Our Mission
The mission of The Wellness Community is to help people with cancer fight for their recovery by providing free psychological and emotional support as an adjunct to conventional medical treatment.

"My group is one place where I can be totally honest and feel and express my emotions.  I leave feeling cleansed and inspired, hope fresh again." - Participant, The Wellness Community.

Our Story
The Wellness Community - Greater Boston was founded in 1993 by Pamela Katz Zakheim, to fulfill a final request by her dear friend Gilda Radner, to open a Wellness Community in Boston. Gilda was a participant at The Wellness Community in Santa Monica and had such a positive experience there she wanted to be sure a Community was available to people coping with cancer on the east coast. Today, an average of 1000 people visit The Wellness Community - Greater Boston every month, in large part thanks to Gilda's request.

"I have the highest regard for the work done at The Wellness Community. I wish there were a thousand more of them!"
~Gilda Radner, It's Always Something

Our Philosophy
"Cancer patients who participate in their fight for recovery, along with their healthcare team, will improve the quality of their lives and may enhance the possibility of their recovery."
-Harold H. Benjamin, Ph.D.
Founder, The Wellness Community

Our Beliefs Include:

• Many, many people recover from cancer.
• Cancer patients can benefit from sharing experiences and support with others, and need not be alone.
• Cancer patients can participate in their recovery along with their healthcare team.
• Family members and friends of an individual with cancer, including children, can also benefit from information and support.
  

There is Hope.

Contact Information

Echo Bridge Office Park
1039 Chestnut Street
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
Phone: 617-332-1919
Fax: 617-332-2727

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