Wellness Center:   231.592.1034     Home    Services    Cancer Support     Cancer Library           Assistance           Topics           Links & Resources   Connecting with Experts           Cancer Awareness Series   Wheatlake Wellness Boutique           Look Good, Feel Better           Wig Bank Program           Caps, Hats, Scarves, Turbans           Breast Forms   Cancer Support           Breast Cancer Support "We Care" Breast Cancer Support Reach to Recovery Program Tote of Hope   Visit Our Online Shop           Cancer Support   Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming experience that leaves patients feeling vulnerable and alone. Our Cancer Support services are designed with your needs in mind. Many of our volunteers have been where you are and understand your feelings and needs. They have helped family members, friends or caregivers as they navigated their way through a cancer diagnosis. We are here to help you. If you can't find what you need in our service offerings, please ask a Wheatlake Center volunteer or email us at SPWCenter@mcmcbr.com. We will do our best to find the answers and assistance that you need. At The Wheatlake Center, support groups are limited to breast cancer at this time. For support group contacts for other types of cancer and one-on-one support, please call or email The Wheatlake Center for assistance. Breast Cancer Support The Wheatlake Center provides a support group, one-on-one counsel and a specially designed Tote of Hope for breast cancer patients visiting the center. Our Wellness Boutique also assists you with more helpful services. We Care Breast Cancer Support Group This breast cancer support group meets the 3rd Tuesday September through May from approximately 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in The Wheatlake Center. The sessions provide a comfortable and supportive environment for breast cancer survivors and those newly diagnosed with the disease to share information and discuss concerns. For more information contact Jane Torry at 231.796.5413. To confirm monthly meeting dates click the Calendar of Events button. Click here to read more about support group leader Jane Torry. Reach to Recovery Program Reach to Recovery* program is one-to-one support for breast cancer patients that begins with the possibility of a breast cancer diagnosis and continues throughout the entire period that breast cancer remains a personal concern. Talking with a specially trained Reach to Recovery* volunteer can offer a measure of comfort and an opportunity for emotional grounding and informed decision-making. Volunteers are breast cancer survivors who give patients and family members an opportunity to express feelings, talk about fears and concerns, and ask questions of someone who is knowledgeable and level-headed. Through face-to-face visits or by phone, Reach to Recovery* volunteers offer understanding, support and hope because they themselves have survived breast cancer and gone on to live normal, productive lives. Mastectomy patients may receive free nylon fiberfill breast forms (bra inserts) in a variety of sizes at The Wheatlake Center. Gently used sanitized breast forms and bras in a variety of sizes are available as well. This program is affiliated with the American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery Program (www.cancer.org). Call Jane Torry at 231.796.5413 or call the Wheatlake Center to schedule an individualized appointment at your convenience. Tote of Hope Designed, created and assembled by the caring volunteers of The Wheatlake Center, our Tote of Hope contains information and products that will be helpful to individuals facing a breast cancer diagnosis. When you visit The Wheatlake Center, you will receive this important resource. Sewers for Tote of Hope from left: Melanie Henry, Cynthia Richter, Bonnie Switzer, Sharon Swathwood, Pat DeBellebeuille, and June White.         Donate Now Back to top      The Susan P. Wheatlake Cancer and Wellness Center is a free comprehensive cancer resource and referral system, wellness network and support center providing assistance to women, men, children, families and caregivers. The Wheatlake Center is a part of Mecosta County Medical Center and is supported by the Susan P. Wheatlake Women's Cancer and Wellness Fund which is an endowed fund that is held and managed by the Mecosta County Medical Center Foundation, a non-profit organization 501(c)3.