Our office will be closed December 24th through January 3rd.
May the spirit of love fill your hearts and homes this holiday season!
Community is Stronger Than Cancer
Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado
Community is Stronger Than Cancer
Empowered by knowledge. Strengthened by action. Sustained by community.
Durango Police Department conducts fundariser for
CSC-SWC with Pink Patch Project
CSC-SWC with Pink Patch Project
We are happy to announce that the Durango Police Department is participating in the Pink Patch Program, and they have chosen Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado as their beneficiary! The Pink Patch Project has the simple goal of increasing awareness about the life-saving benefits of early detection and early intervention in the fight against breast cancer. The pink patches are intended to stimulate conversation with the community. Durango police officers will wear these patches on their uniforms for the month of October.
Money raised from this local fundraiser will be donated to CSC-SWC, and will help us provide much-needed services. Patches are available for $10 each and can be purchased in-person in the Durango Police Station lobby, or for $11 by emailing nick.stasi@durangogov.org. Our thanks to our local officers for standing with us as we support people in Southwest Colorado experiencing a cancer journey.
Our Mission
Learning to live with and beyond cancer takes an entire community. The effects of a cancer diagnosis are life-changing, and call for a community of strength, hope, support, encouragement, and guidance. Discover a path that will give you the social and emotional support you need. Find your community–join us today.
Since 2014, first as Blueprints of Hope and now as the Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado (CSC-SWCO), we have served as a cancer support organization working to improve the quality of life for individuals facing cancer in Southwest Colorado. All services offered are completely free of charge for anyone, at any age, facing any type or stage of cancer, and are for the entire family.
Our mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
Our Programs
We believe in caring for the whole person and family, and that all people who are affected by cancer should have access to psychosocial care as part of their cancer treatment and survivorship. We offer a variety of programs that provide support, healthy lifestyle classes, educational workshops, resources and referrals, and social activities.
Exercise & Stress Reduction
Educational Workshops
Support Groups
Family Support Programs
Social Activities & Connections
Cancer Nurse Navigation
Resource Library
Our Resource Library is a free source of information to anyone experiencing a cancer journey, including patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers. We maintain a wide collection of books about cancer, including topics like grieving, nutrition, wellness, and much more. These books may be checked out for as long as needed at no charge. Just stop by the office during normal business hours.
We believe in caring for the whole person and family, and that all people who are affected by cancer should have access to psychosocial care as part of their cancer treatment and survivorship. We offer a variety of programs that provide support, healthy lifestyle classes, educational workshops, resources and referrals, and social activities.
Exercise & Stress Reduction
Join us for several programs that can help promote a sense of relaxation and well-being, reduce stress, side effects, promote restoration, and help integrate the mind and body.
Educational Workshops
Educational workshops on survivorship topics are led by licensed and certified professionals. Each provides an opportunity to meet others who can give support and encouragement along the way.
Support Groups
Hearing from others who are facing cancer-related challenges can be immensely comforting. Our support groups bring together people with similar experiences and are facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.
Family Support Programs
Because we recognize that cancer affects the entire family, we offer family programs that offer a place to connect with others and share experiences, so no one faces cancer alone.
Social Activities & Connections
Enjoy the simpler things — join us for social events that connect to other cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in our communities.
Cancer Nurse Navigation
Connect to our community cancer nurse navigator to find medical and non-medical resources that may help improve your quality of life. The Cancer Support Community also offers a toll-free helpline if you are unable to reach our navigator.
Beautiful greeting cards by Rosemary Juskevich
Help support Cancer Support Community with your purchase of these beautiful greeting cards created by our board member, Rosemary Juskevich. Sold in sets of three, these cards are great as thank you notes, gifts, or just to brighten someone’s day!
A Partner in Your Cancer Journey
Transforming the cancer experience
through community and connection
through community and connection
