Women's Cancer Resource Center
Address
2908 Ellsworth Street
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 601-4040
AKA:
WCRC
Description:
Provides a variety of free services for women and non-binary individuals dealing with cancer, and their caregivers. Services include patient navigation, support groups, wellness classes and workshops, and information and referral to community resources. Additional services available to low-income individuals include short-term psychotherapy, and one-time financial assistance grants. In-person, hybrid, and virtual programming available.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
January 3, 2025
Address Listings
Mailing
2908 Ellsworth Street
Berkeley, CA 94705
Physical (Primary)
2908 Ellsworth Street
Berkeley, CA 94705
Contacts
Nasya-Karina Rivera
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(510) 601-4040
Accessibility:
Handicap Accessible
Services
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Description
Offers support groups for women and others with cancer to gather and address their challenges. All groups are free of charge and are conducted virtually. Pre-registration and client intake are required for all groups.
Hours
Office and Helpline: Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adult women and nonbinary individuals who have/have had cancer, residing in Contra Costa or Alameda County.
Fees
None, donations accepted
Intake Procedure
Call to request an intake
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Contra Costa and Alameda County
Geography Served
- California
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Alameda County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides assistance by matching eligible clients with a professional-licensed therapist for 12 sessions of no-fee therapy. Currently, sessions are offered by video chat or phone. Pre-registration and client intake are required for all groups.
Hours
Office and Helpline: Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adult women and nonbinary individuals who have/have had cancer, residing in Contra Costa or Alameda County, and have a household income of less than $45,000.
Fees
None, donations accepted
Intake Procedure
Call to request an intake
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Contra Costa and Alameda County
Geography Served
- California
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Alameda County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Offers two one-time grants for direct financial support. The first is the Faith Francher Breast Cancer Fund which provides one-time support to low-income people who are actively in treatment for breast cancer. The second is the Lindy Fund which provides one-time support to low-income people who are actively in treatment for all other types of cancer (excluding breast).
Hours
Office and Helpline: Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm
Required Documents
Call for information
Eligibility
Adult women and nonbinary individuals who have cancer, residing in Contra Costa or Alameda County, and have a household income of less than $30,000.
Fees
None, donations accepted
Intake Procedure
Application must be submitted through a medical social worker or nurse navigator.
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Contra Costa and Alameda County
Geography Served
- California
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Alameda County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Offers classes and workshops that promote healthy living, cancer-risk reduction, and quality of life through creativity, movement, and mindfulness. Classes and workshops are available in-person, virtual, and hybrid.
Hours
Office and Helpline: Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adult women and nonbinary individuals who have/have had cancer, residing in Contra Costa or Alameda County.
Fees
None, donations accepted
Intake Procedure
Call to request an intake
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Contra Costa and Alameda County
Geography Served
- California
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Alameda County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides a variety of free services for women dealing with cancer including an information and referral helpline, support groups, one-time emergency funds for low income individuals, free psychotherapy program for low-income women, patient navigation, and wellness workshops.
Hours
Office and Helpline: Monday-Friday, 10am - 4pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Adult women and nonbinary individuals who have/have had cancer, residing in Contra Costa or Alameda County.
Fees
None, donations accepted
Intake Procedure
Call to request an intake
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Contra Costa and Alameda County
Geography Served
- California
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Alameda County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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