MISSION
To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. All our programs and services are offered free of charge to individuals facing cancer, including their families and friends.

HISTORY
In 1982, Harold and Harriet Benjamin transformed the way our culture faces cancer. Harriet, a cancer survivor herself, sought to create an organization that would provide social and emotional support to not only cancer patients, but also to families, friends, and caregivers. The Benjamins strongly encouraged psychosocial care because they believed in a strong correlation between emotional and physical well-being. Thus, the first walk-in community facility of its kind, The Wellness Community (TWC), was founded in Santa Monica, CA as an outlet for those suffering from cancer to receive appropriate support.

Non Profit

Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley

Patricia Ostiller

Rachimah Rae Magnuson

The Clinical Team at the Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley provides crucial psychosocial care and support to individuals impacted by cancer, including patients, their families, and caregivers. This team, comprised of licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) and clinical interns, delivers counseling, support groups, and educational workshops aimed at enhancing emotional well-being and fostering a strong support community for all those affected by cancer.

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Other teams at Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley

Group Facilitators Team