Valley Health Center and sponsored by the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. The Grateful Undead is a non-profit organization providing programs and services to support older adults living in southwestern Maine.
The group meets the second and fourth Fridays. For more information, please call Marianne Wyer at: (207) 749-0392. Set Your Spring Health and Wellness Goals
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