We offer a variety of support programs to meet the needs of today's cancer patient. Esther Sachse, LCSW, Support Program Director, and her team are here to help provide support during one's cancer journey.
Educational Resources
• Onsite library and resource center
• Personalized research
• Make Today Count meetings in Baton Rouge, Ascension, West Feliciana and St. James parishes
• Educational Teleconferences
Healthcare Navigation
• Finding free resources for medical needs
• Communicating with healthcare providers
• Helping to understand insurance benefits and coverage
Adult Support
• 17 monthly support groups
• Counseling provided through a partnership with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge
• "Fit & Fearless" exercise program for those with physician approval
• YogaThrive program
• Holistic Healing relaxation workshops
• Reiki
Children's Support
• Candlelighters, monthly programs for children with cancer and their siblings
• Kids Kare, monthly programs for children who have a parent or guardian with cancer
• Camp Care, a summer week-long day camp for Candlelighter participants
Find more information on our Children's Support Programs here.
