Wig Boutique for Cancer Patients

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ORGANIZATION: CANCER CAREPOINT

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Cancer CAREpoint's Wig Boutique provides a free wig to anyone experiencing hair loss related to cancer treatment. In addition to a wig, our clients can select a free hat and scarf to increase their choices of head coverings.

Volunteers staff our weekly (week day) wig boutique days as well as our offsite events throughout the year.

Volunteers help clients one at a time, in a safe and welcoming space, as they select a wig that they like and feel comfortable wearing. As each client tries on wigs, volunteers assist them in learning how to put on and care for their wig. Hair loss that occurs as a result of cancer treatment can be one of the most traumatic side-effects of treatment for many patients, affecting self-esteem and impacting social interactions. Many clients leave their Wig Bank appointment saying they feel more confident, or more like themselves again.

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About CANCER CAREPOINT

Location:

2512 SAMARITAN DR STE A, SAN JOSE, CA 95124, US

Mission Statement

Cancer CAREpoint is dedicated to transforming support for cancer patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers in the Bay Area through personalized, one-on-one Counseling, Assistance, Resources, and Education.

Description

Over 10,000 people in the Bay Area are diagnosed with cancer each year, and thousands more are living as cancer survivors. Because of this, there will always be individuals and families who need emotional, practical, and psychological support to get through one of the most difficult experiences of their lives. Cancer CAREpoint is dedicated to ensuring that no one should have to face cancer alone.

We assist patients, family members and caregivers from the cancer diagnosis through survivorship-every step of the journey-through our services. All of our programs and services are free of charge. Our programs and services include counseling and support groups, exercise and movement classes, mind and body skills, nutrition services, massage and healing touch, wig services, and educational seminars.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2512 Samaritan CourtSuite ASan Jose, CA 95124

(37.251125,-121.95072)
 

SKILLS

  • Mental Health
  • Customer Service
  • Patient Care
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Varies

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