MARIN MAN TO MAN: MARIN LINKS

Below is a partial list of resources for Marin area breast cancer patients and caregivers. Information has been supplied by the agencies and organizations themselves to Marin Man to Man, which does not endorse any particular facility or any claim it may make.

American Cancer Society, Marin County Unit, www.cancer.org

A unit of the national volunteer health organization that provides comprehensive education and service programs to cancer patients and their families. This site co-sponsors support groups as well as one-on-one peer support. Offers referrals to an array of community resources and access to funding for home care services. Wheelchair and public transportation accessible. (One block from Golden Gate bus lines.) All services are free.

Linda Garoutte, director, community services (ext. 308)
25 Bellam Blvd. #150
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-8464 #3
fax: (415) 456-1477
hotline: (800) ACS-2345

Center for Attitudinal Healing, www.attitudinalhealing.org

A non-profit organization that provides emotional and spiritual support services to adults and children dealing with life-threatening illnesses (including women with breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer). Wheelchair accessible. All services are free.

33 Buchanan Drive, Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-6161
fax: (415) 331-4545
e-mail: home123@aol.com

Commonweal/Commonweal Cancer Help Program, commonweal.org

A center for service and research in health and human ecology. Commonweal Cancer Help Program helps people seek physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Offers residential workshops in intellectual and experiential learning. Literature available.

Waz Thomas, program coordinator
P.O. Box 316
Bolinas, CA 94924
(415) 868-0970
fax: (415) 868-2230

Marin Breast Cancer Watch www.breastcancerwatch.org

Non -profit, community-based, participatory research organization committed to raising awareness, finding the causes of breast cancer and looking for a cure. Wheelchair and public transportation accessible.

Janice Barlow, executive director
25 Bellam Blvd. #115
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 256-9011
fax: (415) 256-9773
e-mail: info@breastcancerwatch.org

Marin B.R.E.A.S.T. Center of Marin General Hospital
www.maringeneral.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-breast.html

A medical facility that provides information, support and education to breast cancer patients and to people with breast cancer concerns. Services also include a lending library, financial aid through Marilyn's Fund and a mentor peer counseling program. Open to everyone. Interpreter services available. Wheelchair and public transportation accessible. All services are free.

Jane Kraft, Coordinator
Marin Cancer Institute
1350 S. Eliseo Drive, 1st Floor
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-7787
fax: (415) 925-7639
e-mail: kraftj@sutterhealth.org

Marin General Hospital and Cancer Institute
www.maringeneral.sutterhealth.org

A cancer institute with a community resource program. Provides individual and group education on all aspects of breast health and breast cancer. Interpreter services available. Wheelchair and public transportation accessible.

Sandy Truex, Breast Cancer Specialist
Breast Cancer Program
1350 S. Eliseo Drive
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-7780
on-call pager: (415) 451-3694
fax: (415) 925-7639
e-mail: truex@sutterhealth.org

Marin YMCA, www.ymcasf.org/marin

A non-profit organization that builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind and body. The Breast Cancer Wellness Project provides personal and group support for breast cancer patients and helps to relive anxiety, stress and isolation. Additionally, it helps survivors to regain their energy and strength through fitness training. Interpreter services available. Wheelchair and public transportation accessible. Financial assistance available.

Kathy Hutchinson, cardiac therapy/wellness director
Breast Cancer Wellness Project
1500 Los Gamos Drive
San Rafael, CA 94954
(415) 446-2114
fax: (415) 492-9703
e-mail: khutchin@ymcasf.org

Novato Human Needs Center, www.NHC.org

A social service organization that provides support to low-income residents, helping them overcome their immediate crises and achieve long-term self-sufficiency. Services include housing and financial assistance, employment services, counseling, educational programs, information and referral, emergency food and transportation. Wheelchair and public transportation accessible. All services are free.

Carolyn James, executive director
1907 Novato Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-4147
fax: (415) 897-7171
e-mail: info@nhnc.org

Taking Refuge, www.takingrefuge.org

A holistic healing center that provides classes to the general public in Feldenkrais, Tai Chi, Quigong and Kripalu Yoga and uses 100 % of the proceeds to offer low-cost classes to individuals in treatment for cancer and their family caregivers. The Caregiver's Connection provides discounted classes to medical professionals and the staff-volunteers of other non-profits who provide for aging parents or loved ones living with a long-term injury or illness. Also offers two free classes specifically for women in treatment for breast cancer, "Healing Journeys" and "Choices in Healing," both of which are co-sponsored by the Marin Breast Cancer Council.

Jean Marie Murphy, executive director
1122 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 461-6497
fax: (415) 456-6495