Welcome to Community Connect - June 2, 2024

Congratulations to Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Pacific Coast Business Times! This team is proud to provide cancer support and services to our community!

The business journal conducts an annual survey asking employees for feedback about their workplaces. Over 1,200 employees were surveyed, including large employers, small businesses, non-profit organizations and government organizations. A celebration reception will be held on June 13th at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Congratulations to all the Central Coast honorees! Click here to read more.

Hope Walk Update

Join us next Saturday, June 8, at California Lutheran University! We'll have event updates added to the website throughout the week.



Haven't signed up for the walk yet?! There's still time! Register here. We have raised $112,000 towards our goal of $130,000 and over 250 participants have registered!

We will be honoring cancer survivors on the big screen at the Hope Walk. Please click here, then right click on the image and select print. Then fill in the blank and take a photo with your sign. Send the photo to mhale@cancersupportvvsb.org by Tuesday morning to be included.

Writing Alone Together

with Anne Gessert, MS, LMFT

Tuesdays, June 4th - June 25th, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

CSCVVSB Office, 4195 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Join us in this in-person, time-limited support group as together we journal for 10 - 15 minutes on a topic suggested by the facilitator and then share (or just listen and support) in a safe and supportive environment. This group is limited to 10 participants. Download the flyer for more information.

Email here to register to attend.

Breath & Balance: 12 - Week Summer Relaxation!

with Bren Ohta, PhD, MS, LCSW, C-AYT, RYT-500

Thursdays, May 16th - August 7th, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

CSCVVSB Office, 4195 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Learn healing yogic breathwork techniques, gentle body stretching/strengthening, and balance postures. This class is appropriate for all levels and will be using supportive props such as blocks, straps & blankets. Please bring these if you have them along with your yoga mat. Download the flyer for more information.

Click here to register to attend.

Caring for Someone with Cancer: Caregiver & Compassion Fatigue

with Meg Cipolla, MS, GC-C

Tuesday, June 18th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Online (via Zoom)

When a person is diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer, their friends and family often become primary caregivers. This demanding role can lead caregivers to neglect their own health, resulting in Compassion Fatigue. It's important for caregivers to recognize the signs of this condition and understand the necessity of self-care while they look after their loved ones. Join us to learn more about caregiving, identifying Compassion Fatigue, and the importance of self-care. Download the flyer for more information.

Click here to register to attend.

Have you missed any of our recent workshops? With the presenters approval, we post all of the recordings to our YouTube channel. This is another great resource for participants if they had to miss a workshop or step out.

Our most recent video, Understanding Clinical Trials: A Guide for Patients & Caregivers, was a great educational workshop for anyone wanting to learn more about clinical trials.

Click here to watch our latest video.

Download the flyer for more information on this event!

Click here to purchase your tickets!

Please save the date! Celebration of Hope Garden Party will take place on Sunday, September 15 at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks. Guests will enjoy a bountiful dinner, abundant silent auction, spirited live auction, popular wine pull, and the NEW "Golden Ticket" opportunity drawing. Tickets go on sale soon! 

Newcomer's Welcome Orientation with Maddie Gault

Mondays at 12:00 PM (or by appointment)

Online (via Zoom)

Are you or is someone you know impacted by cancer? You are not alone. We are here to support you! Please come to our Orientation and meet Maddie, our Program Coordinator. She will walk you through our different programs like support groups, counseling, and mind/body classes. Remember these are at no cost!  

Click here to get started or email our Program Team.

For more information or to attend any online support group, please contact us at Programs@cancersupportvvsb.org 

or call (805) 379-4777.

CSCVVSB operates Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.