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Our Mission Statement:
To serve
all New Mexico women, their loved ones and the community by connecting each
to resources and information about breast cancer, to be a life-affirming
partner through the cancer experience, and to participate in the empowerment
of women as active and informed consumers.
Connecting
you to Community Resources:
We connect breast cancer patients, survivors and their
families to community resources through information and referral. Staff will connect you to services based
on individual needs.
Services include:
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Cancer
screening and treatment services
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Legal
assistance
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Transportation
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Housing
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Counseling
and/or emotional support
·
Financial
assistance
Providing
you with Direct Services:
We provide direct services for breast cancer clients
addressing both practical and emotional needs. Services include:
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Care
Navigation for clients requiring additional assistance with accessing
resources. A navigator can assist
with the following needs:
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Financial
and economic support
o
Language
and cultural
o
Communications
o
Health
care system questions
o
Addressing
fear and anxiety
Trained volunteers provide emotional and practical support
Reaching
you through Outreach Activities:
We reach the community by promoting our services in a
variety of settings. Our commitment
is to remain accessible to the communities we serve through:
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Wellness
programs such as Yoga and other techniques to reduce stress, arts &
crafts workshops, health education classes, art exhibits and other
life-affirming activities
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Raising
awareness and promoting the importance of early detection and screening of
health fairs, presentations, workshops at community and senior centers, and
other locations.
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Collaboration
with medical providers and community agencies to develop working partnerships
that improve sharing of resources.
To
schedule a class, request our participation at an event, or volunteer
opportunities, please call
505-924-8100.
We are located at 316 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
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