Women's Cancer Resource Center

The Women’s Cancer Resource Center improves equitable access to cancer information, support and care. We envision a society in which everyone touched by cancer can access the medical care, education and support needed to ensure a maximum, positive quality of life.

WCRC primarily serves low-income women and nonbinary individuals in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. More than 65% of WCRC’s clients are people of color, and 80% are low-income. We help individuals from various backgrounds and cultures navigate the often-overwhelming healthcare system to get the appropriate care and treatment they need and fill in the service gaps in the broken social services system. Our community’s most pressing needs are navigation services, mental health support, and financial assistance. WCRC meets all three. 

WCRC staff have long observed that cancer is not the greatest concern for the low-income and systematically marginalized individuals we serve. Limited access to primary health care, inadequate health services and financial resources, language and cultural barriers, racism, and mistrust of medical systems contribute to late diagnosis and earlier death, especially for African American, Latinx, and other groups of low-income people diagnosed with cancer. WCRC provides a set of comprehensive, coordinated services that include cancer navigation, financial assistance, peer support, wellness programs, and referrals to wraparound services to mitigate these problems for people with limited access to essential, life-giving care.

 As a highly committed, equity-focused organization, advancing equity in cancer support and reducing disparities at every stage are our fundamental goals. Our diverse and highly skilled staff team is committed to cultural humility and is made up of people who represent the communities we serve. We work to ensure that our clients feel seen, heard, and supported through their cancer experience.  

We also offer services available in Spanish. Se habla español.