weSPARK Cancer Support Center

From the beginning, weSPARK’s mission has been to help our guests address the multiple effects of a cancer diagnosis, including financial hardships, emotional turmoil, relationship issues, and life changes. Our programs promote healing, alleviate the emotional and physical side effects of treatment, and help guests navigate the healthcare system to explore all treatment and end of life options. Moreover, weSPARK is committed to providing all services at no charge to our guests. We never want financial means or insurance coverage to dictate who receives care and supportive services.

Navigating Health Through Wellness ™ (NHTW)
Navigating Health Through Wellness (NHTW) is weSPARK’s innovative model of care—an approach that is so unique we are in the process of obtaining a trademark. Our integrative approach serves the whole person and family while medical treatment focuses only on the disease itself and accompanying physical symptoms. NHTW provides guests with the opportunity to work individually with the weSPARK treatment team and develop a customized plan of care incorporating a variety of modalities:
• A 30-minute intake session with a licensed therapist to introduce the NHTW model and assess each guest’s individual needs;
• An oncology nurse navigator and licensed social worker to assist guests in finding their way through the complicated world of healthcare and insurance;
• Nutritional counseling provided by a registered dietitian with an oncology specialty to manage symptoms and increase awareness of health needs, especially as the body undergoes stressful t

Navigating Health Through Wellness (NHTW) is weSPARK’s innovative model of care. Our integrative approach serves the whole person and family while medical treatment focuses only on the disease itself and accompanying physical symptoms. We work individually with the weSPARK treatment team and develop a plan of care incorporating a variety of modalities:
• A 30-minute intake session to assess each guest’s needs;
• An oncology nurse navigator and licensed social worker to assist guests in finding their way through the complicated world of healthcare & insurance;
• Nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian with an oncology specialty to manage symptoms, increase awareness of health needs, as the body undergoes stressful treatments;
• Support groups led by licensed therapists which address treatment phases and language such as our weeSPARK Children’s Group and Spanish-language programs;
• Therapeutic exercise, mindfulness, and meditation programs;
• and so much more!

We are dedicated to continued provision of crucial services to our guests, but the numbers often cannot reflect the true impact of our work. Our greatest accomplishments are achieved by providing services that alleviate pain and suffering and promote the welfare of our guests. The best measure of our success is revealed through guest feedback, so we want to share a few of their comments with you:

“In the Kid’s Group, I’ve learned that it’s ok to express my feelings.”
weSPARK guest Jimmy (8 years old)

“The support and guidance I received form others in my groups helped to make even the most difficult days manageable.”
weSPARK guest Maria

“weSPARK has been a great help and comfort during these trying times. The Men’s Support Group has illuminated the dark subject of cancer with great information. It has truly been a life saver.”
weSPARK guest Jerry