Youth & Family Cancer Support | Community Central Ohio

Scroll on to learn about activities designed for youth, teens, and families to share experiences while building support and friendship. Our hands-on, family-oriented programs can help children improve their emotional vocabulary and learn to express feelings in a positive way while deepening self-awareness and self-confidence. Together, families have the opportunity to make lasting memories while learning communication tools and coping strategies to regain a sense of control of their lives.

Art and Play Therapy

Individual or family therapy is available, led by licensed therapists, as mechanisms to help families cope with the impact of a cancer diagnosis. Each pediatric cancer patient or loved one is entitled to 6 free sessions (they can choose their preference) between music therapy, play therapy, counseling, or art therapy. Sessions are scheduled as needed.

For more information, please call 614.884.HOPE (4673) or email Angie Santangelo, Clinical Program Director.

Individual and Family Counseling

For more information, please call 614.884.HOPE (4673) or email Angie Santangelo, Clinical Program Director.

What Do I Tell the Kids?

Even as an adult, learning about a cancer diagnosis is life-changing. What Do I Tell the Kids? is a publication in Cancer Support Community’s landmark cancer education series, Frankly Speaking About Cancer®, for parents that offers tips on how to communicate the necessary information to children of all ages. This book is free to participants who visit the Education & Resources Library at our facility.

For more information, please call 614.884.HOPE (4673) or email Angie Santangelo, Clinical Program Director.