CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES | WINGS OF HOPE CANCER SUPPORT CENTER

CAREGIVER & SELF-CARE HUDDLES: These 30-minute retreats are a relaxing and rejuvenating pause for survivors and caregivers. Learn to find inner calm and a connection to others. Caregiver Huddle meets every Wednesday morning on Zoom, Self-Care Huddle meets early evening on Tuesdays on Zoom.

COMPANION COUNSELING: Companion counseling services are a combination of generous listening and compassionate presence. Schedule a telephone, Zoom or in-person conversation during the week.

SUPPORT GROUPS: Join others on the cancer journey by connecting in a support group. Meetings are facilitated by Carolyn Ettinger and are offered in a hybrid fashion (in person and on Zoom).

MOVEMENT CLASSES: Held 2nd & 4th Monday of each month in person and on Zoom. Linda Robicheau, instructor.

LEARNING CIRCLES: Through healing and discovery circles, Wings of Hope affirms that we all have our own healing powers. The circles provide a safe and supportive environment where anyone can explore and engage in their own healing.

GUIDED IMAGERY: This evidence-based meditation technique promotes relaxation and healing. Streaming audios are available at wingsofhope.org.

HEALING GARDEN PROGRAMMING: In addition to opportunities for individual healing in our indoor garden space, Wings collaborates with community experts to offer complementary medicine programs on a monthly basis.

HOPE CHEST RENEWAL ROOM: Provides free wigs, hats and other practical care items.

HEALING TOUCH: A certified Healing Touch Practitioner provides therapy that works with each person's energy field to support their natural ability to heal. Gentle Touch assists in balancing the individual's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

HOPE PROGRAM: The cost of treatment can be overwhelming. Wings of Hope provides vouchers to assist qualified patients with symptom management medications, nutritional supplements, transportation assistance and home medical equipment.

WINGSOFHOPE.ORG: Register by calling (712) 325-8970 or emailing [email protected]

Physical Address

427 East Kanesville Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Hours

Mon 8 am - 6 pm; Tue 8 am - 6 pm; Wed 8 am - 6 pm; Thu 8 am - 6 pm; Fri 8 am - 1 pm;

Fax

(712) 325-6831

Application process

Call for information

Fee

None

Required documents

Call for information

Eligibility

Open to persons with a diagnosis of cancer

Languages

English

Service area

Cass County, Iowa Sarpy County, Nebraska Mills County, Iowa Douglas County, Nebraska Shelby County, Iowa Harrison County, Iowa Page County, Iowa Montgomery County, Iowa Pottawattamie County, Iowa Fremont County, Iowa

Agency info

WINGS OF HOPE CANCER SUPPORT CENTER

Support, assistance, and education for cancer patients and their families.