Our client advocates:

  • Assess and identify the full range of family needs
  • Work with clients on an ongoing basis to assure needs are met
  • Provide supportive counsel to clients and families
  • Enhance quality of life by providing meaningful resources, information and compassionate assistance

Survivors Academy

Your physical health is vitally important when facing a cancer diagnosis. Eating right, staying active, and connecting with others can improve your recovery and mood.

Classes and workshops are available at no cost to people with cancer and their families in Northeast Indiana. We offer in person and virtual options.

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MEDITATION

NUTRITION

Registered Dietitian Sue Delagrange is available for one-on-one nutrition consultations at no cost. Call us at 260.484.9560 to learn more.

MELT METHOD

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at 6316 Mutual Drive
Instructed by Laura Hillyard, B.A., A.A.S., CBP; Trained practitioner in the Melt Method©

STRESS REDUCTION

SUPPORT GROUPS

Contact Lauren Richwine at LRichwine@cancer-services.org or (260) 484-9560 for virtual access to any support group.

Breast Cancer:
Facilitated by Rebecca Rader, MSW, and Denise Deeds

  • Second Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Third Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Both support groups meet at 6316 Mutual Dr., Fort Wayne and have a virtual attendance option. Download the 2024 list of guest speakers here.

Prostate Cancer: First Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Facilitated by Bill Seidel

This support group meets at 6316 Mutual Dr., Fort Wayne and has a virtual attendance option. Spouses welcome.

Caregivers: Third Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

This support group is open to anyone caregiving in any capacity. It meets at 3420 E. Paulding Rd., Fort Wayne and has a virtual attendance option. People with cancer are also welcome to attend.

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH

Live virtual class: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Instructed by Celeste Motherwell

Contact Lauren Richwine at LRichwine@cancer-services.org or (260) 484-9560 for access.

In-person classes:

    • Mondays, 2:30 p.m., Cancer Services Southeast at the Impact Center (3420 E. Paulding Rd., Fort Wayne)
    • Thursdays, 2 p.m., Cancer Services (6316 Mutual Dr., Fort Wayne)

Monday: Instructed by Celeste Motherwell
Thursday: Instructed by Alan Clayton

YOGA FOR CANCER RECOVERY

Live Virtual Class: 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday

Contact Lauren Richwine at LRichwine@cancer-services.org or (260) 484-9560 for access.

In-Person Classes:

Restorative Yoga: 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, 6316 Mutual Drive
Facilitated by Jenny Young

Chair Yoga: 2:30 to 3:30 on Thursdays, 3420 E. Paulding Road