Wellness House is here to help you.
We are a team of warm and caring experts ready to help. We’re here for those who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, post treatment, caregivers, and families.
All at no cost.
Free cancer support for you and your family!
Wellness House is a proud partner of Advent Health. Our team of experts and specialists can help you overcome cancer’s social, emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual impacts. We’re here to help you live well during and after cancer.
For more information call Ima Garcia Perez at igarciaperez@wellnesshouse.org or call 630.654.7217
Webinars and Videos – View from anywhere!
Choose from a wide range of videos that are viewable from any location. Whether you are in treatment, post-treatment or a family member, we have a program that will help you through your cancer wellness journey.
Check out our FULL video library here.
Sample a video on demand
Mindful Breathing Meditation Click to view>
Join Nevada Bennett, LPC, Oncology Support and Family Counselor, for a seven-minute mindful breathing meditation.
Managing Nausea and Vomiting Click to view>
This video discusses the various ways to address the common side effects of nausea and vomiting, which commonly occur during cancer treatments.
Managing a Sore Mouth Click to view>
In this video, registered dietitian Jamie Shifley, discusses the common causes of sore mouth and then talks about foods to eat and strategies for managing this common side effect of cancer treatment.
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We offer additional programs at other locations and in Spanish.
Outcomes that make a difference
Research shows psychosocial care can be used effectively to control symptoms, reduce pain, reduce side effects of treatment and improve quality of life.
All programs at Wellness House are evidence-based and complementary to medical treatment. We’re here to help your patients get stronger and feel better.
98% of Wellness House Participants
reported an increased sense of well-being and improved quality of life.*
97% of Participants
of participants reported an increase in the ability to manage stress.*
96% of Participants
of participants are likely to recommend Wellness House to a friend.*
*based on FY2023 participant survey
38,366 Visits
were made to Wellness House in FY 2023.
48,000 Individuals served
since Wellness House opened its doors in 1990.
Our mission
Wellness House envisions a community where all people affected by cancer thrive. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support and empower participants so they will improve their physical and emotional well-being.
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