Programs and resources

Community nonprofits and federal programs are here to support your needs. In this resource guide, you’ll find a variety of supportive options from transportation assistance and affordable lodging to food delivery and legal services. Talk to your patient navigator if you can’t find what you need.

Beauty

• American Cancer Society Tender Loving Care

— A nonprofit shop for affordable wigs, hair-loss products and mastectomy products at tlcdirect.org

A free program to help female cancer patients deal with appearance-related side effects of cancer and treatments. In supportive, safe and companionable group sessions or in virtual workshops, attendees learn about skincare, make-up, wigs and head coverings. Call 1-800-395-5665 or visit lookgoodfeelbetter.org.

— Provides free wigs, bras and breast prosthetics to cancer patients, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, Christus St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center, 2nd floor, 490 W. Zia Road., 505-913-3095

• Look Good Feel Better® Program—

• The Patient Resource Center

Hair website resources:

•chemobeanies.com • headcovers.com • hellocourage.com

Exercise/health support

Christus St. Vincent Holistic Health & Wellness Center, 490-B W. Zia Road,

Suite 4, offers acupuncture as well as movement classes year-round. Schedules change monthly. Visit christushealth.org/st-vincent/locations-directions/holistichealth-and-wellness for the current month’s schedule.

— a slow moving, meditative ancient art that improves health, wellness and balance and will enhance body awareness to give rise to relaxation and renewed energy for everyday life

– appointments available five days a week. Covered by some insurance plans

— gentle yoga in a safe and supported way that focuses on posture as well as therapeutic movements for those dealing with lymphedema

— helps facilitate increased strength, flexibility, selfawareness, emotional balance and mental clarity. Practice a variety of poses, breathing and relaxation techniques

—free or reduced-cost acupuncture treatments are available to qualifying oncology patients. To apply, pick up an application at the Christus St. Vincent Holistic Health & Wellness Center or call 505-913-3820.

• Tai Chi for Health and Relaxation

• Massage

• Chair Yoga

• Yoga for Cancer Patients

• Acupuncture